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Play Baseball and/or Softball in Perth in Western Australia
Play Baseball /
Softball in Perth, Western Australia. You'll train and play at
a baseball and softball club that has a number of both male and female teams.
You'll work with a variety of ages at the club and during the
weekend you will have an opportunity to compete yourself and test your abilities
against the Aussies! The clubs we work with have a very
lively social scene and you'll be welcomed with open arms!
Your accommodation is located in the CBD (Central Business District) of Perth, Western
Australia. Therefore you are very central, close to the main train station
and shopping district, as well as being conveniently located for getting to
and from the places where you'll work.
If you do any
placement in Perth, an Indigenous
(Aborigine) Heritage tour
in Kings Park, Perth's No. 1 tourist
attraction, is included
in your itinerary, free of charge!
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►SUMMARY
FACTFILE |
| Start Dates |
All year round, but some sports
subject to seasons. Flexible: you choose your
start and finish dates! |
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Duration |
From 2
weeks to 1 year, subject to visa restrictions |
| Requirements |
No qualifications or
experience required, but you must be enthusiastic and have a very
good knowledge of the game. |
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Price |
From
£995 for 2 weeks, ranging to £3,195 for 12 weeks.
Full Price List |
| What's included |
►Accommodation
►Food (excluding
lunch)
►Meeting you at the Airport
►Transfer to your accommodation
►Full
pre-departure support
►Local in-country team support and backup
►24-hr emergency
support
►2 free T-shirts |
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What's not included |
Flights, Insurance,
Cost of Visas (if a visa is required, but we'll provide necessary documents and
assistance), Transport to and
from your project, Return transfer to the airport. |
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Who can do this Project? |
All projects are
open to all nationalities.
You need to be aged between 17 and 70+ |
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Baseball and Softball is normally associated with America but the
game is expanding all over the world and Australia are coming through
the ranks as a developing baseball nation. This project provides you with a diverse experience in that your
activities will take place in two locations and will also give you the
opportunity to coach other sports as well:
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You'll spend your afternoons and evenings training
at a Baseball/Softball Club in Perth.
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During the mornings and early afternoons, for about 4-5 hours
every day, you'll bring very welcome
athletic coaching skills to the Sports Refugee project. This project takes place in a school in one of the suburbs
of Perth and here you'll coach baseball plus a variety of other sports to refugee children
from war-torn countries.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:
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An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into
Australia and you'll learn about the Aborigine culture that makes
this country so fascinating!-
The enormous satisfaction of also helping disadvantaged children and
knowing that you made a difference to them.
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New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding
of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional
development.
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An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head
and shoulders above most others in the job market
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And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!
WORK CONTENT:
1. YOUR PROJECT AT THE CLUB:
This element of your programme will take place in the late afternoons
and evenings.You'll train at a baseball and softball club located
fairly close to the
city centre of Perth. The club we work with has a number of male and female
baseball and softball teams.
You'll train with the teams and if you are good enough
you may have the opportunity to play for the team on the weekend. If you are
a very good coach you may have the opportunity to help out with the
coaching. The club
has a number of baseball and softball teams. Depending on your ability as a
player you will be allocated in to a team. The club has the following teams:
THE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL SEASON AND TRAINING TIMES:
The Baseball/Softball season runs all year around but there
is more available over certain periods.
Coaching and training are held every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 -
7:30. The Baseball and Softball season is as follows:
- October - March: Main season
- April - September: Off season men's softball team
competes
- August: Pre season training starts
Games take place on a weekend with the baseball games
being played on Saturday for the men and then the softball games being
played on the Sunday for the women.
Please Note: If you wish to play
for the club there will be a fee involved which is: AUD$270 for Mens
Baseball and AUD$170 for women's softball. These fees include player
insurance, training equipment, club fees, association fees and club
clothing.
2. YOUR PROJECT AT THE REFUGEE CENTRE:
The Refugee Sports Project will take place during the day. For this element
of your programme, you will be working
at a school located in Perth. The school you will be working with have an
Intensive English Centre (IEC) which has children from war-torn countries
such as Sudan, Somalia and Afghanistan who have come to Australia as
refugees with the United Nations. The IEC was set up to enable children on
the program to learn English and enable them to adapt to the Australian
education system before moving into main stream schooling.
As part of the IEC program, the children learn to play
sports at the school. As a volunteer on this project, you will be coaching a
number of sports to the IEC children as well as main stream children at the
school. Coaching takes place for around 4-5 hours a day. The schools have good sports facilities
and you'll work as an assistant to the current sports
teacher.
This project is very beneficial to the IEC
children because, through sports, you can improve their English skills as well as
teaching them new sports. Many of the IEC children are very talented at
sports and with your help they will get the opportunity to improve their skills and
sporting abilities.
There are a wide number of sports available to coach on
this project and you will be involved in a wide range of sporting activities,
giving you great diversity on the project. The sports are generally coached
by season, but if you wanted to coach a sport that was not in season, or if
you wanted to introduce a new sport to the children, the school would welcome
it as long as it was of benefit to the children.
The sports are as follows:
Term 1: Volleyball, Basketball & Tennis
Term 2: Aussie Rules, Soccer, Netball
& Basketball
Term 3: AFL (Aussie Rules Football),
baseball, Netball, Soccer, Cross Country
Term 4: Tennis, Swimming, Volleyball,
Cricket & Soccer
This element of the project runs during the school terms. The school terms for 2009 are as follows:
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Term 1: 2nd Feb - 9th April
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Term 2: 28th April - 3rd July
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Term 3: 20th July - 25th September
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Term 4: 12th October - 17th
December
The lessons you will be coaching in will
last for 40 minutes and the school day runs from around 8:45 - 2:45 pm. As
a volunteer you will be assisting the existing sports teacher at the
school coaching the children. You'll spend about 4 to 5 hours a day
helping the children at the school.
FREE COACHING MANUALS:
As a volunteer sports coach with Travellers,
you have access to a large number of coaching manuals for each sport - these
manuals have been produced in-house by our Sports Manager. These manuals are
very useful and will help you to plan coaching sessions for your students.
REQUIREMENTS: WORKING WITH CHILDREN'S CHECKS & POLICE CHECKS:
The law in Western Australia required all volunteers who work with children to undergo a Working With
Children's Check (WCC). It is also compulsory for volunteers who
work in schools to undergo a police check. These checks are done to ensure the safety of children in
Western Australia.
The checks are a simple process and we will provide you
with all the details of what identity you need to take with you.
On your arrival in Perth, our Australia manager will complete the checks
with you and take you through the process. As soon as you have
registered, you'll be allowed to start working with children. The fees
for is A$53 (about £25).
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OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ACCOMMODATION AND LOCATION:
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After a week of coaching you will have the opportunity to relax
on the beautiful beaches of Perth.
Jenny Ashworth, Travellers Australia Manager and long-time
friend of our UK Team! |
Accommodation: Your accommodation is located in the CBD (Central Business District) of Perth, Western
Australia. Therefore you are very central, close to the main train station
and shopping district.
You'll be accommodated in a centrally
located lodge that is
friendly and relaxing, making it ideal for long term stays. You'll most
likely your
own room, but will share a bathroom with others on your floor. There is an
excellent kitchen and storage area for cooking meals and plenty of space to
relax.
Entertainment at the Lodge currently includes a pool table, cheap internet
access, arcade machines and cable TV (Foxtel), to name a few, but with all
the sunshine Perth has, you’ll be out and about enjoying the many outdoor
activities! You are literally a stroll from the Swan River and free CBD
transport. Trains and buses are also only a few minutes away to take you to
Fremantle, King’s Park or to the many other things to do in the region!
The city centre
boasts great shopping, restaurants and pubs or you can head over to Northbridge for
more pubs, nightclubs and multicultural cuisine. You'll get to work via bus,
which stops outside your accommodation.
Food:
You'll be given a budget for your food. This will usually be on a monthly
basis, although it may vary if you are staying for a shorter period of time.
The food budget is sufficient to cover basic meals of breakfast and dinner
and does not include 'luxuries' such as wine, etc. It does not include lunch
but you can make sandwiches in the kitchen at the Lodge or buy your lunch
out when you're at work.
You'll receive your first monthly budget when you arrive. Most people stock
up on basics, such as butter, sugar, tea & coffee that don't need to be
bought as frequently and then budget their money to last until the following
allocation.
A little about Perth: Perth was built on the
banks of the magnificent Swan River over 150 years ago and is now a city
rich in culture and filled with theatres, art galleries and museums.
The city is modern and vibrant - a fun, friendly and 'laid back' place, with
clear skies and a sunny climate. Western Australia is locally known as the
'state of excitement!'
Some of its more famous attractions include
Kings Park, Scarborough Beach, Fremantle and the Swan River.
Fremantle (or as the local’s call it, ‘Freo’) is the city’s port and is
rich in history. At weekends you will find
markets,
entertainment and plenty of alfresco style cafes to laze in.
Perth has
restaurants to suit all tastes - the most popular cuisine is of course the
great Australian BBQ. Barbeque facilities are abundant in local parks - take
your own food and cook up a feast, Australian style! For meals in local
restaurants, a trip to Perth's inner city centre is well worth the effort -
it bustles with activity and offers a range of choices of restaurants.
WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU:
As with all our destinations, the
Australian Culture and heritage must be borne in
mind. Self-reliance and independence are highly
appreciated in all our destinations and will help you to make the most of this
wonderful opportunity! Once you have applied for a placement, we will send you
detailed information about Australia, as well as an equally detailed Safety Guide
- both of these will help to make your stay in Australia one that you will never
forget!
Please note: You need to be 18 or over to take part in this project. |
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TRAVEL, VISAS, plus SUPPORT & BACKUP: |
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You will fly into Perth where
you'll be met by
Jenny,
our local organiser, or another member of staff. From the airport you'll be taken to your accommodation.
During the first few days of your stay you
will also receive an induction at your place of work.
Several days later, once you have settled in and recovered from the flight, you
will begin working at your project.
You have the option to arrange your
own flights or we can assist you with your flight arrangements. If you would
like us to do this for you, we will liaise with you regarding available flights
and dates to suit you. All arrangements for your flight bookings/payments will
be fulfilled by Murray Rogers Travel Limited, ATOL No. 6856.
Where possible, we arrange for two or more people to travel on the
same flight and we will let you have the names and telephone numbers of other
volunteers on your flight, so that you can chat to each other or even meet up
before leaving for your placement.
VISAS:
We will liaise with you about
specific requirements, if any, and make the Visa process very easy.
Where possible, all flights we arrange for you have changeable return tickets because many of our
volunteers choose to extend their stay once they are in their destination
country.
Changeable return tickets enable you to do so, within the limits of your visa
and the level of your air ticket,
of course. If you choose to book your own flights, you should endeavour to get
a changeable ticket.
To read about the excellent Support
& Backup we provide before you leave and during
your programme,
please click here.
We can also arrange your flight
dates
to give you additional time at the end of your project for travelling around and sightseeing - this is a
fascinating and wondrous country!
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