National Community Football Policy Handbook

The National Community Football Policy Handbook includes community football policies across four key areas: eligibility and registration; member protection and integrity; health and safety; and disciplinary.

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National Community Football Policy Handbook

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Part A – General provisions

Part A includes the following sections:
•    Definitions and interpretation
•    Application of Policy Handbook 

Part B – Eligibility and Registration

Part B includes the following sections:
•    Player registration and transfers 
•    Age dispensation 
•    Coach accreditation
•    Umpire accreditation 
•    Deregistration
•    Gender Diversity (participation of transgender and non-binary people) 

Note: the AFL has made changes to the Transfer Periods for Community Football in 2022/23 outlined in the following:

Part C – Member Protection and Integrity

Part C includes the following sections:
•    Member protection
•    Vilification and discrimination
•    Safeguarding Children and Young People
•    Social Media
•    Gambling and match fixing
•    Respect and responsibility
•    Anti-doping

Part D – Health and Safety

Part D includes the following sections:
•    Injury management
•    Protective equipment 
•    Extreme weather
•    Concussion
•    Pregnant players
•    Infectious diseases and active bleeding

Part E – Disciplinary

Part E includes the following sections:
•    Reportable Offences
•    Policy Breaches 
•    Disciplinary Officer
•    Tribunal
•    Appeal Board

Appendices:
•    Appendix 1 – Reportable offences
•    Appendix 2 – Example Reportable Offences 
•    Appendix 3 – Incident Referral Form
•    Appendix 4 – Notice of Charge
•    Appendix 5 – Complaint Submission Form 
•    Appendix 6 – Notice of Breach
•    Appendix 7 – Notice of Appeal 
•    Appendix 8 – Citation Notice 
•    Appendix 9 – Serious Criminal Offences 
•    Appendix 10 – Non-exhaustive list of examples of disabilities
•    Appendix 11 – Categories of Protective Equipment 
•    Appendix 12 – Medical Report Template 
•    Appendix 13 – Standard Player Declaration 
•    Appendix 14 – Revision History