
Grassroots Development

The 'Grassroots Development' section provides information specific to Handball Australia's Development Program. The section below provides a summary of the content that can be found within this part of Handball Australia's website.
The Sport Development Program is responsible for programs and initiatives to foster the growth of handball in Australia. In short, Handball Australia wants players, coaches, officials, and administrators to have more opportunities to be involved.
Presently, the focus for the Sport Development Program is the:
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the growth of nationally branded participation programs within the National Participation Framework
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Development of a national participation program catering for High School students, offering both social and competitive participation opportunities.
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Development and delivery of coach education programs through the development of a National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) training programs, in supports of coaches at all levels of the sport ;
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Development and delivery of a referee education programs to support officials a as part of National Officiating Accreditation Scheme (NOAS) training programs for all levels of the sport through the official development pathway;
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Implementation of a junior sport policy to establish guidelines for the provision of handball to primary and secondary school students and ensure the delivery of quality handball opportunities to juniors; and
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Development of closer ties with providers of handball opportunities for people with disabilities
Coach Education & Development
Provides information on Handball Australia's coach education and development program, including an overview of the coach education and development pathway, accreditation processes, upcoming courses and other coaching opportunities.
Referee Education & Development
Provides information on the Handball Australia's referee education and development program, including an overview of the referee education and development pathway, accreditation processes, upcoming courses and other refereeing opportunities.
Club & Association Development
Provides information to assist clubs and associations in their on-going development and implementation of best practices. Links to the Australian Sports Commission's Club Development Network Website - a free resource that offers information to support clubs and associations in their activities, both on and off the court.