PROGRAMS
Coaching & Officiating
Welcome to the For Sport’s Sake… Campaign webpage. This webpage is designed to help support our sporting community. Grassroots sports thrive because of dedicated coaches and officials, but these roles are increasingly hard to fill. To help address this challenge, South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District created For Sport’s Sake–a campaign and set of resources designed for potential coaches and officials, community leaders, sport clubs, and grassroots organizations. On this Page, you’ll find:
- Our Guidebook for Getting Started in Coaching & Officiating
- Digital Tools
- Printable Materials
These resources are meant to be shared widely. Use them as you get started on your coaching and officiating journey or to plan your strategy to recruit, retain, and support coaches and officials in your community. Grassroots sportsdepend on these roles – help foster an environment where they feel welcomed and supported.
Coaching & Officiating For Sport’s Sake
Grassroots sports thrive because of dedicated coaches and officials, but these roles are increasingly hard to fill. South East Sport, Culture & Recreation District created For Sport’s Sake to support the sporting community. Here you’ll find a guidebook for getting started in coaching and officiating, digital tools, and printable materials.
These resources are meant to be shared widely. Use them as you get started or to plan a strategy to recruit, retain, and support coaches and officials in your community.
Coaching & Officiating Guide
This resource is for potential coaches and officials, community leaders, sport clubs, and grassroots organizations. It includes training information, support tips and tools, messaging ideas to build respect and appreciation in sport, and information for parents, guardians and families.
Coaching & Officiating Guide
This resource is for potential coaches and officials, community leaders, sport clubs, and grassroots organizations. It includes training information, support tips and tools, messaging ideas to build respect and appreciation in sport, and information for parents, guardians and families.
Digital Tools
South East District has created a collection of ready-to-share posts and modifiable Canva templates your group can adapt. Promote coaching and officiating opportunities through social media, posters, and other communications with consistent messaging.
Shoulder Tap Cards
Is there a parent, athlete, or volunteer you think would make a great coach or official? Give them a tap on the shoulder and let them know!
Join the movement. Build a culture of respect. Promote best practices for parents, fans, and sport leaders. Together, we can ensure the future of community sport. There’s a spot on the team for everyone!