Quick summary: This latest research from Clearinghouse of Sports analyses the role of importance of coaches to the development of sports participants. Amongst other things, it looks at the coaches’ role in the community, training and ongoing development, value and suitability of accreditation, influence of coaches on participation and child protection. The research concludes that effective delivery of…
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Quick summary: Doing exercise on a daily basis is really good to our health. Exercise reduces the risk of cancer, improves your memory and makes you happier. But are you aware that it lower your immunity? Article extract: Exercise is good for you – we hear it all the time. Sitting is the new smoking. Exercise reduces the risk of…
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Quick summary: Are you part of a sports committee and often feel that all the responsibility of organising everything falls on your shoulders? This article outlines some great ways to get members of your club to be more actively involved in participating. Some of the ideas include setting expectations when members sign up, making volunteering…
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Photography: Ash Keating Quick summary: Grand Slam recently provided some of the sports equipment for this innovative pop-up basketball court in the middle of Melbourne CBD. The $1.2 million project features basketball courts and a recreation area. The space contrasts the concrete jungle of the new residential and commercial buildings in the same area. It is a…
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Quick summary: A new roof on Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne Park makes the facility the best Grand Slam venue in the world, according to Victorian Minister for Sport and Recreation, Damian Drum. The additional retractable roof means that the venue will be protected against all weather — meaning that the Australian Open could run without…
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Quick Summary: AMP’s Tomorrow Fund is opening an opportunity for Sports Club and other passionate people to apply for funding that can help out with costs such as travel, living expenses and research. Funding will be issued to people in both the sports arena, and other fields such as IT,environment, youth work, social enterprise and a…
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Quick summary: The Western Australian state government is currently advertising for an experienced Senior Stadium Consultant to assist with the development and operation of the new Perth Stadium. The successful applicant will help shape policy and assist with the design and planning of the stadium. Salary on offer will be between $107,200 and $114,897. Applications…
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Quick summary: The Sport Group, who are global owners of sports surface manufacturer Polytan, has recently announced they are acquiring Australian synthetic surface provider Team Sports. The acquisition follows the recent integration of Polytan with Melbourne based Sports Technology International (STI). Sports Group Chief Executive Frank Dittrich provided the following statement; “with the acquisition of Team…
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Quick summary: Plans to redevelop Sydney’s White City tennis and sporting complex have remained stalled after four years. The hold up has been attributed to a lack of funds as well as a dispute that emerged at the AGM between the Hakoah Board, Jewish community group JCA, Maccabi NSW and former Hakoah board members. The complex…
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Quick summary: Lars Andersson believes that decent investigative journalism is lacking in sports reporting. There are underlying issues that prevent sports journalists venturing beyond the sporting world’s glossy facade. “Journalism in sport is dominated by TV presenters, fans and people who are only interested in counting corners and fouls and passes in football. Investigative journalism does not…
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