Conditions of Entry & Event Policy
By registering for or attending the Illawarra Volleyball Association (IVA) Awards Night on Saturday, 21 November 2026, attendees agree to the following conditions.
1. Age Verification & Wristbands
All attendees will be required to provide identification for age verification upon arrival, if requested by venue staff. IVA and venue staff will maintain an attendance list of guests under 18.
Two different coloured wristbands will be used to distinguish attendees under 18 from those aged 18 and over. All attendees must wear their allocated wristband for the duration of the event and comply with any age-verification requirements.
2. Alcohol Policy
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Guests under the age of 18 are strictly prohibited from consuming alcohol at any time during the event.
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No attendee may purchase, supply or provide alcohol to a person under 18.
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Any under-18 attendee caught consuming alcohol on the premises will be required to leave the venue.
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Any attendee found supplying alcohol to an under-18 guest may be required to leave the event.
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No refunds will be provided to attendees required to leave the event due to a breach of the alcohol policy.
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All attendees aged 18 and over must consume alcohol responsibly and comply with applicable liquor laws, responsible service of alcohol requirements and all directions from venue staff.
3. Under-18 Attendees & Supervision
Under-18 attendees must behave appropriately and follow all event conditions and directions from IVA representatives and venue staff.
Where a parent or guardian is not attending, under-18 attendees will be supervised by IVA coaches and board members in accordance with IVA's Child Safety Policies & Procedures. Parents and guardians remain responsible for ensuring appropriate arrangements are made for their child's attendance, collection and safe travel home.
4. Behaviour & Safety
All attendees are expected to treat other guests, IVA representatives and venue staff respectfully. Harassment, discrimination, threatening behaviour, excessive intoxication, property damage or other unsafe or inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated.
Attendees must follow reasonable directions from IVA representatives and venue staff, including directions relating to safety, behaviour and venue requirements.
IVA and/or venue management reserve the right to refuse entry or require an attendee to leave where they breach these conditions, behave inappropriately or pose a risk to themselves or others.
5. Photography & Media
Photographs and videos may be taken by or on behalf of IVA during the event for club communications, promotional materials, social media and other club-related purposes.
By attending, attendees acknowledge that they may appear in event photographs or recordings. IVA will handle images involving children in accordance with its applicable child-safeguarding, consent and privacy procedures.
Anyone with concerns about photography or the use of their image should contact an IVA representative.
6. Tickets, Payments & Refunds
Attendees are responsible for completing ticket payments by the advertised payment deadline.
Once the payment deadline has passed, refunds will only be considered in exceptional or unavoidable circumstances and assessed on a case-by-case basis. Refunds are not guaranteed.
7. Acknowledgement
By registering for and/or attending IVA Awards Night 2026, attendees acknowledge that they have read and agree to comply with these conditions.
We thank everyone for helping make IVA Awards Night a safe, welcoming and enjoyable celebration for our entire volleyball community.
