Why Apply? The 2025 Coaching and Officiating Conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to:

• Learn from others: Engage with incredible keynote speakers and industry experts who are shaping the future of sport.
• Grow Your Skills: Participate in workshops designed to provide practical tools and insights that can be applied directly to your coaching or officiating practice.
• Be Part of the Conversation: Contribute to discussions that address the evolving needs of coaches and officials in community sport.
• Expand Your Network: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for sport and community impact.
• Make a Difference: Bring back new ideas and strategies to support and inspire others in your community.

This is more than just a conference – it’s a chance to be at the forefront of innovation in coaching and officiating, helping to create a better future for community sport.

We are looking for:

• Individuals who are actively coaching or officiating in community sport.
• Applicants who are over the age of 18.
• People at all levels of experience—whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, you are welcome to apply.
• A diverse group of participants who reflect the richness of Australia’s population. The ASC encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including those from underrepresented communities.
• Coaches and officials who have made a positive impact in their communities through sport. We want to hear about your contributions and how you’ve helped create meaningful change in your local sporting environment.

What to Expect As a successful applicant, you can look forward to an all-inclusive experience, with:

• Return Flights: Fully covered travel to and from Geelong.
• Accommodation: A comfortable stay in central Geelong, placing you close to all the action.
• Transfers: Hassle-free transfers to and from the airport.
• Conference Access: Full tickets to the 2025 Coaching and Officiating Conference, including all keynote sessions, workshops and networking opportunities.
• Other support: We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event for everyone. We will make other accommodations as needed to support your participation in the event.
• Extra Activities: Participation in additional events and activities happening across the three days of the conference.

To celebrate your contributions to your local community, we will also spend time capturing your unique story. This is an opportunity to showcase the impact you’ve had and inspire others with your journey in community sport.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria To be considered for this funded opportunity, applicants must:

• Be actively engaged in a coaching or officiating role within a community sport setting.
• Be aged 18 or older as of the application date.
• Be a resident of Australia as at the date of application.

All applications will first be assessed against the eligibility criteria and then all eligible applications will be evaluated by an internal assessment panel at the Australian Sports Commission.

Evaluation criteria

1. Relevant experience
   1. Coaching or officiating experience, or a combination of coaching or officiating experience with other relevant experience
2. Impact
   1. Example/s of how they have positively contributed to their community through sport, showcasing the impact of their efforts.
   2. Demonstrate leadership in their local community to support others to enjoy and feel welcome in participating in sport.
3. Relevance and motivation
   1. Clearly articulates why they are intrinsically motivated to attend this conference.
   2. Clearly articulates a vision for positive impact at their club or organisation.
   3. Suncorp is committed to increasing women’s participation and enjoyment in sport. While all applications will be assessed on merit, those that align with this commitment will be viewed favorably.