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Valued Volunteer Award for 2009 awarded to Willie Hanson 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. [more info] Sports Trainers Survey To send your ideas to those who care, participate in the Sports Trainers In The Wimmera Survey. [survey] 2010 Sports Trainers Courses Announced The program of Sports Trainers Courses to be held in 2010 has been announced. [download courses brochure and dates] Working With Children Legislation The Victorian Government has introduced a new checking system which will affect some people who work or volunteer with children. The Working with Children (WWC) Check helps to protect children from sexual or physical harm by checking a person's criminal history for serious sexual, violence or drug offences and findings from professional disciplinary bodies. The introduction of the WWC Check creates a mandatory minimum checking standard across Victoria. Find out more about how this legislation affects you and your sporting club or organisation. [more general info] Horsham Walking Group Are you interested in regular walking but need motivation? The Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly has established a Horsham based walking group. Register your interest with PICSAR Manager Sam Witmitz on 5382 4599 or picsar@wrsa.org.au. Please include time of day that best suits, location, distance and any other relevant information. [more info] Victorian Volunteer Small Grants Community not-for-profit organisations that involve volunteers at a local level can apply for grants of upt to $5,000. [more info] www.sportslink.org.au/wimmera The Sports Assembly in partnership with the Wimmera Primary Care Partnership (PCP) is very excited about the development of www.sportslink.org.au/wimmera . The site is not just for sporting groups, it provides all clubs and activity groups with an opportunity to have their own web page containing club contact details and a place where activities, events and training details can be advertised. It is also a site where clubs and groups can go to for support, resources and information to assist them in their development. [more info]
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Download the latest e-news and Sportsview from the VicSport web-site Hard Grounds Seminar The Hard Grounds Seminar held on April 20th was of enormous value to coaches, trainers and clubs who attended. Paul Haas, who led the session, is a physiotherapist with Bounce Health Group and works with the Eastern Rangers Football Club, the Victorian Institute of Sport Gymnastic Squad and Basketball Victoria’s Intensive Training Centre Program. For further information and to downoad the presentation shown at this seminar click on the link [more information] Duke of Edinburgh Awards Exciting personal development programs geared to the growth of the individual, aged between 10-25 years. [more info] |
