Calling all levels of coaches - club or state level, aspiring or experienced. 

We are excited to announce that preparations are underway for the Dragons Camp 2025, and we are reaching out to our community for coaches to help make this event a success. Your expertise and dedication will help inspire and develop our young athletes. Three full days of coaching, with mentoring and leadership opportunities. Learn from others, and help to guide aspiring coaches, while passing on your skills and experience to young softballers.

Come and stay for the full 3 nights and 2 days to immerse yourself, or join us for a day or 2.

Former Dragons Camp athletes are encouraged to share their knowledge with aspiring softballers, by becoming a Dragons Coach.

Coach Cost: NIL: Your costs are covered for the entirety of the camp.

Overnight coaches: Maximum number 16 (4 cabins with 4 coaches in each)

Dragons Coach - Minimum Requirements:

Working with Children Check: Volunteers - FREE
To be a coach, you will need a current WWCC – to be provided as soon as possible.
See SA.GOV.AU - Working with Children Checks (www.sa.gov.au) for further information.

Community Coaching Essential Skills: FREE
https://www.ausport.gov.au/coaching/community/education/community-coaching-essential-skills

Softball Australia Coach’s Code of Conduct: FREE
Fill out and return the following form: https://cdn.revolutionise.com.au/cups/softballaust/files/e6mrq4fyrejfakip.pdf

Softball Accreditation: Softball Batter-Up Coach Induction: $35
https://www.softballbatterup.com.au/courses/softball-batter-up-coach-induction/

Evidence of all certificates and accreditation will need to be sent to admin@softballsa.com.au before coaching at Dragons Camp.

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to the softball community. Together, we can make the 2025 Dragons Camp a memorable and enriching experience for all involved.

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Further Coach Training: (Not mandatory for Dragons Camp)

If you have State coaching aspirations, it is highly recommended that you aim to complete all foundation coaching levels, and then seek Competency Assessment from our State Head of Coaching, Amanda Fairley. Please note, there are costs attached to the online components.

Softball Accreditation: Fundamental Skills: $50
https://www.softballbatterup.com.au/courses/softball-fundamentals/

Softball Accreditation: Training & Practice $50
https://www.softballbatterup.com.au/courses/softball-training-and-practice/

Softball Accreditation: Managing Games $50
https://www.softballbatterup.com.au/courses/softball-managing-games/

Child Safe Environments Training: $ varies
Although not compulsory, it is highly recommended for those wishing to work in educational or child-based activities. Training costs vary, and information on registered training providers can be found at https://dhs.sa.gov.au/how-we-help/child-and-family-support-system-cfss/child-safe-environments/training-safe-environments/approved-public-training-providers.

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