Valley Sport Update - Safer Sport Courses: Bookings now open!

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Previously known as Apply first aid or Senior first aid, this training course will give you the skills and knowledge required to provide First Aid response, life support, management of casualty(s), the incident and other first aiders, in a range of situations, including in the home, workplace or within the community, until the arrival of medical or other assistance.

The course will be delivered by TalkSmart Training.The course involves an Online component to be completed prior to a 90 minute practical assessment to be undertaken at the Shepparton Sports Stadium.

Time and date: 6:30pm, 3rd March 2021Cost: $160To book now, visit: https://www.trybooking.com/BONFY

Valley Sport, in conjunction with Sports Medicine Australia are delivering a Level 1 Sports Trainer course for the Goulburn Valley community. The course is fully accredited and professionally delivered and will provide you with all of the skills that you need to deliver Sports Trainer duties at a sporting club.The course cost is: $285 per person and is ran as a combination of two virtual sessions followed by one practical assessment.Session details:

Virtual Classroom Session 1:09/03/2021 (6:00pm – 9:00pm)Virtual Classroom Session 2:11/03/2021 (6:00pm – 9:00pm) 

Practical Assessment at the Shepparton Sports Stadium:14/03/2021 (9:00am – 12:00pm)To book please click here: https://sma.jobreadyrto.com.au/apply_to_course/CSEAUS08900ORPractical Assessment at the Shepparton Sports Stadium:14/03/2021 (12:30pm – 3:30pm)To book please click here: https://sma.jobreadyrto.com.au/apply_to_course/CSEAUS08901

Valley Sport are delivering another Online Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course. Now is a great time to get your qualification to support your club in 2021.Undertaking an RSA course gives participants the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to a safe and enjoyable local sporting club environment.

Time and date: 6:30pm, 1st March 2021Cost: $50

To book now, visit: https://www.trybooking.com/BOKOA

Have you tried Pickleball?Valley Sport have two remaining Pickleball Come and Try sessions at the Shepparton Sports Stadium on Tuesday the 9th of February at both 9am and 11am time slots!Each Come and Try Session will feature a guided run down of the rules, time to have a practice and an opportunity to play 2 games!Book now via: https://valleysport.net.au/bookings/

This Girl Can Week is back in March 2021!Host a free introductory session or offer at your club, centre or studio - or online - during This Girl Can Week (22 to 28 March 2021) to encourage women in your community to give your activity a go!As a This Girl Can VIC supporter, we can assist your club to develop some fun activities for the week.Contact us to discuss your ideas.

Valley Sport are proud to announce our partnership with Tackle Your Feelings.

Tackle Your Feelings is a collaboration between the AFL Coaches Association, the AFL Players Association, Zurich Financial Services Australia and the Z Zurich Foundation.

The five-year program aims to improve mental health resilience, support and to promote behaviours which support better mental health within 500 Aussie Rules community football clubs.We will be working in conjunction with them to promote mental health awareness for football and netball clubs across our catchment. More information will be released in coming weeks. If you have any questions, please contact Tristan on 5831 8456 or email: [email protected]

The Shooting Sports Facilities Program is a Victorian Government funding program that provides funding support for projects that improve the quality and sustainability of shooting sports facilities and activities across Victoria.Applications close 16 Feb 2021. Find out more here: https://valleysport.net.au/shooting-sports-facilities-program/

The Pride Foundation Small Grants program supports projects proposed by individuals and or organisations and or communities who would otherwise be limited by the constraints of other funding programs.The project needs to directly or indirectly assist, involve and benefit LGBTQIA+ people and promote positive social outcomes and mental health in the community.Max amount is $750 in 2021, there will be more grants awarded (if successful) each round.Round 1 closes 13th March 2021.Click here for more information: https://pridefoundation.org.au/pages/small-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.Applications close at 4pm, on the last Wednesday of every month. Applications are assessed the following month.For more information or to apply, please click here: https://valleysport.net.au/governance-skills-and-capacity-building-grants-murrindindi-shire-council/

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. Click here: facebook.com/ValleySport.GVSA

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