Boroondara sports clubs receive recognition for safety and inclusivity
The City of Boroondara, located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, has advised that 12 sports clubs have been accredited in the second year of their Boroondara Sports Club Accreditation Program. The program recognises local clubs that provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all players, spectators and volunteers, while fulfilling their obligations.
The program is free for applicants and has gold, silver and bronze accreditation levels. Clubs that apply are assessed, and accredited clubs retain their level for two years before they need to reapply.
Koonung Heights Cricket Club and Kew Croquet Club achieved silver level accreditation while the following 10 clubs achieved bronze level:
The 10 clubs that reached bronze level are:
Ashburton Willows Cricket Club
AYC Harlequins Cricket Club
Deepdene Uniting Cricket Club
Glen Iris Cricket Club
Kiwi Hawthorn Rugby Club
Old Xavierians Soccer Club
Riversdale Soccer Club
St Stephens Greythorn Cricket Club
Camberwell Magpies Cricket Club
South Yarra Football Netball Club.
These clubs will hold their accreditation until the end of 2025. This brings the total accredited clubs to 22, including the 10 accredited last year for the two-year period 2023–24.
The program recognises local clubs that provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all players, spectators and volunteers, while fulfilling their obligations.
The program is free for applicants and has gold, silver and bronze accreditation levels. Clubs that apply are assessed, and accredited clubs retain their level for two years before they need to reapply.
Applications will open in August 2024 for the 2025–26 accreditation period.
To see the full list of accredited clubs, visit the accredited sports clubs page.
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Boroondara Sports Awards.
Through seven awards categories, the City of Boroondara recognises sports clubs, their volunteers, athletes and members for the essential roles they play in the community.
Nominations are open until Friday 17th May. Find out more on Boroondara Sports Awards page.
Image. Kew Croquet Club. Credit: City of Boroondara
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