For Educators
Benefits
Lunch Time Launch It and Sporting Schools Golf programs are developed inline with the Sport Australia Sporting Schools Initiative, the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) and the National Physical Literacy Framework.
The free programs can be used to deliver student outcomes across several subjects, including Mathematics, English, Sciences, Geography and PDHPE.
The programs offer pathways opportunities within NSW Golf Clubs & facilities as well as link to the national MyGolf Junior Program.
Access
Lunch Time Launch It is designed to cater for all ages and abilities.
Although this is a distance-only program, no one is forced to participate, so those who are not keen can watch, no pressure at all.
We have already experienced Kinder and Y1 students trying it out, so curiosity often gets the better of even the most reluctant.
Technology
Golf NSW has partnered with Rapsodo Golf and The Net Return Australia to deliver the Launch Time Launch It Program to schools across the State.
The Net Return Pro Series V2 can handle impact ball speeds of up to 225 mph and is used throughout the world in a variety of sports, including Golf, Baseball, Soccer and Hockey.
The Rapsodo MLM2PRO is a cutting-edge mobile launch monitor and golf simulator that tracks 15 real-time shot performance metrics — including ball speed, launch angle, carry distance, spin rate, club path and more — giving players instant feedback on every swing. Its dual-camera system captures impact and initial ball flight at 240 frames per second, so students can see exactly what’s happening at the moment of contact.
Importantly, the technology is portable and can be used anywhere, so it doesn’t matter if it pours down — it works just as well in the playground, the school hall, or even in a classroom.
How It Works
Typically, a Lunch Time Launch It program will target the school lunch break, so all students can have a go; it’s open to anyone and everyone.
With school lunch breaks varying from 45 minutes to 1 hour, we can also accommodate half-day and full-day sessions for schools that want all students to try a session.
The space required is relatively small — we have hosted sessions in classrooms, school halls, and under the COLA.
Everything we provide through this program is free and will be in line with the Sport Australia National Physical Literacy Framework.
For high schools, we will provide an opportunity to link in and provide a structured outcome via our PASS program.
Sporting Pathways
For Students participating in the sport, there is a development pathway through the school system. This pathway gives the student a solid foundation starting with a program at school followed by a rewarding progression to Regional, State, and National Championships.
| Under 12 (Primary/PSSA) Primary Schools Sports Association | Under 15 Years (Years 7,8,9 / Newton Shield) Combined High Schools (CHS) | Under 17 (CHS/All Schools) |
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| Schools Program MyGolf Resources 1 & 2 Teacher Training (Gala/Wombat/Tri Days) | Schools Program MyGolf Resources 1 & 2 PASS Program Teacher Training | Schools Program MyGolf Resources 1 & 2 SLR Program Teacher Training |
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| Regional Championships Handicap 18 Hole Individual Event (School) Non Handicap 9-Hole event (JNJG) | Regional Championships Handicap 18 Hole Individual Event (School) Non Handicap 9-Hole event (JNJG) | Regional Championships Individual (May) Regional Team (June) |
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| NSW Championships 36 Hole Individual & RegionalEvent (Entry must be part of a regional team) Best eight(8) Boys & four(4) girls are selected based on scratch results | NSW Championships 36 Hole Individual Event (Entry Via individual Ballot on Handicap) | NSW Championships Individual (May) Regional Team (June) |
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| School Sport Australia (SSA) NSW, VIC,QLD School Sport Australia (SSA) | National Under 15 Championship School Sport Australia (SSA) |
NSW, VIC,QLD, SA, WA,ACT Compete |