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Terms of Participation

I, the Participant, declare that I have read and understood, and agree to be bound by, these Terms and Conditions and the associated Code of Behaviour set out below and that the statements made, and details provided, in the registration form (Form) are true and correct.

I acknowledge that completing and submitting an application to compete in the South Australia Kick Off (Application) does not infer that registration will be granted to the Participant and the AFL and affiliated State Football Body (State Football Body) reserve the right to refuse an application for up registration without explanation. 

These terms along with a completed Form make up the terms on which you agree to participate in the South Australia Kick Off of the AFL or State Football Body as described at https://play.afl/sanflkickoff (Competition)
 

1. Rules, Regulations and Policies

By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, the Participant:

(a) agrees to be bound by the rules, regulations and policies of, or approved or adopted by the AFL or State Football Body, https://play.afl/play/local-footy/terms. 

(b) acknowledges that a failure to adhere to such rules, regulations and policies may result in the Participant being de-registered or suspended from the Competition

 

2. Safeguarding Children and Young People

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in the AFL’s care who are involved in the Program. The AFL has published its Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, Code of Conduct and Reporting Procedure (https://www.afl.com.au/policies).

The AFL requires that all parents, guardians and other spectators associated with the AFL and related State Football Bodies:

  • understand and comply with the Code of Behaviour as set out at item 13 of these Terms and Conditions;
  • when necessary, politely and respectfully remind others of their obligations under the Code of Behaviour; and
  • in the event of serious or ongoing breaches of the Code of Behaviour by another person, to report the matter to a ground or club official so that appropriate action can be taken.

If parents, guardians or other spectators witness or have a concern regarding child abuse, they must report this on the AFL’s safeguarding children and young people reporting platform (https://eafl.austfoot.com.au/afl-makeareport/#/landing) or to an appropriate person involved in the Program.

 

3. Application to Participate

(a) In order to participate in the Competition, the Participant must:

  • i. satisfy the following age requirements:
    • a. in respect of a South Australia Kick Off Youth competition , be 14 years of age or older as at 31st for December in year of participation, and be in secondary school;
    • b. in respect of a South Australia  Kick Off Adult competition, be 18 years of age or older as at 31st for December in the year prior to the applicable year of participation;
  • ii. agree to these Terms and Conditions;
  • iii. agree that you/your child understands the Code of Behaviour (as set out at item 13 of these Terms and Conditions).
  • (b) You warrant that you, or each child that you submit an Application for, does not have a known pre-existing medical or other condition which makes it unsafe for the individual to participate in the Competition and agree that you will, if requested by the AFL or State Football Body, provide a certificate from a duly qualified medical practitioner certifying that the individual is fit to participate in the Competition.
  • (c) The AFL or State Football Body will not:
    • i. process any Application that is incomplete, incorrect, unclear or damaged;
    • ii. accept any changes to the Application unless agreed by all parties, except for a change of contact details.

 

4. Progression to State Final

To qualify for the South Australia Kick Off State Final, participants must achieve one of the top scores in their respective division. There are four (4) competitive divisions: Men, Women, Youth Boys, and Youth Girls.

(a) The qualification pathway for the State Final consists of the following rounds:

  • i. Local Competition Days held at various South Australian locations between January and March 2026.
  • ii. Qualifying Finals for the top-placed participants from each Local Competition Day, held in South Australia in March 2026.
  • iii. Interstate Wildcard Day, enabling participants who reside outside of South Australia to challenge the top South Australian participant scores, held during Gather Round 2026.
  • iv. Preliminary Final, determining the two (2) highest-placed participants in each of the four (4) divisions, held during Gather Round 2026.
  • v. State Final, determining the one (1) overall winner of the South Australia Kick Off competition across all four (4) divisions, held during Gather Round 2026.

 

5. Registration

(a)The AFL and State Football Body accepts registration for participants from the local competitions via Formstack and for participants who advance to Qualifying, Preliminary and State Finals via Play HQ

(b) Participants must register their details to be covered under the AFL Insurance Scheme.

 

6. Cancellation and Termination

(Cancellation of Application).

(a) If you wish to cancel your Application, you must notify the AFL or State Football Body (whichever body is managing the Competition) in writing. 

(b) The AFL and State Football Body are not liable to you for any loss or damage you suffer as a result of the Competition being cancelled, postponed or changed.

(c) The AFL or State Football Body may terminate your involvement in the Program on reasonable grounds at any time, including if there is a Code of Behaviour breach, or your behaviour interferes with other safety or enjoyment of other participants in the Competition.

 

7. Privacy

(a) The personal information that the AFL collects during the registration Application is used for the purpose of processing your request for participation in the Program. The AFL or State Football Body may also use this information to send you AFL and Program related information or offers.

(b) The AFL or State Football Body may also use your information or disclose it to AFL Clubs and third parties for the purposes of research, development and marketing in accordance with the AFL's Privacy Policy available at: https://www.afl.com.au/clubhelp/policies/member-protection-and-integrity/australian-football-bodies-privacy-policy.

 

8. Photographs

You consent to the AFL and State Football Body using your/your child’s name or image or footage, film, video or audio which may feature you in any form or medium for general marketing and promotional purposes.

If you do not consent to such use, you acknowledge that you must contact your Competition Coordinator.

 

9. Assumption of Risk

By agreeing to the conditions set out in these Terms and Conditions, the Participant acknowledges and agrees that:

(a) South Australia Kick Off is a physical competition in which physical injury may occur from time to time and, based on this understanding, they nonetheless desirous of competing; and 

(b) The Participant takes upon themselves the risk (both physical and legal) of injury arising in the course of training for and/or participating in the Competition.

 

10. Limitation of Liability and Release

The Participant acknowledges and agrees that:

(a) By accepting to bear the inherent risks of participating in the Competition, the Participant will not bring any claim or proceeding against the AFL or State Football Body for any damage, loss or injury whatsoever that they may suffer from participation in Competition; and 

(b) To the extent permitted by law, the AFL’s or State Football Body’s liability to the Participant is limited to the AFL or State Football body supplying any services to which the Participant is entitled in accordance with these Terms and Conditions; and

(c) The Participant understands that as a registered person participating in a Competition they may be entitled to certain sports injury insurance benefits subject to the terms of insurance applicable to the relevant Competition.

 

11. General

 

(a) The AFL or State Football Body may reject or choose not to accept a registration in its absolute discretion, including if there are insufficient numbers to stage the Competition or there are too many participants in the Competition.

(b) The AFL or State Football Body may change any dates, session times, durations and locations of the Competition at any time and without notice.

 

12. Code of Behaviour

By registering in the Competition, you agree to adhere to the Code of Behaviour as set out in the table below.

The requirements of the Code of Behaviour shall apply at all times during, or in relation to, the Program.

 

Applies to

Code of Behaviour Requirement

All Persons

(including Participants, Parents / Guardians, Spectators, Officials, Coaches, Volunteers)

ALWAYS

  • Show respect to all participants in the Competition regardless of their race, gender, ability, cultural background, appearance or religion.

  • Show respect to the Competition staff, officials, umpires, coaches and volunteers.

  • Control your temper. 

  • Be responsible for your actions.

  • Comply with any direction given by Competition staff or AFL employee in accordance with these Terms and Conditions, including any request to modify your behaviour, or to leave the venue, following a breach of this Code of Behaviour.

NEVER

  • Engage in behaviour that is not in the spirit of Australian Football.

  • Act in a manner or make a comment (including via Social Media) that vilifies or discriminates against any other person on the basis of race, gender, ability, cultural background, appearance or religion.

  • Physically abuse, assault or intimidate another person

  • Act in a manner or make a comment (verbal or written) that encourages or incites violence or that may create a hostile environment.

  • Make any comment (verbal or written, including via Social Media) that is abusive, insulting, demeaning, offensive, or threatening toward another person.

  • Bully or harass (including via Social Media) another person. 

  • Act or speak in a manner that mocks or insults a Participant if they make a mistake or do not play well.

  • Argue with an official, umpire or Competition staff.

  • Smoke, vape or consume alcohol or drugs whilst in attendance at an AFL Nines session or event.

Participant

(in addition to the requirements for All Persons)

ALWAYS

  • Play within the spirit of Australian Football and by the rules of the Competition.

  • Be a good sport and set a good example for everyone.

  • Demonstrate good sportsmanship by respecting and acknowledging good play by all participants.

  • Co-operate with officials and opponents (without them there would be no competition).

  • Respect and accept the decisions of officials and Competition staff.

  • Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit and for the enjoyment and benefit of your teammates; not to please anyone else.

NEVER

  • Commit an act that may constitute a reportable offence under the Laws of Australian Football

  • Argue with official or Competition staff member

  • Sledge or deliberately distract or provoke an opponent.

     

Parent / Guardian of a Participant

(in addition to the requirements for All Persons)

ALWAYS

  • Be present for the duration of any session or event that child attends at a session. If you are unable to be present then you must ensure that there is another trusted adult (other than Competition Staff) that will oversee the child during the duration of the session.

  • Help your child understand and comply with the Competition Rules and this Code of Behaviour

  • Encourage your child’s participation in a positive manner.

 

13. Under 18s

Where the Participant is under 18 years of age, by completing this registration Application, the parent or guardian of the Participant:

(a) Acknowledges that they have read and explained the contents of this registration Application to the Participant;

(b)  Consents to the Participant participating in the Program, subject to the Terms and Conditions  in this registration Application;

(c)  Declares that the statements made, and information provided, in the registration Application are true and correct.