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* 1. Do you currently participate in any type of combat sports?

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* 2. If you currently participate in combat sports, in what capacity – you can tick more than one.

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* 3. What type/s of combat sports are you involved with – you can tick more than one.

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* 4. For how long have you participated in combat sports?

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* 5. How did you hear about the new legislation?

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* 6. Have you read the new Professional Combat Sports Amendment Act 2011 available at www.dsr.wa.gov.au/combatsports?

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* 7. Do you feel the new legislation will impact your involvement in combats sports?

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* 8. Following are a number of statements relating to the delivery and promotion of combat sports in WA. Do you agree or disagree with the statements – where one (1) is strongly disagree and seven (7) is strongly agree?

  Strongly disagree Disagree Slightly disagree Impartial Slightly agree Agree Strongly agree Don't know
Club activities in WA, which are non-contact, are conducted with high levels of risk management and participant safety standards.
Combat sport rules in each discipline should be standardized so that contestants have a good knowledge of rules when competing at home or interstate/overseas.
Community level coaches and trainers are well skilled and provide quality programs.
The fighting area or ring should be constructed to an agreed high standard.
The fighting area or ring should be constructed to an agreed high standard.
Many full-contact contests are held outside the jurisdiction and control of the PCSC.
Many full-contact contests are held outside the jurisdiction and control of the PCSC.
Regulation of our industry will improve its status as a legitimate well governed sport in WA.
Local combat sports clubs in my area are well managed and provide a quality service to members.
Fighters competing in professional and amateur full-contact contests deserve the same levels of safety and protection.
The State governing body for my combat sport in WA provides clear direction/leadership to my club/organisation.
The WA public expects that full-contact combat sport contests be fair, well managed, safe and entertaining.
The PCSC is not strong enough in enforcing rules for the safety of contestants.
Referees for my combat sport are well trained and provide good leadership and decisions.
Clubs/organisations which are providing quality non-contact combat sport services to the public should be exempt from the new Act.
The current PCSC presence at contests is low profile, the majority of the industry is not aware of their role and responsibilities.
Industry persons/organisations must take responsibility to ensure that combat sports industry in WA is risk free, well managed and safe for participants and officials.
There should be a process in place for new combat sports activities and rules to be recognised by the PCSC.
More training and support is required for community level coaches and officials.

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* 9. Under the Act, a combat sport is defined as “a martial art, sport or activity that involves two (2) or more participants whose primary objective is to do any or any combination of the following: grapple, punch, kick or throw each other; or strike or hit each other, whether or not with a weapon” (e.g. Boxing, Muay Thai, Karate, Shooto, MMA, Kendo, Judo, Brazilian ju jitsu, Taekwondo).

Do you agree or disagree that the following activities should NOT be prescribed as a combat sport under the Act?

Please tick either “agree” or “disagree” or “don’t know” if you are unsure.

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Wrestling for entertainment
Mud or jelly wrestling
Paintball
Medieval re-enactment

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* 10. Do you agree or disagree that the following combat sports activities should be exempt under the Act?

Please tick either “agree” or “disagree” or “don’t know” if you are unsure.

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Non-contact / non-touch.
Gradings / proficiency tests.
Where all proceeds are for a charitable or fund raising purpose.
Where public admission fees go toward administration of a governing body or affiliate/club.
Fitness or training activities.
Exhibition bouts where there is no scoring or outcome.
Sparring events not for public entertainment.
Events organised by a governing body recognised by the Minister (i.e. Boxing WA, Karate WA, etc.).

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* 11. What other combat sports activities do you feel should be exempt from coming under the Act?

Please list.

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* 12. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding the registration of contestants and industry participants?

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The current PCSC registration process for contestants is a clear and easy to follow.
Contestants and officials registered with the PCSC should be recognised by other such bodies in Australia and overseas (e.g. NSW Combat Sports Commission).
An annual registration fee for contestants and officials equivalent of $30 is affordable.
Interstate or overseas contestants should provide proof of registration and/or clearance to compete from a recognised body prior to participating in WA contests.
A registered fighter with the PCSC should be responsible for their own Contestant Record Book.
Registered contestants should ensure their Contestant Record Book is up to date after competing in interstate and overseas contests.
The current registration process for industry participants (coaches, promoters, referees etc.) is clear and easy to follow.
All referees should provide a current first aid certificate, medical check/fitness report, and serology report for registration.
Referees should have medical checks prior to officiating in approved contests.
Trainers should have a current first aid certificate.
Judges should provide a current medical certificate of fitness for registration.

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* 13. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding disciplinary procedures and suspensions?

Please tick either “agree” or “disagree” or “don’t know” if you are unsure.

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Through their actions, persons who bring the combat sport industry in WA into disrepute should be penalized.
The higher penalties under the new Act will ensure greater adherence to the regulations.
As the Commission has the power to cancel or suspended a registered contestant due to medical issues, they should also have the power to lift such conditions.
Registered contestants should have the opportunity to present a case for their suspension/cancellation to be lifted.
A fee for the lifting of a suspension should be paid by the person requesting the suspension lift – to cover PCSC administrative costs.

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* 14. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding the age of contestants?

Please tick either “agree” or “disagree” or “don’t know” if you are unsure.

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Amateur contestants must adhere to the age limits and classes as prescribed by their combat sports’ governing body.
The minimum age for amateur contestants competing in a contest (as defined under the Act) should be 10 years of age.
Parental consent should be required for all contestants to participate in a contest if they are under the age of 18 years.
Fighters who are less than 18 years of age should not be paid to compete in a contest – the minimum age for professional contestants should be 18 years.
Fighters who are more than 35 years of age should have regular medical checks to ensure they are fit enough to continue competing in full-contact contests.
For non-touch or minimal contact events, the maximum age for contestants should be as recommended by the combat sports’ governing body.

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* 15. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding contest promotions?

Please tick either “agree” or “disagree” or “don’t know” if you are unsure

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If one or both fighters are paid, the event should be considered a contest under the Act.
Promoters of WA combat sports events provide clear and fair contractual arrangements with contestants.
The minimum prize / monetary reward for a professional contestant in an approved contest should be $100.
The current contest permit application process is clear and easy to complete.
Contest promoters must ensure an appropriately qualified medical practitioner is ringside and the nearest hospital is notified of the date and time of a contest.
A promoter must provide copies of executed contracts with contestants to the PCSC representative prior to contestants participating in an approved contest.

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* 16. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding weigh-ins and the conduct of contests?

Please tick either “agree” or “disagree” or “don’t know” if you are unsure.

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Contestants should arrive at least 30min before their weigh-in time.
The weigh-in should be conducted within 24 hours of the contestant’s scheduled contest bout.
Contestants should arrive at a contest at I hour before their bout.
Fifteen minutes is an adequate interval between bouts on a contest program.

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* 17. Any other comments/opinions/suggestions?

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* 18. Would you like to provide your name and contact details to the PCSC?

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* 19. If you would like to provide your name and contact details, please fill out below:

That’s the end of the survey. The PCSC and the Department of Sport and Recreation thank you for your time and valuable contribution.

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