14 Mar 2008

Mentoring is essential in recruiting and retaining officials in sport. To assist sporting organisations and individuals with mentoring, the Australian Sports Commission is conducting a series of workshops.

The first workshop was held in Melbourne on February 24 and was attended by representatives from a range of sports including National Cricket Umpire Manager, Andrew Scotford, Netball Victoria’s Umpire Educator Ann Castles, Squash Australia’s national referee Bill Patterson and Beach Volleyball referee Catriona Tweedie.

The workshops provide information and activities to assist individuals to develop their mentor skills. Topics on the agenda include emotional intelligence, relationship building, learning styles, the communication process, giving and receiving feedback and conflict management.

Upcoming workshops include:

• Sydney - 30 March 2008
• Adelaide - 20 April 2008
• Perth - 28/29 April 2008
• Canberra - 18 May 2008
• Brisbane - 29 June 2008

For registration information contact Peter Topp at email peter.topp@ausport.gov.au