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	eo@wrsa.org.au

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.

[Download E-News]

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 Alex Thomson on 5382 4599 or email. [more info] A monthly “frequent walker” prize will be awarded for outstanding achievements in attendance each month.
KEN BALD WINS 2011 SPORTS STAR AWARD
	Kalimna Park Croquet Club member Ken Bald is the 2011 Sports Star of the Year. Ken has been thereabouts over many years on the Wimmera sporting scene for his achievements in the croquet world, but finally has cracked it for the big one after another outstanding year on the croquet lawns, locally, state wide and nationally. [more info]
PETER MILLER WINS 2011 VALUED VOLUNTEER AWARD
	A long serving volunteer for the club, Miller epitomises the very essence of this award. Miller started his career with Rupanyup before moving to the Diggers back in 1980 when they played as Imps Wonwondah in the Horsham District League, before moving into Wimmera League and becoming the Horsham United Diggers. [more info]
WORKING WITH CHILDREN UPDATE
For the latest information on where your club or association stands with regard to the "Working With Children" legislation click on [more info]
LATEST ON LIQUOR LICENSING AND SPORTING CLUBS
Good Sports Officer Ian Fechner has all the latest on changes to the Liquor Licensing act and it's effect on Sporting Clubs [more info]
SPORTS FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND
Sports Foundation Grant Applications can now be taken all year round, and should be submitted by the last business day of each month to be considered by the assessment panel. [more info] [application form]
SMARTPLAY RESOURCES
	SmartPlay offers a number of excellent resources for clubs and associations. A new set of Club Planning Templates are the latest addition to the excellent resources available from SmartPlay. [more info]

FEMALE ADMINISTRATOR'S NETWORK WORKSHOP

This session on May 22nd, will provide you with techniques to communicate with different personality types, “how to influence” techniques, being more assertive and dealing with conflict. RSVP by 15th May. [more info] [media release]

REGIONAL SPORT & RECREATION PROGRAM NEWSLETTER OUT NOW

Check out the February newsletter on the Regional Sport & Recreation Program newsletter by clicking on the link [more info]

2012 SPORTS TRAINER AND FIRST AID COURSES

Dates for the 2012 series of sports trainers and first aid courses and modules have been released. For more information go to the Wimmera District Sports Trainers page [more info]
Download course brochures [courses] or [modules]

WIMMERA RURAL YOUTH AFFAIRS NETWORK QUICK LIST

Wimmera RYAN have released a very comprehensive list of contact numbers. [download QuickList]

DEFIB YOUR CLUB FOR LIFE SUBSIDY OUT NOW

In support of the Defib Your Club For Life program, the VCFL will offer a $300 subsidy to the cost of a defibrillator purchased through Defib Your Club For Life. [more info]

AAA NEWS OUT NOW

For all the latest news on the AAA program download your newsletter

ASSISTANCE FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS AFFECTED BY FLOODS
OR STORM DAMAGE

Rural Finance Victoria has funding available for community groups affected by flood or storm damage. [more info]

SPORTS TRAINERS NEWSLETTER OUT NOW

The latest newsletter for the Wimmera Sports Trainers is out now. Click on the link below to download your copy. [Download latest newsletter]

LOCAL SPORTING CHAMPIONS PROGRAM

An opportunity for individuals and teams to apply for funding ($500 for individuals and up to $3,000 for teams) [more info]

ONLINE COURSES FOR CLUBS

Find out more about what courses are available online for club administrators, officials and coaches. [more info]

SPORTSLINK IS COMING!!!

Sportslink is the new and essential one-stop website for sports clubs and activity providers! Never before has it been so easy to promote a club to new members or to find an activity to join in your area!

[more info]
[launch poster]