Sports Integrity

Integrity in sport means that athletes, supporters and fans can participate in and celebrate sport, confident in the knowledge that they are part of a safe, ethical and inclusive environment. Falls Creek Race Club takes integrity in our sport very seriously.

All our members and participants have an obligation to protect and maintain the integrity of sport, as well as the health and wellbeing of our athletes. 

To provide sports at all levels with guidance in the integrity space, independent government agency Sport Integrity Australia (SIA), developed the National Integrity Framework (NIF) which Snow Australia adopted in June 2022.

The NIF includes five policies with each policy detailing the behaviours and expectations placed on participants and organisations:
● Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy
● Member Protection Policy
● Improper Use of Drugs and Medications Policy
● Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling Policy
● Complaints Disputes and Discipline Policy

You can access these policies and find out more about the NIF here 

Read National Integrity Policies

Safeguarding of Children and Young People

FCRC in partnership with Snow Australia is commited to providing environments that are safe, supportive and friendly for children and young people. We have zero tolerance for any behaviour that puts the well-being of children and young people at risk.

Please visit the Snow Australia website ‘Safeguarding’ page for more information about Child Safe Practices, Choosing a Safe Club and Reporting Concerns.

See Snow Australia 'Safeguarding' page

Reporting Concerns

Knowledge of, or concerns regarding integrity-related maters should be reported directly to Snow Australia’s National Integrity Manager – Jen Krawczyk (jkrawczyk@snow.org.au).

Matters relating to Safeguarding of Children and Young People or Discrimination on the basis of a Protected Characteristic (race or nationality, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, and religion may also be reported directly to Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) by:

• Completing online reporting form

Complete Online Reporting Form Here

• Completing the ‘report an issue’ form in the Sport Integrity App. The app is free and can be downloaded from the Apple and Android app stores
• Emailing reporting@sportsintegrity.gov.au  or
• Safe Sport Hotline: 1800 161 361.

If a Child/Young Person is at risk of immediate harm, you must ensure their safety by:
• Calling 000 for medical and/or police assistance to respond to urgent health or safety concerns
• Administering first aid, if required
• Separating at-risk Child/Young Person and others involved
• Identifying an appropriate contact person for any on-going liaison with the Police.

If you suspect, on reasonable grounds, that a Child/Young Person was, is, or is at risk of being abused and/or neglected, you must report it to the police and/or the relevant state/territory Child protection agency, a list of which can be found below.

Contact details for each state and territory