Alcohol Policy
​Our sport supports the responsible consumption of alcohol and takes seriously any inappropriate behaviour
that results from excessive drinking. AIcohol-free social events will be provided for young people and families.
Anti-Doping
In this Anti-Doping Policy, references to Sporting Administration Body should be read as references to Australian Baseball Federation Inc (ABF). ABF's international federation is the International Baseball Federation (IBAF).​
​Child Safeguarding
The child safeguarding component of Fair Safe Sport is delivered by the WA Sports Federation through it’s Safe Clubs 4 Kids (SC4K) initiative, in partnership with the Department of Sport and Recreation, the Working with Children Screening Unit, the WA Police – Child Abuse Squad and Surf Life Saving WA.​
Competitions
Baseball WA (BWA) is committed to being a well-managed and top performing organisation. This policy is
intended to provide guidance to Employees, Directors and stakeholders regarding the structure of local
metro and regional competitions.
Concussion in Sports
The information in this policy is general. Reading or using this policy is not the same as getting medical advice from your doctor or health professional. All reasonable attempts have been made to ensure the information is accurate. However, SMA is not responsible for any loss, injury, claim or damage that may result from using or applying the information in this policy.
Disability Inclusion
The Australian Baseball Federation supports the right of people with disabilities to be involved in all facets of baseball, including full and equitable participation in grass roots to elite level baseball, in both a playing
and non-playing role.
Extreme Heat Policy
Heat stress and injury can lead to impaired player performance, physical distress (e.g. dizziness,
headache, collapse and nausea). In its extreme form it can be life threatening.​
Health and Safety
The Board of Baseball WA Ltd (BWA) affirms that the health and safety of all participants is of primary
concern and endorses the following practices as official policy of the organisation​.
Illegal Drug Policy
This policy reflects BWA’s commitment to protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of all persons associated with amateur football whether as a player, official, spectator or visitor.
Insurance
V-Insurance are one of the world’s leading Risk Management advisors and insurance brokers. V-Insurance and Willis are the insurance broker for BA, the ABL and MLB in the US. V-Insurance Group are also sponsors of BA.
Little League Bat Rules
The bat must be a baseball bat which meets the USA Baseball Bat standard (USABat) as adopted by Little League. It shall be a smooth, rounded stick, and made of wood or of material and colour tested and proved acceptable to the USA Baseball Bat standard (USABat).​
Member Protection
Baseball Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for children, an environment which is
free from harassment and abuse for all participants. Baseball Australia fosters and promotes respectful
and positive behaviour and values, and it expects that is participants, officials, and spectators will take
up this view.
​Reported Player and Tribunal Procedures
Any umpire in control of any Baseball WA game may report any person who engages in conduct detrimental to the best interests of the game of baseball.
Social Media (Members)
Baseball WA acknowledges the emergence of new technology and communication media and wishes
to encourage the use of social media for the benefit of the sport and its participants. Baseball WA
also recognises that its members need some level of protection from possible threats of vilification
and/or cyber bullying through such social media channels.
Working with Children
BWA acknowledges the role of the SportsWest, Australian Baseball Federation (BA) and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSCI) in the development of its Working with Children procedures.