Sports Community Podcasting

Steve is joined by Michael Peacock, from Heidelberg Football Netball Club's football program.

Michael discusses their women's and girl's football teams, gender equity in their club and in their committee, and how the small changes to club culture have brought about massive success in a rapid period of time.

For additional information regarding this episode, head to: sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-i…netball-club/

Steve is joined by Spiro Espositos, secretary of the Maidstone Tennis Club.

Spiro was part of the delivery of Tennis Australia’s Get Your Racquet On campaign, prior to the interruption of COVID19.

The Get Your Racquet On campaign was designed to bring people back to the sport of tennis by encouraging them to book an Open Court Session, a social activity that just happens to involve… tennis!

For additional information regarding this episode, head to: sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-i…-tennis-club/

Steve is joined by Fiona Walker, president and junior coordinator of the Riddells Creek Tennis Club.

Riddells Creek introduced the Tennis 4 Teens program prior to the interruption of COVID, and Fiona has some wonderful insights to share on the benefits of Doing Sport Differently.

The conversation centres around the importance of creating a FUN experience for teens in a bid to attract and retain adolescent participants.

Tennis 4 Teens is a program - designed by teens, for teens - that encourages youths between the ages of 12 and 17 to be active in a social environment. The program is a non-competitive, stress-free, fun and social program, that offers participants activities both on and off court.

For additional information regarding this episode, head to: sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-i…-tennis-club/

Steve is joined by Felicity and Josh from Leisure Networks, who are both involved in the Power2Pedal program.

Power2Pedal was created as a direct response to a survey circulated by Cycling Victoria - in which families expressed a desire for their children to have more opportunities to learn how to ride, get out into the community, socialise with people and be physically active.

Leisure Networks listened to that feedback and co-designed a brilliant program to help overcome the specific barriers of children and teens living with autism.

For additional information regarding this episode, head to: sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-i…edal-program/

Steve is joined by Marion Butler who helped start the 'Girls At Bat' program in conjunction with members from the Alfredton Baseball Club.

This program was a huge success at getting more girls and women involved in Baseball.

For additional information regarding this episode, head to: https://sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-interview-with-marion-butler-alfredton-baseball-club-girls-at-bat

Steve is joined by Helen Dorning from Dragons Abreast, an international breast cancer awareness DragonBoat organisation!

Dragons Abreast have helped increased female participation in this sport, as well as raising awareness about breast cancer.

For additional information regarding this episode, head to: sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-i…ast-ballarat/

Steve is joined by Denis Day and Anthony Wilson from Point Lonsdale Tennis Club, who implemented the Tennis 4 Teens program.

We discuss the benefits of this program, how easy it was to implement, how well it engaged younger members, and why other Tennis clubs should partake!

For additional information regarding this episode, head to: https://sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-interview-with-denis-day-and-anthony-wilson-tennis-4-teens-at-point-lonsdale-tennis-club/

Steve is joined by Dr Karen Block from the University of Melbourne and Naz Asim from the Northern Badminton Club to talk about the "Count Me In" research project which explored the best ways to overcome the barriers to sports participation for young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

For additional information regarding this episode, head to: https://sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-interview-with-naz-asim-and-dr-karen-block-northern-badminton-club-and-the-university-of-melbourne/

Steve is joined by Lynda Madams from the Melbourne Frontrunners.

This international LGBTQIA+ walking/running organisation empowers and encourages anyone to get involved in any capacity, whether it's for a social walk, or a competitive run!

For additional information regarding this episode, head to: sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-i…frontrunners/

Steve is joined by Ryan Storr from Proud2Play and Deborah Jones from Archery Victoria and Hamilton Archers.

Proud2Play in partnership with South West Sport and supported by VicHealth, have developed e-learning resources to empower sports clubs to better support LGBTI+ inclusion.

Deborah Jones was involved with the early phase of testing for the Proud2Play resources from a club and peak body perspective, and has invaluable first-hand implementation experience.

For additional information regarding this episode, head to: sportscommunity.com.au/podcasts/an-i…ery-victoria/