Club Benefits

Skate Australia, is recognised as the peak body for skate sports by the Australian Sports Commission and the International Olympic Committee. The organisation acts on behalf of all clubs and members to facilitate the promotion, development and growth of skate sports in Australia. Your club can be a member club of Skate Australia if your club is an Incorporated Organisation in your state.

 

PEAK BODY AFFILIATION

Your club will be a part of Skate Australia, who is the recognised peak body for skate sports in Australia by the Australian Sports Commission and the International Olympic Committee. The organisation acts on behalf of all clubs and members to facilitate the promotion, development and growth of skate sports in Australia while also ensuring the sports have credibility and legitimacy for current and future government funding and eligibility.

 

FACILITY AND VENUE ISSUES

Skate Australia will assist with facility and venue issues.

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DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Your Club would have access to all Skate Australia development Programs & Resources eg Learn to Skate, Mighty Pucks, Quick Kids.

 

ACCREDITATION

Any member in your club can become a nationally qualified coach and/or official.

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STATE & NATIONAL REPRESENTATION

The members in your club can be selected to represent your state and even Australia at official events including national and international championships.

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STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Your club can submit a skaters and teams into the recognised State Championship Events.

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DATABASE

Your club will be part of the national Skate Australia Revolutionise database and your club can have access to your club portal of your club members and other features for a small annual subscription fee.

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INSURANCE

Your club will be covered by up to $20 million public liabilityInsurance and your committee members, coaches and officials are covered for up to $2 million professional indemnity insurance each. Please note to ensure coverage all committee members must be current members of your club.

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GRANTS & FUNDING

As a member club of a recognised National Sporting Organisation, your club is eligible to apply for local and state grants from outside agencies. Your club members will also have access to various local, state and federal grants and individual scholarships.

 

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

Your club will be able to attend Skate Australia run Seminars and workshops aimed to assist your club development.

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PROMOTIONAL TOOLS & RESOURCES

Your club will have access to a range of high quality promotional resources including, DVD’s, posters, flyers etc. to help promote your club and sport.

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MARKETING AND PROMOTION

Your club will enjoy broader marketing and promotion of club events via the Skate Australia website and Facebook pages.

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VOTING RIGHTS

Your club would have the right to vote and have their say on important issues within your sport and the future direction of Skate Australia at a state and national level.