Sport Integrity

What is sport integrity?

Sport is an Australian way of life. It brings people together, transcending differences in language, ability, culture and beliefs, and provides physical, social and economic benefits.

Threats to sports integrity include competition-manipulation, doping, and behaviours that impact people’s positive experience of sport, such as discrimination or abuse.

Integrity in sport means that athletes, supporters and fans can participate and celebrate sport, confident in the knowledge that they are part of a safe, ethical and inclusive environment.

Shooting Australia takes integrity seriously.

All our members and participants have an obligation to protect and maintain the integrity of sport, as well as the health and wellbeing of our athletes.

We work closely with Sport Integrity Australia, the national agency established to protect sport against integrity threats. For more information visit the Sport Integrity Australia website.

Shooting Australia’s Integrity Officer and Complaints Manager is Jenni Thom. You can contact Jenni at [email protected]

Below are two documents providing a summary of key information in relation to the National Integrity Framework

Breaches of Integrity Policies and reporting integrity issues

All alleged breaches in relation to our National Integrity Framework will be managed under the Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy.

Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy

Our Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy sets out the process for resolving complaints arising from a breach of an eligible policy.

Complaints in relation to breaches under the National Integrity Framework will be managed independently by Sport Integrity Australia.

Lodging a Complaint

Below are some simple tips to remember when considering lodging a complaint with Sport Integrity Australia.

  • Anyone can make a complaint.
  • Only complaints relating to alleged breaches of prohibited conduct under the National Integrity Framework can be submitted to Sport Integrity Australia.
  • Complaints can only be actioned if the person who allegedly committed the behaviour is bound by our sport (i.e. they must have agreed to be bound by the policy via membership or agreement).
  • Complaints relating to selections, governance, personal grievances, whistleblower or code of conduct are not covered under the National Integrity Framework. Complaints of this nature should be submitted to Jenni Thom at [email protected] or 0412535676

To report a breach of an integrity policy, submit directly to Sport Integrity Australia via:

If you see something, say something!

Our integrity rules

We take sport integrity seriously and have the following policies in place:

Shooting Australia Integrity Framework

The below policies are not part of the SIA NIF however will provide coverage for matters that are not be covered by the NIF policies.

Please see below Shooting Australia’s Whisteblower Policy. This sits separately to the above Integrity Policies.

Education, resources and awareness

When it comes to sport integrity, it is critical that our athletes and support personnel are aware of their rights and responsibilities. There are a range of tools and resources available to help keep participants informed.

Integrity eLearning

Sport Integrity Australia eLearning offers a number of online courses relating to sport integrity, including doping, match fixing, illicit drugs and ethical decision-making courses. Specific anti-doping courses are also available for coaches, support persons, medical practitioners and parents.

Athletes required to complete education can submit their ‘eLearning certificate’ to [email protected]

The Sport Integrity app is free and can be downloaded from the Apple and Android app stores.

2024 Integrity Education Webinar Series

Sport Integrity Australia is excited to launch the 2024 Integrity Education Webinar Series.

This webinar series will focus on key integrity areas to support members of sport across all levels including participants, administrators, coaches, volunteers and parents.

Participation from all levels of the sporting community is encouraged.

The first three webinars will focus on Child Safe Practices in Action and a fourth will address Grooming in the sporting environment.

More information can be found at: Integrity Education Webinar Series | Sport Integrity Australia

Prohibited List of substances and methods

The Prohibited List outlines the substances and methods that are prohibited in sport. It is updated annually by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Remember that individual products or brands are not named on the Prohibited List. Athletes should check the status of all medications before they use them on GlobalDRO.

Checking your substances

Global DRO allows users to check whether the most commonly prescribed and over-the-counter medicines in Australia are permitted or prohibited in sport.

If an athlete requires use of a prohibited substance to treat a medical condition, the athlete needs to be aware of  the Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) requirements. For more information on a Therapeutic Use Exemption visit Sport Integrity Australia’s website.

Play by the Rules

Play by the Rules provides information, resources, tools and free online training to administrators, coaches, officials, players, parents and spectators to assist them in preventing and dealing with discrimination, harassment, child safety, inclusion and integrity issues in sport.

Anti-doping

Anti-doping rules apply to all participants of our sport from elite down to grassroots. All members must be aware of, and have a basic understanding of, their obligations in regard to anti-doping. The Sport Integrity Australia website has a range of information and resources to assist, including:

Shooting Australia Anti-doping Education Plan

Stay up to date on social media

Keep up to date with all that is happening in sport integrity by following Sport Integrity Australia on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or listen to On Side, the official podcast of Sport Integrity Australia.