The South Australian Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) offers Level 1 and 2 Sports Trainer Courses throughout the year, and is also hosting a 2023 Trainers Conference next Sunday 19th February.
If you are interested in learning more about sport training, these courses and the conference are a fantastic resource.
COURSES
The Level 1 Sports Trainer assists athletes in the prevention of injuries and provides initial sports injury management. Level 1 Sports Trainers work at sporting clubs, school sports days, national and international events. Courses are available on Sunday 26th February, Sunday 19 March and Sunday 2 April. The cost is $275. Click here to register
The Level 2 Sports Trainer course is designed to build upon skills learnt in the Level 1 Sports Trainer Course. Couple with industry experience, the Level 2 Sports Trainer course involves a number of modules that aim to improve a trainer’s skills and knowledge of the provision of first aid and sports medicine services. Courses are available on 25/26 March, 3/4 June and 26/27 August. The cost is $375. Click here to register
CONFERENCE
SASMA is hosting a 2023 Trainers Conference. The Conference is for everyone, whether you are an experienced trainer or someone starting out.
WHERE: Payneham Community Facility | 2 Turner St, Felixstow
DATE: Sunday 19th February 2023
TIME: Arrival and Registration from 8.15 – 8.55am / Start 9.00am / Sports Trainer Awards – 3.45pm / Finish 5pm
Mount Lofty District Football Club has announced an Early Bird Registration discount for all players, offering a $20 saving on their 2023 season fees.
The Early Bird Registration period is open from 28November 2022 until 31 January 2023.
Reminder: when you reach the checkout to claim the early bird $20 discount use the early bird code below in the ‘Vouchers’ field. Also, to claim the sports voucher for 2023 please select “I have a government voucher”.
All South Australian children in Reception to Year 9 are eligible for the SA Government $100 Sports Voucher. This means children aged 5 (or becoming 5 in the calendar year) to 15 years old are eligible. Remember it is one voucher for each eligible child per calendar year. In 2023, eligible children will have a birth year from 2008 to 2018.
We are very excited to announce the appointment of our U12 Boys coaches Mark Logan and Jason Cook, coming on for the U12’s in Season 2023.
A MESSAGE FROM JASON FOR THE CLUB: One of the best things in sport is watching a group of hard working kids grow their skills, understanding and comradery to develop into a wonderful team. Looking forward to participating in that fun once again for the Devils in 2023!
We are very excited to announce the appointment of our U12 Boys coaches Mark Logan and Jason Cook, coming on for the U12’s in Season 2023.
A MESSAGE FROM MARK FOR THE CLUB: I look forward to being involved with the ongoing journey of a great group of U12 Junior Devils and continue to guide their skill development. The concepts of hard work in training leading to achieving goals individually and success as a team, all underpinned by fair play and the premise of team sport.
We are very excited to announce the appointment of our U13 Girls coach Heath Sandland.
A MESSAGE FROM HEATH FOR THE CLUB: After a successful stint coaching the modified boys program, I’m looking forward to coaching the Under 13s SANFL Juniors. I will be focusing on developing their skills base, encourage the girls to play with a ‘team first’ attitude and have fun.
