Category archive for "sportsview"
Sport Jam helps to realise TotALLy Active disability program
Attendance at Vicsport’s 2019 Sport Jam has helped Sarah Wheadon from Leisure Networks in Geelong bring her TotALLy Active program to realisation.
Fitter for Life Gymnastics program proves age is no barrier to fitness
During Women's Health Week, Vicsport’s Tom Dixon was invited to observe a Fitter for Life Gymnastics program, designed to build the skills and fitness of older Victorians to assist with common life activities.
Noeleen Dix's legacy in Victorian sport
One of Australia’s preeminent figures behind the scenes of Victorian sport, Noeleen Dix’s decision to call time on her 30+ year career across Netball Victoria, Netball Australia and Masters Swimming Australia has coincided with a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) honour.
Vicsport guiding sports to achieve board quotas
Vicsport has helped to smash expectations regarding the State Government of Victoria’s mandatory board quotas, initially outlined in their 2015 Inquiry into Women and Girls Sport and Active Recreation.
Football Victoria - Respect the game
Football Victoria demand respect for all involved in the game.
Vicsport partners with digital solutions company - SportsTG
Vicsport is pleased to announce a new partnership with SportsTG, leading provider of digital solutions to the sporting community across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Partner spotlight: Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation
Vicsport is proud to partner with the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation to present the 'Love the Game” message to sporting clubs and as a sponsor of the Love the Games Victorian Community Sporting Club of the Year award at this year’s Victorian Sport Awards.
Deakin University joins Vicsport in a University Partnership
Deakin University jump on board as a Vicsport University Partner.
My Sport Live join forces with Anytime Fitness to live stream events
Vicsport Preferred Supplier My Sport Live join forces with Anytime Fitness to give clubs the opportunity to live stream marquee events for free.
This Girl Can Week: 18 - 23 March
Victorian women are being encouraged to try something new and get active in all their red-faced, sweaty, jiggly glory as part of VicHealth’s inaugural This Girl Can Week kicking off on Monday 18 March.
Healthy Eating + Sport
Vicsport and VicHealth launch new resources for clubs to promote healthy eating.
Dancesport championships introduce Para-dance competition
The Australian Dancing Society has opened it's arms to a new dance category "Para-dance" at their national 73rd Australian DanceSport Championships at Hisense Arena on the 7th – 9th December 2018.
Vicsport joins the Victorian Active Ageing Partnership
Vicsport is pleased to announce that we have joined the coordination team for the Victorian Active Ageing Partnership (VAAP).
Vicsport partners with domestic & international sports travel company
Vicsport is pleased to announce a new partnership with SportsLink Travel - leading provider of international tours and sporting events around the world.
New era in premier competition at Softball Victoria
Softball Victoria launch premier women's competition at Jells Park.
Women & Girls Strategy launched in Ballarat
Earlier this year, City of Ballarat launched their Women and Girls’ Strategy aimed at increasing female participation in sport and physical activity.
Cycling Victoria - Board Quotas Case Study
Cycling Victoria give us an insight into their journey that has stemmed over ten years to meet the board quotas.
Case Study: Child Safe Sport - Volleyball Victoria
Vicsport spoke with Victoria Ellis, Member Services Coordinator at Volleyball Victoria to discuss what actions they have taken to comply the Victorian State Government’s Child Safe Standards.
Board Quotas Case Study - Little Athletics Victoria
Read the steps Little Athletics Victoria is taking to meet the mandatory board quota by 1 July 2019.
Change Our Game Scholarship Program
Round two of the Change Our Game scholarships are now open.
Teens and sport: bridging the gap to boost participation
Teens and sport; how to boost participation in this demographic.
Good governance: best practice
The Vicsport Good Governance toolkit is an in depth look at how organisations can lift their governance practices.
Inclusion and Diversity: Understanding the difference
You may have heard the phrases inclusion and diversity used to define approaches to increasing participation in sport for all. However the terms have different meanings.
Dare To Be Different: Driving female talent
The Confederation of Australian Motor Sport (CAMS) has announced four women to be the first ambassadors of an exciting new campaign "Dare To Be Different" (D2BD) aimed at increasing women’s participation in motor sport at all levels.
Welcoming people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities
Creating sporting environments that are welcoming to people from CALD backgrounds.
Hockey finds new home in Gippsland
Development and growth opportunities for players in Gippsland.
New child safe posters for your organisation
Download brand new posters promoting child safe sport today!
2017-18 Forward Thinking Series Wrap
Read the wrap up of the 2017-18 Forward Thinking Series.
Soccer Mums - Football Open to Everyone
Soccer Mums is a fun, social program initiated by VicHealth, FFV and Melbourne City FC to get mums active in a fun way instead of just standing on the sidelines
Responsible Use of Alcohol
Vicsport and VicHealth have developed resources to assist sporting clubs to be more mindful when serving alcohol.
Getting the best out of your board members
Vicsport hosted an event tailored to strengthening board performance and culture.
2018 LGA Forums - Revamped
Vicsport are pleased to announce the 2018 LGA Forums are back, slightly revamped, new content, new speakers PLUS 4 events throughout the year.
Bowling with Babies: Bowls Victoria's health initiative to welcome mothers
Fair to say, most of us struggle to find the time to work, exercise, eat, sleep, socialise and spend time with family and friends (the list is endless)
Vicsport hit the road to talk quotas and child safety
The team at Vicsport stepped out of the office and into SSA land to chat to our members and find out what they are doing to prepare for the incoming mandatory board quotas and the Child Safe Standards.
Welcoming Aboriginal people to your sport
Vicsport recently launched brand new content on the Vicsport website aimed at helping sporting organisations become more welcoming to Aboriginal Victorians.
VPN Event - Strengthening Successful Boards
Looking to improve the performance of your board? Secure your spot at Vicsport's VPN event Strengthening Successful Boards on Wednesday 2 May.
Welcoming women and girls to your sport. Here's how...
With the launch of This Girl Can - Victoria, we are encouraging more women and girls to take up sport and recreational activities. Read about how sporting organisations can take small steps to welcoming women and girls.
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace makes waves on the Gold Coast
International delegates unite to bring peace and hopes for a sustainable sporting future at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
Sport Jam - That's a Wrap!
Last week's Sport Jam was a great success with over with 75 attendees across a variety of sports, Local Government Authorities, State Sporting Associations and Regional Sport Assemblies.
All Abilities Golf at Golf Victoria
Chris Hamilton is driving the Inclusion department at Golf Victoria and has a vision for golf to be accessible for all.
Delivering Participation Outcomes - Upcoming VPN Event
Have you ever thought of taking the road less traveled and create programs to increase participation in your sport but haven't had the budget to do so?
Table Tennis star bound for Gold Coast 2018
Melissa Tapper is part of the Australian Women's table tennis team and is on her way to compete at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.
Building Effective Boards - Wrap
Sporting organisation come together to discuss how to improve governance practices and create diverse boards.
Forward Thinking Series - Sport Jam
Don't miss the Vicsport Forward Thinking Series 2-day innovation workshop - SPORT JAM!
Are You On Board? New Resources Available
Vicsport in partnership with the State Government have launched a suite of online resources aimed at educating sporting organisations on how to be more welcoming to people with disabilities.
Gold medal hopes at PyeongChang
From Warrandyte to South Korea, Scotty James is set to win big at the Winter Olympics.
Dr Bridie O'Donnell guest speaker at VPN event
Dr Bridie O’Donnell, inaugural Head of Victoria’s Office for Women in Sport and Recreation will share her thoughts on the importance of diversity and gender equality on Boards at Vicsports' Building Effective Boards event on 21 February 2018.
Are You On Board For Change?
Join us as we launch our new videos and resources at the Are You On Board? video launch on 16 February 2018.
Protection Against UV
As the weather heats up and more sport is played outdoors, here's what you need to know about how to protect against UV.
Raise the Bar Academy
Athletics Australia and Melbourne University Sport band together to inspire indigenous high school students to pursue careers in athletics and education.
What's New in 2018
2017 is over and out but we have plenty in store for 2018. Take a look!
“You Can Ask Me Anything”
Maccabi Victoria celebrates International Day of People with a Disability with powerful video.
Basketball Victoria’s #OneAfrica Match Unites a Community
Under the lights of Dandenong Stadium, Basketball Victoria celebrates African culture and heritage through music and dance.
Multiple Winners at the 2016 Victorian Sport Awards
We take a look back at sports that took home multiple awards at the 2016 Victorian Sport Awards
New Turf, New Era for Women's Cricket at Junction Oval
Cricket Victoria finds a new home making way for women's cricket to soar.
Incoming Board Quotas
The deadline of 1 July 2019 for sporting organisations to meet the incoming quotas is just over 18 months away. Are you prepared?
Forward Thinking Series 2017-18
Combining innovation, sport and business, the Forward Thinking Series 2017-18 is back!
A new era in women's softball
Softball Victoria welcomed a new tournament this month featuring a new premier competition which will see four teams competing in six matches, followed by a final series.
Netball Victoria Kickstart Healthy Eating Program
See how Netball Victoria has implemented healthy food and rink choices in their NetSetGo program
AFL Vic and FFV Say No To Gambling
AFL Victoria and Football Federation Victoria have taken a firm against gambling and sport and say "Love the moment not the odds".
Mandatory Board Quotas - 1 July 2019
On 1 July 2019 sporting organisations will be expected to comply with the mandatory 40% women on boards quota in order to qualify for government funding. As part of a suite of ongoing resources and support, Vicsport has compiled information on how organisations can prepare to meet the incoming quotas.
Healthy Choices in Sport Forum - Wrap
Read about how the Healthy Choices in Sport Forum gave sport administrators ideas and tactics on how to implement healthy food options at their sporting organisations.
Clubs Strive Towards Gender Equality
Three local councils have bound together to provide resources for sporting clubs to achieve gender equality by creating opportunities for women to participate sport at all levels.
Thunderstorm Asthma
A health warning about the dangers of thunderstorm asthma and what to do if you have it, even if you don’t have a history of asthma.
Concern for Energy Price Increase at Sporting Clubs
Earlier this month, Vicsport CEO, Steven Potts called for the agreement between the Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull and energy companies to make it easier for householders to receive the best energy prices to be extended to sporting clubs in Victoria.
And the Winners Are....Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards
Read about the winners of the Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards.
Gymnastics Victoria All Inclusive
Gymnastics Victoria's efforts to be an all-inclusive sporting organisation was recognised last week at Victorian Disability Awards held at ZINC at Federation Square.
Deakin University Student Event - Wrap
An elite panel of Deakin University alumni share their secrets of success to eager university students.
Creating Active Opportunities for the Ageing Community
Vicsport Participation Strategy Manager Tom Dixon joins the Victorian Active Ageing Partnership (VAAP) advisory group.
16-year-old Signs with San Diego Padres
For any teenager, the idea of playing Major League Baseball is merely a fairytale. But for year 11 McKinnon Secondary College student Jarryd Dale, this fairytale became a reality when Dale signed a contract earlier this month to play for the San Diego Padres.
What You Can Do to Protect the Members of Your Organisation
Vicsport has partnered with CVCheck to provide State and Regional Sporting Associations the opportunity to access FREE National Police Checks.
Transition to Mandatory Board Quotas
In December 2015, the Minister for Sport released the final report of the independent Inquiry into Women and Girls in Sport and Active Recreation – A Five Year Game Plan for Victoria – and committed to implement all nine of the Inquiry’s recommendations
HR Advice Online and Basketball Victoria supporting First National Foundation for the Naidiri Bay Khalsa School in Fiji
HR Advice Online, preferred suppliers to Vicsport, recently attended the First National Real Estate convention in Fiji
Child Safe Sport Case Study
Gymnastics Victoria CEO, Jamie Parsons, outlined his organisation’s approach to the development and implementation of improved child safe standards in line with new Standards developed by the State Government of Victoria
A month is a long time in sport.
Many years ago I recall attending a function where The Hon
Violence Against Women: An overview of research and approaches to primary prevention
Sport provides a valuable setting to change social norms, culture and behaviour to advance gender equality and prevent violence against women
Melbourne Health History Walks App
The Melbourne Health History Walks app was launched at the 15th World Congress on Public Health, which was held in Melbourne from 3-7 April 2017.
Finalists in Victorian Sports Awards Announced
Finalists for the 2016 Victorian Sports Awards announced today will showcase the outstanding performances of athletes, teams, coaches, officials, administrators and sporting organisations, from the grassroots through to elite level in nineteen categories.
Taking the pain away from finance management
Sports Accounting Australia have successfully converted more than 30 Sporting Organisations onto Xero Accounting and have received glowing testimonials from many National and State Sporting Bodies.
Better safety without the paperwork for AFL Goldfields
“AFL Goldfields are thrilled to be partnering with CareMonkey to roll out their program across all Ballarat FNL and Riddell District FNL football and netball competitions in 2016
One Month at a Time - February
In this edition, Vicsport CEO, Steven Potts thanks you all for the amazing number of nominations received and encourages everyone to purchase tickets for the upcoming Victorian Sport Awards on 30 March, 2017 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Country Tennis Week: Community Sport’s Hidden Treasure
VCTA Country Week is one of community sport’s hidden treasures. It is the biggest community tennis event in the southern hemisphere. Held annually in February in country Victoria, the tennis tournament attracts over 1500 players to a regional location each year.
Bowls Clubs Open Their Doors to the Community
Launched in October 2016, Play Bowls Month was a new initiative from Bowls Victoria with the aim of to get more inactive Victorians active through bowls in addition to building the network of clubs delivering non-traditional/social formats of the game including Barefoot Bowls and Jack Attack.
Building on Success to Create Greater Participation by Women in Sport
Chairman of Vicsport, Margot Foster AM, herself an Olympic bronze medallist in rowing, said the growth of opportunities for women to play traditionally male sports has provided a major boost in publicity and awareness of opportunities emerging in an increasing number of sports for women.
Vicsport: A Year in Review
2015-2016 was another massive year for the Vicsport team. Representing our members on a number of key issues, growing the Vicsport Professionals Network (VPN) and supporting VicHealth and Sport & Recreation Victoria initiatives & so much more!
One Month at a Time - January
In this edition, new Vicsport CEO, Steven Potts introduces himself to the Sportsview readers in addition to encouraging everyone to nominate for the Victorian Sport Awards.
New child safe standards for Victorian sporting and recreation clubs
As of 1 January, 2017 sporting and recreation clubs operating in Victoria and providing services or facilities specifically for children are required to meet Child Safe Standards. Child Safe Standards are designed to drive cultural change and embed a focus on child safety by placing children’s rights at the forefront of the organisation’s mind.
One Month at a Time - December
In this edition of Sportsview, Acting CEO Meghan Mayman, reiterates Vicsport's commitment to helping sports conform to the new Child Safe Standards coming into effect as on 1 January, 2017. We have also been given the gift of data this Christmas with 2 major data sets being released this month with both the AusPlay Survey and the Sport and Recreation Spatial Results out.
Ausplay – participation data for the sport sector
The Australian Sport Commission (ASC) recently released the results of the Ausplay survey – a large scale national population tracking survey funded and led by the ASC. This is great news for the sport sector, as there has been a lack of up-to-date national participation data since the release of the ABS Sport and Recreation: A Statistical Overview, Australia in 2012 and the ASC’s Participation in Exercise, Recreation and Sport (ERASS) in 2010.
Masters of Sports Analytics
Media Release Friday 9 December, 2016 A new La Trobe University initiative will help sports teams stay ahead of the game by training Australia’s first group of specialist sports analysts
La Trobe and AFLPA tackling athlete welfare
La Trobe University and the AFL Players’ Association hosted an intimate breakfast symposium to create dialogue on the important issue of elite athlete welfare at Port Melbourne’s Lifeguards@200 on Wednesday morning.
The Value of a Community Sporting Club
The member-exclusive 2016 Vicsport SportsTalk Forum, AGM and Christmas Drinks was an afternoon for celebration and reflection
BUILDING YOUR ORGANISATION’S IDENTITY THROUGH STRONG CREATIVE DESIGN WORK
Creative design is often thought of as the look, or even just the logo, that has been created for an organisation, but it is, and always should be, so much more than that
Sports Environment Alliance Inaugural Summit, November 8
The Sports Environment Alliance (SEA) hosted its inaugural #SEASummit event on the 8th of November at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
King Wally becomes a Legend as Michelle Payne rides off with the 'The Don'
Wally Lewis has become the 38th Legend of Australian sport and Michelle Payne presented with ‘The Don’ Award as the athlete who most inspired the nation at the 32nd Sport Australia Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in Melbourne.
Basketball – Walk don’t Run
Walking Basketball is the talk of the town – featuring on Channel Ten with a viral video promoting this new version of the traditional game
Victorian Paralympic Football Ready for National Championships
On Thursday, October 27 the Victorian Paralympic football team departed for Sydney for the National Paralympic seven-a-side football championships
One Month at a Time - October
In this Month's edition of One Month at a Time, Mark reflects on the the many benefits sport has on the community
Victoria, please help more kids Access Sport
A coalition of sporting and social groups is calling on the Victorian Government to make sport more affordable for children from disadvantaged families
Victorian Paralympians Shine Bright in Rio
Vicsport would like to congratulate all Victorian involved in the 2016 Paralympics in Rio
New Laws To Better Protect Victorian Children
The Andrews Labor Government today introduced new laws to better protect Victorian children by strengthening Working with Children Checks
The Innovation Game - Culture of Innovation
In the return of Vicsport’s Forward Thinking Series, participants unpacked what innovation really means, the different kinds of innovation, the risks of not innovating, and how organisations can begin to implement innovative practices in their operations
Risking privacy
Rising to the challenges of the Privacy Act amendments
The cost of data breaches to many organisations is rising each year and sport is not immune to these breaches
Local Club, Global Reach
Social Media, Engagement & Growth at Fitzroy Doncaster Cricket Club As social media technology continues to emerge with astonishing rapidity, the true benefit of the impact it can have is not yet fully understood
