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Sports Chaplaincy Australia

Sports Chaplaincy Australia. Providing Lasting Value to Sports in Australia. Sports Chaplaincy in Australia. SLM (SCA) began in 1984 – under Mark Tronson Christian non-denominationally based Close ties with AIS – Sanctuary Lodge Leading Sports Chaplaincy Body

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Sports Chaplaincy Australia

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  1. Sports Chaplaincy Australia Providing Lasting Value to Sports in Australia

  2. Sports Chaplaincy in Australia • SLM (SCA) began in 1984 – under Mark Tronson • Christian non-denominationally based • Close ties with AIS – Sanctuary Lodge • Leading Sports Chaplaincy Body • 2005 first National Director appointed • 2006 launch as Sports Chaplaincy Australia • Currently reach 16 major sports in Australia • 120 + chaplains Sports Chaplaincy Australia

  3. Test & Shield Cricket (8) Motor Racing (38) Tennis (4) Rugby League (16) Rugby Union (4) Australian Rules (15) Basketball (7) Athletics (6) Baseball (2) Soccer (5) Golf (3) Skiing & Winter Sports (3) Australian & State Institutes of Sport (8) Plus others Where We Serve Sports Chaplaincy Australia

  4. Supporters of SCA • Michael Martin (Head of AIS Sports Psychology) • Margaret Court (Champion Women’s Tennis Player) • David Hutton (Player Welfare Manager, Port Adelaide AFL) • Danny Corcoran (Athletics Australia) • Priscilla Ruddle (Olympic Athlete) • Brian Goorjian (Coach Australian Boomers) • Shaun Hart (Brisbane Lions AFL) • Ray Walker (Former VFL Player/Selector & ABC Media Commentator) Sports Chaplaincy Australia

  5. What we do • Our primary concern is the immediate and long term wellbeing of all those involved in sports, including athletes, coaches, corporate staff and their families • Our Chaplains provide their time and services at no cost or burden to the sports community they represent, including pastoral care, home and hospital visitation, correspondence, leadership, training, weddings, funerals, and other forms of spiritual care • We provide complementary support to existing club personnel including corporate, medical, psychological, fitness and coaching staff • Our focus is the whole person. Our care transcends class, gender, people group, faith, or time constraints Sports Chaplaincy Australia

  6. Professional Service Expectations – Who We Are • Qualified Christian ministers, former Athletes, Sports Psychologists, Counsellors, Medicos • We are a no/low cost service provider • We serve our community • Accredited Sports Chaplains • Professional Code of Conduct • National Body – network of support • Personnel skilled in Community and Volunteerism • Friendly and self motivated individuals Sports Chaplaincy Australia

  7. Professional Service Expectations – How We Can Help • Trained pastoral care • Athlete mentoring • Home and hospital visitations • Spiritual care and support • Stress management • Crisis management & recovery services • Grief & loss, bereavement • Poverty and distress • Family care & support • Marriage & relationship development • Life skills & leadership training • Debriefing, counselling & referrals Sports Chaplaincy Australia

  8. Professional Service Expectations - Services • Sports Chaplaincy Services • Critical Incident & Stress Management • First Response Capabilities • Specialised Training Providers • Values-Based Leadership & Lifestyle Training • Racial & Religious Vilification • Marriage Preparation Sports Chaplaincy Australia

  9. Quality of Life - ASC • Supportive of quality of life initiatives in sports • Advocate of anti-doping • Advocate of harassment projects • Advocate of Fair Go sports • Advocate of Mental Health initiatives Sports Chaplaincy Australia

  10. Why Chaplaincy • Recent Events - Tragedy • Cyclist Amy Gillett • Footballer Troy Broadbridge • Recent Events - Issues • SA Cricketers charged with rape • NRL Bulldogs sexual harassment claims • Shane Warne’s infidelity • Gambling issues • Major breakdown in relationships • Recent Events – Celebration • Leyton & Bec’s Wedding • Phi Phi Island Sports Chaplaincy Australia

  11. Our Future • Increase our Chaplaincy base to 300 by Q4 2008 • Increase in Local Club Chaplaincy • Raise 180k per annum (currently 40k pa) • Nation-wide Certificate Training Initiatives • Develop & Rollout Sports Community Training – Peak Performance by Q2 2007 • By 2010 high brand recognition throughout the sports industry Sports Chaplaincy Australia

  12. Partnership – Serving Sports • Our aim is to establish enduring relationships with • Sporting Codes • Sports Organisations & Representative Bodies • Sports Clubs • Sports Agencies • Professional Service Opportunities • Can we provide chaplains to serve you? • Can we provide value-added services? • Recognition & Endorsement • SCA is the recognised service provider for SC in Australia Sports Chaplaincy Australia

  13. Partnership – Sponsors • Establish enduring relationship with our prayer and ministry partners • Partners include: • Foundational Partners - Individuals and Families • Grand Slam Partners - Churches & Ministries • Elite Devotional Partners - Current and Former Athletes • VIP Corporate Sponsors – Events & Projects • Provide our partners with… • Deputation Services • Speaking Engagements • Partner Services/Benefits i.e., Newsletter, Invites, etc • Branding Opportunities Sports Chaplaincy Australia

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