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For Sport

How chaplains help clubs

Chaplains play a crucial role in providing support to local sporting clubs and communities

Learn about the compliance processes for SCA Chaplains

Working with Sports Governing Bodies

Learn more about how SCA collaborates with Associations, Leagues, State, and National Sporting bodies

Request a Chaplain

Get in touch to find your club’s new Chaplain

Find Chaplains on a Map

See where chaplains are available

Want to know if sports chaplaincy could be for you?

Start with orientation.

For Churches

Serving the sporting community

Stories from our network of dedicated chaplains.

Inspire your church to become a presence in every season

Equip your church to be present in their local community

Chaplaincy in your church

Present. To bring the kingdom near.

Becoming a Game Changer is a powerful, tangible way to make a difference in your local communities

Want to know if sports chaplaincy could be for you?

Start with orientation.

Become a Chaplain

Training and Accreditation

The pathway to become a Sports Chaplain is through training & accreditation

Sports Chaplaincy Training

Our primary training for those who are becoming sports chaplains

Accreditation as a Chaplain

Learn more about becoming an accredited Sports Chaplain

Begin your journey to becoming a sports chaplain

Specialised Training

Our advanced training in critical incident response in a sports community

Want to know if sports chaplaincy could be for you?

Start with orientation.

About Us

Read about SCA’s National Board

Read about SCA’s commitment to transparency and integrity throughout its network

Want to know if sports chaplaincy could be for you?

Start with orientation.

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What does a chaplain do?

Now more than ever, the role of chaplains in sport is vital. Sports chaplaincy is a unique opportunity for Christians to serve the community and make a positive impact in the lives of people that may have never had any spiritual support.

Sports chaplains invest in their clubs and communities in many ways:

Practical, spiritual and emotional care
Home and hospital visitation
Grief, loss, and bereavement care
Incident response support
Referral support

What makes a good sports chaplain?

SCA chaplains are caring and authentic Christian people who are:

Accredited and trained in emotionally and spiritually supporting individuals.
Active in their local church.
Respectful towards the cultural, religious, and social backgrounds of the community where they serve.
Compassionate and empathetic in all situations.

Having a chaplain provides invaluable support for both me and the individual players.

Josh Moore

- Rye Football Netball Club

I believe chaplains are much-needed resources in our game. I think a lot of clubs don’t even realise the value they bring.

Craig Bellamy

- Melbourne Storm Coach, NRL

The professional, caring attitude of the sports chaplains helped ease the pain of our loss somewhat, and guided us through some difficult times.

Mark Davenport

- Seaford Junior Football Club

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