Contestants

If you intend to compete in a professional boxing or combats sports contest in Victoria, you are required to hold a current registration.

A contestant registration is valid for 3 years and can be renewed.

New applicants and renewals

To apply to register as a professional contestant in Victoria, you must be aged 18 years or older, complete an online application form, view the concussion education video as part of that application process, provide supporting documentation, pay the application fee and satisfy prescribed prerequisites.

The supporting documentation required to complete your application includes:

1. A completed Certificate of Fitness form Certificate of Fitness form (DOCX 228.61 KB) . Signed and completed by a medical practitioner and dated no earlier than 14 days before the date of your application.
2. A completed Blood Testing form Blood Testing form (DOCX 191.93 KB) . Signed and completed by a medical practitioner and dated no earlier than 6 months before the date of your application).
3. A completed Statement of Recommendation from a licensed trainer or match maker Statement of Recommendation from a licensed trainer or match maker (DOCX 228.4 KB) confirming that, in their opinion, you have the appropriate skills to compete in a professional contest. This is not required for renewals.
4. One headshot-style photograph.
5. A certified copy of government issued photo identification as satisfactory evidence of age. Satisfactory evidence can include a current passport, current Australian driver licence or current Working with Children Check that has been sighted and certified by a person authorised to certify copies of original documents. A list of authorised persons can be found on the Department of Justice and Community Safety website. This is not required for renewals unless the identification provided is no longer current or valid.

Register to access the online registration, licence and permit application system

Requirements of contestants

Registered contestants are required to comply with a range of conditions associated with their registration. Registered contestants must also comply with the Board’s Code of Conduct, the Act, the Regulations and the Board’s rules for the conduct of professional contests in Victoria.

The Board may make, vary or revoke any conditions specific to a contestant registration and will write to contestants to advise of any changes. Failure to comply with the conditions may result in changes to the conditions or suspension or cancellation of a contestant registration.

Registered contestants are encouraged to be informed of the offences in the Act and the applicable penalties for breach of an offence.

Download:  Conditions of registration Registered contestants conditions of registration (DOCX 277.31 KB)

Download: List of offences PBCS Act - table of offences (DOCX 141.32 KB)

Code of conduct

This Code of Conduct sets out the expected standard of behaviour required of registered contestants, licensed officials, promoters, matchmakers and trainers, and ringside doctors. Compliance with this Code of Conduct is a condition of registration and licences, and a requirement of ringside doctors. A breach may result in variation of the conditions, suspension or cancellation of a registration or licence, or withdrawal of approval as a ringside doctor.

1. Follow the rules and accepted practices of boxing and combat sports.
2. Be respectful, honest and courteous towards everyone involved in boxing and combat sports.
3. Accept and follow the decisions and directions of the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board and licensed officials.
4. Do not engage in violent, derogatory, threatening, obscene, indecent or abusive conduct, whether in person or through digital communication (including social media).
5. Do not vilify, sexually harass, intimidate or victimise anyone.
6. Do not discriminate against anyone based on their age, gender, sexual orientation, race, culture, religion or any other irrelevant personal characteristic.
7. Do not match-fix or improperly influence the outcome of any boxing and combat sport contest.
8. Do not gamble on any activity that you are directly or indirectly connected with.
9. Always put contestant health and safety first. Disclose information about a contestant’s health (including recent injuries, illness, rapid weight loss and use of drugs and medicines) and follow medical advice, concussion protocols and medical suspensions.
10. Do not engage in, administer or encourage the improper use of drugs and medicines.
11. Accurately complete and update your registration and licence records (including health information if required).
12. Keep informed and up to date on communications and changes in boxing and combat sports.
13. If you are a licensed judge, referee or timekeeper, maintain an appropriate level of fitness for your role.
14. Do not behave in a way that harms the reputation or interests of the boxing and combat sports industry.