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

The Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly in partnership with Volunteering Western Victoria and Sport and Rec Victoria is embarking on an ambitious project – to train the next generation of club leaders.

The Club Leadership Project aims to upskill the next generation of leaders in our clubs/associations by putting them through a thorough training program designed to teach the participants how to be an effective committee member, event and risk management and future club development. These modules will be delivered by Volunteering Western Victoria staff with expertise in the field.

As well as a theory component, there will be a practical component to the training, with participants also picking up skills in Sports First Aid, Taping, Responsible Service of Alcohol and level 1 coaching.

Apart from the skills the participants receive by way of the training and course work, the participants will be engaged by their clubs/associations to perform some work around their club. This work could consist of assisting team/competition managers, club executives and volunteers in maintaining their club facilities and surrounds, assisting on match day and at trainings throughout the week.

“A similar program ran last year in which 10 participants received accreditations and ongoing training, at the same time contributing to the development of their club and facilities. While funding for that program dried up, the WRSA was successful in obtaining a SRV grant to train young volunteers, and assist implement the Club leadership Project in 2013.”

Clubs interested participating in the project in 2013 should express their interest to the WRSA by contacting Project Co-ordinator Matthew Berry on 53824599. Only 12 positions are available in the program, so interested clubs should act swiftly to ensure their youngsters don’t miss out.

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]
To register your event for inclusion in our calendar, email WRSA

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

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 INDUCTED INTO THE HALL OF FAME
	Kalimna Park Croquet Club member Ken Bald has been inducted into the Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly & Horsham Sports & Community Club Hall Of Fame. 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]





	ASHLEY BOLWELL WINS APRIL SPORTS STAR AWARD Clay Target Shooter Ashley Bolwell, from Mockinya has won the April nomination for the Sports Star Award. [more info] JENNY MCRAE WINS THE MARCH SPORTS STAR AWARD Jenny McRae has won the Dags Screenprinting and Hip Pocket Work Wear's Monthly Sports Star Award. [more info] MAY & JUNE SPORTS TRAINER COURSES Courses in Sports First Aid and in Strapping are available during May and June in Horsham. Download the flyer here. [more info] ACROSS MY DESK WITH DAVID BERRY IS BACK Find out more about the Club Leadership Project that can upskill the next generation of leaders in your club or association. For more information, check out "Across My Desk" [more info] KEN BALD TRIUMPHS 2011 Sports Star of the Year Ken Bald has scored one of his most satisfying wins in his career, when the Victorian team he was a member of triumphed over NSW to take the time honoured Eyre Cup.probably the best in my career to date. [more info] LATEST AAA PROGRAMS AAA Programs are up and running for Table Tennis, Tenpin Bowling, Lawn Bowls, Kickstart Swimming, Tri-State Games, All Terrain Wheelchair, Wheel Talk and Riding For The Disabled. [more info] JANNIK BLAIR IS THE 2012 WIMMERA SPORTS STAR OF THE YEAR Silver medal winning Paralympian Wheelchair Basketballer Jannik Blair has won the 2012 Horsham Sporrts & Community Club Wimmera Sports Star Of The Year Award. Jannik's father Peter Blair accepted the award from Guest Speaker and fellow Silver Medallist Australian Wheelchair Basketball Team Mate Dylan Alcott. [more info] ALL THE WINNERS FROM THE SPORTS STAR AWARDS NIGHT A full list of all the Award Winners from the Annual Wimmera Sports Star Awards Night can be viewed here. [more info] MATTHEW BERRY IS THE DECEMBER SPORTS STAR WINNER Horsham Volleyballer and coach, Matthew Berry is the December Finalist in the Sports Star of the year awards [more info] SPORTS TRAINER COURSE DATES SET FOR 2013 The 2013 dates for Sports Trainer's courses to be held in Horsham has been released [more inf o] VICTORIAN COMMISSION FOR GAMBLING AND LIQOUR REGULATION SPRING NEWSLETTER Valuable information for all clubs with liqour licenses. Download the VCGLR News from this link VICSPORT E-NEWS OUT NOW Download the latest edition of VicSport's e-news [download] 2013 COUNTRY ACTION AND VICTALENT GRANTS ARE NOW OPEN The Country Action Grant Scheme aims to increase the capacity of community sport and recreation organisations in rural Victoria. Victalent Grants support athletes, coaches, officials and teams who are required to travel extensively in order to engage in training and competition. [more info] REGIONAL SPORT & RECREATION PROGRAM NEWSLETTER OUT NOW Check out the latest newsletter on the Regional Sport & Recreation Program newsletter by clicking on the link [more info] WIMMERA RURAL YOUTH AFFAIRS NETWORK QUICK LIST Wimmera RYAN have released a very comprehensive list of contact numbers. [download QuickList] AAA NEWS OUT NOW For all the latest news on the AAA program download your newsletter
	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]