WAFDA Club Affiliation Policy

Intent

• To encourage clubs and potential clubs affiliated with the Western Australian Flying Disc Association Inc (WAFDA) to adopt and implement sound governance principles and strategies.
• To encourage clubs to develop and play the sports of Ultimate (Frisbee) and Disc Golf in Western Australia.

Scope

• All clubs currently affiliated with WAFDA
• All groups applying for WAFDA Affiliated Club status

Objectives

• The development of strong relationships between clubs and the WAFDA
• To provide clubs with access to WAFDA resources
• To maximise the growth of disc sports in Western AustraliaThe Tournament Director.

Definitions

• “Club” any group of 10 or more individuals who meet the eligibility criteria of this policy and who
  successfully apply for club status.
• “Committee” refers to the WAFDA Committee
• “Executive” refers to the WAFDA Executive
• “Events” refers to any events organised and/or supported by the WAFDA
• "AFDA" Australian Flying Disc Association
• "DSR" Department of Sport and Recreation
• "ASC" Australian Sports Commission
• "WASF" WA Sports Federation

Policy Governance

The WAFDA Club Representative will have the responsibility for managing each clubs interpretation and implementation of this policy. Each Club must nominate a contact person who will be responsible for ensuring their club adheres to this policy.
The WAFDA Club Representative will be responsible for:

1. The ongoing assessment of each Clubs club status
2. Providing recommendations to the Committee, including
3. The removal of club status from any club(s),at any stage, if it is determined that one or more of the affiliation criteria has not been met
4. Assistance to any group(s) endeavouring to achieve club status. This will be done on a case by case basis.
5. Any additional assistance to club(s)including:

• conditions on club benefits if the status of a club is in doubt
• providing an avenue of communication between Clubs and the Committee
• endeavouring to assist clubs where possible

In the event that the WAFDA Club Representative is unable to fulfil their duties, any other Committee member may be directed by the committee to manage this policy.
Disputes may be referred to the WAFDA Executive and Committee, in that order. Decisions by the Committee are considered final.

Application Process

Any group of players may apply to become a club. Potential clubs must submit an application (detailing their adherence to the affiliation criteria) to the WAFDA Committee via the This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . The clubs representative will provide a recommendation to the Committee who will then accept or reject the application. Please vist the "How to Affiliate" page for further details.

Application Criteria

To achieve affiliation status with the WAFDA, clubs must adopt, implement and maintain the following criteria:

Metropolitan & University Clubs

• Adopt and lodge a constitution with the WAFDA (which complies with the WAFDA’s minimum standards). An example constitution can be found on the DSR Website.
• Be committed to maintaining and developing the Spirit of the Game.
• Promote one or more disc sports in Western Australia
• Appoint a representative to liaise with the WAFDA Clubs Representative on a regular basis
• Have and maintain a minimum membership of 10 persons.
• Maintain and provide WAFDA (if requested) with a membership database, listing current and
  previous members
• A training roster of all players to be maintained on the AFDA registration website.
• Provide the WAFDA Clubs Representative with any reasonable information needed to determine
  the clubs status.
• Have a Club representative attend the WAFDA AGM
• Enter teams/players in as many WAFDA events as possible throughout the year (minimum of one tournament)
• A natural person must not hold a committee/board position on more than one club.
• Adhere to WAFDA policies
• Achieve a minimum of 500 points annually as per the Club Assessment Tool.

Regionals Clubs

Due to the flexible nature of the affiliation criteria, the committee reserves the right to approve/reject/revoke each clubs status on a discretionary basis.

Assessment Tool

The WAFDA Assessment Tool is a point based system that allows your club to maintain affiliation by accumulating points simply by developing your club.