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Valley Sport Update - June 2021
Valley Sport Update - June 2021
Restrictions from 11:59pm Thursday 24 June 2021 for Regional Victoria
Regional Victoria:Physical recreation & sport facilities: • Open, subject to a density quotient of 1 person per 2 sqm applies when using a COVID Check-in Marshal, otherwise density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm applies• Maximum capacity 300 people per indoor space and 1,000 people per outdoor discrete space• Maximum group size: 50 peopleCommunity sport • Open for all ages, training, and competition• Density quotient of 1 person per 2 sqm applies when using a COVID Check-in Marshal, otherwise density quotient of 1 person per 4sqm applies• Maximum capacity 300 people per indoor space and 1,000 people per outdoor discrete space• Spectators allowed within venue and space limits
For the Statement from The Acting Premier, please click hereFor the full list of restrictions, please click here
KIDs Voucher Program - Get Active Victoria - Round 2 is Now Open
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 Now Open: 31st May 2021When can you incur the expense: 1 January 2021 – 9 July 2021When can you apply (claim period):31 May 2021 – 9 July 2021For more information, visit: https://valleysport.net.au/get-active-kids-voucher-program/
Victorian Youth Week
Victorian Youth Week 2021 is a statewide celebration of the talents, achievements and contributions of young people. This year, Victorian Youth Week will start on Saturday 26 June and run to 2 July.
The Victorian Government is supporting over 90 events for Victorian Youth Week 2021 from cultural days to performances, art projects, gardening, sports comps, and workshops on everything from coffee making to choir singing. To find a Victorian Youth Week in your area, please visit: https://www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/victorian-youth-week-2021
Kindness Map
As part of Victorian Youth Week 2021 local young people have created messages of kindness to share with the community in Greater Shepparton City Council.
to read the kindness map that outlines some locations of messages. Can you find them all?
Promoting CHANGE (Community Health and Nutrition, and Government Engagement) in your sports club
Seeking local sports clubs willing to make healthy choices profitable: Greater Shepparton City Council are seeking local sports clubs to work in partnership across government, non-profit, and academic organisations on a project called ‘Promoting CHANGE (Community Health And Nutrition, and Government Engagement)' in food retail outlets in Greater Shepparton. Promoting CHANGE includes training for your club, project officer support and assistance to make healthy and profitable changes to food and drinks on offer and promoted in your club.Please find further information, here.To express interest to participate in this project, please complete the following survey that should take you no longer than 2 minutes to complete: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SRDL67LExpressions of interest close Friday 30 July 2021
Due to COVID-19 the practical component of the Sport Trainer Courses at the Shepparton Sports Stadium were postponed. A new date has now been rescheduled and an Advanced Sport Taping course has been added:
Level 1 Sports Trainer Course
9:00am -12:00pm July 11th No new registrations permitted
Advanced Sport Taping
12:30pm –3:30pm July 11th Cost: $80.00 per student Where: Shepparton Sports Stadium Registrations available on the SMA website until 8th July Click here to enrol: https://sma.jobreadyrto.com.au/apply_to_course/CSEAUS09321
Level 2 Sports Trainer Course
4:00pm – 6:00pm July 11th No new registrations permitted
Pickleball is finally BACK and here to stay!
Start date: Thursday 8th JulyWhen: 9.30am – 11.30amWhere: Shepparton Indoor Sports StadiumCost: $5.20 per session (1st session is free) A 10 session pass can be purchased at the Sports Stadium reception. If you have any questions regarding pricing please talk to someone at the front counter. This will be a continual program ran every Thursday. Please share amongst other organisations, friends and family to spread the word.If you have any questions or queries please contact Jacqui on 5831 8456 or [email protected]
AFL Victoria Safer Canteen Grants
Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) is offering Victorian grassroots football and netball clubs grants of up to $1,000 to upgrade old and potentially dangerous gas and electrical equipment in their canteens.
Closes: 12 July 2021For more information, visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/afl-victoria-safer-canteens-grants-2021/
The Golf Scholarship ProgramThis 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: 16 of July 2021For more information, visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/golf-scholarship-program/
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: 31 July 2021For more information, visit: https://www.tac.vic.gov.au/about-the-tac/community/grants/tac-club-rewards-program
Coming soon: Greater Shepparton City Council Our Sporting Future Grants - Open July 12thGreater Shepparton City Council Our Sporting Future Grants are open soon 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
An organisation/group cannot obtain funding in more than one category at the one time.
For more information https://greatershepparton.com.au/community/grants-and-funding/our-sporting-future
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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