Club Support

On this page, you will find links and information form various sources and governmental organisations.

Skate Victoria is committed to providing valuable and the most up-to-date information to its member clubs to assist them to reach their full potential. By accessing this Club Support page you will be able to access the latest information regarding Grants that are available to your club and various Handy Tips that will assist your club going forward.

1- Play by the Rules

2- Associations, Clubs & Fundraising

3- Club Bylaw

4- Disputes

5- Club Administration

6- The News Room

7- Smartplay

8- VicSport

9- Funding

10- Encourage the kids, support the game

11- Cyberbullying in the context of sport and recreation NEW!

12 – Defib

1- Does your club Play by the Rules?

You might just need this:

Fairly-run sport and recreation clubs and associations will help:

For information on Play by the Rules go to www.playbytherules.net.au

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2- Associations, Clubs & Fundraising

Clubs play an important role in keeping the Victorian community strong and healthy. Consumer Affairs Victoria regulates the law regarding incorporated associations

Clubs are required under incorporation to hold an AGM annually and follow the rules under their Constitution.

Annual Statement By Public Officer must be lodged after AGM with prescribed fee to Consumer Affairs Victoria. If you do not receive the form from CAV please contact them and they will forward one out to you.

If you need assistance with setting up a club or any queries you may have about your constitution or incorporation matters contact SV Office

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3- Club Bylaw

To assist in the Administration of your club it is suggested you have a Club Bylaw which could cover the following

If you need assistance with developing your Club Bylaw contact Skate Victoria

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4- Disputes

Disputes can arise  between members of a club.

The Dispute Settlement Centre of Victoria (DSCV) can help you to resolve a wide range of these issues, without having to resort to taking legal action.

They offer practical strategies, mediation services, education programs and lots more, and their service is free.

The ‘dispute info’ website provides step-by-step advice and practical tips for dealing with common disputes.

Contacts

Tel:  03 9603 8370

Tel: 1800 658 528 (toll free for regional callers)

Email: dscv@justice.vic.gov.au

Skate Victoria can also be contacted to discuss disputes that may occur in your club.

Complaints Flowchart

For Harassement & Discrimination complaints contact SV

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5- Club Administration

The Australian Sports Commission’s Club Development Network (CDN) is a free web based service designed to support Australia’s great sporting club system.  You will find a range of tools, tips, information and resources to help your club move with the times and provide the best possible service to your members and visitors.

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6- The News Room

The network is committed to keeping the latest club related information, news, resources and opportunities updated on its site. Clubs will be able to read about the latest grant opportunities in their state, the latest club resources, the next training and development opportunity and general club news.

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7- SmartPlay

Smartplay is a sport safety and injury prevention program. Smartplay aims to reduce the incidence and severity of sport and recreation injuries and carries the slogan ‘Warm Up, Drink Up, Gear Up’ which represent simple yet important injury prevention practices for all sports participants, coaches and administrators.

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8- VicSport

To keep up to date with Funding Opportunities, workshops and what’s happening in the world of sport in Victoria go to http://www.vicsport.asn.au/Home/

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9- Funding

Sport & Recreation Victoria

Emergency Grants: Share