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Sports clubs – building on the Olympics and Paralympics hype

The publicity and profile generated for sport in general through the Games is invaluable – and it doesn’t matter if your sport is in the Olympics/Paralympics or not. Read more »

Play by the Rules Community Service Announcement

Play by the Rules has a new Community Service Announcement which promotes safe, fair and inclusive sport. Read more »

Sport and the new WHS laws

New Work Health and Safety (WHS) laws have commenced across Australia, protecting the health and safety of all workers, including volunteers. Read more »

New AFL Club for Mogo

Youth in the small south coast town of Mogo are about to get a lot more active – thanks to the establishment of a new AFL club. Read more »

Ask the Coach: Drawn grand finals

Draws in grand finals happen every so often at the community sport level. Here’s how you can help your team in this situation. Read more »

Sport Information Service

State Sporting Organisations and Peak Bodies can access a range of research, library services and general resources to help with their day to day work. Read more »

Help, we need more volunteers!

Finding more volunteers is always a priority for sporting clubs. Here are some ideas for filling the gaps.
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Champion volunteers: Anne Gleeson

A regular feature profiling the efforts of sporting volunteers in NSW.
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Ask the Coach: Heat and athletes

As summer approaches, all coaches must understand the affects of heat on athletes.
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Images of children

Taking images of children in sport requires consideration.

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Don't let end-of-season celebrations become a hangover

Practical advice for sporting clubs to help ensure end of season celebrations are held responsibly. Read more »

Champion Volunteer: Garry Peats

This month: Garry Peats, a dedicated volunteer for Canterbury and Western Suburbs Cricket Association. Read more »

Ask the Coach: Advice for athletes in the "off-season"

Now that the winter sports season is over, many coaches will be asked to provide advice to athletes on what they should do over summer, to get ready for the next season. Read more »

June 2010 Sportshorts

Champion volunteer: Lancelot Yu

A regular feature which profiles the efforts of sporting volunteers across NSW. This month's champion volunteer is Lancelot Yu. We want to hear from you - nominate your NSW champion volunteer. Read more »

Squash set for an ace

It’s been a hectic 12 months for Squash NSW with major governance, technology and strategic reforms. On the court, NSW players are still performing well internationally. And the push is now on to get more grassroots participation.
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May 2010 Sportshorts

Junior sport training sessions

On any given afternoon or evening, at parks and facilities across Australia, there are tens of thousands of junior sports teams training. Read more »

Safer sport

Safety is a concern for everyone involved in sport. Sports Medicine Australia leads the way in making it a priority.
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Champion volunteer: Phil Driscoll

A regular feature which profiles the efforts of sporting volunteers across NSW. This month's champion volunteer is Phil Driscoll. We want to hear from you - nominate your NSW champion volunteer. Read more »

April 2010 Sportshorts

Schools share sport facilities

Greater use of school facilities has long been seen as a potential solution to local sports ground pressure. A new Department of Education and Training policy is helping make it happen. Read more »

Women in sport conference

Sydney will host the 5th World Conference on Women in Sport from 20-23 May, 2010. Read more »

Champion volunteer: Steve Granger

A regular feature which profiles the efforts of sporting volunteers across NSW. This month's champion volunteer is Steve Granger. We want to hear from you - nominate your NSW champion volunteer. Read more »

March 2010 Sportshorts

Looking after your members

How well does your club protect its most important asset? Ensuring all members enjoy fair and harassment-free sport is critical. Making sure this happens is what we term member protection. Read more »

Important changes to the Working With Children Check

On 1 March 2010, the Approved Screening Agency (ASA) functions at Sport and Recreation were moved to another part of Communities NSW. Read more »

Champion volunteer: Margaret Douglas

A regular feature which profiles the efforts of sporting volunteers across NSW. This month's champion volunteer is Margaret Douglas. We want to hear from you - nominate your NSW champion volunteer. Read more »

December 2009 Sportshorts

Draft Associations Incorporation Regulation - invitation to comment

As reported in July Sportshorts, the Associations Incorporations Act is set to change, affecting the vast majority of sporting organisations. Read more »

Champion volunteer: Paul Walsh

A regular feature which profiles the efforts of sporting volunteers across NSW. This month's champion volunteer is Paul Walsh. We want to hear from you - nominate your NSW champion volunteer. Read more »

November 2009 Sportshorts

Healthy fundraising guide

The NSW Cancer Council is encouraging sports clubs to adopt a healthier approach and they’ve released a new guide to help. Read more »

Champion volunteer: Noel Poynter

A regular feature which profiles the efforts of sporting volunteers across NSW. This month's champion volunteer is Noel Poynter. We want to hear from you - nominate your NSW champion volunteer. Read more »

October 2009 Sportshorts

Champion volunteer: Judy Fasher

A regular feature which profiles the efforts of sporting volunteers across NSW. This month's champion volunteer is Judy Fasher. We want to hear from you - nominate your NSW champion volunteer. Read more »

Cost of sport

The sport industry in NSW is united in its goal to make it easier and affordable for people of all ages to be physically active and involved in their communities. Read more »

August 2009 Sportshorts

Sport association/club websites

Just about every sport association/club has a website these days. Some sites work very well and meet member needs perfectly – while others need a little ‘tender loving care’! Read more »

Champion volunteer: Charlie Bates

A regular feature which profiles the efforts of sporting volunteers across NSW. This month's champion volunteer is Charlie Bates. We want to hear from you - nominate your NSW champion volunteer. Read more »

July 2009 Sportshorts

Changes to associations' legislation

A key foundation of sport governance in NSW is about to change. The Associations Incorporations Act 1984 will be replaced by the Associations Incorporations Act 2009 later this year, to help associations run more effectively. Read more »

Champion volunteer: Steve McMillan

A regular feature which profiles the efforts of sporting volunteers across NSW. This month's champion volunteer is Steve McMillan. We want to hear from you - nominate your NSW champion volunteer. Read more »

Hands Up!

NSW Sport and Recreation and Castle Hill RSL Club are piloting a new program to increase volunteering in sport.
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June 2009 Sportshorts

Modern sports governance

More and more sporting organisations, large and small, are ditching the old committee structure, constitution and methods of planning – to make way for a new flexible, business-oriented governance model. Read more »

Champion volunteer: Craig Nealon

Profiling the efforts of sporting volunteers in NSW. The June edition of Sportshorts features hockey coach, Craig Nealon. Read more »

$4 million for NSW sporting facilities

NSW Sport and Recreation Minister Kevin Greene has announced $4 million worth of local grants that will go to 319 sporting clubs and local councils across the State. Read more »

May 2009 Sportshorts

Alcohol and sport

The ugly side of alcohol and sport has dominated news recently with shocking headlines about sports stars behaving badly after misusing alcohol. Read more »

Manage your sport’s safety risks

Sport clubs need to contend with many risks, especially in areas such as finance, governance, events, volunteers or their environment. Read more »

Sports team managers

When it comes to an effective sports team, the focus is often on the players and coach. But there is also someone else hard at work, making sure everyone involved gets the most from their sport. Behind every good team, whether it’s grassroots or elite, is a great manager! Read more »

Champion volunteers: Vince and Val Laws

Profiling the efforts of sporting volunteers in NSW. The May edition of Sportshorts featuresVince and Val Laws from the Canterbury Junior Football Club (CJFC). Read more »

April 2009 Sportshorts

Champion volunteer: Alan Makin

Profiling the efforts of sporting volunteers in NSW. The April edition of Sportshorts features track and field coach, Alan Makin. Read more »

Healthy sport club canteens

With childhood obesity levels on the rise, the responsibility for reversing the trend is falling to many – government, community groups, schools and parents. Can sport club canteens have a role too? A new project is investigating. Read more »

Committee crunch time

Winter sport committees are now in full swing. As the chaos of the season descends, it sometimes feels hard to get on top of things. So how can your committee be most effective this year? What are some areas to concentrate on, to most benefit your club? Read more »