Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly

WIMMERA REGIONAL SPORTS ASSEMBLY

....providing active participation and opportunities in sport and recreation for all people

The Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly Inc. is a volunteer based organisation established to support the growth, development and promotion of sport and recreation at the grass roots level.

The Assembly provides a vital link between local clubs and state and national bodies. It has formed a solid partnership with Sport and Recreation Victoria and other strategic partners (including VicHealth, Local Government, and health agencies) to provide a quality service for Wimmera sports clubs and associations which encompasses the needs and priorities of the region.

The Assembly office is situated at 17 McLachlan Street in Horsham and staff can readily provide information and support on a variety of sports related topics. Staff have a wide range of both experience and knowledge and would be pleased to assist wherever possible.

17 McLachlan Street, Horsham Victoria	03 5382 4599
PO Box 116, Horsham Victoria 3402	ceo@wrsa.org.au

ACROSS MY DESK..... with David Berry

David Berry

I have some very accessible grant opportunities for clubs and associations to apply for, which will make life a lot easier should you be successful.

The first is Victalent, which provides $500 travel assistance to help cover the costs associated with training and competition, as athletes make their way to the top in their chosen sport.

Clubs can apply for funding for up to two nominees and they can be athletes, coaches, officials or teams. The projects must be from July 1 to December 31 this year with applications closing on March 1.

The second grant opportunity is Our Club, Our Future Sporting Uniform Grants Program. This is the second funding round and grants are available for the purchase of sporting uniforms and footwear that are essential for participation in sport. In the past, grants have been given for the purchase of jumpers, boots, tracksuits, playing tops, hats and bathers. Applications close on February 26. There will be another funding round opening on June 21 and closing on July 30. Application forms for both Victalent and Our Club, Our Future are available from the offices of the Assembly at 17 McLachlan Street, or on our website.

The third grant opportunity is for Horsham Rural City based clubs and associations, with Council making grant/donations available for assisting community, cultural and sporting bodies operating in the Horsham Rural City Council area. Grants will be considered in two categories – for maintenance grants to groups providing community services and to sport and cultural organisations for one off capital works projects. Applications are available from council or on their website and close on February 26.

February is a busy month for us at the Assembly as we warm up for what promises to be another exciting Sports Star of the Year awards, our Club Development Forum with Vicsport CEO Mark McAllion, a very important symposium run by Vichealth on Translating Physical Activity Research into Practice which all leads into another big Wimmera Machinery Field Days.

For information on all our programs contact us on 53824599 or drop in to our offices at 17 McLachlan Street.

CALENDARS
Download our weekly calendar of upcoming events in the Wimmera [Weekly Calendar]

Keep up to date with upcoming events within the Wimmera Region [Annual Calendar]

Download the latest Sportsview and e-news from the VicSport web-site

E-NEWS
E-News is produced monthly and provides information relevant to the sport and recreation communities.

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To register your event for inclusion in our calendars, or to subscribe to e-news, email WRSA

MONTHLY SPORTS STAR AWARD NOMINATIONS

Nominations are invited for the monthly awards in the annual Horsham Sports & Community Club Sports Star Award. Monthly winners receive a package from Dags Screen Printing and Hip Pocket Work Wear and remain in the running for the prestigeous Wimmera Sports Star Award. [more info]

HORSHAM BASED WALKING GROUP ESTABLISHED
	To register, or find out more about the walking group, contact Sam Witmitz on 5382 4599 or email. [more info] A monthly “frequent walker” prize will be awarded for outstanding achievements in attendance each month.
HANSON WINS VALUED VOLUNTEER AWARD 2009
Natimuk Football and Netball Club stalwart, Willie Hanson has won the 2009 Valued Volunteer Awards which was presented at the WRSA Annual General Meeting on September 10th.	Willie has been the driving force behind the reconstruction of the Natimuk Football and Netball Club's infrastructure. Who could forget Willie representing the club on The Footy Show when they won $20,000 to upgrade the changerooms? Willie was at the forefront in obtaining local, state and federal funding for the construction of the changerooms, and then again was the front man when the ground was redeveloped. All this, and at the same time serving as club president, always finding time to promote the struggling club, even to a far wider audience in all media. [more info]




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