Coat of Arms Requests

The Commonwealth Coat of Arms (the Arms) is the formal symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia that signifies Commonwealth authority and ownership.

The Commonwealth Coat of Arms is the pre-eminent mark of Commonwealth authority. Its use, with a few limited exceptions, is limited to the Commonwealth Parliament, the Government and the Federal Courts. However, since 1922, Australian representative national sporting teams participating in international competitions have been able to seek Commonwealth Government permission to display the Arms on their uniforms.

The Australian Sailing Use of Australian Coat of Arms Policy can be found below. Please read the policy before you apply:

Download the Australian Sailing Use of Australian Coat of Arms Policy

Important Information

Any request for permission shall only be submitted by Australian Sailing.
Clubs and Class Associations should not contact the Government directly.
Australian Sailing must indicate their support of the request or permission will not be granted.

Excerpt from the Commonwealth Coat of Arms Information & Guidelines

Only teams recognised by the Australian Sports Commission may be permitted to use the Arms or where, after consultation with the Commission, the Minister or their delegate is satisfied that it is appropriate for a team to receive permission.
Permission, where granted, will allow the Arms to be displayed by representative sports persons on their playing and dress uniforms and by accompanying officials on their dress uniforms. Permission will not extend to use on merchandise and sponsors material.
Each approval is for one competition only. However, approval may be given for more than one competition where competitions of a like kind occur within a short period of time or sequentially within a given overseas tour.
Each request will be dealt with on a case by case basis and requests will usually only be considered within four months of the commencement date of the competition.
Should approval be granted, the name and the dates of the competition must be shown immediately under the Arms on the dress and playing uniforms. No advertising material or sponsorship is to be positioned near the Arms and no words or images are to be positioned above the Arms.

Application and Approval Process

Follow the process outlined below if you wish to apply for the use of the Australian Coat of Arms:

Step 1) Review the Requirements

The request must be for an Australian Team competing at an International Championship. See Appendix 2 of the Policy for a list of approved championships.
The request must be made by an official from a National Class Association or Sailing Club.
The National Class Association or Sailing Club shall have and maintain current affiliation to Australian Sailing.
The team must have been selected through a published selection policy or recognised criteria.
A Team that has been invited to compete in an international event will also be considered. For example, World Sailing Women’s Match Racing Championships, Open Entry Class World Championship or similar.

Step 2) Complete an Application Form to Australian Sailing

Once you have reviewed the above requirements have ensured you meet all criteria, you may now apply to Australian Sailing (for any Team selected by Australian Sailing, Australian Sailing will obtain permission)

NOTE: This must be done within 4 months of the event.

The Application Form must include the details of all team members and officials. Complete the Application Form below:

Coat of Arms Application Form

Step 3) Australian Sailing apply on your behalf

Once Australian Sailing receive your application, we will review the details submitted. If we believe we require additional information or to clarify any points, we will reach out to you.

Once we have deemed your application is complete and all requirements have been met, Australian Sailing will apply to the Honours and Symbols Section, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet on your behalf.

Step 4) Australian Sailing receive the decision

Australian Sailing will receive the final decision passed down from the Honours and Symbols Section, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

Regardless of the verdict, Australian Sailing will send written confirmation to the Club or Class Association contact listed on your application.

Step 5) For successful application

For all successful applications, a mock-up of the uniform artwork must be sent to AS for approval before permission to go ahead with production is given.

Coat of Arms Display Guidelines:

For Sports Persons Uniforms - may only be displayed on the playing and dress uniforms (shirt, polo shirt, jacket, SPF top or rashie)
Accompanying Officials - may only be used on the dress uniforms (shirt polo shirt, jacket)
Merchandise or sponsor materials - can NOT be used

View the complete Guidelines for using the Commonwealth Coat of Arms