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The Sportsfun process

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Identify Coordinator

  • Either a Secondary or Primary Coordinator can set up a Sportsfun program; and
  • The ongoing maintenance of the program is the responsibility of all Coordinators. It is vital that all Coordinators and their schools involved in the program give full commitment.

Administration

  • Leader Application Forms need to be completed by the Coordinator and the Leaders and sent back to DSR;
  • Order resources if required;
    • Equipment (including First Aid kit);
    • Register of attendance (Leaders and Participants);
    • Operations Manual;
  • Acknowledge general Risk Management procedures

Leader training

  • Only Leaders participating in the Sportsfun program can coach in the Sportsfun program. It is imperative that this rule be met to ensure the quality of the program;
  • Level 0 or Beginning Coaching General Principles and Introductory Officiating General Principles can be completed;
  • Possible training options are:
    • During lunchtime;
    • In school time;
    • After school;
    • At a specific camp;
    • During a specific PE period (assuming all Leaders are from the one class); and
    • Incorporated into a Health or PE course structure; or
    • During community recreation time.

Promotion/Recognition

  • It is important to acknowledge the value the Leaders, Participants and the program all make to the school and community. Ways of rewarding those involved and  enhancing school and community awareness include:
    • Contact with media;
    • Certificates for Leaders/Participants;
    • Links with community/clubs;
    • Presentations;
    • Writing letters of thanks;
    • Acknowledgment in school newsletters;
    • Presenting sport leadership awards at appropriate meetings and awards nights;
    • Providing letters of reference for Leaders to use with potential employers; and
    • Providing access to coaching, sports administration, sports health and officiating courses.

Evaluation

  • Evaluation forms; and
  • Future pathways to community sport.
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