GippSport & Sportslink Gippsland - Getting Gippsland Active

GippSport; now on facebook!

GippSport is trialling the use of facebook for the next few months. Our aim is to improve communication and access to community programs, grants and general sport and recreation information.

GippSport will also trial online discussions, with people able to comment on a range of topics and provide valuable information back to GippSport.

Any help people can provide in joining our fan page and promoting the page to friends would be most appreciated.

Click here and we'll see you online.

Stamp Out Ugly Behaviour

Sport is supposed to be fun and it is an opportunity for parents to participate in their kid’s lives in a supportive and friendly environment. However, ugly behaviour at our sports clubs is becoming an increasing problem and it is affecting club membership and game day attendances.

The Victorian Government is assisting clubs in addressing the problem of ugly behaviour. The Government has recently released an awareness video which highlights some of the ugly behaviours of club spectators. Click here to have a look.

Access for All abilities Football Returns to Gippsland

Access for All Abilities Football returns to Gippsland this weekend with a match being played against Ringwood at Wonthaggi.

The Gippsland League All Abilities team is inviting any prospective players to come and pull on the Gippsland jumper and experience all abilities football in a safe and inclusive environment.

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Special Olympics Sailing Gold

Yinnar’s Sarah Millsom received a gold medal for level two helm work and Sale’s Mark Thorpe took out a bronze for level five single-handed sailing at the recent Special Olympics national games held in Adelaide.

The pair started their sailing as part of the Sailability program which is run with the Latrobe Valley Yacht Club.

Special Olympics Come and Try Day

To launch Special Olympics in Gippsland, a special ‘Come & Try’ day will be held in Newborough on Wednesday, May 26^th and will showcase a number of sports for participants to try. The day is also an opportunity for parents and carers to attend and find out more information on Special Olympics in Gippsland. For more information about Special Olympics in Gippsland, or to become involved contact Trevor Holmes on 0407948879 or sovgippsland@gmail.com .

Lifeball in Sale

Every Monday, 11am - 12 noon @ O.A. Ruff Sports Stadium (Sale)

Lifeball is a fun team game which incorporates activities such as walking, thinking, passing and throwing a ball with the aim of scoring a goal through a hoop. It encourages physical movement and teamwork.

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Take Your HEART for a WALK

Heart Foundation Walking is a network of free community-based walking groups designed to increase opportunities for and participation in regular physical activity.

Walking groups are led by volunteer Walk Organisers offering an enjoyable, social and supportive physical activity option for people who wish to walk in their local community.

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Wheel Chair Victoria's Hoops Program.

Wheelchair Sports Victoria is introducing two new wheelchair basketball coaching development programs for people with disabilities in 2010. The Southern Hoops and Western Hoops Programs will offer people with disabilities in these areas the opportunity to participate in free come and try style wheelchair basketball sessions.

Click here for more information regarding the Somerville session.

Active After Schools Community Training Program

The Active After School Communities is holding a Community Coaching Training Program on Sunday May 30, 10am – 1pm.

The Active After School Communities Program aims to provide primary school children with a positive and fun introduction to sport and other structured physical activities, which motivates them to be active for life.

If you are interested in attending the training program please click here for more information.

Toyota Paraylympic Talent Search

Do you have a physical disability, intellectual disability or vision impairment? The Australian Paralympic Committee will be conducting testing to help identify the next generation of Paralympic athletes.

When: 16 March from 10am – 1pm.

Where: Latrobe Leisure, Moe Newborough.

If you would like more information please click here.

If you are interested in participating please click here for a registration form.

Victorian Health Promotion Foundation Fact Sheet.

In 2009 the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation carried out a survey in an effort to determine what Victorians like and dislike about being involved in a sports club.

Click here for the fact sheet resulting from the survey.

If you are a member of a club have a think about the findings of the survey and ask yourself whether your club is doing enough to promote a healthy, welcoming and inclusive environment. If you feel that there is work that your club needs to do please contact GippSport as we are ready to assist you with your club development needs.