The Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC’s) Active After-school Communities (AASC) program is proud to announce the winners of its national 5 Star Community Coach and Super Site Awards for 2008.

The AASC program acknowledges coaches, primary schools and out of school hours care services (OSHCS) that make an exceptional contribution to the strength and growth of community sport.

The 5 Star Community Coach Awards recognise excellence and outstanding achievement by coaches in helping to deliver the AASC program and to getting kids physically active.

These coaches lead by example by encouraging and inspiring kids to give sport a go, to have fun and to develop their motor skills. They also create opportunities for kids to enjoy a positive sporting experience in a fun and safe environment.

The Super Site Awards recognise the marvellous contribution made by around 3250 sites — primary schools and OSHCS — in the coordination and delivery of the AASC program.

This year’s award winners represent the depth and diversity of Australian community sport.

Congratulations to the following award winners for 2008.

5 Star Community Coach national winner

Wayne Usher, South Australia

5 Star Community Coach national nominees

Jacquie Schofield, New South Wales
Lucy Winwood-Smith, Northern Territory
Stan Munday, Queensland
Jo Bigg, Tasmania
Steven Charlton, Victoria
Charles Smith, Western Australia
Justine Churchill, Australian Capital Territory/regional New South Wales

Super Site Award winners

ACE BASC, New South Wales
Ravenshoe State School, Queensland
Morphett Vale West Primary School, South Australia
St Helens District High School, Tasmania
Brighton Beach Club OSHCS, Victoria
Gosnells Primary School, Western Australia
Nakara Primary School OSHCS, Northern Territory
Charles Conder Before and After School Care, Australian Capital Territory