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

Horsham Sports Expo 2012
The Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly’s Horsham Sports Expo will give clubs and associations a great opportunity to showcase what they have to offer. The Expo will be held on Sunday February 12 between 10am and 2pm at the Horsham Basketball Stadium, with over 20 sporting organisations registering to participate.

Sports include basketball, volleyball, netball, table tennis, squash, hockey, badminton, footy, tennis and croquet while sporting organisations such as WRSA, Horsham Sports and Leisure, Westvic Academy, WFL Umpires, Speedway, yachting, AASC and the North Ballarat Rebels will also be in attendance. There will be a variety of sports holding demonstrations from 10am every half hour including Hot Shots tennis, squash, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, netball, hockey and badminton.

“The Horsham Yacht Club and Horsham Motor Sports Club will have yachts and cars on display at the front of the stadium, which will add color to the day.”

“This is a great opportunity for the people of Horsham, no matter how old or young they are to get first hand information from clubs/associations that will be commencing their 2012 season in the next few weeks.”

“Potential members will also get a chance to see how some sports are played, and take part in some come and try sessions. This could be the tipping point for these people to make up their mind and give that sport a try.”

“By having all the sports under the one roof, potential members don’t have to wait for sports to host a Come and Try day/night or turn up to registration nights at times that don’t suit. All the sports will have membership, registration and competition details at their stand ready to go.”

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.
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]
ALETHEA SEDGMAN WINS 2010 SPORTS STAR AWARD
	Natimuk Shooter, Alethea Sedgman has taken out the top award at this year's Horsham Sports & Community Club Sports Star of the Year Awards Night. [all the results and more]
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]

HORSHAM SPORTS EXPO

The Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly’s Horsham Sports Expo will give clubs and associations a great opportunity to showcase what they have to offer. The Expo will be held on Sunday February 12 between 10am and 2pm at the Horsham Basketball Stadium, with over 20 sporting organisations registering to participate. [more info]

SUSIE ELLIS WINS DECEMBER SPORTS STAR AWARD

Susie Ellis

Ellis won her nomination after qualifying to compete in the Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Las Vegas later this year, after winning her age group at a half ironman contest in Canberra. [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]

CHLOE BIBBY WINS NOVEMBER SPORTS STAR AWARD

Chloe Bibby

Chloe has continued to be a successful all-round sportswoman after being nominated for the Sports Star of the Year award last year. [more info]

WIMMERA RURAL YOUTH AFFAIRS NETWORK QUICK LIST 2011

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

PETER MILLER WINS 2011 VALUED VOLUNTEER

Horsham United’s Peter Miller is the Valued Volunteer of the Year award winner for 2011 [more info]

JEFF PEKIN IS NEW CHAIRMAN OF WRSA

Jeff Pekin was elected as the new chairperson of the Wimmera Regional Sports Assemly at the AGM on September 27th. Jeff takes over the reins from Mary Raynes who is moving to Sydney. [more info]

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]