Valley Sport Update - January 2022.

Valley Sport Update - January 2022

January 18, 2022

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Welcome

Welcome everyone to the first edition of the Valley Sport monthly e-newsletter for 2022. The Valley Sport team hope that you had fantastic Christmas and New Year period and were able to find some time to relax with family and friends.The start of a new year sees our Summer sports move towards finals, while Winter clubs are preparing for their upcoming 2022 seasons. Each e-newsletter will provide you with the latest information from the sport and recreation industry, including resources, news, courses and the latest in grants and funding. We hope that sport in 2022 is able to function with as little interruptions to Clubs, Leagues, Associations and Participants as possible.Valley Sport staff are here to support you with any sport and recreation questions you or your club may have.Email: [email protected]Phone: (03) 5831 8456 Valley Sport

Insights From Supporting Regional Clubs Research Interim Report 

Throughout the months of August, September and early October 2021, the Valley Sport team worked in partnership with Regional Sport Victoria and seven other Regional Sports Assemblies to undertake surveys with local sporting clubs, leagues and associations to understand the issues facing community sport and recreation.   The findings of these surveys highlight the current mood of grassroots, community-based sport and recreation as they face the task of operating in a “COVID-normal” society.  From 400 surveys the following was uncovered:

  • 37% of respondents stated COVID-19 uncertainty is their major concern

  • 14% are most concerned about membership retention

  • 12% were concerned with a lack of volunteers

  • 17% had serious concerns for the mental health of their members 

To read the full report, click here

Hot Weather Resources

As we move towards our peak Summer season, it's important to take care of ourselves and others when participating in sport or exercise. The following resources developed by Vicsport are relevant for state sport associations, regional sports assemblies, local governments, clubs, leagues and associations.There are information and resources available covering the following:

  • Exertional Heat Illness

  • Hot Weather Resources

  • State Sporting Associations

  • Clubs, Leagues and Association

  • Fact Sheets

Hot weather resources can be found here

2022 Greater Shepparton Volunteer Recognition Awards

  • Young Volunteer: 12 to 25 years

  • Adult Volunteer: 26 years and over

  • Volunteer Team: A group of 2 or more people

  • Long Serving Volunteer: 15 years or more service

  • Pandemic Response: Special award category for 2022

Current Restrictions: From 11:59pm Thursday 18 November 2021

(Reviewed 17 January 2022)

For the physical recreation and community sport sector this means:                       

  • Venue caps and density quotients no longer apply at physical recreation premises (indoors and outdoors) with vaccination requirements applying to staff and patrons older than 12 years and 2 months

  • For community sport the vaccination requirements do not apply in relation to any indoor space or outdoor space in a physical recreation premises if that space is being operated only for the purpose of conducting a community sport activity. 

  • Community sport is still required to have COVID Check-in Marshals to record attendance at the venue.

  • COVID Check-in Marshals are not required for unstaffed gyms and fitness centres however pre-registration of members is required to ensure facilities are only accessed by fully vaccinated people

  • Unstaffed outdoor physical recreation premises do not require COVID Check-in Marshals and are exempt from the vaccination requirements (e.g. an unstaffed tennis club).

For more information on the current restrictions, please click here

Future Healthy

VicHealth has launched a new initiative called Future Healthy. They're investing money to see a future with vibrant communities, where young people are connected, active, enjoy wholesome food and feel great.First, VicHealth wants to hear your ideas... Would you like to see better access to healthy food for your kids' plates? A safer bike ride to school? Or maybe more opportunities for your kids to feel connected to the community. Whether you’ve got new ideas or negative feedback, when it comes to building a healthier future, it’s time to have your voice heard.To have your say click here

Sporting Club Grants ProgramThe Sporting Club Grants Program provides funding for grassroots sport and active recreation clubs and organisations across Victoria.Funding categories are:

Category 1 - Uniforms or Equipment: Grants of up to $1,000 

Category 2 - Skill Development: 

Grants of up to $2,000 for clubs or organisations, or up to $5,000 for leagues, associations or organisations that collaborate with multiple organisations.

Category 3 - Operational Capacity: Grants up to $5,000 for clubs or organisations.

Clubs and organisations attempting to grow as sports and active recreation leaders, require support and development to explore new opportunities, or improve their effectiveness within their communities.

Closes: 25 January 2022To find out more, please visit: https://sport.vic.gov.au/grants-and-funding/our-grants/sporting-club-grants-program#

Significant Sporting Events Program The Significant sporting events program helps sporting, community and event organisations to deliver significant sporting events in Victoria. The Program has three types of grants available:Event Assistance Grants (up to $20,000)Event Development Grants (up to $150,000*)Strategic Event Planning Grants (up to $20,000)

Closes: 30 June 2022.Visit our website to find out more: https://valleysport.net.au/significant-sporting-events-program-2/

Community Motorsport ProgramThe 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

Applicants may submit applications to multiple streams but can only receive a maximum combined grant amount of $20,000.

Closes: 30 June 2022For more information, visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/community-motorsport-program-2/

Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant ProgramThe Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant Program helps Victorian sport and active recreation community 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. 

Grants of up to $2,000 (excluding GST) are available towards the replacement cost of the lost or damaged equipment that is owned by the applicant organisation.  

Community Cricket Grant Program

The $13.5 million Community Cricket Program is a state-wide competitive Victorian Government investment program that provides a range of grant opportunities across two funding streams.

The following projects may be funded under the Community Cricket Facilities stream. (see guidelines for more projects)

  • cricket training nets/facilities that are publicly accessible and may be multi-sport.

  • pavilion/clubroom developments with female friendly changerooms.

  • irrigation and drainage upgrades that improve capacity, inclusion or safety.

  • facilities on school land with confirmed community use.

  • new cricket pitches and/or cricket grounds (other than in exceptional circumstances outlined in Section 5).

  • ground upgrades that increase capacity or safety.

  • sports lighting that enables new programming, improves capacity, inclusion or safety. Requests for replacement of lighting with LED lights are not eligible unless part of a new lighting installation.

Closes:

11 April 2022

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

Golf Scholarship Program

This program supports the sport of golf in Victoria, by providing annual scholarships in three categories to encourage people to pursue careers in the golf industry:

  • Category 1: Golf administration up to value of $7,500

  • Category 2: Golf athlete (amateur or professional) up to value of $7,500

  • Category 3: Horticulture/golf course design/architecture, up to value of $7,500

Closes: 17 February 2022For more information, visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/golf-scholarship-program-2/

Active Kids Grants Program

The Active Kids Grants through the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF), aims to provide every child with the active childhood they deserve! By helping your club with additional funds to supply them with the equipment they need.

Grants are for the provision of sports equipment and on-field uniforms supplied by the ASF’s partners. No cash grants are available in the 2021 Active Kids grant round.

  • Up to $2,500 GST inclusive (equipment only)

  • Up to $5,000 GST inclusive (equipment only)

  • $5,000-$10,000 GST inclusive (uniform only*)

  • Up to $10,000 GST inclusive (can be equipment and/or uniform*)

Closes: 24 January 2022For more information, visit our website 

Good for Footy Gear Grant Program

The Good for Footy Gear Grant Program will provide 100 grants of up to $1600 in funding for successful teams to purchase.

  • Female football jumpers; and/or

  • Female football shorts

Grants can NOT be used for the following purchases.

  • Football boots

  • Playing equipment (e.g. footballs)

  • Training equipment (e.g. cones)

To be eligible to apply, Teams must be:

  • a female Australian Rules football team

  • participating in a competition affiliated with the AFL and/or state affiliate

  • a team with all members over the age of 12 years old

  • part of a registered club with an ABN number; if not an ABN holder, entrant must complete a 'Statement by Supplier  Form' with the ATO located in (and/or supplies services to) Australia

Closes: 24 January 2022 For more information, please click here.

Our Sporting Future Grant Program

The Our Sporting Future Program has been established to assist community sporting organisations with the implementation of small to medium sized facility development projects and development programs for new and emerging sporting organisations across the municipality.There are five funding categories:

  • Minor: will accommodate projects on a $1 to $1 basis requesting assistance from Council of up to, but not exceeding $15,000

  • Major: will accommodate projects on a $1 to $1 basis requesting assistance from the Council of up to, but not exceeding $30,000. There is no in-kind component for Major projects.

  • Sports Aid: will provide funding between $500 and $5,000 (without matching contributions) for the following types of projects:

  • Women and Girls: will provide funding towards programs that increase opportunities for women and girls in sports clubs for development programs or training between $500 and $10,000.

  • Youth Participation: will provide funding towards initiatives to increase participation in sport for teams/sport between sixteen and eighteen years of age where significant decrease in participation has occurred over previous 1-3 years, for between $500 and $5,000  

Closes: 14 February 2022For more information, visit our website https://valleysport.net.au/greater-shepparton-city-councils-2021-2022-community-grants/

Governance, Skills and Capacity Building Grants

This Grants program supports not-for-profit community groups and organisations, and Committees of Management within the Murrindindi Shire 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. Up to $2,000 is available.Closes: 4pm, on the last Wednesday of every month. Applications are assessed the following month.For more information or to apply, please visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/governance-skills-and-capacity-building-grants-murrindindi-shire-council/

Quick Response GrantsThe overall purpose of the grants program is to provide a funding scheme that strengthens the involvement of community organisations in the development of services, management of facilities, events, arts and culture, tourism, promotion of health, supply of equipment, promotion of environmental sustainability and infrastructure in the community. Quick Response Grants of up to $1,000 are open all year round. These grants aim to provide community organisations a responsive opportunity to apply for funding for small projects or events that will occur within 3 months of the application.Application are ongoing.To find out more, please visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/coronavirus-community-recovery-grant/

Sponsorship ProgramThe Sponsorship Program incorporates funding opportunities for events that compliment the focus areas identified as priorities for the Strathbogie Shire Council.Sponsorship requests of and above $1,000 and up to $5,000 are available.Applications are ongoing. For more information, please visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/sponsorship-program-strathbogie-shire-council/

If you have any questions or would like assistance applying for any of the above grants, please don’t hesitate to get in contact. 

 

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