Valley Sport Update - July 2021

Valley Sport Update - July 2021

July 29, 2021

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Restrictions from 11:59pm Tuesday 27 July for Victoria

Face coverings:• Must be carried at all times• Must be worn indoors and outdoors except if at home or if an exception appliesPrivate gatherings in the home:• Not permitted. Intimate partner visits/single bubble permittedPublic gatherings:• Permitted for up to 10 peoplePhysical recreation & sport:• Open. Maximum patron cap of 100 people per space indoors and 300 per space outdoors• Density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm. COVID Check-in Marshals must ensure attendees check-in• Group limit of 10 peopleCommunity sport:• Open for all ages, training and competition. Density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm applies• Limited to minimum number of people required to participate in and facilitate the activity (i.e. players, coaches)• Spectators not allowed (excludes people necessary for events such as teachers, instructors, trainers, coaches, umpires, carers, parents and guardians)Community facilities:• Open with a density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm• Maximum 100 people per indoor space and 300 people per outdoor space. Maximum group size: 10 people• COVID Check-in Marshals must ensure attendees check-inFor the Statement from The Acting Premier, please click hereFor the full table of restrictions, please click here

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.Applications for Round 2 of the Get Active Kids Voucher Program is closing on July 30!Round 2 Now Open:When can you incur the expense: 1 January 2021 – 30 July 2021When can you apply (claim period):31 May 2021 – 30 July 2021For more information, visit: https://valleysport.net.au/get-active-kids-voucher-program/

The Mooroopna All Abilities Football Netball Carnival

It's time to dust off the footy boots and get out the netball bibs!Because … The Mooroopna All Abilities Football Netball Carnival IS BACK!!!Date: Wednesday 8th September 2021Time: 10am - 2pmLocation: Mooroopna Recreation ReserveCost: Netball - $35 per team. Football - $60 per teamSave the date in your calendars now, and if you are ready to register your team you can do so via the following links: Football Registrations https://www.trybooking.com/BQYWPNetball Registrations https://www.trybooking.com/BQYWS If you have any questions or would like to discuss anything further, please feel free to get in contact via [email protected] or call 5831 8456

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: Extended until August 16 2021.For more information, visit: https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/community/grants/tac-club-rewards-program

The Aboriginal Sport Participation Grant Program provides grants to assist Aboriginal Victorians to participate in Aboriginal sporting 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: $750Closes: 5pm, 4th August 2021.For more information, please visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/aboriginal-sport-participation-grant-program-2/

The Sporting Club Grants Program will provide grants of up to $2,000 to assist active recreation and sporting clubs that incurred financial loss during the recent lockdown in Victoria from 11:59pm on Thursday 15 July to 27 July 2021.Closes: 13th August 2021.For more information or to apply, please visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/sporting-club-grants-program-4/

Woolworths Pick fresh Play fresh

Woolworths Pick fresh Play fresh community grants offer funding to netball clubs and associations across Australia who are wanting to inspire and help kids in their community eat more fresh food.Grants of up to $10,000 are available.Closes: Sunday 15 August 2021.For more information and to apply, please visit: https://pickfreshplayfresh.netball.com.au/grants/

Greater Shepparton City Council Our Sporting Future Grants Greater Shepparton City Council Our Sporting Future Grants are open and the funding program now has FIVE components including TWO new categories – Women & Girls and Youth Participation.

The five components are:

  • Minor: Funding of up to, but not exceeding $15,000.

  • Major: Funding of up to, but not exceeding $30,000.

  • Sports Aid: Funding between $500 and $5,000.

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

  • NEW: Youth Participation: 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

Round 1 closes: Friday 20 August 2021.For more information https://greatershepparton.com.au/community/grants-and-funding/our-sporting-future

Greater Shepparton City Council Connected Community Grants The program will offer grants to benefit charitable, not-for-profit organisations and individuals who can clearly demonstrate the social benefits of their project for their own members and/or the broader Greater Shepparton community.GSCC fund up to $15,000 per grant application and thereafter we would only consider an application for joint funding.Closes: 25 August 2021For more information, please visit: https://valleysport.net.au/greater-shepparton-connected-community/

The Local Sporting Champions ProgramThe Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.Round 2 closes: 30 September 2021.To find out more, visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/local-sporting-champions-2/

Moira Shire Council's Community Recovery Grant programTo enhance Moira Shire Council's communities, as we come out of COVID restrictions, applications are now open for a one-off Community Recovery Grant program - Moira Shire Council.Grants up to $2,500 are available to help realise opportunities which support and improve health and wellbeing through community engagement, collaboration, innovation and social connection.Closes: 29 October 2021.To find out more, please visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/coronavirus-community-recovery-grant/

Strathbogie Shire Council's 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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