Please Select the Sport Program you will be involved in

Please select the coach or support staff role you are accepting

Whilst Email is the primary method of communication, from time to time the Academy may need to contact you by phone. We understand that our coach and support staff have other commitments, as such, please advise the most appropriate time should we need to contact you.

Please select the Local Government Area you reside in, or closest LGA for your Civic Reception attendance if out of area

Do you consent to shared accommodation (ie Twin share or Apartment) for camp / overnight stays?

Please note that the Academy will not accommodate mixed genders, unless from a same household/relationship; and will provide one bed per person.

Please note all coach and support staff are required to have completed the following courses available on the Sport Integrity Australia e-learning hub, and provide a copy of their Certificate of Learning prior to commencement within the program.

Access to course content is free via Sport Integrity Australia.

• Anti-Doping Fundamentals Course
• Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction
• Introduction to Illicit Drugs in Sport
• PBTR - Inclusive Coaching
• Competition Manipulation and Sports Betting
• Clean Sport 101
• Coaches Course (Anti Doping Module)

I understand that the Academy will check the validity of my WWCC and obtain any additional checks as required.

I have read the Child Protection and Safeguarding Information and I agree that if any concerns whatsoever were to arise that I will contact the Academy immediately.

Media Consent

I agree to allow the South West Sydney Academy of Sport (SWSAS) to use my name and the photographs and/or video footage taken of myself at any SWSAS sessions or events in the promotion of the Academy's services and initiatives to the media and to the general public. SWSAS may also take video footage of myself for the purposes of sport specific video analysis. This video footage may also be used for the promotion of SWSAS. 

Furthermore, photographic and video footage may be taken by contracted professional photographers at events such as the Regional Academy Games. You understand that this footage may be used to promote the Regional Academy Games, the Regional Academies of Sport incorporated, and SWSAS.

Privacy Notice

The Academy's policy on collection use and storage of personal information complies with Australia's Ten National Privacy Principles as defined in the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000. Details of our full privacy policy explaining how the Academy complies with the National Privacy Principles can be obtained from the Academy website https://www.swsas.org.au/policies.html

In summary:

For the Academy to fulfil its obligations to Stakeholders, we need to be given permission to release your child's name, address and scholarship sport to the relevant regional and state sporting association and to the relevant local government council.

The South West Sydney Academy of Sport collects various information to enable processing and assessment of your child's athlete agreements. Some of the information collected will be provided to State Sports Organisations, media outlets, Local Councils and other Stakeholders. In particular, your child's first and last name, suburb where they live and what Academy sport they are involved with. Images and information may also be included in newsletters, web site and other promotional material for the Academy.

You are not obliged to provide the information but if the information is not provided the Academy will be unable to process your application. Any information provided by you to the Academy can be accessed by you during standard office hours and updated by writing to the Academy or calling on (02) 4627 7622. All information provided on this form and gathered throughout the assessment process will be stored on a database that will only be accessed by authorised Academy personnel and is subject to privacy restrictions.

Should you have any concerns, please contact the Academy Chief Executive Director immediately by telephone (02) 4627 7622

• Place the safety and welfare of the participants above all else.

• Be aware of and support the Academy’s injury management plans and return to play guidelines.

• Help each person (athlete, official, etc) to reach their potential. Respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each person and encourage them with positive and constructive feedback.

• Encourage and support opportunities for people to learn appropriate behaviours and skills.

• Support opportunities for participation in all aspects of the sport.

• Treat each participant as an individual.

• Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up-to-date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of participants.

• Act within the rules and spirit of your sport.

• Promote fair play over winning at any cost.

• Respect the decisions of officials, coaches and administrators.

• Show respect and courtesy to all involved with the sport.

• Display responsible behaviour in relation to alcohol and other drugs.

• Act with integrity and objectivity, and accept responsibility for your decisions and actions.

• Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a harassment-free environment.

• Wherever practical, avoid unaccompanied and unobserved one-on-one activity (when in a supervisory capacity or where a power imbalance exists) with people under the age of 18.

• Ensure that any physical contact with another person is appropriate to the situation and necessary for the person's skill development.

• Be honest and do not allow your qualifications or coaching experience to be misrepresented.

• Never advocate or condone the use of illicit drugs or other banned performance enhancing substances or methods.

• Never participate in or advocate practices that involve match fixing

• Respect the rights and worth of every person, regardless of their age, race, gender, ability, cultural background, sexuality or religion.

• Do not tolerate abusive, bullying or threatening behaviour.

By submitting this document, I agree that all information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. And agree to adhere to all policies and reasonable direction from the Academy.

I agree and understand that the position I am entering into is Voluntary in nature, and there is no expectation nor requirement of any remuneration, nor the relationship of employee and employer.

I agree and understand that the Academy may terminate my position within the program at any time, and without the need for a detailed reason.