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Click on the links from the navigation menu on the left for all the latest news that affects clubs and individuals in the area of sport and recreation. Latest Wimmera Trainers Association Newletter out now! To download the latest newsletter of the Wimmera District Trainers Association click on [more info] Female Administrators Network - Grant Writing Workshop Presented by Shelley Maher (VicHealth) and Sue McGill (DPCD), FAN # 6 aims to deliver a professional development session on Grant writing to assist the network in areas of Grant application tips, · Writing Etiquette, and Appropriate language. Workshop is on Tuesday October 13th. Paticipants are invited to stay on and watch Australia Vs Kuwait in the Asia Oceania Wheelchair Championship. [more info] Sport and Recreation Victoria Awards for 2009 now open Nominations in all 8 categories close on October 16th, 2009. Prizes of up to $50,000 up for grabs. [more info] Women’s Sport: Inspire · Lead · Succeed Conference - Tuesday 27 October Make the most of this opportunity to further your professional development, network, gain strategies on leadership skills, and increase your knowledge of the sport industry from leaders across the sports and business industries. [more info] Teacher of Infant Aquatics Elective to be run in Horsham Lyn Sudholz is organising a Teacher of Infant Aquatics Elective to be run in Horsham. To ensure that this quality course goes ahead, register now. [more info] International Volunteers Day Saturday December 5th is International Volunteers Day. See what you can do to celebrate this event [more info] Walktober Walk To School Day VicHealth invites all primary schools across Victoria to take part in the annual event on Wednesday 21 October. [more info] 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] 2009 Sports Trainers Courses Announced The program of Sports Trainers Courses to be held in 2009 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] Jeff Pekin wins Valued Volunteer Award Jeff Pekin, current President of the Horsham Table Tennis Association has been named as the Wimmera’s Valued Volunteer of the Year at the Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly’s Annual General Meeting held on September 10th, 2008. [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] Access All Abilities Newsletter The latest newsletter from the AAA program run by the Wimmera Regional Sports Assembly is out now. [download in PDF format] 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]
Latest e-news out now The latest edition of e-news is jam packed with information about what is coming up in our area. Download e-news now.
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] Horsham Sports & Comunity Club Sports Star of the Year Award This most prestigeous award was presented at a gala dinner at the Horsham Sports & Community Club on Monday February 16th. David Rich won the Horsham Sports & Community Club Sports Star Award for 2008. [more information] Guest speaker at the Horsham Sports & Community Club Sports Star of the Year Award night was Beijing Olympic Silver Medallist Cameron McKenzie-McHarg. Duke of Edinburgh Awards Exciting personal development programs geared to the growth of the individual, aged between 10-25 years. [more info] |
