Fair Play Code

The Victorian Government’s Fair Play Code – a code of conduct for sport and recreation in Victoria, outlines the standards of behaviour expected for everyone involved in sport and recreation.

Fair play code - it's your code video transcript (Word, 48.56 KB)

The Fair Play Code sends a loud and clear message – that bad behaviour, violence, cheating and intimidation has no place in sport and recreation in our state.

With 3.9 million participants, 16,000 sports clubs, 9,500 community sports facilities and 580,000 volunteers – Victorians love their sport.

Through the Fair Play Code we are making sure that individuals, clubs, leagues and associations know what to do if they encounter bad behaviour both on and off the sporting field.

At the heart of the code are the five core values that will lead to fair play for all - integrity – respect - responsibility - fairness – safety.

The Fair Play Code came into effect on 1 July 2018. It builds on the Victorian Government's 2010 Victorian Code of Conduct for Community Sport which aimed to encourage appropriate standards of behaviour to enable every Victorian to be involved in sport that is safe, welcoming and inclusive.

The Fair Play Code features guidance on the responsibilities of those involved in sport and recreation, dealing with potential breaches and where to seek further information.

Victoria's sporting associations are required to adhere to and enforce the Fair Play Code to receive funding from Sport and Recreation Victoria.

Fair play code - PDF

Fair play code - accessible (Word, 51.82 KB)

Fair Play Code form for tenants

If your local council is applying for funding to Sport and Recreation Victoria for a facility at which your club is a tenant:

An authorised representative of your club must complete all fields in the Fair Play Code form for tenants (Word) and return the form to your local council.
Your club must be adhering to and enforcing the Fair Play Code to be eligible for this funding.