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Brought to you by CBAA and hosted by Aussie comedy legend Lehmo, Pitch In brings listeners the people, clubs and volunteers behind grassroots sport – told in eight episodes, and in shorter 8-minute segments, made for community radio.
You can also listen to the series wherever you get your podcasts.
A 90-second look at the series; the people, the clubs, and why volunteering is the way to go.
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Each 25.5 minutes long, sharing the stories of the people, clubs and volunteers behind grassroots sport
Featuring interviews with sporting heroes like Cathy Freeman and the volunteers behind the scenes, like the Illawarra Wheelchair Basketball club!
Discover inspiring stories from the volunteers who keep community sport thriving – and celebrate the people making a difference every day
Preview professionally produced and broadcast-ready, community-interest content.
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This series is free for all community broadcasters to download and program into your grids.
Episode List
Air the complete series and apply for a $300 administration payment to cover your teams' investment of time.
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Eight inspiring episodes, each 25.5 minutes long, celebrating the people who pitch in to strengthen communities through sport and volunteering.AVAILABLE FOR PLAY ON COMMUNITY RADIO FROM 22 JULY (note that episodes 5-8 will be available on 10 August)
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Lehmo explores how sport connects people, communities and generations, and why local clubs are vital places of belonging.
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A celebration of the volunteers who keep community sport moving, from groundskeepers to mascots and the people creating joy behind the scenes.
A look at how athletes can continue shaping sport long after playing, by mentoring, volunteering and giving back to grassroots clubs.
An exploration of how inclusive sport creates safer, more welcoming clubs where people of all abilities, genders and identities can belong.
This episode looks at how local clubs and sporting programs help communities recover, reconnect and rebuild after disasters.
A look at sport as a powerful unifier, helping people from different backgrounds feel welcome, included and connected.
This episode explores informal and emerging sports that bring people together through participation, adventure and fun.
The final episode looks ahead to youth leadership, new volunteer pathways and the future of volunteering in community sport.
Key messages, release schedule, social tiles, presenter script, and media release template - everything you need for Pitch In.
Stations that broadcast all eight episodes will receive $300 to help cover administration costs. We'll be tracking plays via our automated content recognition system, meaning you don't need to send logs or any other evidence to prove that you've played the series. Payment will be made after confirmation that all episodes have been broadcast.
See the terms and conditions for more information.
Pitch In will be distributed to all Community Radio Network (CRN) subscribers weekly through the CRN from 22 July. Simply schedule each episode as part of your regular programming.
Stations that broadcast all eight episodes via CRN are also eligible to be recognised and can apply to receive the $300 administration payment, following confirmation that the complete series has been broadcast.