Club Respect

SportWest have partnered with Respect to provide resources to help sports clubs build and maintain respectful club environments. These resources seek to educate, empower, and positively influence the individuals involved in clubs. This week, True Sport is highlighting 'The Committee Member' club specific resource.

As a committee member, you play a vital role in shaping and guiding the club’s culture.

For a club to become a place known for respect, safety, enjoyment, fairness, and achievement, it’s essential that committees understand and apply good governance principles and practices.

Committee members are not just filling positions; they are crucial to the club’s success and longevity. Their active involvement helps ensure that the club remains a thriving, welcoming, and supportive environment for everyone involved.

View the Resource here: https://www.truesport.com.au/resources?initiative=sideline-behaviour

Discover how Australian Sports Commission is reshaping sports officiating. Brooke Kneebush joins us for an insightful discussion on respect, inclusivity, and the future of community sport in Australia.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

https://clubrespect.org.au/smart-plays-episode-16/

In Part 2 with Jackson Katz, we explore how men can meet the moment in showing leadership in violence prevention.

From institutional support that can make a real difference at the policy level to individual actions that can challenge harmful behaviours.

https://clubrespect.org.au/smart-plays-episode-15/

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.

🚨 Save the Date! 🚨

We’re excited to announce an upcoming Referee Network Event for women in football! 🌟

📅 When: Monday, 11th November 2024
🕖 Time: 7:00pm AEDT
📍 Where: Online Webinar

Join us for an insightful 1-hour session, where referees from across Australia can connect and learn from one another. Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, this event is for you!

🆓 Cost: Free for Women Onside members!
💡 Non-members: Stay tuned for more details on ticket options.

Let’s strengthen our referee community together!
More details to come – mark your calendars and spread the word. ⚽



📷 Ann Odong

New Podcast Episode: Men, Sport, Violence Prevention with Jackson Katz

In this episode, we dive deep into the issue of violence in sports and the role men play in preventing it. Join us as we discuss the impact of domestic violence, the pressure on men to conform to traditional masculinity, and how we can create a safer and more inclusive sporting environment.

Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.

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New podcast episode! 🎙️ 𝗠𝗲𝗻, 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭) 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝘇

In May 2024, all 18 teams in the Australian Football League stood for a minute’s silence, arm in arm, to take a united stance on preventing men’s violence against women.

The statistic of 1 woman being murdered a week at the hands of a man they know is now ingrained in the way we speak about domestic violence in Australia.

In reality, it’s only the tip of the iceberg. What lies beneath are injured victim-survivors and traumatised kids; Broken families and disconnected communities.

Lost friendships and issues with mental health; People living in fear, intimidation, sadness, and regret; A culture of abuse and violence.

Men’s violence against other men is also a significant issue. The pressure to be a “real man,” act tough and suppress emotions are the hallmarks of a masculinity that don’t allow men to fully express themselves. It’s leading to higher incarceration rates, mental health issues and higher rates of su***de.
The consequences of men’s violence ripple out into other parts of people’s lives, their workplaces, schools and of course, in community sports clubs.

Sport mirrors society – so it’s no surprise we see violence and abuse in our clubs: coaches yell at players; parents insult umpires; players sledge and swear; and the way teams easily break down into punch-ons and all-in brawls.

So, what responsibility do men have in reducing violence and abuse?

Our guest today is Jackson Katz, a thought leader in the global movement of men working to promote gender equality and prevent gender violence.

Jackson once wrote, “we need to redefine strength in men, not as a power over other people, but as forces for justice.”

> Listen wherever you get your podcasts (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube) by searching: “𝘊𝘭𝘶𝘣 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘴”.

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Men, sport, violence prevention (Part 1) | Club Respect Podcast: Smart Plays We speak with Jackson Katz about the crucial role men play in addressing gendered violence and the powerful opportunity for change through sport.

30. Dancing with the Stars – Paris 2024 style

One of the great innovations of the Paris Olympics was the Parc des Champs or Champions Park at Trocadero Gardens at the base of the Eiffel Tower.

Every evening the medal winners from all the countries would come together to celebrate their victories with each other and the fans.

A perfect example is the joyous dancing between Japanese gymnast Takaaki Sugino and Great Britain rower Hannah Scott.

In 2021 the Olympics updated their motto ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger’ to include the word ‘Together’, beautifully encapsulated by this pair.

Simply Magnifique!

🔗 Check all the moments from 21 to 30:
https://clubrespect.org.au/esprit-sportif-part-3/

29. Hashimoto embodies the Olympic Spirit

Japanese Gymnast Daiki Hashimoto was all class as he hushed the crowd cheering him to allow his competitor and friend, Chinese gymnast Zhang Boheng, the appropriate silence to complete his final routine at the Bercy Arena.

Hashimoto understands that a true athlete wants to pit his best against his opponents best and that is the true spirit of competition – may the best person win.

Great to see respect in action.

🔗 Check all the moments from 21 to 30:
https://clubrespect.org.au/esprit-sportif-part-3/

28. She ain’t heavy, she’s my sister

Magical scenes at the handball Quarter final match between Brazil and Angola when Angolan captain Albertina Kassoma suffered a shocking knee injury and was carried from the court by her Brazilian opponent Tamires Araujo Frossard.

The two are rivals in the Romanian handball league but when Frossard saw Kassoma unable to lift herself off the ground she scooped her up and carried her to the sidelines.

Frossard later said: “When I saw her on the ground, I thought she wouldn’t be able to get back up, because it’s very rare that you fall and don’t get up.”

“There was no way I wouldn’t help her.”

Great to see the sisterhood of fair play and empathy in action.

🔗 Check all the moments from 21 to 30:
https://clubrespect.org.au/esprit-sportif-part-3/