Coaching and Officiating
OFFICIATING
Officials have a tough and often unappreciated role in sport. They commonly receive abuse from players, coaches and spectators, but without them there would be no game. This Office recognises that the recruitment and retention of officials is vital to all sports and provides training and development opportunities for officials. Some of these initiatives include:
General Principles of Officiating
General Principles of Officiating was developed by the Australian Sports Commission and is nationally recognised as an essential prerequisite to all sports specific officiating training. Modules include risk management, conflict resolution, communication and self reflection.
Courses can be conducted by Sport and Recreation on a request basis and can be modified to suit your needs. For example we can present modules for school students and specific sports groups – call our office on 1800 045 678 for more information.
Respect the Official
We don't want to lose 'em, so don't abuse 'em. In the last 5 years there has been a 30% decline in sport officials. Of particular concern is the abuse young volunteer officials receive from the sideline.
Each year this Office is committed to running the "Respect the Official" campaign at as many sporting venues and events throughout the Territory as possible. During the campaign spectators, coaches and players are given a Chupa Chup lollipop and a business card that says “Try it today – instead of giving the ump a mouthful, give yourself one and have a Chupa Chup.
If you would like this the Respect The Official Campaign conducted in your sporting community please contact the Office on
1800 045 678.
COACHING
This Office facilitates training for coaches in a number of areas including:
Membership is obligation free and completely free of charge.
To join up, please email participation.dsr@nt.gov.au.
Beginning Coaching General Principles Course
Officials have a tough and often unappreciated role in sport. They commonly receive abuse from players, coaches and spectators, but without them there would be no game. This Office recognises that the recruitment and retention of officials is vital to all sports and provides training and development opportunities for officials. Some of these initiatives include:
General Principles of Officiating
General Principles of Officiating was developed by the Australian Sports Commission and is nationally recognised as an essential prerequisite to all sports specific officiating training. Modules include risk management, conflict resolution, communication and self reflection.
Courses can be conducted by Sport and Recreation on a request basis and can be modified to suit your needs. For example we can present modules for school students and specific sports groups – call our office on 1800 045 678 for more information.
Respect the Official
We don't want to lose 'em, so don't abuse 'em. In the last 5 years there has been a 30% decline in sport officials. Of particular concern is the abuse young volunteer officials receive from the sideline.
Each year this Office is committed to running the "Respect the Official" campaign at as many sporting venues and events throughout the Territory as possible. During the campaign spectators, coaches and players are given a Chupa Chup lollipop and a business card that says “Try it today – instead of giving the ump a mouthful, give yourself one and have a Chupa Chup.
If you would like this the Respect The Official Campaign conducted in your sporting community please contact the Office on
1800 045 678.
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This Office facilitates training for coaches in a number of areas including:
- Beginning Coaching Level 1 (available online)
- General Principles of Coaching Level 2
- Presenter Training Courses
- Coach Mentor Training Program
- Assessor Training Courses
These courses can be offered in two ways:
Throughout the year, dates are set and individuals can register and attend
A State Sporting Organisation or Sporting Clubs can identify their own need and group of people and have a course tailored and presented at their selected time and day.
Professional Development Opportunities
Professional development opportunities are offered to maintain accreditation standards. Examples include stability courses, water recovery sessions and injury prevention and taping, developing the thinking player and information sessions.
Teachers with schools that are registered as Active Australia School Network members can participate in all courses offered by this Office at no cost to themselves or the school. This is one of the benefits of being a member of the Schools Network.
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ARE YOU A NEW COACH?
THEN YOU NEED THE "SURVIVING THE NEXT TEN WEEKS" - COACHES RESOURCE PACK
"Surviving the Next Ten Weeks" is a resource developed by the Office of Sport and Recreation to assist the parent who takes on coaching their child's team as a favour to the sport because no one else would do it.
The resource contains information on warm ups, skill development activities, example letters to parents, pre-participation, medical information forms and much more. The resources are free of charge. To request you copy please call us on Freecall 1800 045 678. |
Coaches and Officials Network (CON)
The Coaches and Officials Network was established in 2005.
It is a new initiative that provides an opportunity to network and participate in professional development forums.
Coaches and Officials from all regions and all sports are encouraged to become members of this Network to gain knowledge and share information and experiences.
The Coaches and Officials Network was established in 2005.
It is a new initiative that provides an opportunity to network and participate in professional development forums.
Coaches and Officials from all regions and all sports are encouraged to become members of this Network to gain knowledge and share information and experiences.
Membership is obligation free and completely free of charge.
To join up, please email participation.dsr@nt.gov.au.
Beginning Coaching General Principles Course
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) has released a new online course for beginner coaches. The Beginning Coaching General Principles online course has been developed to assist coaches to learn the basic skills of coaching. It is especially aimed at those coaching children.
The online course is initially available free of charge to Australian coaches (must have an Australian postal address). This is due to a subsidy provided by the Australian Sports Commission, as an initiative to encourage beginner coaches to undertake training.
A major benefit of the online course is that coaches can complete it in their own time, from the comfort of their own home.
About the course
The course contains five modules, which cover a range of general coaching topics, including the role and responsibilities expected of a coach, planning, safety, working with parents, communication, group management and inclusive coaching practices when working with people with a disability or special population groups. The course takes approximately 6 hours to complete, and there is assessment included withing the course. Couches have 6 months to complete the course after they register.
The course contains five modules, which cover a range of general coaching topics, including the role and responsibilities expected of a coach, planning, safety, working with parents, communication, group management and inclusive coaching practices when working with people with a disability or special population groups. The course takes approximately 6 hours to complete, and there is assessment included withing the course. Couches have 6 months to complete the course after they register.
Tools and tips for new coaches and officials
The Australian Sports Commission's web pages for new coaches and officials, which have been developed in cooperation with State Departments of Sport and Recreation.
These web pages aim to provide information and tools to assist coaches and officials working at community level. There is also information for clubs on ways they can recruit and retain coaches and officials.