Shoosh for Kids this Winter Launches

Poor spectator behaviour at junior sport is set to be addressed, with the Shoosh for Kids Winter Awareness Month kicking off this weekend.

Following a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19, the campaign is making a strong comeback, with a record 21 sector partners and more than 600 sporting clubs and associations already signed up to take part in the initiative.

Minister for Sport Geoff Lee said with larger groups back at community sport it’s essential to keep sideline comments and behaviour positive.

“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.”

Football NSW CEO Stuart Hodge stated that this campaign is vital in ensuring kids continue to return to the sport as well as educating parents along the way.

“Football NSW has been a proud advocate of the Shoosh for Kids campaign for a number of years, and will be actively promoting the key messaging for this across May and beyond.

“Football NSW alongside numerous other State Sporting Organisations will be ensuring there are positive environments for all our members to participate in as we do each and every week when our sport is played.

“Football NSW alongside our clubs and associations will be actively participating in this awareness campaign in promoting positive behaviors, environments and most importantly enjoying another season of football.”

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: sport.nsw.gov.au/shooshforkids