The dispensation process in 2025 is aligned with Rugby Australia’s policy expectation, while significant education is required between RugbyWA (RWA) and club Dispensation Officers and Directors of Rugby to alleviate and streamline the process, so all clubs are compliant with national policy.
As part of the competition agreement in 2025 each club will be required to have one club Dispensation Administrator and two club Dispensation Officers who will be the main contact between the club and RugbyWA for all dispensations. Dispensations need to be submitted online and approved via the nominated club administrator and all communications between players/parents will be done via the appointed club member.
Dispensation Officer will be required to hold the following:
- Minimum Junior Coach Accreditation
- Assessor Coach certificate and Training Evening (Assigned by RugbyWA)
On completion of the certified courses, and ongoing quality assurance from RugbyWA, clubs will be capable of assisting with internal in-season dispensations:
- NEW Dispensation Officer - Can conduct 2-YEAR UP, MIXED GENDER, U7 to U8 and NON-CONTACT assessments.
- Dispensation Officer with 3-years’ Experience – all the above assessments plus DOWN, MANDATORY and DISABILITY assessments.
One person can be nominated for both positions should there be a lack of available personnel, but all clubs MUST have a Dispensation Administrator prior to the beginning of the Junior 2025 season start.
For further information regarding Dispensations, please review Rugby Australia Dispensation Policies.
Please review this documents before applying for dispensations.
- Regional: 12th April 2025 - Hay Park Oval, Bunbury - 9.00AM to 12.00PM
- North: 14th April 2025 - Wanneroo Rugby Club - 5.30PM to 8.00PM
- South: 16th April 2025 - Southern Lions Rugby Club - 5.30PM to 8.00PM
- Central: 30th April 2025 - RugbyWA Headquarters - 5.30PM to 8.00PM
- Final: 28th May 2025 - RugbyWA Headquarters - 5.30PM - 8.00PM
NO WALK IN’S WILL BE ACCEPTED ON DISPENSATION DAYS.
ONLY DISPENSATIONS APPROVED BY CLUBS WITH CORRECT PAPERWORK WILL BE ASSESSED