Australian Commonwealth Games Association


The Australian Commonwealth Games Association was the national body responsible for Commonwealth Games operations, publicity and development in Australia, specifically providing and organising funding, clothing, travel, accommodation and accreditation of athletes and officials to each Commonwealth Games. The ACGA was both an incorporated association and a non-profit organisation.

Aims

The main functions of the ACGA were to:
The ACGA was involved in the organisation of the 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games, which were held in the Australian city of Bendigo.

History

From the concept of "a British Empire Sports Festival" by the Englishman, J Astley Cooper, the idea was promoted in Australia by B J Parkinson in Victoria and Richard Coombes in New South Wales who was President of the Amateur Athletic Union of Australia.
The Australian sports council is also linked
The association is important in gaining funding for participation in games