WORKSHOPS, Albury (Term 1 / 2, 2010)
Week 1, 26/02/2010, Code of Conduct / Rules
Objective: Players to have a good understanding of the Program (the workshop component, basketball, dinner and transport), the people involved (volunteers, tournament manager, youth worker) and to come up with their own rules / code of conduct to take ownership.
Facilitator: Mandy Wilson, Albury City Council
Week 2, 05/03/2010, Team Building
Objective: Players to learn the importance of team work. Get to know each other. Come up with team name.
Facilitator: Richard Bence, Catholic College Wodonga
Week 3, 12/03/2010, Respect & Caring for Animals
Objective: Teaching the players to care and respect pets and other animals. Puppy Pre School will attend and the players will interact with the pets.
Facilitator: Julie Frauenfelder, Hume Animal Hospital
Week 4, 20/03/2010, Making the Right Choices
Objective: Workshop how the choices we make can affect our life and future. Teach participants to understand the importance of making good life choices.
Facilitator: Ian Gallaway, Albury Bandits
Week 5, 26/03/2010, Good Nutrition
Objective: Players learn the importance of good nutrition and making healthy choices. They will cook a quick and esay, nutritious meal to take home.
Facilitator: Margaret Benbow, Slow Food Group
Week 6, 23/04/2010, Financial Literacy
Objective: Teach the basic skills on the importance and management of money. Participants to understand how managing and saving their money can help build a future.
Facilitator: Stephen Bowler, WHK Accountants
Week 7, 01/05/2010, Getting a Job
Objective: We help players with skills and games to help them build their confidence to get a job. Helping youth build confidence and explore employmentoptions.
Facilitator: Sharon Martin, Sureway
Week 8, 07/05/2010, Player Evaluation / Questionnaire
Objective: All players to complete questionnaire provided by Midnight Basketball Australia for independent evaluation by CIRCA Research for final tournament report.
Facilitator: Team Managers