Governance, POlicies & Codes

Judo Queensland is an incorporated association operating under its Association Rules and By-Laws. The documents below set out the constitutional, policy, and conduct frameworks that apply to everyone involved in Judo Queensland — competitors, coaches, officials, volunteers, and spectators.

Association Rules

The Association Rules are the constitution of Judo Queensland. They cover membership, club affiliation, board structure, meeting procedures, and the rights and responsibilities of members.
Download Association Rules (2025)

Association By-Laws

Judo Queensland By-Laws are approved by the JQ Board and operate alongside the Association Rules.
Download Judo Queensland By-Laws

Code of Conduct

Judo Queensland Code of Conduct
Judo Australia Code of Conduct

Sporting Codes

Judo Queensland competitions are governed by sport specific codes that adopt the Judo Australia Sporting Code in its entirety, with Queensland-specific modifications.
JQ Sporting Code — State Championships
JQ Sporting Code — South East Queensland
JQ Sporting Code — Regional Queensland
JQ Sporting Code — Judo4Kids

Players wishing to compete outside their natural age group must complete the relevant application form prior to the competition.
Player Outside of Natural Age Group — Application Form

Safeguarding Children & Young People

Judo Queensland is committed to the protection of children and young people participating in judo. Please see the links and Judo Australia Policy below for more information.
Judo Australia Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy
Children & Young People Safe Practices —Do's and Don'ts (Sport Integrity Australia)
Child Protection Links & Other Information — Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Anti-Doping

Judo Queensland and its members are bound by the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy administered by Sport Integrity Australia.
Australian National Anti-Doping Policy — Sport Integrity Australia

For more information on anti-doing in judo, visit the Judo Australia Anti-Doping page.

Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO)

If you need to contact a Judo Queensland MPIO, please reach out directly:
Meladee Stackpoole — mpio@judoqueensland.org.au
Darryl Keys — IntegrityInvestigation@judoqueensland.org.au

Privacy & Legal

View Judo Queensland Privacy Policy
View Judo Queensland Website Terms of Use