Regulations and Policies
The rules that govern how we compete, how we treat each other, and how the Academy is run. Where a policy needs formal legal or governance sign-off, we say so plainly rather than publishing something you shouldn't rely on.
Competition regulations
How matches are sanctioned, played and recorded across the Championship Series.
- Match regulationsFormat, officials, fixture sign-off and the conduct of an Academy match.In effect
- Eligibility and registrationWho can play, how membership is approved and how squad transfers work.In effect
- Rankings and the First Responder CupHow ladder positions are calculated and how the Cup is won and defended.In effect
Conduct and integrity
The standards expected of everyone in an Academy shirt, on and off the pitch.
Safety and wellbeing
Protecting participants — including the parts that need formal sign-off.
- Child safety and working with childrenSafeguarding requirements for junior participants and adults working with them.Awaiting sign-off
- Member protectionComplaints handling, discrimination, harassment and support pathways.Awaiting sign-off
- Injury, medical and match-day safetyFirst aid, injury reporting, heat and concussion caution.In effect
- Wellbeing and mental healthHow wellbeing check-ins are used, and how anonymity is protected.In effect
Governance and administration
How the Academy is run, and how your information and money are handled.
- Governance frameworkDecision-making, the competition office and how regulations change.In effect
- Privacy and data handlingWhat personal information the Academy collects and how it is protected.Awaiting sign-off
- Insurance and liabilityWhat cover exists for participants, teams and venues.Awaiting sign-off
- Support, donations and use of fundsHow partner contributions are accepted, allocated and acknowledged.In effect
Policies awaiting formal sign-off
These policies carry legal, safeguarding or insurance obligations. They are being drafted for board and legal review and are not yet in force.
- Disciplinary procedure and sanctions
How reports are handled, hearings run, and sanctions and appeals decided.
- Child safety and working with children
Safeguarding requirements for junior participants and adults working with them.
- Member protection
Complaints handling, discrimination, harassment and support pathways.
- Privacy and data handling
What personal information the Academy collects and how it is protected.
- Insurance and liability
What cover exists for participants, teams and venues.