Valley Sport Update - January 2024

Valley Sport Update - January 2024

January 30, 2024

Upcoming Sport Courses

Seeking volunteers at your club who are trained in CPR, First Aid, and RSA, or have members in need of completing their Level 1 Sport Trainers course. Upcoming dates for training sessions are as follows:

  • Provide CPR (HLTAID009)

    • Wednesday 6th March - Shepparton

  • Provide First Aid ( HLTAID011)

    • Wednesday 6th March - Shepparton

  • Responsible Service of Alcohol

  • Level 1 Sports Trainer

    • Saturday 3rd February - Shepparton

    • Sunday 25th February - Shepparton

    • Sunday 17th March - Kialla

Bookings and more information for the above courses can be found here.

If you are interested in completing one of the following courses, but the date or location isn’t suitable, please fill out an expression of interest form here.

Strategic Planning Services

Valley Sport is pleased to announce the addition of an exciting new feature to our strategic planning services. In addition to our long standing five-year plans, we are delighted to introduce one-year strategic plans that can be tailored to the specific needs of sports clubs.

Our new one-year plans are designed for clubs that excel in many areas of club operations but require concentrated efforts in a particular key area.

If you're interested in discussing strategic planning for your club or would like more details about our comprehensive strategic planning services, please don't hesitate to reach out to Tom at [email protected] or give us a call at 5831 8456. We look forward to assisting you in achieving your club's goals.

Clubs Encouraged to Get On The Front Foot

‘On the Front Foot’ is a free mental health development program designed by Valley Sport in collaboration with Rachael Willis, Principal Clinical Psychologist at Pure Empowerment.

On the Front Foot is a 60-minute workshop designed for local community sports clubs like yours. Whether in-person or online, this workshop will equip you with the skills and confidence to support not just yourself but others who may be facing mental health challenges.

If this sounds like something your club would be interested in hosting, please get in touch via email [email protected] or by filling out a expression of interest form here

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

GV Harmony Cup 2024

Deakin Reserve in Shepparton is poised and prepared to host the annual GV Harmony Cup. The much loved and anticipated All Abilities Cricket Cup, will see a day full of round robin style adaptive cricket matches for all teams to enjoy.

Valley Sport, Shepparton Youth Club United Cricket Club and Cricket Victoria are excited to once again offer this wonderful community event that provides people with a disability the chance to perhaps learn a new sport or put their skills to the test while catching up with friends who will be travelling form far and wide to participate in the event.

The details are as follows:

  • Date: Wednesday 13th March 2024

  • Location: Deakin Reserve Shepparton. Main entry point on Skene Street.

  • Cost: $33.00 Per Team, Spectator entry is free

To register a team for the 2024 GV Harmony Cup head to the link bellow.

Any questions, please contact Heath at Valley Sport on [email protected] or (03) 5831 8456

Shepparton United Stay On The Front Foot

Monday January 22 Valley Sport facilitated our mental health cub workshop ‘On The Front Foot’. 60 Players, Coaches and volunteers filled the Shepparton United Football Netball Clubrooms.

The workshop equips you with the skills and confidence to support your own or other club members mental health.

If this sounds like something your club would be interested in hosting, please get in touch via email [email protected] or by filling out a expression of interest form here

Changes to Model Rules for Incorporated Associations

Changes to the model rules for incorporated associations have recently come into effect in Victoria (November 18, 2023)

The changes cover financial reporting thresholds, changes to fee structures, conflict of interest and grievance procedures, virtual meeting attendance rules, clarification of committee member roles and guidance on delegation of authority within a committee or board's membership.

Registered incorporated associations using model rules are now automatically governed by new model rules  from 18 November 2023.

How is your organisation affected by these changes? The below webinar will provide a broad overview of the changes, suggest a plan of action to ensure compliance, and direct participants to useful resources. Participants will have the opportunity to ask ICDA’s expert trainer their own questions about the changes.

The free webinar will take place on Thursday February 1st. Free registration here.

2024 Greater Shepparton Volunteer Recognition Awards

Greater Shepparton City Council’s Volunteer Recognition Awards are an opportunity to recognise and thank volunteers who contribute their time and energy for the good of our community. The Volunteer Recognition Awards are held annually during National Volunteer Week.

There are four award categories for 2024:

  • Young Volunteer: 12 to 25 years of age.

  • Adult Volunteer: 26 years of age and over.

  • Volunteer Team: A group of two or more people.

  • Long Serving Volunteer: 15 years or more service.

Emergency Sporting Equipment Grant

The 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.  

Closes: 31 May 2024

Sporting Club Grants

The Sporting Club Grants Program provides grants to assist in the purchase of sport 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.

The program has four funding categories:

  1. Category 1: On-Field Uniforms or Equipment

    • Up to $1,000 for uniforms, equipment, and safety gear.

  2. Category 2: Volunteers and Officials

    • Up to $2,000 for projects that strengthen coaching and volunteering.

  3. Category 3: Access and Engagement

    • Up to $1,000 for tools and resources to enhance accessibility and engagement, or up to $4,000 for new programs.

  4. Category 4: Competitors

    • Up to $750 for travel, accommodation, and event fees for selected athletes.

Opens: Tuesday 20 February

Closes: 4pm Wednesday 20 March

For more information or to apply, please visit: https://valleysport.net.au/sporting-club-grants-program-5/

Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund

The Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF) provides funding for community cricket facility projects, with a focus on growing participation and promoting greater access for all.

  • Improve the quantity, quality, innovation and consistency of cricket infrastructure across all levels of community cricket 

  • Support the development of community cricket facilities that contribute to the delivery of Australian Cricket’s strategic priorities ((e.g. supporting the attraction and retention of 5-12 year old participants)

  • Support cricket facility development in areas of demand, particularly areas of significant participation and population growth 

  • Create inclusive and accessible environments for cricket participants and the broader community

  • Collaborate with all levels of government and funding partners to invest in strategic infrastructure priorities 

The program has two funding categories: 

  • Minor $1000 - $15,000

  • Major $15,001 - $40,000 

Closes: Sunday 24 March

If you have any questions or would like assistance applying for 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. Please click here: facebook.com/ValleySport.GVSA

Valley Sport are always here to support your club and you can reach us via the platforms below:

Valley Sport Website: https://valleysport.net.au/

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