Sport Integrity Australia – Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling Credential

What is the Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling Credential?

The Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling Credential confirms that an individual has completed the Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling online course and provided evidence of completion through JustFence.

This credential is required for individuals involved in Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) national programs and events, including:

  • Coaches
  • Fencers participating in national events
  • Certain AFF staff and volunteers

Completion of the course and verification of the credential helps ensure that participants understand the risks associated with competition manipulation, betting, and gambling in sport, and their responsibilities for maintaining the integrity of competition.

Why is this Credential Required?

Protecting the integrity of sport is a shared responsibility. The Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling course helps participants understand:

  • What competition manipulation is and how it can occur
  • The risks associated with sports betting and gambling
  • The obligations of athletes, coaches, officials, and support personnel
  • Prohibited conduct under the National Integrity Framework
  • How to recognise and report integrity concerns
  • The consequences of breaches relating to competition manipulation and gambling

By completing this course, participants demonstrate their commitment to fair and honest competition.

How to Complete the Course

The Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling course is available through Sport Integrity Australia's eLearning platform.

  1. Visit the Sport Integrity Australia website.
  2. Access the eLearning portal.
  3. Complete the Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling course.
  4. Once completed, download your training history or certificate from the My Certificates section of the eLearning portal.

How to Upload Evidence in JustFence

After completing the course:

  1. Download your training history or completion certificate from the My Certificates tile within the Sport Integrity Australia eLearning portal.
  2. Log in to JustFence.
  3. Navigate to Profile → Credentials.
  4. Select Add Credential.
  5. Choose SIA – Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling.
  6. Upload your training history or completion certificate.
  7. Save your submission for verification.
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Verification Process

Once your evidence has been uploaded, the AFF will review and verify the submission. After verification, the credential will be recorded against your profile and may be used to determine eligibility for participation in national events and other AFF activities where integrity education requirements apply.

Before You Submit

Please ensure that:

  • You have completed the Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling course.
  • Your certificate or training history clearly shows your name and course completion.
  • The name on your certificate matches your JustFence profile.
  • You upload the most recent version of your completion record.

Maintaining a current Competition Manipulation and Sports Gambling Credential helps protect the integrity of Australian fencing and demonstrates your commitment to fair, ethical, and transparent sporting competition.