Introduction
The Combat Sports Authority of NSW grants registration in accordance with the Combat Sports Act 2013.
You can apply online to register as an industry participant and promoter to carry out activities at combat sport contests in NSW. The roles an industry participant and promoter may apply to be registered for include:
- trainer
- referee
- judge
- timekeeper
- promoter
- manager
- matchmaker.
Registration expires 3 years from the date granted, unless cancelled earlier, or the term is extended or reduced.
Eligibility
If applying for promoter, manager or matchmaker registration classes you must be aged 18 or over.
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
- your personal details
- proof of identity
- successful completion of the training relating to the management of concussions and head injuries
- your payment.
In addition:
- Trainer applicants also need
- a completed Trainer examination
- a current first aid certificate with course code HLTAID003 Provide First Aid or HLTAID01 First Aid, and
- a signed Parent/Legal guardian consent form for applicants under 18 years of age.
- Referee, judge and timekeeper applicants also need
- a completed Referee/Judge/Timekeeper examination
- a completed Proof of Qualifications and Endorsement of Skills & Experience Declaration
- a National Police Certificate (containing your national criminal history), issued not more than 6 weeks before the date on which the application is made
- a current first aid certificate with course code HLTAID003 Provide First Aid or HLTAID01 First Aid (required for referee registration class applications only), and
- a signed Parent/Legal guardian consent form for applicants under 18 years of age
- Promoter, manager and matchmaker applicants also need
- a completed Promoter examination, and
- a completed Manager and Matchmaker examination.
If you've been registered as a combatant before, but have changed your name, you need to inform the Authority by completing the change of name form before you re-apply.
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
- Check the eligibility requirements.
- Gather the required documents.
- Select the ‘Apply online’ button.
- Log in, or create your MyServiceNSW Account.
- Follow the prompts to apply for your combat sports industry participant and promoter 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 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 an industry participant identity card which will be mailed to your postal address within 10 business days.
- Applications for promoter, manager and matchmaker are referred to the Commissioner of Police for a security determination. This may take several weeks. Promoters must allow sufficient time for their application to be considered. It is an offence to arrange a combat sport contest unless registered in the appropriate promoter class.