We are excited to bring back the "Champions of the Rugby" competition for another year! This initiative continues to recognise and reward grassroots rugby clubs for their dedication to fostering positive, inclusive and healthy environments.   

In 2025, we’re celebrating clubs that go above and beyond in promoting health and well-being including Alcohol Think Again messaging and mental health support. By championing these values, your club is creating a safe, welcoming and supportive space for players, members and the wider rugby community.  

Get ready to showcase your club’s impact and be in the running for exciting rewards as we celebrate the true champions of the game – you!  

The winning club will receive a $5,000 prize to be used for approved projects or goods that support inclusion, wellbeing and health. 

Participating in the "Champions of the Rugby" campaign is simple. Follow these easy steps to submit your club’s entry: 

• Document Your Initiatives: Clubs must gather and document evidence of delivering the Strategy and Actions outlined below throughout the 2025 rugby season. 
• Submit their Initiatives: Clubs need to submit proof of the strategies and actions delivered  to RugbyWA twice a year. 
• Type of Evidence: Accepted evidence includes photographs, email correspondences, social media screenshots, attendance records, training certificates, physical and electronic documents, video recordings, letters of support, surveys, testimonials, and policy documents. 
• Submission Deadlines: All entries must be submitted to RugbyWA by 1^st August, 2025. Submissions should be made twice a year at designated intervals.
  • First interval: 6 June 2025
  • Final Submissions: 1 August 2025.
  • The winner will be announced on 13 August 2025. 

Clubs will be awarded points based on the evidence of their initiatives. The club with the highest total points across all strategies will be crowned the Champion of Rugby! 

• The True Sport Mental Health & Wellbeing Initiative assets can be accessed HERE  
• The Alcohol Think Again Campaign assets can be accessed HERE  

To see the weighting and points of each action, click here.

• Cultivate an inclusive club environment by actively promoting positive health and well-being initiatives with a strong emphasis on alcohol messaging and mental health support.
• Ensure the ‘True Sport Mental Health & Wellbeing’ webpage is prominently linked on the club’s website and included in all relevant communications.
• Prominently display the “Looking After Yourself” & “Mental Health and Wellbeing Awareness” posters throughout your club to reinforce supportive and healthy environment. 

• Appoint a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Coordinator to lead initiatives, oversee responsibilities and champion a positive and supportive club environment. 
• The club engages with a local community organisation to host a mental health awareness session, equipping members with valuable support and resources. 

• The club actively participates in the GoodSports program, demonstrating ongoing engagement and commitment to fostering a healthier, safer sporting environment (evidence of recent engagement).
• The club collaborates with Healthway and the SportWest True Sport platform to develop and implement a comprehensive Mental Health Critical Response Plan, ensuring a proactive and supportive approach to member well-being. 
• The club demonstrates its commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive environment by providing clear evidence of its practice and initiatives at events.

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Celebrate rugby by fostering a healthier, more inclusive environment and amplifying your community impact.  

Together, we can create a positive impact on and off the field!  

For any inquiries, please contact us on community@rugbywa.com.au. 

To view the terms and conditions for the Champions of Rugby initiative, click here.