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Locality: Perth, Western

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25.01.2022 CONTEST RESULTS - DOMINATION DEVELOPMENT DAY - Sat 5th Dec 2020 - Serbian Club Maddington

25.01.2022 ! The Hon. Robert (Bob) Kucera has been appointed the new Chairperson of the Combat Sports Commission. Mr Kucera served as a Member of State Parliament from 2001-2008, during which time he held a number of Ministerial portfolios, including Sport and Recreation.... Mr Kucera replaces Ms Cassandra Wright, who held the role since June 2017. The Commission thanks Cass for her tireless service and steady leadership over the past two and a half years. View the media statement from Minister Murray at: https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//Combat-Sports-Commi

23.01.2022 DLGSC Community Sport and Active Recreation COVID-19 Phase 2 Factsheet

23.01.2022 A message to the Combat Sports Industry. The Australian Government and the Western Australian Government are implementing staged measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community and save lives. Some of these measures have already resulted in business changes affecting public sector employees and the way they operate. The Commission is acutely aware of the impact this current crisis is having on the Combat Sports Industry and uncertainty we are all faced with in the... near future. The Commission strongly advises all involved in the industry to comply with the Social Distancing directives by: Limiting public gatherings to a maximum of two people, excluding household members. Minimise all unnecessary contact with others. Keep 1.5 metres away from others. Avoid physical greetings such as handshakes, hugs and kisses. Use tap and pay instead of cash. In order to comply with the current situation, all Commission staff will be working from home as of today 1 April 2020. The Commission will continue to operate as effectively as possible during this period. If you wish to contact the Commission during this COVID-19 crisis, heres how: Phone 0429 849 755 (Mon Wed) or 0447 213 586 (Thurs - Fri) or Email [email protected] Lastly, the Commission wishes you and your family safe-keeping during an extraordinary time for all Western Australians.

23.01.2022 The Working with Children Check (WWC Check) is a compulsory screening strategy in Western Australia and the Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands. The WWC Check aims to protect children by: Deterring people from applying to work with children where they have a related charge or conviction on their criminal record that indicates they may harm a child;... Detecting new charges and convictions of those people who hold a current WWC Card and preventing them from continuing to engage in child-related work where their criminal record and behaviour indicates they may harm a child; and Protecting children by creating awareness that child safety is a whole community responsibility. Under the Working with Children Act 2004; 1. If you are a gym owner and children are involved at your gym, you must ensure you have a Working with Children Check. 2. A gym owner must ensure all trainers and seconds who are likely to be in contact with a child, have a Working with Children Check. See clause 12 Fact sheet 1

23.01.2022 ! 2020 is set to be another bumper year in WA combat sports and the calendar is filling up fast! Please submit any proposed dates for 2020 promotions that are not already in the calendar.

22.01.2022 Thank you for contacting us to update your Promotion dates for the balance of 2020. Please see attached for the revised Promotions Calendar. Promoters please contact the Combat Sports Commission via email [email protected] to advise of any further cancellations or amendments.

22.01.2022 Corona-virus (COVID-19) - West Australian contestants and industry participant. The Combat Sport Commissions (the Commission) number one priority is the health and safety of all West Australian contestants and industry participants. The Commission, is closely monitoring the situation regarding Corona-virus (COVID-19) and taking advice from the Australian Government and the World Health Organisation regarding best practice....Continue reading

21.01.2022 ! The Combat Sports Commission would like to welcome Karim Girgis as the new Commissioner with knowledge of mixed martial arts. Karim joins the Commission with a wealth of knowledge in business and combat sports, and has over 10 years of experience training in mixed martial arts.... The Commission would like to thank outgoing member Dean Woodhams for his contribution over the past 5 years. Deans knowledge and experience within the combat sports industry has been invaluable to the Commission and we wish him all the best in the future.

18.01.2022 The adverts for the positions of Combat Sports Commissioner and Chairperson are now available on Jobs WA. If you are interested in applying you will need to go to the Jobs WA website jobs.wa.gov.au. for further information. All applications must be received by 4:00pm on Thursday, 21 November 2019.

18.01.2022 2020 is shaping up to be a massive year for Combat Sports with 37 promotions scheduled so far!! Keep your eyes open for some more dates in 2020.

18.01.2022 18 March 2020 COVID-19 community sport guidelines issued to national sporting organisations The Australian Government has announced new community sport guidelines to combat the spread of COVID-19....Continue reading

18.01.2022 CONTEST RESULTS - ISKA Fight Night WA - Sat 14 Nov 2020 - Ray Owen Sports Centre Lesmurdie

18.01.2022 JOB VACANCY Combat Sports Commission - Senior Project and Compliance Officer The Combat Sports Commission (the Commission) is an independent statutory body with a vision to create a healthier and safer combat sports community in Western Australia. It assists the Minister in administering the Act through overseeing all contests and providing guidance and leadership to members of the industry from contestants through to promoters, trainers and officials.... The Commission is hosted in the offices of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) which provides executive services, administration and financial management, communications and advocacy and learning and development services. The purpose of the advertised position is to provide advice on the interpretation and implementation of combat sport policies, legislation, regulations and exemptions. There will be a requirement to establish relationships, explore research opportunities and monitor programs that contribute to the strategic direction of the Commission. For further information on the vacancy click https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php

17.01.2022 The Combat Sports Commission Rules - 2020 and approved Sanctioning Body rules have now been finalised and can be found on the Commissions website. https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au//combat-sports-commission/rules

16.01.2022 Guidelines for Combat Sport Promotions COVID-19 Protocols Conduct of any sporting activity in a Covid-19 environment is subject to regulations of Federal, State/Territory and/or local public Health Authorities. All combat sport participants must maintain awareness of the evolving COVID-19 environment and align current practices with informed decisions for athlete/other personnel safety. Promoters are encouraged to implement their own risk management plan that is consistent wi...th public health directions in the relevant State. 1. Promoter to liaise with venue management to ensure COVID-19 safety plans are in place at all promotion related venues. 2. Cleaning of scales before and after weigh in. Athletes/Trainers encouraged to sanitize the scales surface before weighing in. 3. Enhanced hygiene measures and social distancing must be maintained. 4. Exclusion of staff/athletes who are unwell for any reason. 5. Ensure hand sanitizer is readily accessible at the weigh in venue and promotion venue, backstage and ringside. 6. Non-essential personnel should be discouraged from entering change rooms/warm up area. 7. Ensure communal facilities such as change rooms, warm up area, showers & lockers have strategies in place to reduce crowding and promote physical distancing. All spaces must apply to social distancing restrictions based on the current health advice. 8. If massage beds are being used, hygiene practices should include the cleaning of treatment beds before and after each athlete treatment. 9. Avoid shared equipment where possible. Cleaning of padding and equipment between rounds is strongly advised. 10. Spitting and clearing of nasal/respiratory secretions in sports settings must be strongly discouraged. Do not share towels, water bottles or mouthguards. 11. Clean areas used for high intensity sports between use where practicable. 12. A Promoter is to keep a record of name and mobile number/email address for all staff, volunteers, participants, and contractors in attendance of the event, where this is practical, for a period of at least 28 days. Ensure records are used only for the purposes of tracing Covid-19 infections and are stored confidentially and securely. 13. All staff, volunteers, participants and contractors in attendance are encouraged to download and have active at the event the Australian Government COVIDSafe App. Useful Links Phase 4 Easing of restrictions FAQs https://www.wa.gov.au//phase-4-easing-of-restrictions-freq COVIDSafe About the App https://www.health.gov.au/res/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app

15.01.2022 CONTEST RESULTS - DOMINATION - Fri 13 Nov 2020 - Optus Stadium Perth

14.01.2022 MANDATORY CONTACT REGISTERS AT COMBAT SPORT VENUES The WA Government has announced that mandatory contact registers at relevant businesses and venues will be introduced from 5 December 2020. Maintaining a contact register is an extra safety measure and one of the most effective ways to control the spread of COVID-19.... Businesses or venues required to keep a contact register, will include: Food and licenced venues (restaurants, cafés, bars, pubs, taverns, nightclubs) Gyms, indoor sporting centres and pools Places of worship and funeral parlours Beauty and personal care services including hairdressers and barbers Galleries and museums Cinemas, theatres and other entertainment venues Auction houses and real estate inspections Community facilities, libraries and halls Zoos and amusement parks Function centres Accommodation facilities that already have check-in arrangements in place (i.e. hostels, hotels, large camp grounds) A free safe, simple and secure contact register app, SafeWA, has been developed by the State Government to make it easy for businesses and venues to check in patrons. The app is available for download from the Apple App Store or Google Play and while it’s not mandatory to use the app, it is encouraged. Alternative formats including other electronic or paper-based systems may be used by the venue. More details about contact registers and how they will affect patrons and businesses are available at https://www.wa.gov.au//covid-19-coronavirus-contact-regist

12.01.2022 The Commission has launched an online education unit for combat sport registrants of Western Australia. The unit will provide Contestants and Industry Participants with essential information for Commission registration and participating in combat sports.... From 1 January 2020, all new and renewing registrants will be required to complete the online education unit as a condition of registration. The Commission also encourages existing registrants to complete the unit as a matter of best practice, to mentor and assist new registrants, and to continue to promote health and safety among the combat sports community. Existing registrants who complete the unit will not be required to complete it again when next renewing their registration. And as always: prepare well, perform better! You can access the online education unit at: dlgsc.wa.gov.au/csc-education View the media statement from Minister Murray at: https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//Online-education-un

12.01.2022 Please note the revised time for the event, which we have moved to accommodate morning training sessions. Trainers, we would love to see you bring along students from your morning classes.

12.01.2022 The State Government has announced Phase 3 of the roadmap to ease COVID-19 restrictions in WA, with significant changes coming into effect from Saturday, June 6. Further details relating to the changes can be found at www.WA.gov.au or by calling 13COVID. COVID-19 Safety Plan Phase 3 - Sport and Recreation: ... http://www.wa.gov.au//COVID-19-Safety-Plan-Phase-3-Sport-a COVID-19 Safety Guidelines Phase 3 - Sport and Recreation: http://www.wa.gov.au//COVID%20Safety%20Guidelines%20Phase%

10.01.2022 Please see attached list of promotions for the balance of 2020. Promoters please contact the Combat Sports Commission via email [email protected] to advise if you wish to continue with these dates.

10.01.2022 Implementation of the education component of the Commissions Weight Cutting Strategy has commenced and is already contributing to creating a healthier and safer combat sports community in Western Australia. The other aspects of the Strategy were scheduled for a soft launch in June 2020. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the combat sports industry, due to the restriction on the number of people atten...ding public gatherings. As such, the Commission will delay the implementation of the soft launch of the strategy until such time as contests recommence. Access the Strategy and other important health and safety information on the Commissions website: https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au//strategy-to-address-rapid-wei

09.01.2022 Some new dates have been added for 2020 Combat Sports Promotions!!

09.01.2022 The Combat Sports Commission is launching a new online portal for all registrations, permit applications and submission of key documents such as certificates of fitness and serology reports. The Commission considers that the online portal will streamline the process for interaction with the Commission.... Registrants will be able to view and update personal details, view their fight records and also the expiry dates of their registration, certificate of fitness and serology. Promoters will be able to lodge part 1 and part 2 promotion permits and update fight cards as changes occur. The Commission will be providing training opportunities for all users. Further information will be issued in early 2020. If you have any queries, please contact the Commission at [email protected]

07.01.2022 ()? Did you know that you require a TUE in order to compete if you take certain medications such as some antidepressants, steroid based creams, asthma medications, codeine or pain killers? Check your medication at the below link, and if need be, download a TUE form from the Commissions website. ... https://www.globaldro.com/AU/search

07.01.2022 CONTEST RESULTS - Road to MTGP - Sat 17th Oct 2020

06.01.2022 ATTENTION PROMOTERS! We are preparing to close out on the final run of Promotions for 2020 in what has been an uncertain and unprecedented year for the Combat Sports Community. 2021 will be here before we know it and Promotion dates are already being added to the Calendar for next year. ... Please submit your proposed dates for 2021 Promotions that are not already in the calendar via [email protected]

06.01.2022 ! The Commission has released a consultation paper regarding its Strategy to Address Rapid Weight Loss (Weight Cutting) by Dehydration. Have your say now!

06.01.2022 - The Commission has launched an online education unit for combat sport registrants of Western Australia. The unit provides Contestants and Industry Participants with essential information for Commission registration and participating in combat sports.... From 1 January 2020, all new and renewing registrants are required to complete the online education unit as a condition of registration. The Commission also encourages existing registrants to complete the unit as a matter of best practice, to mentor and assist new registrants, and to continue to promote health and safety among the combat sports community. Existing registrants who complete the unit will not be required to complete it again when next renewing their registration. And as always: prepare well, perform better! You can access the online education unit at: dlgsc.wa.gov.au/csc-education

05.01.2022 CONTEST RESULTS - MTGP Main Card - Sat 17 Oct 2020

03.01.2022 Good afternoon Contestants and Industry Participants. Please read the following registration requirements. Trainers and Promoters, can you please share this information out to your gym members.

02.01.2022 Domination Development Day - 15th August 2020 - Contest Outcomes - Part 1

02.01.2022 Have your say! An extension to the consultation period has been provided up until Sunday, 31 May 2020.

01.01.2022 Updated 2020 Promotions Calendar