Poor spectator behaviour at junior sport is being addressed throughout NSW, with the Shoosh for Kids Winter Awareness Month taking place this month.
Member for Goulburn, Wendy Tuckerman, encouraged local clubs and associations to support the state-wide message, with more than 600 clubs already committed across NSW.
“We want to see kids throughout the region enjoy a positive experience no matter what sport they are participating in,” Mrs Tuckerman said.
“I look forward to our local sports clubs getting behind this initiative and reminding parents and spectators that poor behaviour will not be tolerated”.
Minister for Sport Geoff Lee said the campaign was timely with the recommencement of winter sport seasons across the State. With a full season to look forward to this winter, the Shoosh for Kids message is more important than ever”, Mr Lee said.
“It’s great to see larger crowds and families back at community sport, and we all have a responsibility to ensure it is a fun, safe environment for children. One of the best ways we can do this is to keep comments positive so that kids want to keep playing and enjoying the benefits that sport offers.”
Shoosh for Kids Winter Awareness Month will run from 1 to 31 May 2021, with free resources available to clubs and associations that sign up throughout the campaign.
For more information or to sign up, visit: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/clubs/ryc/fairplay/ShooshforKids
