The Victorian Government’s 2022 Fair Play Code, an update of the 2018 blueprint that sets out the standards of behaviour expected of everyone involved in sport and active recreation.

With around 2.2 million participants, 980,000 paid staff and volunteers, 12,000 sports clubs, 9,500 community sports facilities and an annual value of community sport and active recreation infrastructure to the Victorian economy estimated at $7.04 billion, sport and recreation is an integral part of Victoria's social and economic life.

At the heart of the Fair Play Code are five principles – Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Safety and Fairness. These principles apply to everyone involved in sport in Victoria, no matter what role they play.

Bad behaviour, violence, cheating and intimidation has no place in sport and recreation in our state.

The Code’s refresh features new guidance on the responsibilities of those involved in sport and active recreation from clubs to local councils.

As well as a self-assessment tool that allows them to see if they are on track in relation to the Fair Play Code requirements.

There’s also links to the latest resources on LGBTIQ+ and transgender inclusion and an implementation plan to assist organisation with adhering to the Code.

Victoria’s sporting and recreation organisations are required to adhere to and enforce the Fair Play Code to receive funding from Sport and Recreation Victoria.

From July 2024, all Victorian councils will need to ensure equitable access to sporting facilities for people of all genders to be considered eligible to receive infrastructure funding from the Victorian Government.

For more information on the Fair Play Code