Training and Accreditation

The pathway to become a Sports Chaplain is through training & accreditation

Want to know if sports chaplaincy could be for you? Start with Orientation.

Want training in being present in any context (not just sports)?Consider Present People.

Begin your journey to becoming a Sports Chaplain

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Training is run both online and face-to-face across Australia. Check below to find a training course in your city.

  • 15

    April 2024

    Our Orientation presentation is designed to give an introduction to sports chaplaincy as a way of serving in the sport community. Monday Evening, 7:00pm to 9:00pm (AEDT)

  • 26

    April 2024

    SCA’s Advanced Sports Chaplaincy Training is recognised as a global leader in preparing people to serve God as skilled pastoral care volunteers in the world of sport.Presented by an experienced team of trainers from SCA. Face to Face over 2 days; Friday 26 April and Saturday 27 April, 9:00am-5:00pm (Sydney/Melbourne Time) and one Zoom session.

  • 29

    April 2024

    SCA’s Advanced Sports Chaplaincy Training is recognised as a global leader in preparing people to serve God as skilled pastoral care volunteers in the world of sport.Presented by an experienced team of trainers from SCA. Over 8 Monday evenings – 7:30-10:00pm (Sydney/Melbourne Time) Pls adjust for other time zones

Express interest in completing our training

EXPRESS INTEREST in Sports Chaplaincy Training

Select this option to register your interest in SCA’s Sports Chaplaincy Training.

EXPRESS INTEREST in Sports Chaplaincy Context Supplement

Select this option to register your interest in SCA’s Sports Chaplaincy Context Training for 2023. Completion of Present People training is required before proceeding with the Sports Chaplaincy Context training.

EXPRESS INTEREST in Elite Athlete Wellbeing Fundamentals Program for Chaplains

We are seeking expressions of interest in a planned training course covering the principles and practices of athlete centric whole person wellbeing. It is designed specifically for chaplains. The program will be managed by the Wellbeing Science Institute. It is a professional course potentially leading to a Certificate IV with additional training and assessment requirements.

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