Good Sports Program

Alcohol and sport are historically closely linked in Australia. Most major sporting competitions and teams promote and advertise alcohol consumption and many sports clubs have a tradition of heavy drinking. A large number of clubs depend on revenue from alcohol to finance club activities.

The Good Sports program is an initiative of the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) to develop safer and healthier communities. The program helps sporting clubs manage alcohol responsibly and reduce alcohol related problems such as binge and underage drinking.

If you would like further information re how your club can become involved then please click on the following link and register your interest:

Good Sports

Play by the Rules

Tips for Tax Time - Not for Profit

The Australian Taxation Office has released a number of tips for Not-For_Profit organisations. For further information please click on the following link.

http://ato.gov.au/content/00285073.htm

Inclusivity

ASC Local Sporting Champions Grant Applications Now Open

For more information click on the following link:

http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_juniors/juniors/get_involved/local_sporting_champions

Lack of Cash Flow Puts Clubs Under Duress

Click on the following for more information http://www.ausleisure.com.au/default.asp?PageID=1&ReleaseID=3855&Display=True

Guide to Managing GST for Sport

For more information on managing GST for sport in your club click on the following link:

A Guide to Managing GST for Sport

New AWPI Community Coach Coaching Course

Australian Water Polo Inc, has released it's new Community Coach Water Polo Course incorporating Flippa Ball. For more information please contact your state association.

Publicity & Media Tips for Clubs & Associaitons

For more information regarding media and publicity tips for your club or association please click on the title link above.

Information Managment for Club Administrators

Don't know what to do when collecting information about club members and how it relates to privacy, etc? Then click on the Title Link above for further information.

New Club Income Tax Guide from the ATO

The Australian Tax Office has released a new guide - Income tax exemption and sporting clubs - to help non-profit clubs self-assess whether they are exempt from income tax as a society, association or club established for the encouragement of a game or sport.

For further information please click on the title link above.

Liquor Licensing for Clubs

Water Polo clubs wanting to sell alcohol at their games must apply for a liquor license. The licence controls the way alcohol is sold and distributed to club members and spectators. As each state and territory may have different legislation it is important that you contact the government in your state or territory.

Please click on the following link for more information:

http://www.ausport.gov.au/supporting/clubs/resource_library/club_management/liquor_licensing

Fundraising Ideas for Clubs

If you are looking for new ways to raise money for your club or association then click on the Tittle Link above. The link provides a number of new ideas.

Free Bakers Delight Voucher Offers

Bakers Delight launches member benefits program.
By registering yourself and your club, you can take advantage of these FREE voucher offers ongoing.

And you need not stop at one, you can redeem the Bakers Delight member benefits vouchers as many times as you wish and distribute these offers to other club members. Click on the link below to register your club and to access the vouchers:

Bakers Delight


Club Rewards Program Coming Soon

Over the coming months, Bakers Delight will be offering all clubs an opportunity to take advantage of free bread for club loyalty.

As a member, ensure your club takes advantage of these free bread offers.

Club Development Booklets

The Department of Sport & Recreation in Western Australia has developed a new range of club development booklets to assist clubs in all facets of management and day to day operations. A link to download these booklets will be provided each week on this blog:


Booklet 1: How to Start a Club

Want to apply for funding for your club?

If you are looking to apply for grant funding and have no idea where to start then the Grantslink Website should be your first 'port of call'. Grants are available from all levels of Government.  There are hundreds of grants available around Australia but the key is knowing where to look. 

Many State Department of Sport and Recreation websites have information on grants available to sporting clubs and associations, while there are many other grants available at a federal and local level that clubs may be able to apply for. Click on the link below for further information.

Grantslink