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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 »