 |
Community
Update |
Issue no. 35, December 2007 email: |
This newsletter has been superceded by a later edition and some information will be out of date. You may link to the latest Community Update from our home page menu.
In this Issue:
A WORD FROM THE STAFF
News from the GippSport offices — GippSport holiday closures
NEWS
Gippstar Awards for December - Cross Cultural Training — Workshops — Free Safe Landings DVD — Web site for sports administrators
CLUB SUCCESS STORIES IN GIPPSLAND
Drouin Cricket Club wins Award — Australian Champion, Dick Bales
CLUB RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT
Club hire and lease agreements — Summer Sports Resources
GRANTS AND CLUB FINANCES
Drought Relief for Community Sport And Rec Program — Funding opportunities to look out for
GOOD SPORTS UPDATE
Club News — Responsible Servicing of Alcohol Training
SEMINARS AND TRAINING
AUSTSWIM Teacher of Adults course
SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Ford Ranger Cup cricket match
FEEDBACK
Club tip for this month — Newsletter sharing
A WORD FROM THE STAFF
Another year has flown by and it is pleasing to report that GippSport is well on the way to achieving the targets set for the 2007-08 financial year.
GippSport is funded by VicHealth to facilitate the Participation in Community Sport and Active Recreation (PICSAR) Program. Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) provide government funding to GippSport for the Access for All Abilities (AAA) Program and the Supporting Country Sport Program. This funding enables GippSport to employ eight people on a full-time basis in offices located at Moe/Newborough, Sale, Bairnsdale and Wonthaggi. GippSport has a service agreement with all funding providers which sets out what we intend to achieve in each financial year. We are accountable to VicHealth and SRV and we report to them on a regular basis.
The Australian Drug Foundation provides a minimal amount of funding for GippSport to deliver the Good Sports Program and we also have an agreement with Tennis Victoria to support the Regional Development Officer Program.
As a result of the above funding and program objectives we have established many partnerships across Gippsland as we seek to improve the health and well being of people through participation in sport and active recreation.
The GippSport staff will be taking a well deserved break and all offices will be closed from Monday 24 December 2007 until Friday 4 January 2008.
On behalf of the GippSport we hope you have a peaceful Christmas and a great year in 2008.
GippSport holiday closures
All GippSport offices close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday 21 December 2007. The Moe/Newborough and Bairnsdale offices will re- open on Monday 7 January 2008 and the Sale and Wonthaggi offices will resume on Monday 21 January 2008.
NEWS
Gippstar Awards for December
 |
 |
Chris Joustra has won the December Gippstar Award following his outstanding result in the World Long Course Triathlon Championships in Lorient, France. Chris came 6 th in the 40 plus age category and was the first Australian to finish. His time was 4 hours 8 mins after a 3 km swim, 80 km cycle, and 20 km run and competitors came from 28 different countries
The Junior Gippstar winner is clay target shooter, Michelle Parks, who recently won a Victorian senior title. 17 year old Michelle won the Victorian State High Gun title, and was the top qualifier for the Victorian Team at next year's Australian tiles. Michelle is from Inverloch and shoots with the Wonthaggi club.
Gippstar Awards are awarded each month to a junior and senior Gippstar resident who has achieved great sporting success that month. More information, and details on making nominations, is available at www.sportgippsland.org.au/gippstar.php
Cross Cultural Training
2008 looks set to be a busy year with many clubs interested in taking up welcoming and inclusive training. The training is designed to encourage everyone to become involved in sport and recreation. Clubs have started to undertake parts of the training and have been keen to get out and get more people attracted to their club.
If your club would like to get involved or would like further information on the training, please contact GippSport on (03) 51 358335.
Workshops
During November and into early December GippSport delivered 12 workshops covering topics such as marketing, fundraising, planning and risk management. The sessions, held throughout Gippsland were well attended. The feedback from participants indicated that the workshops were well presented. The topics were relevant for sporting and recreation clubs.
Special thanks to those who supported these workshops including our two fantastic presenters Anthony Bowd (VicSport) and Katherine Cousins (Unique Management Solutions).
Sessions planned for East Gippsland and Wellington were cancelled. Watch this space for new workshop dates in 2008.
Free Safe Landings DVD
The IMPACT Safe Landings DVD aims to teach landing techniques designed to minimise acute injuries and increase recovery and confidence in play.
These safe landing principles can be used safely and successfully by juniors through to elite athletes in schools and clubs. The DVD is produced by Kidskills Australia and supported by Smartplay and the Department of Planning and Community Development (Sport and Recreation Victoria).
The IMPACT Safe Landings DVD is now available free of charge. To get your free copy, contact smartplay@vic.sma.org.au
Web site for sports administrators
A new web service for the sport industry has been launched. It is focused on keeping Australia's massive army of grassroots and amateur sporting club managers up to date with the latest developments, trends and improvements in sport administration.
Sport Administrator Network is a free service of interest to the president; vice president; club secretaries; treasurer; committee members; and general administrators at all sport associations, clubs and controlling bodies across the country.
For more information check out the website at www.grassrootsnews.com.au
CLUB SUCCESS STORIES IN GIPPSLAND
Drouin Cricket Club wins Award
Congratulations to the Drouin Cricket Club on winning the Club and Organisational Award at the “Go For Your Life” awards this year. The Drouin Cricket Club is an outstanding example of a thriving and inclusive local cricket club.
The club embraces players and members from all walks of life and with all levels of ability. As well as the traditional junior through to senior divisions for males, there are also a number of girl's teams and 24 "no boundaries" cricketers with a disability.
All members are encouraged to socialise together and that strong sense of community sees them remain with the club for a number of years. Members are kept up-to-date through the club's website and regular newsletters. The club also holds regular reunion events to encourage past players and members to stay involved.
During the past five years, the club has implemented a plan to improve its structure and management. They have clearly documented the different roles within the club, which has improved the transition process dramatically when new people become involved. As the club continues to change and grow, the organisational structure and financial management practices also evolve.
Australian Champion — Dick Bales
East Gippslander Dick Bales had a clean sweep of four medals at the Australasian Masters Games in Adelaide at the West Lakes Rowing Centre recently. Dick won Gold in the “I” 75 years plus, Gold in “J” 80 years plus x 2 and Bronze in the “H” 70 years plus.
Dick is a member of the Bairnsdale Rowing Club and at 82 years young has put the club on the map again. Dick has only been rowing since his mid 70's and is now working towards building the Bairnsdale Club again. Dick is aiming to increase participation and build on the small number of volunteers, in an effort to one day hold Rowing Regattas within the East Gippsland region.
If you would like to contact the Bairnsdale Rowing Club, rowing takes place each Sunday morning at 9:30am from Howwitt Park.
CLUB RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT
Club hire and lease agreements
VicSport has recently released a resource that defines hire and lease agreements for sporting anf recreation clubs in relation to grounds and facilities.
It's called Understanding Lease & Hire Agreements - A Guide for Sports Clubs and includes leasee responsibilities and a range of related club insurance matters.
For further information visit www.vicsport.asn.au or directly download from this link.
Summer Sports Resources
Beat the heat the strategic way — check out these resources and strategies for dealing with the heat whilst playing sport or being active this summer!
Smartplay Victoria offers summer sun resources at www.smartplay.com.au . Select Resources/Links from the menu. Items include:
* Drink up
* Beat the heat
* Heat policy
* Hot weather guidelines
GRANTS AND CLUB FINANCES
Drought Relief for Community Sport And Rec. Program
The Drought Relief for Community Sport and Recreation Program 2008 provides grants to help local communities maintain local community sport and develop sustainable approaches to water management.
Applications, closing 25 February 2008 need to be made through local councils. Directly link to grant information, or go to www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au and use the Grant Finder link to find details.
Funding opportunities to look out for
State Government grants in Victoria, visit: www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au
Federal Government funding, visit: www.grantslink.gov.au
Victorian Department of Sport and Recreation grants, visit:
www.sport.vic.gov.au/web9/dvcsrv.nsf/headingpagesdisplay/grants+&+funding
For a list of funding sources, visit: www.ausport.gov.au/funding/otherfunds.asp
A consolidated grants information service is the Easy Grants newsletter. You will need to subscribe to this newsletter at www.ourcommunity.com.au
GOOD SPORTS UPDATE
Club news
Congratulations to the following clubs in moving to their next level:
Level 1: Hallora Cricket Club, Collegians Cricket Club, Nambrok Cricket Club
Level 2: Sale City Cricket Club, Corinella Bowling Club, Meeniyan Bowling Club, Rosedale Bowling Club, Morwell East Football Netball Club, Korumburra-Bena Football Club, Korumburra Cricket Club,
Level 3: MDU Football Club, Maffra Squash & Racquetball Club, Leongatha Squash Club
Newborough Bulldogs Cricket Club, Moe Golf Club and Loch Sport Boat Club have continued to be accredited at Level 3.
Responsible Servicing of Alcohol training
Next RSA training session:
Meeniyan Dumbalk United Football Club — Wednesday 6 February 2008, 6.30 pm — 10.00 pm.
If you wish to participate please register with Kim Norris at GippSport on 51358335 or cgsa@gippsport.com.au Cost is $25 per person for Good Sports clubs and $40 per person for non Good Sports clubs.
If you wish to hold an RSA at your club please contact us. We will arrange the trainer and advertise for participants to add to your club members.
If your club would like to host an RSA course or want more information please contact Kim at GippSport on 51 358335 or email
SEMINARS AND TRAINING
AUSTSWIM Teacher of Adults course
New to Aquatic & Recreation Victoria's professional development program is the AUSTSWIM Teacher of Adults. The course provides candidates with the essential competencies to teach the adult swimmer, from beginner to the more advanced.
The course consists of approximately 14 contact hours (theory and practical), plus practical observation, supervised teaching hours and assessment around teaching adults to swim, understanding of adult swimmers, health issues and injury prevention.
A session is scheduled at Maffra on 3-4 May next year. For more information, contact Aquatics & Recreation Victoria on (03) 8843 2000 or email info@aquarecvic.org.au.
SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Ford Ranger Cup cricket match
Victorian Bushrangers v South Australian Redbacks, at the Traralgon Recreation Reserve, Sunday 27 January 2008, commencing at 11:00 am. Admission is $10 (adults), $5 (concession), and free for children under 16.
This is a chance to see cricketers like Brad Hodge, Cameron White, David Hussey and Peter Siddle as well as “Dizzy” Gillespie, Shaun Tait and Mark Cosgrove.
FEEDBACK
Club tip for this month
Are you counting down the time until your sport begins again and thinking of starting pre-season training? Why wait. Begin your pre-season training now.
Pre-season training tips:
- Staying motivated can be difficult during the pre-season. Ask a friend to train with you, or arrange a group to train together.
- Increase the workload of your training gradually. Slowly increasing the intensity, volume and duration of your training program will make it easier in achieving a higher level of fitness and reduce the risk of injury during the season.
- Be cautious of over-training, especially when the start of the playing season draws closer. Over-training can fatigue the body and can compromise your fitness and ability. Avoid heavy training loads, take adequate rest periods and ensure there is appropriate supervision, including a qualified first aider.
Important points to avoid injuries whilst training:
- Wear the correct safety equipment during all training activities
- Begin each session with a warm up and end sessions with a cool down, including stretching
- Be realistic in your goals
- Build your times, distances and weights gradually
- Do not train with an injury
- Listen to your body. If you are finding the training too difficult reduce the duration and intensity of the sessions.
For further information go to www.smartplay.com.au
Newsletter sharing
GippSport would like to encourage clubs to share our newsletter with their members.
Please place the newsletter on a notice board or table so others can also share the information.
Additional copies are available from the GippSport web site (www.gippsport.com.au).
We also welcome any comments that you might have about about this edition and the information in it.
GippSport CONTACTS
| HEAD
OFFICE PO Box 63, Newborough, 3825 Phone: 51358335 Fax: 51358336 Mobile: 0408 598481 email: |
WELLINGTON PO Box 506, Sale, 3850 Phone: 51423483 Fax: 51423499 Mobile: 0428 358336 Email: dawn.martin@wellington.vic.gov.au |
EAST
GIPPSLAND |
BASS
COAST & SOUTH GIPPSLAND |
AAA PROGRAM |
AAA PROGRAM |
This newsletter contains general information which should not be relied upon as a substitute for specific professional advice and only be used as a guide on issues. No responsibility can be accepted by GippSport or the authors for loss as a result of materials in this publication.