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APPLICATIONS TO COACH NSW STATE TEAMS FOR NATIONALS 2024

Inline Hockey NSW now seeks applications from current Skate Australia members holding a minimum Level 1 inline hockey coaching accreditation. The Australian Inline Hockey Nationals Championships will be held from Sunday 29 September 2024 to Sunday 6 October 24 at “Skate Paradise” located in Hillcrest, Logan, Queensland.
Thu 18 Apr 2024

New program gives kids control of their own school run

Primary school students are being given a running start in 2024, as the NSW Government today announces a new $10 million Active Transport to School program to encourage children to safely walk, scoot or ride their bikes to school.
Mon 29 Jan 2024

2024 WADA Prohibited List

The 2024 List of Prohibited Substances and Methods was approved by WADA’s Executive Committee (ExCo) during its meeting on 22 September 2023 and is going to enter into force on 1 January 2024. The below article has more information for those that are keen to read in more detail.
Thu 19 Oct 2023

2023 SkateNSW Skateboarding Branch Committee Nominations

SkateNSW Inc would like to invite Skateboarding Members to formally establish a Skateboarding Branch Committee. Nominations are hereby called for these positions: SKATEBOARDING BRANCH CHAIRPERSON SKATEBOARDING OFFICIALS CHAIRPERSON SKATEBOARDING COACHES CHAIRPERSON These positions will be for a 1-year term (2024 AGM). See attached Nomination form for further details including role descriptions.
Fri 13 Oct 2023

2023 SkateNSW SkateNSW AGM Nominations

The positions on the SkateNSW Inc Executive Committee below become vacant on 26th November 2023. Nominations are hereby called for these positions: PRESIDENT PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR These positions will be for a 2-year term (2025 AGM). See attached Nomination form for further details including role descriptions.
Wed 27 Sep 2023

2023 SkateNSW Rink Hockey Branch Committee Nominations

SkateNSW Inc would like to invite Rink Hockey Members to formally establish a Rink Hockey Branch Committee. Nominations are hereby called for these positions: RINK HOCKEY BRANCH CHAIRPERSON RINK HOCKEY OFFICIALS CHAIRPERSON RINK HOCKEY COACHES CHAIRPERSON These positions will be for a 1-year term (2024 AGM). See attached Nomination form for further details including role descriptions.
Wed 27 Sep 2023

2023 SkateNSW Roller Derby Branch Committee Nominations

SkateNSW Inc would like to invite Roller Derby Members to formally establish a Roller Derby Branch Committee. Nominations are hereby called for these positions: ROLLER DERBY BRANCH CHAIRPERSON ROLLER DERBY OFFICIALS CHAIRPERSON ROLLER DERBY COACHES CHAIRPERSON These positions will be for a 1-year term (2024 AGM). See attached Nomination form for further details including role descriptions.
Wed 27 Sep 2023

National Child Protection Week - 3-9 September 2023

National Child Protection Week is coming up from 3-9 September 2023. This year’s theme is “Every child is every community needs a fair go”. This message captures the essence of National Child Protection Week which aims to promote a safe and supported life for every child, now and into the future.
Sun 03 Sep 2023

Vale Dave Curtis

It is with a heavy heart that SkateNSW says goodbye to our good friend and colleague David Curtis, who passed away on Monday the 28th of August, 2023. David was a skater and longserving official and volunteer for SkateNSW and has been a familiar face at competitions for many decades. SkateNSW would like to offer our sincere condolences to David’s wife Kerrie, and the entire Curtis family. The artistic skating landscape of NSW will not be the same without him.
Thu 31 Aug 2023

Sport and Active Recreation Update - Thursday, 2 August 2023

Last week the Australian Sports Commission and the Sport Volunteer Coalition launched the new Sport Volunteer Resource Hub, an online one-stop-shop of volunteering information and resources to support Australian sporting organisations and volunteers. It is particularly designed to support community sports clubs and committees. The hub highlights good volunteer management and provides free practical tools sports can use to support and attract volunteers.
Thu 03 Aug 2023

Skate Australia - Club and Group Facility Usage - Survey

Skate Australia are currently conducting a mapping exercise to better understand the facilities that clubs and groups use across the country. Understanding where people skate is fundamental for Skate Australia as it can assist in quantifying “where” and “type” of facilities that are currently in use, and the gaps in access to facilities across the country. Can we ask that you fill out the following survey...
Thu 08 Jun 2023

Start to Talk Campaign

Play by the Rules wants parents to #StartToTalk to clubs and feel confident in knowing what child safety policies are in place and what action is being taken to prevent harm against kids in sport. There are resources available on our website that provide prompts for parents and carers, and reminders for clubs on how to better support children and young people.
Thu 01 Jun 2023

Variety Heart Scholarships - We're looking for rising sports stars

Do you know a talented kid who could use a little help to pursue their dreams? Variety – the Children’s Charity is helping school-age children to reach their full potential in sport and the arts through our Variety Heart Scholarships. Variety Heart Scholarships are open to young people aged 6 - 18 years and offer up to $5,000 to help children who face financial or physical barriers fulfill their dreams. This could include assisting with ...
Fri 21 Apr 2023

Former Roller Speed Skating Champion turns 100

Wishing Gwendalyn Meale (nee Rose) a very happy 100th Birthday! Gwendalyn Meale was the NSW Speed Roller Skating Champion in 1939, 1940 and 1941. Her awards and roller skates can be seen at the Cootamundra Heritage Centre. We can only hope to live as long and as rich a life as Gwendalyn. Wishing her and her family a wonderful celebration, a warmest of birthday wishes from Skate NSW we feel lucky to have you as part of our rolling history.
Wed 12 Apr 2023

ILHNSW STATE TEAM COACHES AND MANAGERS APPLICATIONS FOR NATIONALS 2023

Inline Hockey NSW now seeks applications for State Team Coaches and Managers. Coaches mus be current Skate Australia members holding a minimum Level 1 inline hockey coaching accreditation. The Australian Inline Hockey Nationals Championships will be held from Saturday 23rd September 2023 to Saturday 30 September 2023 at a new rink called “Skate Paradise” located at Hillcrest, Logan, Queensland.
Wed 22 Mar 2023

Athlete and Coach applications for the NCAS Skate Program 2023

The North Coast Academy of Sport is happy to announce that Athlete and Coach applications for the NCAS Skate Program 2023 are now open. The NCAS Skate Program forms an underpinning program for athletes seeking the support they need to reach the next level. The 2023 program will commence in April and run to September 2023. The program will have an emphasis on athletes 8-14-years of age, providing greater skills development, strength and conditioning support and physical preparation with ...
Thu 09 Mar 2023

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