LINDSAY GAZE OUTSTANDING SPORTS LEADERSHIP AWARD
Lindsay Gaze is an icon of Australian sport, particularly the sport of basketball. He was a member of the Australian team as a player and a coach for 7 Olympic Games, 1960-1984 and a coach of the Australian team for the FIBA World Championships, 1974-1994. Lindsay has been instrumental in supporting and promoting sport at both the elite and grassroots level, including community and school sport.
VicHealth is proud to support the annual Lindsay Gaze Outstanding Sports Leadership in the promotion of community and school sport.
CRITERIA
The Lindsay Gaze Award will be presented to a student who demonstrates outstanding leadership in sport, in school and the community. This may be as a player, coach, umpire, administrator, or a combination of these roles, in one or more sports. Not specifically the sport of basketball.
Nominees to show evidence of some / all of the following points:
· Increasing participation / opportunities in school and community sport
· Increasing player / umpire / coach skill level in particular sports
· Displaying leadership through team coaching, management or mentoring others.
· Promoting / participating in meaningful and inclusive opportunities with community organisations / clubs.
· Involvement in the organisation / preparation and participation of school or community teams in local / regional or state competitions.
Nominations may be made by Principals, school sports coordinators, SSV District Coordinators, SSV Division Coordinators, SSV Region Coordinators, Team Officials, Local Clubs or State Sporting Associations.
All nominations must carry the endorsement of the principal of the school where the nominee attends or volunteers and be endorsed by a representative of the relevant community sport organization.
