Governance and Policies
Capital Athletics is committed to strong governance that ensures transparency and accountability across our organisation. Our policies provide clear guidance on how we operate, supporting consistent and fair management of all activities.
This page contains essential governance documents to help our community, including athletes, coaches, and volunteers, understand the standards and processes that guide our work. We encourage everyone to stay informed and engaged with these important resources.
Constitution and By-Laws
- Capital Athletics Incorporated Constitution - 19 August 2023
- Capital Athletics Incorporated By-laws - 17 October 2024
Charters
- Capital Athletics Board Charter - March 2024
- Capital Athletics Officials Advisory Committee Charter - September 2023
National Integrity Framework
The following Athletics Australia NIF (National Integrity Framework) policies have been adopted by the Capital Athletics board to ensure clarity and singular focus on one policy setting. These policies apply across Capital Athletics including our members participating in Little Athletics Products and Programs.
- Member Protection Policy
- Safeguarding Children and Young People
- Complaints Disputes and Discipline Policy
- Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling Policy
- Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine
Sport Integrity Australia provides information, education, and resources to support athletes, coaches, officials, and clubs in keeping Australian sport safe and fair at all levels. For more details, visit the Sport Integrity Australia website to see what resources are available to you and your club: www.sportintegrity.gov.au.
Capital Athletics Policies
As Capital Athletics continues to bring Little Athletics ACT and Athletics ACT together, we’ve adopted policies suited to our current environment, though some may still reference the previous entities. These will be updated progressively as part of our policy review schedule.
- Membership Application Declaration - Terms and Conditions
- Refund Policy
- Risk Management Policy
- Selection Policy
- Extreme Weather Policy
- Capital Athletics Track and Field Photo-Video Challenge
- Coles Community Round Giveaway Terms and Conditions
Competition Rules
- Capital Athletics 2024-2025 Rules of Competition
- Standard Rules for Competition of Little Athletics Australia 2024-2025