Manly United FC wins NSW Good Sports Club of the Year
National Premier Leagues NSW side Manly United have been named the “2022 NSW Good Sports Club of the Year”.
The announcement was made recently, following the club’s recognition of adopting practices and strategies to improve the health and wellbeing of its members, inspiring positive change and building a healthier, and family-friendly club environment.
“Manly United prides itself on providing an inclusive and friendly environment to give our players the best possible opportunity to become better players and better people,” said CEO of Manly United Football Club and the Manly Warringah Football Association, David Mason.
“Winning this award gives us internal confirmation that we are on the right track but also public recognition that we have and will continue to be a club built on our safe and positive environment.”
Hosted by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation at Parliament House, Canberra in February 2023, the Awards ceremony recognised Good Sports clubs and their dedicated volunteers from across the country who are passionate about community, their members and making their club the very best it can be.
Having reached the highest level of the Good Sports program, the club has a policy that covers alcohol and tobacco management, illegal drugs, mental health and safe transport.
Mason further stated that the club prides itself on changes it has made to its off-field culture, by creating a new space that has a strong focus on families and community.
“We now have a thriving bistro, a cafe that operates seven days a week and a place for our young players to relax, do homework and meet before they start training. It is now a family club where players, their teammates and families can gather before, during and after matches. Local football clubs and community groups have also started to use the space for meetings and other events,” Mason ended.
Football NSW’s Risk Manager & State Member Protection Officer Michelle Hanley praised Manly United’s achievements.
“I’d like to congratulate Manly United FC on this amazing achievement.
“The club has shown that they’ve inspired a positive change in building a healthier club environment where everyone feels welcome.
“This club has proved to be a champion within their community and has committed to going above and beyond the requirements of the Good Sports Program.”
Good Sports Campaign
Be your best with Good Sports. The program supports, educates and inspires over 10,000 clubs across the country to set up a better environment for players, volunteers, supporters and officials.
Join Good Sports today and you could win $300 cash for your club
Enter the Be Your Best competition now to be in the running to win $300.
And, there’s no cost to join! Good Sports is free for all Australian community sporting clubs.
Click here and follow the prompts to register. The Good Sports team will be in touch to help get you on the right track.
PLEASE NOTE: Competition entry is valid for new club registrations only. Log in by March 31 to be in the running. View competition T&Cs.
