Valley Sport E-Newsletter November

E-Newsletter November

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New COVID Safe Plan TemplateA COVID Safe Plan specific to the community sport and recreation sector is now available here. This is an extremely important tool that all community sport and recreation venues/facilities, associations, clubs and workplaces are required to complete and implement.Community sport and recreation workplaces, venues/facilities, associations and clubs have two options on how to reopen in line with current public health directions the options are: Complete a Community Sport and Recreation COVIDSafe Plan Template OR update their existing voluntary Return to Play Plan to align with the COVIDSafe Plan template.Some State Sporting Associations have provided templates for sporting organisations to complete, check with your SSA to see what resources they have available before completing your COVID Safe Plan. If you need assistance with covid safe plans, please contact our Valley Sport team at [email protected] or contact (03) 5831 8456.The Industry Restart Guidelines for Physical Recreation and Community Sport and Professional Sport have also now been updated, and are available at the Coronavirus Victoria website, along with frequently asked questions. Check the Sport and Recreation Victoria website for the latest information.Also, in this edition of the Valley Sport E-Newsletter, see how Valley Sport can help your club, find out how you can join the 30 minutes 30 days - Virtual Valley Online Event, read about some important messages from the VCGLR, as well as funding that is now open.

Reminder: 

We are always here if you need. If your club requires assistance or support we encourage you to contact us via email using [email protected], phone on 5831 8456 or contact any staff that you have an existing connection with directly.The Valley Sport Team.

How can Valley Sport help your club?

Valley Sport provides support for sporting clubs, leagues and associations within the Goulburn Valley. Click here to find out how we can help your club!

30 Minutes 30 Days - Virtual Valley Online Event

We all know that 2020 has been a tough year for sport and active recreation, that’s why here at Valley Sport we want to get back into physical activity in a fun way that helps us all feel more connected! That’s why we’ve put together our very first Virtual Valley 30 minutes 30 days online event.The aim of this event is to complete 30 minutes of physical activity per day for 30 days.You can choose any activity you like or follow our examples that are fun, family friendly activities that anyone can try! Prizes are up for grabs! Click here to visit our website and find out more or click here to register now!

Waiver of 2021 Liquor Licence Fees

On 13 September 2020, the Victorian Government announced that it will waive Liquor Licence and BYO Permit renewal fees for 2021.What do I need to do to get my renewal fee waived?Licensees are not required to do anything; renewal fees will be automatically waived.When will I receive my 2021 Liquor Licence or BYO Permit?Licensees/permittees that are registered for eLicence will be emailed a link to download a copy of their 2021 Licence/Permit in December 2020.Licensees/Permittees not registered for eLicence will be mailed their 2021 Liquor Licence/Permit in January 2021.Licensees not currently registered for eLicence can register an account via the VCGLR Liquor Portal, see: VCGLR liquor portal. For step-by-step instructions, see: Liquor portal instructions

Good Sports

Good Sports is a program that has helped over 9,500 sporting clubs across Australia provide a safe and inclusive environment, where everyone can get involved.Good Sports has been proven to reduce harm and positively influence healthy behaviours, as well as strengthen club membership and boost participation.The program consists of three accreditation levels:Level 1 accreditation focuses on compliance with the relevant state or territory liquor laws.Level 2 is all about taking the learnings from level 1 and using them in the management of alcohol-related activities in the club. Level 2 assists clubs by putting in place a range of practices on responsible alcohol management.Level 3 puts everything into practice from levels 1 and 2 to create a comprehensive alcohol management policy for the club.Contact us to progress your accreditation or to take the first step to becoming a Good Sports Club today!

Strategic planning is the process of documenting and establishing a direction — by assessing both where you are and where you're going. The strategic plan gives you a place to record your clubs mission, vision, and values, as well as your clubs long-term goals and the action plans you'll use to reach them. If you would like assistance with your clubs Strategic Plan, contact us today!

Fair Play Code

The Victorian Government’s Fair Play Code – A code of conduct for sport and recreation in Victoria, outlines the standards of behaviour expected for everyone involved in sport and recreation. The Fair Play Code sends a loud and clear message – that bad behaviour, violence, cheating and intimidation has no place in sport and recreation in our state.

For more information, visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/fair-play-code/

Local StoryYarrawonga Mulwala Little Athletics Centre have been working hard to keep members engaged through social media platforms by posting flashback photos during COVID-19, photos of children participating in events, supporting local business and recognising volunteers. Great job! To see how the Yarrawonga Mulwala Little Athletics Centre have been keeping connected click here.

Marketing Tips

Below are 5 helpful marketing ideas for community sport teams on and off the web. 

1. Be Present on Social Media

Social media platforms allow the community to have a direct connection to the local team, interact with players and club members as well as receive important news and updates. Besides social medias wide reach, what’s great about social media platforms such as Facebook is that it is free to use. Therefore, free social media platforms are an inexpensive way for networking and team promotion.

2. Build an E-Newsletter on Mailchimp

Email is a great tool to keep players, members and volunteers informed about upcoming events, games and everything else that is going on. Therefore, it is an effective channel to stay directly in touch with your players, members and supporters.

3. Leverage Word of MouthDepending on the size of your team, having access to a large extended network of friends, families and acquaintances of your club members can provide many benefits. People are often happy to lend their support. Therefore, try to involve the broader community by asking players, club members and volunteers to spread the word about upcoming ideas, events and games.

4. Involve Local MediaGetting your stories into local radio, newspapers and magazines is all about cultivating relationships. Journalists and editors are constantly looking for new stories and material to fill their slots. Therefore, your club can help them out with some local sport news.5. Give Back to The CommunityA lot of support will come from your local environment. The people you and others on your team know personally will most often be your biggest support. Therefore, supporting others that support you, by doing a good deed and talking about it will foster positive relationships. Some ideas are to volunteer at a local event, clean up a local garden/park or promote your sponsors.

Funding Now Available:

Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant ProgramProvides grants to assist Aboriginal Victorians to participate in Aboriginal sport carnivals, buy sports uniforms and equipment, as well as funding for travel and accommodation expenses for athletes to compete in state and national competitions.There are three categories: Category 1 - Aboriginal Sport Carnivals:Grants up to $1,500Category 2 - Uniforms and Equipment:Grants up to: $1,000Category 3 - Athlete Participation Support:Grants up to: $750Applications close 20 December 2020.To find out more, visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/aboriginal-sport-participation-grant-program/The Community Motorsport ProgramThe Victorian Government’s first dedicated motorsport investment program that provides grant opportunities through two funding categories:- The Motorsport Club Assistance Category (up to $20,000 available)- The Infrastructure Upgrades and Equipment Category (up to $500,000 available)Applications close 30 June 2022.To find out more, visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/community-motorsport-program/The Governance, Skills and Capacity Building Grants (Murrindindi Shire Council)This Grants program supports not-for-profit community groups and organisations, and Committees of Management to meet governance requirements, develop new skills and build capacity. This includes activities that improve the ability to operate effectively, undertake future planning and support sustainability.Applications close at 4pm, on the last Wednesday of every month. Applications are assessed the following month.For more information or to apply, please click here: https://valleysport.net.au/governance-skills-and-capacity-building-grants-murrindindi-shire-council/Quick Response Grants (Murrindindi Shire Council)Quick Response Grants provide essential, urgent support to not-for-profit community groups and organisations who can demonstrate financial hardship as a result of an emergency or unforeseen events.Applications close on 25th November. The maximum amount you can apply for is $1,000. For more information, visit: https://valleysport.net.au/quick-response-grants-murrindindi-shire-council/

Scholarship Program for young people aged 15-24 and recently exited ADF personnel

The aim of the program is to support young Australians or ex ADF to gain critical employability skills, which are embedded in Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications, enabling them to enter and stay in the workforce.

Sport and Recreation occupations available.If eligible you can receive up to $13,000 towards your vocational training.

Applications for Round 1 closes 4th December, to find out more visit:https://www.busyatwork.com.au/scholarship-program-for-young-australians/If you have any questions or would like assistance applying to any of the above grants, please don’t hesitate to get in contact.

Follow the Valley Sport Facebook page to keep up to date with resources and tips that will be useful for you and your club during this unprecedented period. We encourage you to share our posts with your members. Click here: facebook.com/ValleySport.GVSA

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