Junior Sport Framework
The Junior Sport Framework is a resource that aims to assist all sporting organisations, to build safe, fun, quality and inclusive environments for the delivery of junior sport.
By developing a junior sport policy based on the Junior Sport Framework, sporting organisations will encourage the best possible sporting experiences for young people at all levels - whether they are involved recreationally or competing at an elite level. It also encourages links between sporting organisations, schools and government sport and recreation agencies to ensure a consistent approach for junior sport growth and delivery in Australia.
The Junior Sport Framework comprises three components (for more information use links above):
- Briefing Papers - 11 research papers on issues related to contemporary Australian junior sport policy
- Guidelines - 9 guidelines to assist sports to interpret the research by providing best practice recommendations for contemporary Australian junior sport policy
- Toolkit - a suite of templates and checklists developed to assist sports when developing and implementing their junior sport policy
The Junior Sport Framework was developed with the intention that it be regularly updated as new research and ideas become available.
National sporting organisations are encouraged to use the three components of the Junior Sport Framework to develop their own sport-specific junior sport policy and are able to modify the Junior Sport Framework to suit their sport needs.
To find out more about whether your sport has a Junior Sport Policy, contact your National or State Sporting Organisation.
