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GippSport aims to improve people's health and well-being through their participation in sport and active recreation. To do this we endeavour to assist and support communities, clubs, associations and sporting bodies. We cover the Gippsland region from our offices in Moe, Sale, Bairnsdale and Wonthaggi. GippSport supports many regional programs, such as those of Tennis Victoria and the web site for the Central Gippsland Tennis Region.
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What's new at GippSport?
Learn to be a Tennis Coach 4 July 2008 - Tennis Victoria is offering an introductory course to tennis enthusiasts of any playing standard. It is the Orientation to Coaching course and is particularly directed to children's sport with appropriate skills activities. The course is at Drouin on 31 August 2008. More details and contact information are in our press release and on our Calendar page.
Keep Fit Don't Sit 4 July 2008 - Working with Latrobe City, GippSport has re-launched the "Keep Fit Don't Sit" program which has now been running for 12 years. The program encourages primary school children to increase and monitor their physical activity. The program was recently launched at Churchill North Primary School by the Latrobe City's mayor, Cr Bruce Lougheed. "Educating the younger members of our community on the benefits of an active lifestyle and teaching them solid team working skills will provide significant benefits for the entire community in years to come," Cr Lougheed said. Other primary schools in Latrobe City and surrounding areas will be introduced to the program in the coming months.
Community Update, July edition, released 1 July 2008 - Our Thank You Volunteer program has had a strong response from a lot of clubs since we launched it in May. We have also heard some good news from Morwell Football Netball Club, and some other clubs as well. You can read these stories, along with our usual features, in the July Community Update.
Pole walking leaders' training 13 June 2008 - Pole walking uses 90% of all muscles, burns more calories, increases stability, improves posture, reduces impact off joints, decreases neck and shoulder pain and greatly increases fitness compared to normal walking. Early next month a leaders' training session will be held at Inverloch to all cover aspects of introducing the activity into groups. Those trained will be able to introduce pole walking into local clubs and groups.
Telstra Assistance Grants open, but closing soon 10 June 2008 — Once again Telstra Assistance Grants are available to clubs. The grants are direct donations of equipment from a speechifiedlist. The grants are available to five sports: AFL, Football (soccer), Rugby league, Surf Life Saving, Swimming. Applications must be submitted on-line by 30 June 2008.
Brody Driscoll appointed to Program Coordinator position in East Gippsland 28 May 2008 - GippSport is delighted to announce that Brody Driscoll has commenced in the East Gippsland position formerly held by Morgan Cameron. The full announcement is on our Media Releases Page, and it includes more about Brody's sports interests.
May Community Update newsletter released 22 May 2008 - Our latest Community Update is now available. This edition has our usual features plus news about our new Thank You Volunteer program which has created a lot of club interest, two new WorkSafe opportunities for football-netball clubs, and information about Access for All Abilities programs.
Newsletter Evaluation — and last chance to be in the draw 9 May 2008 - With over 230 responses already received, clubs have just over a week to get their evaluations in. All clubs submitting responses will be eligible for the $500 cash prize which must be directed to a club improvement activity for their club. Link directly to the online survey.
Netball Victoria — Community Netball Manager position 5 May 2008 - Netball Victoria have asked us to advertise this vacancy, and it is a position which is important for building up associations and clubs. More details are downloadable (PDF 43kB), with links to the full position description. Applications close 12 May.
Archived stories 3 April 2008 - Community Update, April edition now on line
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