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GippSport's Access for All Abilities Program have purchased two sets of Gippsland uniforms which can be borrowed by any group who is representing Gippsland at an event or for an exhibition style game between Gippsland teams.   To borrow the uniforms contact patrick@gippsport.com.au

The Nilma Darnum Football Netball Club is a nomination for the 2010 State Regional Achievement and Community Awards. The club is a nominee for the environment and sustainability section which relates to its use of “C” class and storm water to irrigate the oval. As a consequence the club is saving about 2.5 million litres of water a year. The 45 000-litre water tanks were installed at the reserve to store run- off from the roofs of club buildings and “C” class water piped 1200 metres from Fonterra’s dairy processing plant.
 
Award winners in eight categories will be announced on 16 October 2010.

Local Government Grants for Baw Baw, South Gippsland and Wellington close within days.   Watch out for Bass Coast and East Gippsland Grants which are expected to open soon.

Sporting Uniform Grant closes July 30 - an easy online application.

Next round of Country Action Grants to be announced soon!

Keep ahead of the grants subscribe to our grants page for notification of new grants.

VISIT OUR GRANTS PAGE  

GippSport in conjunction with Good Sports and the Victoria Police is holding a Liquor Licensing Club Seminar for sport and recreation clubs on Monday 30 August 2010 at the Morwell Club, Helen Street, Morwell from 7.00-9.30pm. The session will cost $15.00 per person.

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GippSport in conjunction with Cricket Victoria is making Level 1 Coaching more accessible by providing localized coaching at an affordable cost.  Courses will be run in Leongatha 8^th August, Traralgon 15^th August, Warragul 22^nd August and Newborough 29^th August.  Bookings are essential with full cost for the day $115 or $15 for holders of a Health Care Card.  For full details go to www.cricketvictoria.com.au or contact Rob Wood at Cricket Victoria on 5662 5293.

Leongatha & District Netball Association have teamed up with GippSport and Netball Victoria to host a free Netball Coach Mentoring Program for coaches in the South Gippsland and Bass Coast region.  The program aims to provide training for local qualified coaches, then link mentors with new coaches as a way of supporting up and coming and inexperienced coaches.

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This free series of presentations will include:
- What you need to think about before applying
- Tips for writing good applications
- What grants are currently on offer

Dates & Venues
Golden Beach Hall – Tuesday 3 August 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Rosedale Multipurpose Centre –Tuesday 7 September 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Heyfield Resource Centre – Tuesday 5 October 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Stratford Hall Supper Room – Wednesday 3 November 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

More information - Daren Randle (03) 51423355

Winner of this month's Thank You Volunteer Program is Gavin Foenander from Gormandale Eastcoast Tigers Cricket Club. Gavin wins a $50 Voucher and you can read more about his achievements by clicking more below.

To nominate a Volunteer for next month, please email info@gippsport.com.au

Click here for information on  the Thank You Volunteer Program

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Nova Employment, a disability employment agency, have an international short film festival running at the moment called ‘Focus on Ability 2’.   Featured are two great films on Wheelchair Basketball

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Does your club have something they don't need or want to buy something second hand? Many clubs have equipment and items lying around that may benefit another club... this is your chance to help!   Email your items to info@gippsport.com.au

Play by the Rules offers free online training courses for coaches, administrators, officials and players about their rights and responsibilities under discrimination and child protection laws.

The courses are short (taking no more than two hours), may be done in part or all at once, and make extensive use of case studies.

Users who successfully finish a course and its assessment module can print a certificate of completion.

To log into the training click here.

Have your Football ACE "Group Stage" accreditation completed and approved by Wednesday 25 August and your club will go in the draw to win one of four $500 vouchers to Sporting House Direct, Darebin, FFV’s retail partner.

The four winners will be drawn randomly on Friday 27 August.

Visit www.footballfedvic.com.au and click on Club Development for information.

During winter those who are active need to prepare for the cold conditions or risk injuries.

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New research released last month shows that almost 50% of Australians aged over 15 participated in regular physical activity (at least 3 times a week) in 2009.

The 2009 Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey (ERASS) Annual Report reveals that an estimated 8.2 million people are involved in regular physical activity and that since 2001 regular participation has jumped 11 percentage points, from 37% of the population aged over 15 in 2001 to 48% in 2009’.

For more information visit the Australian Sports Commission website.

Cafe Series #3 2010
Wednesday 18 August 2010, 6.30pm to 8.40pm
Detour Cafe, 610 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

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The Good Sports program is a free program helping sporting clubs to manage alcohol responsibly. Displaying the Good Sports logo sends an important message to your members and the community. It indicates that your club promotes a responsible attitude towards alcohol and provides a safe environment for players, members, families and supporters

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Has your club received the new Liquor Licensing poster?

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