On the 3rd-4th June eleven teachers from all different schools on the Far South Coast completed the MyGolf teacher training to help them in providing a golf program in their schools. The teachers thoroughly enjoyed their training at the Moruya Golf Club. They learnt the basic skills of grip stance and swing. They had a go at a range of different shots from chipping; pitching and full swing and gave putting a go. They finished up testing their course design skills. They are all looking forward to getting back to their schools and getting their students into the swing of things.
The Department of Education and Jack Newton Junior Golf (JNJG) have formed a partnership to offer teachers and students a great opportunity to experience the sport of golf, the sport that lasts a lifetime.
JNJG has focused on and developed a training program using the MyGolf Schools Program to successfully introduce golf into schools. This initiative involves teachers undertaking a training day with a JNJG Territory Manager and being given appropriate resources to add a golf program to their regular curriculum. Schools are able to purchase all necessary program equipment at a reduced rate through JNJG to implement the program.
Introductory golf programs delivered at Primary and Secondary school level are driven through JNJG partnerships with the Primary Schools Sports Association, the Combined High Schools Sports Association, Schools Sport Australia, the Premier Sporting Challenge and the Active After-school Communities programs. These programs are designed to expose young children to the benefits and opportunities of the game of golf. All programs are designed to encourage children and parents to develop their golf through club cadet and junior programs.
If you or your local school on the Far South Coast are interested in participating please do not hesitate to contact Samantha Whittle at sam@jnjg.com.au or 0424 711 876.