Begin your journey to becoming a sports chaplain

Our Orientation presentation is designed to give an introduction to sports chaplaincy as a way of serving the sports community.

You will be encouraged to identify whether community chaplaincy is an appropriate opportunity for you, and whether you have a sense of calling towards the context of sport.

Content

The background of sports chaplaincy in Australia
The need and the opportunity around chaplaincy in sport
Pastoral care as the primary connecting point
Sport, SCA and your church
What sports chaplaincy looks like in practice
The next steps towards becoming a sports chaplain

Online

Our Orientation sessions are regularly offered through online delivery. Scheduled sessions are listed below. Visit our Training and Accreditation page for more information on online availability.

For your church

Orientation can be presented on site at any of our existing or prospective partner churches. Online sessions can also be arranged specifically for your church community. Contact one of our regional coordinators for more information.

Attend an Orientation Presentation

Upcoming Orientation sessions

Monday, 29 June 2026, at 7:30pm (AEST) – Online

Orientation sessions will go for approximately 1.5 hours. There is no charge to attend.

You will need to register through our Training Portal here: SCA Training Portal

The Orientation sessions will be displayed under Feature Courses on the home page. Select the Orientation session you wish to attend, and then select [Enrol / Attend]. You will then need to create an account to register, and further instructions will be provided by selecting [Commence / Register].

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