National Community Football Policy Handbook
The Handbook includes relevant community football policies across four sections: eligibility and registration; member protection.
Section 1
Summary
The National Community Football Policy Handbook (“handbook”) aims to:
- Make it easier for leagues, clubs, volunteers and other stakeholders to administer Australian Football at the State and community level;
- Provide a framework for key organisational requirements in relation to Australian Football at the State and community level;
- Address appropriate standards of behaviour and the prevention of discrimination and harassment in Australian Football at the State and community level; and
- Encourage that the game of Australian Football is played in a fair manner and a spirit of true sportsmanship
The handbook contains quick links within the document to find what you need. Key sections include:
Eligibility & Registration
- Player registration & transfers
- Age Dispensation
- Coach Accreditation
- Umpire Accreditation
- Deregistration
- Gender diversity
Member Protection & Integrity
- Member protection
- Vilification and discrimination
- Safeguarding Children and Young People
- Social Media
- Gambling and Match Fixing
- Anti-Doping
Health & Safety
- Injury management
- Protective equipment
- Extreme weather
- Concussion
- Pregnant players
- Infectious diseases & active bleeding
Disciplinary
- Reportable Offences
- Policy Breaches
- Disciplinary Officer
- Tribunal
- Appeal Board
Appendix 6 of the Handbook also provides a listing of forms and templates that support the Handbook. These can also be found here.