Overview of the sport and recreation industry

The Tasmanian sport and recreation industry includes, but is not limited to, four sectors including sport, fitness, outdoor recreation and community recreation.

The sport and recreation industry consists of a number of peak bodies including:

Fitness Tasmania - Represents, promotes and services the needs and goals of the Tasmanian fitness industry.
Tasmanian Outdoor Recreation Council (TasORC) - A not-for-profit peak industry association representing the interests of outdoor recreation in Tasmania.
Tasmanian Sport & Recreation Association for People with a Disability (TASRAD) - Facilitates the development of pathways programs and partnerships with sport and recreation providers to create opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in and enjoy sport and recreation activities of their choice.
Womensport and Recreation Tasmania - Develops and supports the aims of women in all aspects of sport and recreation.
Tasmanian Olympic Council (TOC) - Is the Tasmanian representative of the Australian Olympic Committee, which is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation, committed to the development of Australian youth, sport and funding of future Olympic teams.

Key National Organisations

Australian Sports Commission
Schools Network - Is a network that supports schools that are keen to deliver better sport and physical activity opportunities to their staff and students.
ACHPER (Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation) - Is a national professional association representing people who work in the areas of Health Education, Physical Education, Recreation, Sport, Dance, Community Fitness or Movement Sciences.
Active After-School Communities - Is an after school hours sports program that aims to improve the health and well being of Australia’s primary school aged children through structured physical activity.