Sporting clubs

Kiama Safe Sports Project

The Kiama Safe Sports Project commenced in October 2003.

This project won a gold medal at NSW Sporting Injuries Committee, Sports Safety Awards 2004 - Category B. Outstanding education and promotion project or program in sports injury prevention and reduction - Regional.

The following documents are for the use of Kiama's sports clubs to assist them in their operations:

• Kiama Municipal Council Memorandum of Understanding (pdf 47 KB) for sporting clubs » it is a requirement of Council that all users of Kiama Council sporting facilities follow certain safety conditions.
• Risk Assessment Checklist (pdf 33 KB) » this form helps with performing a risk assessment.
• Risk Register (pdf 37 KB) » this form helps you rate any hazards by priority
• Kiama Municipal Council Action Request Form » use this form to make a request for a risk to be dealt with.

Good sports

Kiama Council has recently joined the Australian Drug Foundation's Good Sports Program.

Good Sports aims to reduce alcohol and other drug problems, increase the viability of sporting clubs and improve the range and quality of sports options available within the community.

 

As part of the program, Council will be helping sporting clubs implement alcohol practices and policies that in turn aim to create a new club culture that attracts families and junior players. Good Sports has also proven to reduce binge-drinking and underage drinking. This can result in lower alcohol-related harms, including drink driving, violence and assault. It can also reduce the risk of potential liability by upholding "duty of care" with respect to the safety of players, members and supporters.

Sporting clubs which join the Good Sports program will take part in an accreditation program. Clubs which successfully complete the accreditation process will display the Good Sports logo sending an important message to members and the community. It indicates that the club promotes a responsible attitude towards alcohol, and provides a safe environment for players, members, families and supporters.

Join a sporting club

Kiama Municipality boasts over 50 different clubs for all ages. To find out more about Clubs in the Municipality, Council's Council's Community Information Directory has a full list of Clubs and contact details.

Kiama Clubs websites

Kiama Rugby Football Club

Kiama Kiama Rugby Club plays in the Illawarra District Rugby Competition as a member of the Australian Rugby Union.

Kiama Little Athletics

The Little Athletics motto is "fun, family and fitness". Little Athletics is a family sport - everyone should be involved.

Kiama Soccer Club

Kiama Soccer Club always welcomes newcomers.

Kiama Power Junior and Senior AFL Clubs

Kiama Power Junior and Senior AFL Clubs are for those who like to play Australian rules football.

Kiama Game Fishing Club

Kiama Game Fishing Club organises regular fishing expeditions.