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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EVENT: Gold Coast 2010
The 2010 SCA Conference is on the Gold Coast with John Boyers, Andrew Symonds, Gary Speckman... Win a GPS when you register here.
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PROJECT: Freekick
The VCFL and Sutherland NSW Chaplaincy Projects are underway with plans to develop active networks in these regions.
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EVENT: CSC Training
The SCA network place a high priority on ensuring all chaplains are trained by completing their CSC1. Register for training here.
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 The Challenge
Speech Received Warmly at Parliament Conference
Melbourne Football Club Chaplain Cam Butler was invited to speak on the subject of Chaplaincy in Sport in Australia at the recent Christian Leaders Conference (God's Government) in Canberra. You can download his speech here. |
Conference 2010
Manchester United Chaplain To Land On The Gold Coast
You cannot afford to miss this years conference on the Gold Coast at the beautiful Radisson Resort with UK Sports Chaplaincy Director and Manchester United Football Club Chaplain Rev. John Boyers! With Andrew Symonds and other special guests let's show those Pommies who's best! Book Online Today! - Win a TOMTOM GPS if you get in early! |
Caring For Communities
Your Company Can Support the AFL Free Kick Program
Chaplain to the Donald Junior Football Club and SCA's VCFL Ambassador John Russell and National Director Cam Butler have been working with the Victorian Country Football League (VCFL) to implement strategies to appoint chaplains to their 800 plus football clubs in country Victoria. Cam Butler said, "While we have the great support of League's like the VCFL and AFLNSW/ACT we need seed funding to put legs on implementing this significant opportunity." You Can Support SCA By Calling 03-9012-9695
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National Events
Linley Frame Awarded the SCA Medibank Private Values in Sport Award
The inaugural SCA Champions Dinner at Etihad Stadium in May hosted over 300 people from local and high performance sports clubs and community groups including churches and mission partners. It was an enthralling night of laughs and raw emotion with David Schwarz telling his harrowing story of life as an elite sports person and gambler. Losing almost everything along the way. Linley Frame was awarded the Medibank Private Values in Sport Award recognising her long term dedication to care of indigenous people through the Red Dust Role Models program. Read more...
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Our Chaplains
Garry Coleman - V8 Chaplain Honoured
V8 Supercars Australia Chaplain, Reverend Doctor Garry Coleman, has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal during the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Read More |
Government Perspective
Prime Minister Rudd Values Chaplaincy
PM Kevin Rudd recently personally spoke on the impact of chaplaincy in his own life and the importance to the community. Read more!
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National Events
NRL Coach Lang Addresses Needs in Sport
SCA Celebrated its 25th Anniversary in fine style at Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club in Sydney with guests NRL legend John Lang and former Boomer Captain Jason Smith. Lang Speaks More on 25th Anniversary Conference. |
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 2 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 2010 CSC Training
The latest Certificate in Sports Chaplaincy (CSC) course dates and application forms for 2010 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 |
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