Integrity
Integrity sits at the heart of everything we do, from fair play and respect to creating safe, inclusive environments across all clubs. If you have concerns or need support regarding any integrity-related matter, don't hesitate to get in touch with our Integrity Officer, Tony, at Integrity@perthfootball.com.au
Amateur Status
A player is only permitted to participate in the Perth Football League as an AMATEUR.
The Perth Football League defines an AMATEUR as one who does not receive or agree to receive, either directly or indirectly, any remuneration or reward whatsoever (whether by match payments or expenses or otherwise) in respect to their participation as a player in the Perth Football League.
A player who has or have received such remuneration shall:
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be fined a sum not exceeding $2000; and
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have their registration to play cancelled.
A player is permitted to receive a match day award in recognition of performance not exceeding the value of $200.
Related documents:
Register of Interests
If you wish to be employed by your Perth Football League club and play, you must:
1. Register your interest using this form.
2. Gain exemption approval from the Perth Football League Competition Integrity Officer.
Failure to gain exemption approval before you play will breach the Perth Football League amateur status, and the player and club will be subject to penalties, including but not limited to fines, de-registration, loss of premiership points and club grade relegation.
Refer to Perth Football League By-law Part 1, 2.13.
To register or withdraw your interest, click here.
Notice of Investigation (NOI)
Notice of Investigations can be lodged for a player, official, or club who is alleged to have committed or engaged in conduct that constitutes a reportable offense where a player has been injured or vilified. No payment is required with this submission. Any submissions must be received by Wednesday 9am following the match with any submissions received by Monday 9am intended for review in line with tribunals for that week. You will receive a confirmation email if this form is submitted correctly.
Vilification
Vilification is any act that humiliates, intimidates, or insults a person or group because of who they are. It usually relates to protected characteristics such as:
- Race or ethnicity
- Religion
- Gender identity
- Sexual orientation
- Disability
It can include abusive comments, gestures, slurs, threats, ridicule or behaviour that creates a hostile or unsafe environment.
In a sports context, vilification is any behaviour that demeans or targets someone based on their identity, whether on-field, on the sideline, online or within the club environment.
- Lodge a Notice of Complaint (Vilification) HERE. Please return this form to integrity@perthfootball.com.au
Vilification has no place in our game. Every player, volunteer and supporter deserves to feel safe, respected and included. To learn more about creating positive sidelines and calling out poor behaviour, visit our Respect on the Sideline.
WA Football Integrity Report Form
This form allows members of the WA football community to confidentially report concerns relating to integrity and conduct within Senior Community Football competitions. Reports may include matters such as child safeguarding, misconduct, illicit substances, or other breaches of integrity. Submissions are directed to the WA Football Integrity Unit for assessment and follow-up.
- Submit a form HERE
Spirit of the Game
1. The objective of the Perth Football League’s Spirit of the Game statement is to recognise that there is a critical element of the conduct of a game of Australian rules football that cannot be the subject of written rules nor of regulation by the administrators of the competition.
2. This element is the fairness, decency and honesty which coaches, players, umpires and spectators must bring to the conduct of the game on every occasion and in all situations which arise in the conduct of the game.
3. Football games are played to be won and football is a contact sport so it is expected that games will be hard fought and physically demanding. However, the Perth Football League also requires that each game is played within both the written rules of the game and the Spirit of the Game.
4. Each participant is personally responsible for ensuring his or her behaviour is fair, decent and honest.
5. The desire for victory must not outweigh:
(a) the ideals of sportsmanship which are the foundation of the game, and
(b) the reputation and integrity of the Perth Football League and its competitions.
6. At the end of a game each person involved with the winning team should honestly be able to say that the team played fairly, decently and honestly, and behaved in a sportsmanlike manner in victory.
7. At the end of a game each person involved with the losing team should honestly be able to say that the team played fairly, decently and honestly, and behaved in a sportsmanlike manner in defeat.
8. Even in the heat of the game all participants must conduct themselves fairly, decently and honestly and with respect for:
(a) the opposition,
(b) the Perth Football League, and
(c) the game of Australian rules football.
Child Safeguarding
The Perth Football League is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment for all children and young people in our game. Learn more about safeguarding practices, resources and reporting pathways here
Other Integrity Documents/Forms
- Player Statutory Declaration - Click here.