Apply for a combatant registration

Introduction

You can apply online to register as a combatant to participate in combat sport contests in NSW.

Registration expires 3 years from the date granted, unless cancelled earlier, or the term extended or reduced.

The Combat Sports Authority of NSW grants registration in accordance with the Combat Sports Act 2013.

Eligibility

At the time you submit your application, you must be aged:

• 14 or over, and
• 18 or over if applying for professional combatant registration classes.

Note: You must not be a controlled member of a declared organisation under the Crimes (Criminal Organisations Control) Act 2012.

What you need

• a MyServiceNSW Account – you can create one when you start your application
• a recent passport size photograph in JPG/PNG format, maximum file size 10MB
• proof of identity
• your personal details
• the PDF forms:
  • Certificate of Fitness completed by a medical practitioner and submitted within 28 days of the issue date on the certificate
  • a current Serological Clearance Certificate completed by a medical practitioner or a pathology service provider
    Note: If you're aged under 18, the date of tests must be within the past 12 months. If you're aged over 18, the date of tests must be within the past 6 months.
  • a signed Parent/Legal Guardian Consent form for applicants under 18 years of age
• successful completion of the training relating to the management of concussions and head injuries
• your payment.

Proof of identity

There are 2 ways you can verify your identity.

Document verification

Document verification is recommended for Australian citizens and residents. During the online application you enter the details of your identity documents. The details of those documents are checked against other government records using the Document Verification Service.

You'll need to provide 2 documents from list 1, or 1 document from list 1, plus 1 document from list 2.

List 1

• Australian driver licence
• Australian passport
• Aviation security identification card
• Foreign passport (Australian visa)
• Maritime security identification card

List 2

• Australian birth certificate
• Australian certificate of registration by descent
• Australian citizenship certificate
• Centrelink cards (Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card)
• lmmiCard
• Medicare card
• Veteran cards (Veteran Repatriation Heath Card, Veteran Pensioner Concession Card or Veteran Seniors Health Card)

Manual verification

Manual verification is required if you are either 14 or 15 years of age and is recommended if you live outside Australia or you cannot meet the document verification requirements. During the online application you'll upload 3 types of certified identity documents.

For more detailed information about acceptable identity documents and how to certify them see proof of identification document requirements.

How to apply

1. Check the eligibility requirements.
2. Gather the required documents.
3. Select the ‘Apply online’ button.
4. Log in, or create your MyServiceNSW Account.
5. Follow the prompts to apply for combat sports combatant registration. 

Note: You can save and resume your application, but if you have not submitted it within 60 days, any details you’ve entered will be deleted. 

Once you've submitted your application you'll get an email confirmation and payment receipt.

Privacy

To apply for a combat sports registration with the Combat Sports Authority of NSW (NSW Office of Sport), you’ll need to create or log in with a MyServiceNSW Account.

More information

• Emails are used to communicate with you throughout the application process. To ensure you don't miss out on important information you should:
  • update your email address within 14 days of the change occurring using the change contact details transaction
  • regularly check your spam folder
  • add noreply@sport.nsw.gov.au to your contacts.
• If your application is incomplete, or you fail to provide the required information, your application will be delayed and may be refused. If your application is refused there is no provision for a refund of your registration application fee.
• You'll get a medical record book if this is your first registration.
• You won't be issued with a new medical record book if you've previously registered or you're applying for additional combatant registration classes.