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In this Issue:

NEWS
Volunteer Recognition May Award - Gippstar Awards for May- VicHealth Active Participation Grants

CLUB SUCCESS STORIES IN GIPPSLAND
Coach Receives Award for Excellence – Traralgon Swimmers Take Home Medals at Nationals

CLUB RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT
Organising a Reunion - Code of Conduct Information Forms from Cricket Victoria - Club Fundraising Information - New, free, on-line sports publication - Up to 50% of injuries are preventable ... but how?

GRANTS AND CLUB FINANCES
Emergency Grant to Replace Essential Sporting Equipment - Country Football and Netball Program - Our Club, Our Future Sporting Uniform Grants - Country Action Grant Scheme - Victalent - Sport Leadership Grants for Women - Community Water Grants

GOOD SPORTS UPDATE
Club News -- Smoke Free Guide: Licensed Premises & Outdoor Areas

SEMINARS AND TRAINING
Sports Massage - VicHealth Active Club Grants - Healthy Kids, Healthy Profits Workshop

SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Keep Fit Don’t Sit - Regional Challenge for Juniors: Victoria's best at Traralgon - Harmony 8s Day - Boccia comes to Bass Coast - Sudanese Soccer Team Success

FEEDBACK
Club tip for this month -- GippSport Website

GIPPSPORT CONTACTS

NEWS

Volunteer Recognition May Award - Gavin Foenander

When Gavin Foenander joined the Gormandale Cricket Club in the early 80’s little did he know he would end up President of the club for well over a decade. Gavin is regarded as the “heart and soul” of the club and has recently played a leading role in re-locating the club from the small community of Gormandale into a newly established turf wicket in Traralgon.

“We were really sorry to have to leave Gormandale as our club has a proud history but we simply could not field junior teams due the lack of numbers and our club was heading for extinction. We decided the only way to retain the club was to re-locate and we obtained incredible support from sponsors, Latrobe City Council, Cricket Victoria and club members to install a new turf wicket at Stoddart Park in Traralgon,” explained Gavin.

Gavin has not only been President for many years, he was also the curator of the Gormandale wicket and travelled thousands of kilometres over the years from his home in Traralgon out to Gormandale at his own expense. He always ensures that his players are well looked after and on many occasions has been seen cooking food to sustain his beloved Gormandale Tigers after training. He also finds the time to carry out the role of Vice-President for the Traralgon and District Cricket Association.

He leads an innovative committee which comprises former players, supporters, life members and some current players. Gavin is anxious to ensure that as much workload as possible is shared and that current players make a contribution off the field as well. Gormandale is a Good Sports Club and also attempts to engage player’s partners and families in social activity.

The club has streamlined its operations this season with all committee members on line to receive minutes, agendas and reports of all meetings and social activities. Action plans are developed and all individual responsibilities are clearly outlined and documented. “The committee has done a great job this season and it great to have a blend of experience and newcomers on the group. We still have a lot to achieve but we will get there as long as we share the responsibilities,” said Gavin.

With all of the challenges of leadership Gavin is still able to contribute significantly on the field by winning the club’s B Grade Champion Award as well as the batting average and aggregate. He also played his 300th club game during the season and was awarded the prestigious Graeme “Mumbles” Membrey Memorial Award for Best Clubman. Gavin became a Life Member of the club in 1996 and continues to contribute.

His greatest reward however was seeing the A Grade team win the 2006-07 Premiership without losing a game and the B Grade team wining back-to- back flags. “It has been a remarkable season for the Gormandale Eastcoast Tigers and we are really looking forward to next season as we develop our junior set-up and look to building a pavilion in our new setting. We will certainly be relying on a lot of volunteer support like every other community sporting club,” concluded a very enthusiastic and proud President.

Gavin Foenander puts countless hours into his club all year round and has done so for many years. Doubtless there are many clubs who have volunteers like him who are the backbone of the club.

Gippstar Awards for May

Jeremy Meyer

Jeremy Meyer from Sale received the award for his incredible achievements in the National Age Swimming Championships held in Perth recently. (More details in story below.) As a result, Jeremy has been selected to train in Queensland over the coming months.

Ian Hilsley from Traralgon received the award for his achievement in becoming the Victorian Lawn Bowls Champion.

Congratulations to both Gippstar Award winners.

VicHealth Active Participation Grants

Congratulations to the three successful recipients of these grants.

There will be projects at Yarram, Lakes Entrance and in the Swifts Creek, Omeo and Cann River areas.

CLUB SUCCESS STORIES IN GIPPSLAND

Coach Receives Award for Excellence – David Roberts, Latrobe Energy Women’s Basketball Team

David Roberts continues to develop his girls into a strong team, being undefeated in April with four wins and cementing the Latrobe City’s place on top of the ladder.

With Division 2 Women’s Player of the Month, Carmen Dean supported by Jamilee Pearce, the Energy dominated their opponents in April only averaging 44 points against them per game, while scoring at an average of 72 points themselves.

While being on top, the Energy must focus on the month ahead playing teams in the bottom half of the ladder.

Traralgon Swimmers Take Home Medals at Nationals

Eleven Traralgon swimmers have returned from the Australian Age Group Championships in Perth with some outstanding results.

Head Coach, Brian Ford was full of praise for his team. “To have 11 swimmers from our Club compete at this meet is in itself an achievement, but to come out with 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 9 Finals, and 11 Out of Gippsland records is great reward for the whole team and the hard work put in by them and their support crew. They should all be very proud of themselves”.

Best performed was 15 year old Jeremy Meyer who won Gold in the 100 metre Breaststroke (1.06.64) and Silver in the 200 metre event (2.23.13). Jeremy is the first swimmer ever from Gippsland to win an Age National title and as a result of his performance was selected as part of the Australian All Star Flippers team.

Jeremy will now attend a National Breaststroke Camp from the 20th to 26th May on the Sunshine Coast training and living with the nation’s best breaststrokers and take part in the Trans Tasman tour from the 1st to 6th July where all the gold medalists at Nationals compete in six (6) events over 6 days taking in Sydney, Gosford and finally Canberra at the AIS.

CLUB RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT

Organising a Reunion

GippSport have developed an informative document around organizing reunions. It can be linked from the Club Development page at our website, www.gippsport.com.au or by direct link.

Code of Conduct Information Forms – Cricket Victoria

For more information and a copy of the Cricket Victoria Code of conduct forms, contact GippSport on 51358335, or email

Club Fundraising Information

After continuous questions around club fundraising and the rules an regulations, GippSport have produced a Fact Sheet that will assist your club in finding the answers to questions such as

• Do we have to register for certain raffles and fundraising?
• Do we need to register if we receive less than $10K per year from fundraising?
• Does the Gambling Regulation Act apply to us?
• What are the conditions for different money prizes and size raffles?

For more information and to view the Fact Sheet please go to the Club Development page at our website, www.gippsport.com.au or direct link.

New, free, on-line sports publication

Sport & Sponsorship News Australia has established a new on-line resource, the Sports Administrator Network (SAN). The publication provides news and information about sports administration and is free.

Clubs may find interesting news and ideas from their own or other sports. SAN includes some useful services including a weekly e-News alert, an archive search function, and an announcements section you can post to.

Up to 50% of injuries are preventable ... but how?

Smartplay has recently developed six new sport-specific fact sheets. They are for running, cricket, soccer, Australian rules, netball and basketball. The sheets outline the principles of good preparation, correct technique and practices, wearing protective equipment and checking the sporting environment.

The total number of sports now covered by injury facts sheets is over 20. Download them from here, or request hard copies from Smartplay ph. 9674 8777 or by email smartplay@vic.sma.org.au

GRANTS AND CLUB FINANCES

Emergency Grant to Replace Essential Sporting Equipment

The grant is to assist with the replacement of equipment damaged by fire, other disaster, or criminal damage. The equipment must be essential to the sport, or be first aid equipment.

Applications are on-going, but must be submitted within 3 months of the loss. Directly link to the grant information, or go to www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au and use the Grant Finder link to find the details.

Country Football and Netball Program

The Country Football and Netball Program provides funding to assist country football and netball clubs to develop facilities for football, netball and umpiring.

There is no closing date and applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Directly link to grant information, or go to www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au and use the Grant Finder link to find the details.

Our Club, Our Future Sporting Uniform Grants

The grants, of up to $1000, aim to enhance recruitment and participation in clubs. Grants are open until 3 September 2007.

Directly link to grant information, or go to www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au and use the Grant Finder link to find the details.

Country Action Grant Scheme

Funding will be provided to clubs, organisations and community groups who deliver sport and active recreation in rural and regional Victoria. Criteria are:

• Initiatives that help organisations operate more effectively
• Funding for attendance at relevant training courses.

This program is open for applications on an ongoing basis. Directly link to grant information, or go to www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au and use the Grant Finder link to find the details.

Victalent

The program provides financial assistance to sport and recreation organisations in regional and rural Victoria to support developing athletes, coaches, officials and teams who travel extensively to train and compete. Maximum grant is $500.

This program is open for applications on an ongoing basis. Directly link to grant information, or go to www.grants.dvc.vic.gov.au and use the Grant Finder link to find the details.

Sport Leadership Grants for Women

The Australian Government has opened the 2007/08 Sport Leadership Grants for Women. Grants may be to develop skills in coaching, officiating, management/administration, governance (boards and committees).

Grant application forms and guidelines (www.ausport.gov.au/women/grants.asp) include examples of previous grant recipients, both for individuals and clubs. Applications for the grants close on Friday 29 June 2007.

Community Water Grants

Grants of up to $50,000 are available to a number of groups including sporting clubs and schools. Activities may include installing water tanks, dual flush toilets, water saving taps and showers, replacing grass with synthetic turf etc. Registrations are required by 22 June, applications close 4 July.

Details are at the website www.communitywatergrants.gov.au/. Check out the references to Round 3 funding.

GOOD SPORTS UPDATE

Club News

New Registrations
Gippsland Soccer League, Hazelwood North Cricket Club, Heyfield Cricket Club, Sale United Football Club and Yarragon Football Netball Club.

New Accreditations
Congratulations to the following clubs who have achieved Level 1. This means the clubs adhere to their Liquor Licence and have people trained in Responsible Serving of Alcohol (RSA):
Stratford Bowling Club, Stratford Football Netball Club, Stratford Tennis Club and Woodside Cricket Club.

The following clubs have developed a No Smoking Policy and a Safe Transport Policy which has enabled them to achieve Level 2 of the program. They also have RSA trained staff and ensure there is food available to members when the bar is open for more than ninety minutes. A great effort by all these clubs:
Boisdale Briagolong Football Club, Kilcunda Bass Football Club, Lakes Entrance Golf Club, Sale Football Netball Club and Wurruk Cricket Club.

The Wy Yung Football Club has achieved their Level 3 accreditation. The club has been in the program since July 2001. The club has shown that they are prepared to develop policies that inform their members about the club’s role and responsibilities in the management of alcohol. GippSport congratulates the committee and members of the football club for their commitment to the program. Well done.

Smoke Free Guide: Licensed Premises & Outdoor Areas

From July 1 2007, a new law will ban smoking in enclosed licensed premises and some outdoor dining or drinking areas in Victoria. This law will significantly reduce Victorians’ exposure to the dangers of second hand tobacco smoke.

The Smoke Free Guide: Licensed premises & outdoor dining or drinking areas has been developed to inform proprietors of the new law to assist them to comply with the new law in their premises. If you require an Smoke Free Guide and further information, or more No Smoking stickers, please call the Tobacco Information Line on 1300 136775.

SEMINARS AND TRAINING

Sports Massage

Pre- and post-event massage, and injury rehabilitation. Cost is $120. Contact GippSport on 5135 8335 or for information / application form. Dates are:

• Sunday 27 May 2007 at the Morwell Football Club
• Sunday 17 June 2007 at the Wonthaggi Football Club.
  

Sessions run 9– 3:30 pm.

VicHealth Active Club Grants

Congratulations to the 51 successful recipients across Gippsland.

Cheque presentations will occur in May and June at the Active Club workshops which are being conducted by GippSport staff.

Workshops begin at 7 pm sharp and conclude at 9 pm. Dates are as follows:

• Wellington Shire – Monday May 14 Wurruk Cricket Club, Hunt Place Wurruk (completed)
• East Gippsland Shire – Monday May 21 GELLEN, Shop 14 Riviera Plaza Bairnsdale
• South Gippsland/Bass Coast Shires – Wednesday May 23 Leongatha RSL
• Latrobe City Shire – Wednesday June 6 Traralgon RSL
• Baw Baw Shire – Tuesday June 12 Council Chambers Drouin
  

Healthy Kids, Healthy Profits - A Practical Workshop

Go for your life Healthy Canteens Advisory Service, in partnership with Nutrition Australia, invite Primary School Canteen Managers and School Representatives to attend the Healthy Kids, Healthy Profits workshop.

It's a practical workshop on developing a healthy school canteen and based around the the Go for your life Healthy Canteens Kit.

The workshop is a free event, but limited to 2 per primary school. Lunch and refreshments are provided.
It will be held on Wednesday 13 June. Latrobe Regional Airport, Princes Hwy between Morwell and Traralgon. 8.45am registration; workshop 9am – 2.30pm

For more information and to register, contact: Linden Clarke, email: phn4@nutritionaustralia.org or phone 1300 854 554 (press 1 for canteens).

SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS

Keep Fit Don’t Sit

The Keep Fit Don’t Sit Program is well underway with 8 school visits already conducted in the Latrobe Valley.

Latrobe City Pacers player Vashon Weaver has lead the school visits in a range of physical activities and games. The program promotes the benefits of active and healthy lifestyles to primary school students in Grades 3 & 4 and encourages involvement in physical activities outside of school.

One of the Keep Fit Dont Sit sessions

A further 8 school visits are planned with a Grand Final Celebration Day planned on Thursday June 21.

All students participating in program from the 16 schools will complete tally sheets to record the amount of physical activity they do over a two week period, from May 28 to June 8.

GippSport has taken an active role in the program and has been providing students with information on how to get involved in local sporting clubs, ensuring that the program has some long-term benefits.

Keep Fit Don’t Sit is supported by International Power Hazelwood, Latrobe City Council, Latrobe City Pacers and GippSport.

Regional Challenge for Juniors: Victoria's best at Traralgon

The 2007 Tennis Association - Regional Teams Challenge will be played at Traralgon on 9 - 11 June, commencing at 9am. This is a chance to see teams from all over Victoria playing for the 12 and under, 14 and under and 16 and under titles.

There will be local talent playing as both East Gippsland and Central Gippsland will have teams in all age groups. This is where our future champions come from!

Harmony 8s Day

Over 300 primary aged children from schools in East Gippsland, Wellington and Latrobe were participants in the annual Harmony 8s Day held at the Wy Yung Football/Netball Club on Wednesday April 18 and Maryvale Recreation Reserve in Morwell on Friday 20th April.

The program which has been developed by Cricket Victoria focuses on getting young Indigenous children actively participating in cricket through a modified version of cricket as well as promoting and encouraging healthy lifestyles through cricket.

The Indigenous children from various schools were asked to bring along a friend from school to partner them for the day of competition.

Throughout the day there were three rounds of cricket played, both boys and girls teams and a final series nearing the end of the day. The children displayed great sportsmanship through the day and were supported by their school teachers in scoring each game.

Morgan Cameron, Program Coordinator for GippSport said that “The event was a fantastic opportunity for local children to get involved in cricket and play in a fun and relaxed environment amongst their peers”. “GippSport were proud to support the program, Cricket Victoria and Sport and Recreation Victoria and hope to provide further assistance in junior development programs throughout the region, not only through cricket”.

Cricket Victoria and GippSport would like to thank the Bairnsdale and Churchill Lions Club, Sport and Recreation Victoria, Barry Firebrace and Melanie Jones (Indigenous State Cricket representatives) and the local schools for their support on the day.

Boccia comes to Bass Coast

Boccia is an indoor sport for players of all abilities and is similar to the European game of bocce. Soft coloured balls are used, and they can be thrown, kicked or rolled by a ramp. Nearest to the "jack" is the winner.

On Monday May 7 a promotional day for Boccia was held at the Wonthaggi YMCA and involved over 30 participants.

Among those to attend the day were four paralympians and a number of Boccia Victoria representatives.
According to GipSport Program Coordinator Mark Lindsay the day was a huge success ”Boccia allows people of all abilities another option to Physical Activity”.

It is the aim of the Wonthaggi YMCA and GippSport that as early as mid June we could have a regular time slot for this fantastic game.

“With support from Bass Coast Shire we were able to purchase equipment to get the game up and running, so there is nothing stopping us”.

Boccia has been running in the Latrobe Valley for over two years now as part of the Access For All abilities program.

If you would like any further information regarding this great game please contact Mark Lindsay at GippSport on 0428 358 335 or mark@gippsport.com.au

Sudanese Soccer Team Success

After identifying the need to engage the rapidly growing Sudanese Community in physical activity in the Bass Coast area, GippSport set about researching the needs in regards to sport and recreation pursuits. Soccer was found to be their main interest and in late November of 2006 GippSport with the assistance of organisations such as Gippsland Multi Cultural Service, Bass Coast Council, Wonthaggi Police, Wonthaggi Soccer Club, Rural Aid for Refugees and the YMCA, we were able to organise an event to further engage to Sudanese Community through Soccer.

Over 70 people attended the event and provided organisations involved with the opportunity to speak with young Sudanese men in particular about sporting prospects in the area.

GippSport was fortunate enough to receive equipment and uniforms from Football Federation Victoria, in order to support the development of a Sudanese Soccer team in Wonthaggi. The team won its first match recently and continue to engage themselves in physical activity and the community.

This success and relationship building within the community and involved organisations has seen the development of a Women’s Sudanese Netball team. The team will join the local competition in Wonthaggi and with the assistance of Netball Victoria it has ensured that they will have uniform and equipment to be able to participate on a weekly basis.

It is great to see an inclusive sports club and an inclusive community!

FEEDBACK

Club tip for this month

How do you communicate information to your club members? Clubs have a variety of methods. One is to create a Group Email so that the secretary can forward information to other members.

Members can decide if the information is relevant to them or just delete the email. Many of the people you send the information to belong to other organisations and in this way information can be shared across a large number of people.

Remember to use the Blind Copy (BC) function when you send emails to lots of people. This stops email addresses from being displayed and will help stop SPAM mail from getting access to email addresses.

GippSport Website

GippSport staff are working hard to keep the website up to date. Information on grants, seminars and club resources will be up on the site not long after we receive it in the office ensuring that current information is always available. If you looking for something and can’t find it, contact us in the office on 5135 8335 or via email at

GippSport CONTACTS

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.