Industry participants such as trainers, seconds and managers must be registered with the Combat Sports Commission (CSC) and complying with conditions of registration, code of conduct, contest rules and the Combat Sports Act 1987 is an ongoing requirement.
An online registration portal for contestants and industry participants.
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How to apply to become an industry participant (trainer, second or manager), using the portal and completing education units.
Registrations need to be renewed every 3 years.
Everything you need to know about contest requirements and conditions of registration.
Contestant health and safety is your priority and integrity requirements apply to industry participants.
The application process involves 3 stages (see below) and approval can only be given once you have completed all the stages and submitted all required documents.
Your application must be submitted at least 5 days prior to any contest entered. Please commence the process as soon as possible and do not delay in commencing your application.
Use the application checklist below and create a portal account to commence your application.
Complete the online education modules.
Pay a registration fee.
Allow enough time prior to your first contest to progress through the checklist. Partially completed applications, incomplete documents, and unfinished requirements will not be progressed and will cause delays. You will not be eligible to corner at a contest or enter ringside until your registration is approved.
Trainers and managers must be 18 years of age or older, seconds must be 16 years or older.
Start your application on the Combat Sports Commission Portal and use the Portal Guide if you need help.
MFA is required when you sign-up for the first time, to secure your account and to verify your email. Use the MFA User Guide if needed.
You'll need to provide contact details, a statement of experience and list any current or prior criminal convictions or charges.
Upload a clear scan or photo of your driver’s licence, passport or WA Photo Card, as proof of identity.
A selfie is fine but use a plain background, no filters, colour photo and provide a neutral expression with no hats or sunglasses.
There are 2 modules to complete, see the section below for how to complete the online education modules.
Registration is valid for 3 years and you can pay the following fee online, depending on your selected role.
Trainer = $83.50 Second = $30 Manager = $167
PLEASE NOTE: It is a legal offence (liable to a $12,000 penalty under the Combat Sports Act 1987) to provide false and misleading information in your application.
There are 2 Education Modules to complete (approx. 30 - 45 minutes each). You can do them on the same day or different days but you will not be registered or eligible to participate or corner in a contest until you have finished both courses.
Module 1: Trainers, Seconds and Managers Education Unit
Module 2: Combat Sports Concussion Course
Combat Sports Commission Portal
Combat Sports Portal Guide
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) User Guide
Online education unit
Combat sports concussion course
If you are currently registered or licensed in another state or territory as a combat sports contestant (or equivalent) you may be eligible for an automatic deemed registration.
Under the Automatic Mutual Recognition scheme, a person who is registered to undertake certain activities covered by their home state or territory may be entitled to undertake equivalent activities in Western Australia. No additional fees will be incurred but you must notify the Combat Sports Commission of your intention to compete, participate or work at a WA combat sports contest and an interstate clearance must be granted from one of the following:
Notify the Combat Sports Commission and apply for automatic mutual recognition by submitting the notification form, prior to commencing any activities within WA.
Registrations are valid for 3 years and if you've kept the CSC updated with any changes to your mobile phone number, you will receive an SMS reminding you when your registration is due to expire.
You can renew you registration by signing into your account on the the Combat Sports Commission Portal and please refer to the Portal Guide if you need further help. If you have not previously completed the online Combat Sports Concussion Course you will need to complete the course for your renewal to be approved.
When participating or cornering in a contest you are expected to behave appropriately, abide by certain conditions and follow the contest rules. There are are also several mandatory processes that you and your contestant must complete before and after the bout. Refer to the following for further information.
The Code of Conduct sets clear expectations for behaviour and helps create a safe, respectful and fair combat sports environment.
Once registered you will be bound to certain conditions of registration which are set out in the Guidelines and Conditions for Combat Sports Registrants. Specific conditions apply to trainers and seconds.
Contest rules are approved by the CSC but selected by the Promoter. Make sure you know the rules for your sport and realise that different events and sanctioning bodies use different rules. Specific duties for trainers and seconds are in the CSC rules.
Contestants must attend the pre-contest medical where a doctor will determine if they can compete, and where practicable trainers should attend.
Contestants must attend the official weigh-in within the requisite time and must present to the scales in a fit and healthy state, and where practicable trainers should attend.
Contestants cannot compete without their Contestant Record Book and if they forget it or lose it they will have to pay to replace it. Ensure they bring it to the weigh-in.
Directly after cornering a bout you and your contestant must present to the ringside doctor and your contestant may be issued a medical suspension (check their book).
For more contest related information for trainers, seconds or managers, see the the policies, factsheets and contest rules below or use these links to view the full list of Combat Sports Commission:
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport246 Vincent Street, Leederville WA 6007PO Box 8349, Perth Business Centre WA 6849Telephone 61 8 6552 1604Email the Combat Sports Commission