A Voice for Sport
Sport for Women
The Sport for Women initiative is working to promote the benefits of sport for women. We’re helping to amplify the voices of people who care about the ongoing growth and development of women’s sport. » more
- Discussion - Does the media focus too much on fashion when reporting on women's tennis? We're gearing up for the Australian Open, and while there is plenty of speculation about [...]
- Discussion - Talking Women's Sport - what challenges face women in the sporting arena in Australia? Here at the Sports Hydrant we're aware of the tremendous benefits sport can bring to [...]
Volunteers in Sport
Volunteers are the lifeblood of sport, providing invaluable support and encouragement to participants at all levels. Without volunteers many sports simply just could not survive so we're supporting and promoting the amazing contributions of volunteers in sport. » more
- Discussion - Sure they aren't paid, but that doesn't mean they don't need support! It's amazing that so much of our sporting industry is supported by the time and [...]
- Discussion - What makes you volunteer your time? I volunteered at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne as a sports journalist, and I know I got so much out [...]
Values in Sport
Sport plays an incredibly important role in the development of strong and positive values in those who take part. Help us ensure that the right values for our society are promoted through sport. » more
- Discussion - What would you do? Test yourself with this list of cricket's ethical dilemmas! The Australian Sports Commission website lists a number of ethical dilemmas, [...]
- Discussion - Do sporting organisations do enough to educate children about the values they need on the field? [...]
Sporting Legacies
For sport to be sustainable in the long term it must deliver more than just facility improvement and environmental benefits. Sustainable sport must also create a lasting legacy that fosters knowledge sharing and the vital role of people in the health of the sporting landscape. » more
- Discussion - Crawford Report: How do we get more Australians participating in sport? After 14 months the Crawford Report is in. [...]
- Discussion - Crawford Report: which sports deserve our funding dollars? Should we be giving more money to community sport? [...]
Pacific Islanders Rugby
Pacific Island Rugby is some of the most entertaining played around the world and the Sports Hydrant continues to support the players to bring the benefits of Pacific Island rugby to as many people as possible. » more
- Discussion - What challenges do we face when promoting Pacific Islanders Rugby? Having toured with the Pacific Islanders in Europe towards the end of 2008, we [...]
- Discussion - Should the Super 14 be expanded to accommodate the PIs, and if so, then how? If the team plays in the Southern Hemisphere then the players will probably have to [...]
Latest News
- Highlights of 2011 It’s been a long time in the making and you may be wondering what prompted this resurgence after over a
- Sydney FC's EPIC Win This post originally appeard on Sporting Sheilas. Have you heard about Sydney FC’s record breaking win over Perth Glory this
- Caroline Buchanan - What a Year! It's been quite a year for Sport for Women Day ambassador, Caroline Buchanan, but don't take my word for it...
- The W-League Draw is Out! The best part of my summer? Getting out on a Saturday to support Sydney FC. This year, I'm doubly excited
- World Cup Wrap: The Matildas Australia may not have lifted the trophy Women's World Cup but there were still plenty of wins for the Matildas
- Molly Taylor ready for fast times in Finland Australian rally driver Molly Taylor will tackle the toughest event of her career to date next weekend – the world
- Is anyone going to stand up for women's baseball? I love Major League Baseball All Star. Where the best of the best of US men’s baseball slug it out
- Sam Kerr's World Cup Diary - Day 17 Westfield Matildas and Perth Glory Women star Sam Kerr will be blogging regularly from Germany to keep everyone informed of
- Match Wrap: Australia v Equatorial Guinea: Football I'd have to say, this was probably the most exciting and entertaining of all the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup
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Featured Discussions
- Matildas! World Cup 2011 Thread Want to chat about the Matildas campaign in the FIFA Women's World Cup? This is the place!
- Shorts are for Blokes only! Do you think it's fair that if you're a woman, you should be forced to wear a skirt while playing
- Sport for Women Day 2011 - Photos, Videos & Media There are a lot of awesome videos and photos and articles on our 2011 Sport for Women Day so I
- Mountain Biking I got into mountain biking about 5 years ago with my boyfriend. I started on my old fully rigid mountain
- What's wrong with this picture? Is the W-League's branding spreading the wrong message? The Westfield W-League's branding this year has left many women wondering what type of message the FFA is trying to
- What challenges face women in the sporting arena in Australia? Here at the Sports Hydrant we're aware that the tremendous benefits sport can bring to our lives aren't always available
