The Champion Chat
Cr. Alison Champion, the mayor of Banyule Council shares her thoughts and conversations with community leaders and inspiring figures. Alison is committed to the idea that every person’s potential is achievable. Her intention is to be a positive role model and change-maker who empowers others to be the same.
The Champion Chat
#20: Banyule Community Sports (Part I)
Since coming out of COVID, community sports clubs have encountered a number of challenges. This month Alison and Carl with the presidents of Montmorency Junior Football Club and Research Lower Plenty Baseball Club as Part 1 of our discussions on Community Sports Clubs. Some of the topics covered are:
- What are the biggest challenges facing community sports?
- How did COVID and lockdown impact sports and are there still impacts?
- Volunteers, the life-blood of all community sports clubs.
- Education and support for ensuring respect for all participants and officials.
- Pathways for participants to progress to higher levels.
- Community support and sponsorship
- Government and council support.
- Medical safety and insurance.
If you would like to know more about these clubs, you can check them out more on https://mjfnc.org.au/ and https://researchbaseball.com.au/