Valley Sport Update - March 2024

Valley Sport Update - March 2024

March 28, 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)

  • Provide First Aid ( HLTAID011)

  • Level 1 Sports Trainer

  • Responsible Service of Alcohol

    • Monday April 15

      • Katunga Recreation Reserve (Carter Street Katunga)

      • Registration 6pm 

      • Course 6:15pm – 10:00pm

      Tuesday April 16 

      • Central Park Recreation Reserve (Central Avenue, Shepparton East)

      • Registration 6pm 

      • Course 6:15pm – 10:00pm

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.

Sport Volunteer Workshop Series

Valley Sport are pleased to be working with Sport and Rec Vic, Vicsport Volunteering Victoria and Regional Sport Victoria to deliver a series of FREE online webinars focused on supporting local sporting clubs to grow and streamline their volunteer base effectively.

The FREE online workshop discuss the four key pillars of community sport volunteering:

  1. Plan: Recording available upon request. Request here 

  2. Recruit: Recording available upon request. Request here

  3. Guide: Monday 22nd April 7:00pm - 8:00pm

  4. Recognise: Monday 20th May 7:00pm - 8:00pm

For more information on each of the sessions or to register, please visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/bookings/

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

Glorious weather welcomed teams from across the Goulburn Valley and surrounding areas to Deakin Reserve Shepparton for the 2024 GV Harmony Cup on March 13th! A record-breaking 12 teams showcased their cricket skills in a round-robin style tournament, providing an opportunity for individuals with disabilities to put their cricket skills to the test.

Congratulations to the winners:

Huge congratulations to all teams and players for their outstanding sportsmanship and skills throughout the event. Together, they made it a memorable and fantastic day!

A big thanks to the events organisers Shepparton / Youth Club United Cricket Club, Cricket Victoria and Seda Shepparton along with many other community supporters that help support the event every year. Special mentions go out to the Greater Shepparton City Council Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District Goulburn Valley Water Goulburn Valley Health , Shepparton Police and first aid volunteer Steve Tomlinson.

We look forward to a bigger and better GV Harmony Cup in 2024.

Active April 2024 - Nathalia Come & Play

In partnership with Moira Shire Council, NCN Health, and Yarrawonga Health, this initiative celebrates a month of diverse and exciting activities. This collaborative effort aims to showcase the vibrant opportunities in our community and encourage all ages and abilities to join the movement.

AFL Victoria will be facilitating a Junior Come and Play AFL clinic these school holidays in Nathalia on Thursday April 11.

For a full list of activities happening in the Moira Shire over the month of April please visit here.

Benalla Come and Try Day

Tomorrow Today is excited to announce a FREE "Come and Try" day in Benalla on Sunday April 21st. This community event aims to highlight the fantastic sports and recreational activities that Benalla has to offer, and it's completely free for everyone to join in!

  • Date: Sunday 21st April

  • Time: 10am - 1pm

  • Location: Benalla All Blacks Reserve & Benalla Indoor Rec Centre

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.

Liquor Licence Signage Compliance Check for Clubs

As the winter sport season rapidly approaches, Have you updated your current liquor licence signage?

Liquor Control Victoria have made mandatory changes to required signage for licenced premises. (as of July 2023)

Licensees are required by law to display signage (posters/notices) around licenced premises, with information clearly visible to the public. Premises who do not display the correct signage may be fined over $900 (liquor licence breaches)

Clubs can view the information and download the updated signage here.

Vic Kids Eat Well - Join the Movement!!

Vic Kids Eat Well offers participant community organisations great prizes and rewards, along with access to a network of amazing health promotion professionals. Parents and community members across Victoria will be proud to see their kids’ school, sports club and community centre involved.

The following steps explain how Vic Kids Eat Well works:

Step 1:  Community organisations join the movement and are connected to a dedicated health promotion professional who will support them every step of the way.

Step 2:   Organisations choose a small step, like kicking confectionary, or decide to make a bigger change, like changing up the menu and letting healthy food take the spotlight.

Step 3:  Progress is rewarded and celebrated. Vic Kids Eat Well is all about acknowledging milestones along the way – whether it’s skipping the deep fryer, or a overhauling the drinks fridge and saying goodbye to sugary drinks for good!

Step 4:  Organisations keep the momentum going and work through all the Vic Kids Eat Well actions. Next, they can continue their healthy eating journey through relevant healthy eating policies and guidelines with the support of Nutrition Australia’s Healthy Eating Advisory Service, and receive Victorian Government recognition through Cancer Council Victoria’s Achievement Program.

To find out more or to discuss joining the Vic Kids Eat Well Movement, please contact Jackie from PCP on (03) 5823 3237 or email [email protected]

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.  

Closing: 31 May 2024

Toyota Good For Footy Raffle

The Toyota Good for Footy Raffle is fundraising made easy! Toyota provides all the prizes for the raffle and grassroots clubs get 100% of the proceeds and there is no sign up or registration fees.

  • $5 per ticket

  • Free to register

  • Club keeps 100% of the proceeds

  • 49 prizes to be won including (Cars, Coaching clinics, Vouchers)

Closes: 9th September

For more information or to register your club, please visit: https://www.toyota.com.au/community/partnerships/afl-aflw/raffle

Dyson Community Grants

The Dyson Group Community Support Program has been established to provide support to a range of community-based organisations providing services to the community of Victoria.

The Program will have two funding rounds with grants limited to a maximum of $1000 (inclusive of GST) per application. Applicants can apply for any amount of funding up to, but not exceeding, $1000.

Closing: Sunday March 31

For more information can be found by visiting our website: https://valleysport.net.au/dyson-community-grants/

Telstra Footy Country Grants

The Telstra Footy Country Grants Program allows eligible regional and metro clubs can apply for grants up to $20,000 – helping strengthen, sustain and grow local footy.

Aligned to the AFL strategic objectives, the grants will look to strengthen the base and secure the future of community football through the following funding categories.

  • Grow and assist volunteer capacity

  • Grow and diversify participation;

  • Improve environments and experiences;

For more information please visit our website: https://valleysport.net.au/telstra-footy-country-grants/

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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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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