Welcome
to Sports Chaplaincy Australia
Sports Chaplaincy Australia is the leading recognised body providing chaplains to high-performance, development and local sports throughout Australia since 1984.
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From Heritage to Hope
SCA Chaplains Make History!
It's been 25 years since sports chaplaincy began in Australia. And we will be launching Our 25 Year History book at our National Conference at Homebush Stadium in October! So there's still time to get your one paragraph history snippet in. Just send it to David Tyndall @ tyndalld-AT-bigpond.net.au |
News Update
Docklands Welcome SCA
Great news! SCA has relocated its national office into Melbourne's Docklands Stadium. Stadium Chief Ian Collins and his team have warmly welcomed the SCA team, including new stadium chaplain Peter Buckley. National Director Cam Butler said, "With 20 million patrons per year it's exciting to be where people are. The world class venue is a great base for our operations." |
Professional Development
Apply for 2009 CSC Training
The latest Certificate in Sports Chaplaincy (CSC) course dates and application forms for 2009 can be downloaded here. |
Conference 2008
Bev Brock Says "Thank You" to Chaplains
Special guest at this years SCA National Conference and former wife of racing car legend Peter Brock concluded this years conference with a sincere thank you to all sports chaplains for their love and concern for the people of sport. Bev shared of her love for her family and Peter and the challenges they faced at the forefront of the
racing world. Bev shared,... more |
Chaplaincy
NSW AFL Clubs in Require 300 Chaplains
On the back of growing demand for chaplains in local sports around Australia the AFL in NSW/ACT have asked SCA to assist them in finding chaplains for their clubs. SCA have appointed Mick Agius as Chaplaincy Ambassador to assist the AFL and local churches. Register your interest in becoming a sports chaplain.
Help us train & assist local churches appoint chaplains |
Certificate Training
Want To Be A Sports Chaplain?
So how do you become a chaplain? Learn more click here. Or register your interest in our Certificate of Sports Chaplaincy Training in your state. The intensive course provides practical and specialised training to help you prepare for sports chaplaincy or sports ministry. Alternatively, your can register your interest in becoming a sports chaplain here! |
Club Chaplaincy
Is Your Club Interested in Chaplaincy?
Are you interested in discussing chaplaincy for your club or group? Do you have need for genuine, credentialed, 'no-religious' pastoral care? Our chaplains are genuine, supportive men and women who love sport and committed to their local community. Read more. Or, if you would like to discuss your needs further Please register your interest here. |
Motor Sports News
SCA Chaplains Lead Brock Services
Numerous state offices of CAMS around Australia have been running Memorial Services for Peter Brock. SCA Chaplains have been involved in planning and ministering at these services with over 800 attending the memorial service at Riverview Church in Perth. |
Partnership
Partner With SCA For Lasting Change
Find out how you can partner with SCA, stay informed and help SCA grow throughout sports across Australia. Find out more. |
SCA National Launch
Margaret Court Could Have Won 6 Wimbledons!
Australia's greatest women's tennis champion Margaret Court admitted she may have won not 3 but 6 Wimbledons had she had a chaplain by her side. In a successful National Launch of Sports Chaplaincy Australia National Director Cameron Butler said he was "extremely pleased at the turnout of sports industry officials" including guests ASC CEO Mark Peters, Jason Stephens, David Beard and AFL legend Tim Watson. Read More |
