Introduction

Welcome to the Junior Coordinator Administration Kit. The purpose of this Kit is to provide Clubs, and specifically the Junior Coordinator with information and resources to assist with the organising and running of a successful junior program. Many clubs in Australia are running successful junior programs and therefore this Kit may just serve to validate such programs; however, it may also provide some useful additional ideas and initiatives. Some clubs do not have a structured program and hopefully this Kit will prompt a call to action. The future of golf lies with the young golfers of today and Golf Australia along with State Associations and Junior Foundations is committed to working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for the game. The Vision of Golf Australia is for Australia to be a leading nation in attracting, engaging and retaining junior golfers. A great deal of work has been done by State Associations, Junior Foundations and Clubs in the area of junior development, and there are many existing resources from various sources. An aim of this Kit is to harness these collective efforts in the most effective and efficient way, and so some of the contents might be familiar to those experienced with the organisation of junior golf. The Kit is divided up into the following sections: ●● Introduction, Funding, Resources, Contacts & Checklist ●● National Junior Programs & Participation ●● People & Organisation ●● Risk Management & Safety ●● Coaching, Equipment & Facilities ●● Recruitment & Membership ●● Acknowledgements & Disclaimer The objective has been to present the Kit as “user friendly” by providing: ●● key organisational and administration requirements ●● a reference point to access other relevant information and sources ●● various templates and tools ●● simple introductory hands on practical information The Kit is viewed as a living tool and therefore it will be updated when necessary and housed on the Golf Australia web site at: www.golfaustralia.org.au/junioradminkit We welcome any feedback and suggestions and look forward to your support in growing the game.

Anne Lenagan Chairman Golf Australia

Junior Coordinator Administration Kit The Game Of Golf

Golf is a game for life and it teaches values and skills that can be applied to our daily lives, including:

●● Integrity ●● Honesty ●● Respect ●● Inclusivity ●● Courtesy ●● Perseverance ●● Sportsmanship

Golf is an inclusive that can be played by anyone and at any level and is one of the highest participant in Australia. Through introducing a person to the game of golf we can:

●● Develop the Golfer ●● Develop the Person ●● Develop the Game ●● Develop the Community

Golf’s future depends on the investment in growing the game at the grass roots level, and the pivotal role of the Junior Coordinator.

Assistance

Golf Australia within its Golf Development department works closely with all State Associations and Junior Foundations to assist Clubs in the delivery of programs to grow the game. State Associations and Junior Foundations have Development Personnel who can provide assistance to clubs on participation programs in addition to providing other support as required. If you would like assistance, please contact your State Association or Junior Foundation.

For contact details for your State Body refer to the Contacts section.

Junior Coordinator Administration Kit Funding

There are a number of grant and funding programs provided by local, state and federal governments that may be applicable to clubs. Areas of assistance include:

●● Volunteer Grants ●● Community Grants ●● Sponsorship ●● Active After-School Communities Program

Further information can be obtained from State Golf Associations or local and state government authorities. State Golf Associations may also have funding opportunities available.

Additional Information

A selection of other organisations that provide assistance or information relating to sponsorship, grants and funding opportunities are listed below. It is important to review the eligibility requirements and guidelines prior to submitting an application.

●● Australian Sports Commission (www.ausport.gov.au): Sport Leadership Grants for Women are usually available on an annual basis. Other funding opportunities may also be available

●● The Australian Sports Foundation (ASF) (www.asf.org.au): a non-profit organisation set up by the federal government to assist not-for-profit groups raise money for eligible sports projects.They can support sporting clubs, sporting organisations, schools, councils and community groups

●● Sportscover Sponsorship Fund (www.sportscover.com): provides opportunities for amateur sporting clubs and associations to apply for grants for grass roots programs ●● Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government (www.grantslink.gov.au): the GrantsLINK website helps find funding available under a variety of grant programs for individuals, businesses and communities ●● Local Government Authorities: administer funding programs that support various community and recreational activities

●● Our Community (www.ourcommunity.com.au): provides a range of information and services including a list of grant and funding opporunities provided by government and philanthropic organisations

●● Philanthropy Australia (www.philanthropy.org.au): promotes giving and represents those that give to the community. Their website includes details of funding opportunities as well as educational forums such as Grant Seeker Workshops ●● State Tourism and Sport & Recreation Departments: provide funding programs available in the relevant state

●● Woolworths (www.woolworths.com.au): the Woolworths Fresh Food Kids Community Grants program assists the funding of grassroots initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of primary school aged children across the country.

Junior Coordinator Administration Kit Resources Publications Produced By Where Accessed

Junior Coordinator Administration Kit GA GA web site

MYGolf Schools 1 GA GA web site MYGolf Schools 2 GA GA web site

Vision 2018: The Future of Junior GA GA web site

Golf Australia Member Protection Policy GA GA web site

Introduction to Golf GA GA web site

Guidelines for Amateur Golfers to Provide Instruction GA GA web site

The Rules of Golf R&A GA web site

A Quick Guide to the Rules in Brief The Rules of Golf R&A GA web site

Etiquette; Behaviour on the Course - The Rules of Golf R&A Golf Clubs, State Associations or GA web site

Decisions on the Rules of Golf R&A GA or State Associations

Golf Rules Illustrated R&A GA or State Associations

Don’t be a Golf Menace R&A GA or State Associations

A Modification of the Rules of Golf for Golfers with Disabilities R&A GA web site

Keeping Pace R&A R&A web site

Consideration for Others R&A R&A web site

Rules in Focus R&A R&A web site

Golf for Specialist Schools Program GA & PGA GA web site

Special Olympics Golf Coaches Quick Start Guide Special Olympics Aus. (SOA) SOA web site www.specialolympics.com.au

Safety Guidelines for Children and Young People Sport Medicine Aus. Sport Medicine Aus. web site in Sport and Recreation www.sma.org.au

Junior Coordinator Administration Kit Web Sites

Golf Australia www.golfaustralia.org.au

State Associations & Junior Foundations refer to the Contacts Section

PGA of Australia www.pga.org.au

Australian Sports Commission www.ausport.gov.au

Play by the Rules www.playbytherules.net.au

England Golf www.getintogolf.org

Golf Development Wales www.golfdevelopmentwales.org

Royal Canada Golf Association (Future Links) www.future-links.org

Junior Links www.juniorlinks.com

Videos/DVD’s

You Don’t Have to See It to Tee It GA & Blind Golf Aus. GA & Blind Golf Aus. web sites

Care for the Course R&A R&A web site

Keeping Pace R&A R&A web site

Consideration for Others R&A R&A web site

Rules in Focus R&A R&A web site

Further Information

Golf Australia Level 3 95 Coventry Street South Victoria 3205

Telephone: (03) 9626 5050 Facsimile: (03) 9626 5095 Email: [email protected] Website: www.golfaustralia.org.au

Junior Coordinator Administration Kit Contacts

National Golf Bodies Golf Australia Professional Golfers Association of Australia (03) 9626 5050 (03) 8320 1911 www.golfaustralia.org.au www.pga.org.au

Australian Ladies Professional Golf (07) 5539 0913 www.alpg.com.au

Government

Australian Sports Commission 1300 300 630 www.ausport.gov.au

International Golf Bodies

R&A, St Andrews United States Golf Association +44 (0)1334 46000 +0011 (1)1908 2342300 www.randa.org www.usga.org

State Golf Associations Golf New South Northern Territory (02) 9505 9105 (08) 8927 6950 www.golfnsw.org www.golfnt.org.au

Golf Queensland Golf South Australia (07) 3252 8155 (08) 8267 1353 www.golfqueensland.org.au www.golfsa.com.au

Golf Tasmania Golf Western Australia (03) 6244 3600 (08) 9367 2490 www.golftasmania.org.au www.wagolf.com.au

Golf Victoria (03) 8545 6200 www.golfvic.org.au

Junior Coordinator Administration Kit Junior Golf Foundations Greg Norman Junior Foundation QLD (07) 3216 0552 www.gngf.org.au

Jack Newton Junior Golf Stuart Appleby Junior Foundation NSW VIC (02) 9567 7736 (03) 9577 7600 www.jnjg.com.au www.stuartappleby.com.au

School Sport School QLD School Sport (02) 6205 9153 (07) 4931 5333 www.schoolsport.edu.au www.schoolsport.qld.edu.au

School Sport ACT School Sport NSW (02) 6205 9174 (02) 9707 6900 www.schoolsportact.asn.au www.sports.det.nsw.edu.au

School Sport NT School Sport SA (08) 8948 0025 (08) 8416 5900 www.schools.nt.edu.au/ssnt www.decs.sa.gov.au/schoolsport

School Sport VIC School Sport WA (03) 9488 9466 (08) 9264 4879 www.ssv.vic.edu.au www.schoolsportwa.com.au

Disability Groups Amputee Golf Australia AUSRAPID (for people with an intellectual disability) 0409 786 103 (03) 5762 7494 www.amputeegolfaustralia.asn.au www.ausrapid.org.au

Australian Athletes with a Disability Blind Golf Australia (02) 8116 9720 0409 325 984 www.sports.org.au www.blindgolf.com.au

Deaf Sports Australia Special Olympics Australia (03) 9473 1191 (02) 8116 9833 www.deafsports.org.au www.specialolympics.com.au

Transplant Australia (02) 9922 5400 www.transplant.org.au

Junior Coordinator Administration Kit Checklist

The following checklist (with references to the kit) is provided to assist the Junior Coordinator in working through the various key steps in order to establish and sustain a successful junior program.

Milestone Reference 1. Gain Club Committee endorsement of the need to have a Junior program - 2. Establish a Junior Sub-Committee Terms of Reference Section 3 3. Establish a Junior Sub-Committee Section 3 4. Carry out a Junior Sub-Committee Induction and Risk Management Check which Section 4 covers: ●● Member Protection Policies and Procedures ●● Relevant volunteers and staff having Working with Children Checks ●● All coaches /volunteers having adequate insurances 5. Consider utilising various recommended contacts resources and funding sources Section 1 6. Consider utilising recommended National Junior Programs within the Club’s junior Section 2 development strategy 7. Develop a Junior Development Strategy and Activities Plan and budget which Sections 3, 4, 5, 6 includes: ●● Key Performance Indicators ●● Programs ●● School Links ●● Recruitment and Retention ●● Membership Structures and Pathways ●● Equipment and Facility Needs ●● Coaching Accreditation ●● Marketing and Promotion ●● Funding 8. Gain approval from the Club Committee for the Junior Development Strategy and - Activities Plan 9. Communicate and promote the Junior activities to Club members and the local - community 10. Review and monitor the results -

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