Valley Sport Update - April 2021

Valley Sport Update - April 2021

April 30, 2021

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Restriction Update

From 11.59pm Friday 9 April, Victoria moved to allowing 100 per cent of seated indoor and outdoor capacity for entertainment, cultural and sporting venues with a maximum of 1,000 patrons per space.Seated indoor and outdoor entertainment, cultural and sporting venues seeking attendance of more than 1,000 people per space must apply for consideration under the Public Events Framework. Events designated as Tier 1 or 2 will also remain at 75 percent.

If you would like further clarifications on restrictions, please don't hesitate to contact Valley Sport on 5831 8456 or email [email protected]

Tackle Your Feelings Workshops

Thank you to both Waaia Football Netball Club and Yarrawonga Football Netball Club for your participation in the Tackle Your Feelings Worksops over the last 2 weeks.The conversations and discussions had throughout these workshops are extremely important and it's a credit to both clubs for taking a step in the right direction and promoting mental health awareness.

KIDs Voucher Program - Get Active VictoriaComing soon: Round 2

The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and recreation activities by reimbursing the cost of membership and registration fees, along with uniforms and equipment essential for participation. Eligible children may be able to receive up to $200 each.Round 2 Opens: 31st May 2021When can you incur the expense: 11 April 2021 – 11 July 2021When can you apply (claim period):31 May 2021 – 11 July 2021For more information, visit: https://valleysport.net.au/get-active-kids-voucher-program/

Coming soon: Sports Trainer Courses

  • Level 1 Sports Trainer

  • Level 1 Re-Accreditation

To express your interest, please send through the course you would like to complete, your name and phone number to: [email protected] 

The WorkSafe Club Safety Fund

The WorkSafe Club Safety Fund provides financial assistance to country football/netball clubs to improve the safety of their grounds, or provide added security for players, officials, and spectators.Closes: 9 May 2021For more information, visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/the-worksafe-club-safety-fund-returns-for-2021/

Grant Programs - Marysville and Triangle Community Foundation

Marysville and Triangle Community Foundation has a deep understanding of the issues, challenges and opportunities within the broader community. The focus is determined by the original source of the funds received by the Foundation and the conditions attached to the funds.

Closes: 10 May 2021

Sporting Club Grants Program now extended to 11 May

The Sporting Club Grants Program provides grants to assist in the purchase of sports uniforms and equipment and to improve the capacity and accessibility of Victorian clubs and other community sport and recreation organisations and increase the skills of their coaches, officials and managers.Closes: 11 May 2021 For more information, visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/sporting-club-grants-program-2/

Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package - Stream 2

The $40 million Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package provides grants to support the operational viability of community sport and active recreation organisations impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.Closes: 18 May 2021For further information, visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/community-sport-sector-short-term-survival-package-3/

African and Pasifika Youth Sports Program Grants

This program supports African and Pasifika young people to participate in sports competitions and events to foster a sense of belonging and create pathways to mentoring, training and employment opportunities.Closes: 19 May 2021

The Emergency Grant: Sporting and Recreational Equipment Program

This program helps local sport and active recreation clubs and organisations replace essential sports equipment that has been lost or destroyed as a consequence of unpreventable and exceptional events such as fire, flood, significant storms, theft or criminal damage.Closes: 30 June 2021For more information, visit our website:https://valleysport.net.au/emergency-grant-sporting-and-recreational-equipment/

Community Grants - Moira Shire Council

Community Strengthening Grants provide funds that strengthen the involvement of community organisations by developing services, management of facilities, coordination of events and promotion of tourism and health in the community.

Available Grants:

  • Community Recovery Grants

  • Quick Response Grants (all year round)

Closes: 30 June 2021

For more information, visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/community-grants-moira-shire/

Significant Sporting Events Program

Significant sporting events program is currently open. This program helps sporting, community and event organisations to deliver significant sporting events in Victoria.

Closes: 30 June 2021

TAC Club Rewards

The TAC Club Rewards Program has been designed to help grassroots football get back on the field, providing integral support to clubs as they prepare to return after the cancellation of the 2020 season.

As part of the program, all AFL Victoria aligned clubs across regional Victoria and in the metropolitan leagues can take part and earn up to $10,000 in funding by promoting road safety to their community.Closes: 21 July 2021For more information, visit our website: https://aflvic.com.au/TACClubRewards/

Community Motor Sport Program

The Community Motorsport Program is the Victorian Government’s first dedicated motorsport investment program that provides grant opportunities through two funding categories:

  • The Motorsport Club Assistance Category

  • The Infrastructure Upgrades and Equipment Category

Closes: 30 June 2022

For more information, visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/community-motorsport-program-2/

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