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A state sporting association (SSA) is the pre-eminent governing body for a sport in Victoria.

Find regional sports assemblies across Victoria

These organisations are acknowledged by Sport and Recreation Victoria for their important role in the sector and their contribution to creating opportunities to participate in sport and active recreation.

Sport and Recreation Victoria helps develop an elite sport pathway for Victorian athletes, coaches, officials and administrators through support provided to the Victorian Institute of Sport and Regional Academies of Sport.

State sport trust entities perform a range of important functions, from the management of Melbourne's key sports and entertainment facilities to the development of Victoria's elite athletes. They report to the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events.

A state sporting association is the governing body for a sport at state level. They represent affiliated member leagues, associations, clubs and participants.

State sport and active recreation bodies are classified as organisations active within the Victorian sport and recreation sector.

Professional boxing and combat sports in Victoria are regulated under the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Act 1985 and the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Regulations 2018.