Mini Golf program (teacher-delivered only): Foundation – Year 8

A fun, easy and safe way for teachers to introduce their students to the sport of golf. This 4-session program focuses on putting and requires minimal equipment to deliver. It’s super easy to run indoors or out! Pitch & Putt program (teacher-delivered only): Years 3 -8

A slight progression from Mini Golf, giving the students the opportunity to feel the joy of seeing the ball fly through pitching and chipping. This 4-session program can still be delivered in a relatively small space, with many of the activities requiring minimal set up and equipment. Swing It program (coach or teacher delivered): Years 3-8

This program includes a variety of games and activities which can be run in various settings to introduce students to putting, chipping and full swing. The program can be run across 5 sessions, the final culminating in an on-course experience either at school, or at the local golf facility. There is also an adapted Swing It program designed by Golf Australia in partnership with Special Olympics Australia catering for students with intellectual disabilities and autism. Coaches are purposefully trained to deliver in special education environments and to adapt activities to suit the needs of participating students. With the support of Deaf Sports Australia, we can also facilitate an Active Deaf Kids program through Sporting Schools. To book, simply outline in the comments that you would like an Active Deaf Kids program.

Schools

• Apply for funding during the funding period and select golf.

• Book the program through the Officials HQ (Sporting Schools booking system)

• Engage a minimum of 10 and max of 30 per students per session

• Deliver a minimum of 4 sessions for 45-60mins

• Order MyGolf School kits prior to program commencing (if required)

• Have the kit and other sports equipment on hand for coach to use during all sessions

• Provide active supervision to assist coaches in all sessions

• Receive and pay invoices - Coach (deliverer fee), state/territory Administration fee

• Work with Local Club or Facility to arrange final week club visit (when required)

Accredited Deliverers

• Register as a coach through Officials HQ

• Hold current Community Golf Instructor or PGA accreditation

• Hold a current Working With Children Check / Blue Card

• Communicate session schedule with school and your state golf representative

• Accept program offering email from Officials HQ

• Deliver a fun, safe and engaging MyGolf Sporting Schools program by following the resources provided 

• Report any issues with the program directly to State/Territory representative

• Invoice the school directly at the completion of the program

For further support, see the Sporting Schools Help Centre

• For Schools

• For Coaches

If you would like more information on how to become an accredited Community Instructor and deliver golf programs in schools and clubs, click here.

To assist schools with gaining a better understanding of the MyGolf Sporting Schools program offering we have put together the answers to a number of FAQs that we have received regarding the program.

Golf NSW (ACT/NSW) Contact: Mark Ingrey Phone: (02) 9505 9105 Email: mark.ingrey@golfnsw.org.au

Golf Australia (NT) Contact: Brodie Morcom Phone: 0498 631 983 Email: brodie.morcom@golf.org.au

Golf Australia (Queensland) Contact: Nathalie Fagerberg Phone: 0436 123 306 Email: nathalie.fagerberg@golf.org.au

Golf Australia (SA) Contact: Allan Telford Phone: (08) 8267 1353 Email: allan.telford@golf.org.au

Golf Australia (Tasmania) Contact: Damon Burley Phone: (03) 6246 7003 Email: damon.burley@golf.org.au

Golf Australia (Victoria) Contact: Nicola Tuohey Phone: 0402 324 356 Email: nicola.tuohey@golf.org.au

Golf WA Contact: Jack Retallack Phone: (08) 9367 2490 Email: opsadmin@golfwa.org.au

Golf Australia Phone: (03) 9626 5046 Email: mygolfschools@golf.org.au