The Australian Under-24 selectors and AFDA are pleased to announce the teams that will participate in the 2021 Under-24 Domestic campaign. 

WA Ultimate are pleased to announce the appointment of the Under 22 Western Australian teams staff, who will manage and coach the State team attending the 2021 Australian Under 22 Ultimate Championships in Melbourne.

Ultimate Australia's new primary school program, Ulti-Mates, has been included in the Australian Government's Sporting Schools program.

 *** Bookings can be made for Term 3, 2021***

Ultimate Australia's Ulti-Mates program is offered to Primary Schools Australia-wide via the Sporting Schools program. 

The Ulti-Mates program develops the skills and confidence for children to get involved in Ultimate Frisbee.

Lessons are aligned to the Australian Curriculum and Physical Literacy Framework.

Ulti-Mates consists of many fun activities, games and lessons that cater to two key age groups:

• Foundation to Year 2
• Year 3 to Year 6

Through modified games, Ulti-Mates introduces students to movement skills including throwing and catching a frisbee. Students will also develop a strong foundation in teamwork and fair play skills through an introduction to Ultimate Frisbee’s unique ‘Spirit of the Game’ concept.

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 About Sporting Schools

Sporting Schools is a $280 million Australian Government initiative designed to help schools increase children's participation in sport and connect them with community sport opportunities.
Sporting Schools programs are provided free to children and their families to help students build the confidence and capability to be active for life.
To help achieve this, Sport Australia has partnered with more than 35 national sporting organisations (NSOs).

WA Ultimate seeks school coaches for paid roles.

Ultimate Australia's new primary school program, Ulti-Mates, has been included in the Australian Government's Sporting Schools program.
WA Ultimate is now seeking interested individuals to deliver the program in primary schools.

WAFDA Codes of Conduct - Overview

Purpose

 The Western Australian Flying Disc Association (WAFDA) seeks to provide a safe, fair and inclusive environment for everyone involved in our organisation and in our sport.

 This includes providing everyone involved in our organisation and in our sport with a positive and enriching sporting environment that promotes participation, enjoyment and development in the sport. 

• Respect and compliance with all WAFDA and AFDA policies
• To display respect towards all and prevent discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment.
• Prioritising the safety and well-being of all involved.
• Refrain from any behaviour that may bring the WAFDA and Affiliates into disrepute.
• Be ethical, fair, considerate and honest in all dealings with others.
• Promote flying disc sports through good conduct and behaviour. 

In addition to this, players, coaching staff and other team and WAFDA administrators, employees and representatives, must also, when relevant:

• Act within the Spirit of the Game (SOTG) and rules of play that govern flying disc sports 

The WAFDA Codes of Conduct outlines desired behaviours and actions that are aligned with the WAFDA’s aim of providing a safe, fair and inclusive environment. The Codes are divided into four categories; Excellence, Honouring the Sport, Integrity, and Respect.

Scope

The WAFDA Codes of Conduct applies to the following people whether they are in a paid or unpaid role for the Western Australian Flying Disc Association or affiliated organisations: 

• All playing and non-playing members
• Individuals sitting on boards, committees and subcommittees.
• Parents, guardians, spectators and sponsors to the extent that is possible
• Any other person who agreed to be bound but this policy

 The WAFDA has Codes of Conduct for specific roles. It may be the case that an individual is required to adhere to the standards of conduct outlined by more than one Code at any one point in time. The role-specific Codes are:

• Administrator Code of Conduct
• Coach Code of Conduct
• Player Code of Conduct
• Spectator Code of Conduct
• Officials Code of Conduct
• Volunteer Code of Conduct
• Chaperone Code of Conduct 

These specific Codes of Conduct are included in this document. Additionally, each Code has been published individually for ease of reference and use.

Breach

The WAFDA will consider a failure to observe these Codes of Conduct as misconduct and will take appropriate disciplinary action. In addition to any internal disciplinary proceedings, we will report to the police all instances in which a breach of the law has or may have occurred.

Related Documents

The WA Flying Disc Association Inc (WAFDA) has legal and moral obligations to provide safe environments and responsibly govern flying disc sports in WA.

Policies serve to inform everyone of their legal and ethical rights and responsibilities and the standards of behaviour that are required. It also covers the care and protection of children participating in our sport’s activities.

 These policies are just some measures put in place to help ensure that flying disc sports are safe, welcoming and enjoyable. It provides assurances to all those involved and those wishing to be involved in our sport that improper conduct will not be tolerated.

 Key policies include but are not limited to: 

• Constitution
• Member Protection Policy
• Code of Conduct - Child Safety Framework
• Communications and Technology Policy
• Photography and Imagery Guidelines
• Social Media Guidelines
• Responsible Alcohol Policy
• Participation Agreements

All WAFDA policies can be found here: https://waultimate.com/wafda/policies