WORKSHOPS, Kempsey (Term 2, 2010)
Week 1, 07/05/2010, 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: Shantelle Jackson
Week 2, 14/05/2010, Team Building
Objective: Players to learn the importance of team work. Get to know each other. Come up with team name.
Facilitator: David Frederick, North Coast Area Health Service
Week 3, 21/05/2010, Personal Safety
Objective: Educate players on personal safety in the community at night, parties etc. Players learn techniques to ensure their person safety in real life situations.
Facilitator: Const Amanda Harte, NSW Police
Week 4, 28/05/2010, Team Banner
Objective: Team work to create artwork. Working together creatively and bonding.
Facilitator: Alicia Messina, Albury PCYC
Week 5, 04/06/2010, Communication Skills
Objective: Educate players on effective communication skills. Players learn techniques to effectively communication and ensure they are understood.
Facilitator: Shelley Wheeldon, EACH Reconnect
Week 6, 18/06/2010, Getting Down & Dirty (Sexual Health)
Objective: Educating players on negotiating safe sex practices. Players understand the importance of sexual health and where to obtain information.
Facilitator: Felicity Ryan
Week 7, 25/06/2010, Drumming Workshop
Objective: Self expression through music. Players learn to express themselves and their emotions through music.
Facilitator: Kai Tipping, Drum School
Week 8, 02/07/2010, 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