Club Support

On this page, you will find links and information form various sources and governmental organisations.

Skate Victoria is committed to providing valuable and the most up-to-date information to its member clubs to assist them to reach their full potential. By accessing this Club Support page you will be able to access the latest information regarding Grants that are available to your club and various Handy Tips that will assist your club going forward.

1- Play by the Rules
2- Associations, Clubs & Fundraising
3- Club Bylaw
4- Disputes
5- Club Administration
6- The News Room
7- Smartplay
8- VicSport
9- Funding
10- Encourage the kids, support the game
11- Cyberbullying in the context of sport and recreation NEW!

1- Does your club Play by the Rules?

You might just need this:

Fairly-run sport and recreation clubs and associations will help:

For information on Play by the Rules go to www.playbytherules.net.au

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2- Associations, Clubs & Fundraising

Clubs play an important role in keeping the Victorian community strong and healthy. Consumer Affairs Victoria regulates the law regarding incorporated associations

Clubs are required under incorporation to hold an AGM annually and follow the rules under their Constitution.

Annual Statement By Public Officer must be lodged after AGM with prescribed fee to Consumer Affairs Victoria. If you do not receive the form from CAV please contact them and they will forward one out to you.

If you need assistance with setting up a club or any queries you may have about your constitution or incorporation matters contact SV Office

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3- Club Bylaw

To assist in the Administration of your club it is suggested you have a Club Bylaw which could cover the following

If you need assistance with developing your Club Bylaw contact Skate Victoria

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4- Disputes

Disputes can arise  between members of a club.
The Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV) can help you to resolve a wide range of these issues, without having to resort to taking legal action.

They offer practical strategies, mediation services, education programs and lots more, and their service is free.

The 'dispute info' website provides step-by-step advice and practical tips for dealing with common disputes.

Contacts

Tel:  03 9603 8370        
Tel: 1800 658 528 (toll free for regional callers)
Email: dscv@justice.vic.gov.au

Skate Victoria can also be contacted to discuss disputes that may occur in your club.

Complaints Flowchart

For Harassement & Discrimination complaints contact SV

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5- Club Administration

The Australian Sports Commission’s Club Development Network (CDN) is a free web based service designed to support Australia’s great sporting club system.  You will find a range of tools, tips, information and resources to help your club move with the times and provide the best possible service to your members and visitors.

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6- The News Room

The network is committed to keeping the latest club related information, news, resources and opportunities updated on its site. Clubs will be able to read about the latest grant opportunities in their state, the latest club resources, the next training and development opportunity and general club news.

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7- SmartPlay

Smartplay is a sport safety and injury prevention program. Smartplay aims to reduce the incidence and severity of sport and recreation injuries and carries the slogan 'Warm Up, Drink Up, Gear Up' which represent simple yet important injury prevention practices for all sports participants, coaches and administrators.

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8- VicSport

To keep up to date with Funding Opportunities, workshops and what’s happening in the world of sport in Victoria go to

Sportsview and Enews

Electronic copies of past E-News and SportsView publications are available to download from http://www.vicsport.asn.au/Enews/

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9- Funding

Sport & Recreation Victoria

Emergency Grants: Sporting and Recreational Equipment.

The Emergency Grant provides assistance to local sport and active recreation clubs and organisations to replace essential sporting or first aid equipment that has been lost or destroyed as a consequence of unpreventable and exceptional events such as fire, theft or flood.

Australian Sports Commission

Local Sporting Champions’ Program. This recent federal government can provide some instant financial support ($500 individual, $3000 teams) to skaters/players (aged 12-18yrs travelling 250+ kms) representing at Nationals. More details on eligibility & process ($1.6 million p.a assessed quarterly starting in Jan 2009) visit http://www.ausport.gov.au/champions

Local Councils/Shires

Check with your local Council/Shire as there maybe funding opportunities available.

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10- Encourage the kids, support the game.

HOW CAN YOUR CLUB STAMP OUT POOR SPECTATOR BEHAVIOUR?
Get on board the “Encourage the kids, Support the Game” campaign.

Welcome to the 2009/10 “Encourage the Kids, Support the Game” campaign. This is your official campaign toolkit with all the resources you need to support this initiative!

“Encourage the Kids, Support the Game” is a community education campaign, funded by the Victorian Government and VicHealth, which aims to stamp out poor spectator behaviour in junior sport so that players, parents, all spectators and officials can enjoy the game. The campaign has been developed by a committee which includes representatives from AFL Victoria, Basketball Victoria, Football Federation Victoria and Netball Victoria. We’ve even got some of Victoria’s top sportspeople on board as ambassadors – Julie Corletto, Andrew Gaze, Glenn Archer, Tal Karp and Mitchell Langerak!

In this pack:

• 10 easy steps for promoting positive spectator behaviour’ sheet to help you bring the campaign to life.
• Encouraging positive behaviour: Tips sheet for coaches and officials’ to distribute internally.
• Template campaign articles’ to include in your newsletter and on your website.
• Frequently Asked Questions’ sheet to help you answer any questions about the campaign and your club’s involvement.
• Electronic campaign logos and website banner graphic to help promote your involvement in the campaign.

Download the self extracting pack here.

Instruction: save pack on your desktop and doubleclick on it. Select wher you want the folder to go and click install.

UGLY BEHAVIOUR IN SPORT GIVEN THE BOOT IN NEW CAMPAIGN

Get media release here (PDF)

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11-Cyberbullying in the context of sport and recreation.

The bullying of young people using email, texting, chat rooms, mobile phones, cameras and web sites has become a global phenomenon. Despite this, the problem has yet to receive the attention it deserves. (Campbell, 2005)

Cyber bullying can be described as covert, psychological bullying, conveyed through the electronic mediums such as email, mobile-phones, social networking sites, instant messaging programs, chat rooms and web-sites. It most often occurs between people known to each other and can be particularly hurtful.

Cyber bullying by its very nature is pervasive, and for the first time, the victim is accessible by the bully 24/7. Where historically the bully was left at the ‘school gate’, by virtue of technology, the bully has access to the victim’s home and more often than not the one place they should be safe, their bedroom. >more..(PDF)

Support Articles (PDF):

Cyberbullying Fact Sheet
Internet Safety Tips for Teachers, Parents and Carers
Cyberbullying: A Very Real Consideration for sporting clubs
Privacy of coaches and players questions
Skate Victoria Cyberbullying Presentation
Useful Cyber Safety information websites and books

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