MoreSport Newsletter July 2011
Summer Tenancy Applications
Have now been sent and are due back to Council by Friday 5 August. If you haven’t received your application, email Zoe Sells or call 9240 2397.
Pascoe Vale Soccer Club
Pascoe Vale Soccer Cub’s Under 11 girls Joeys Northwest have been undefeated with an amazing number of goals scored. They are sitting on top of the ladder with a clear five point lead. The credit and all the hard work goes to the players, coach and the girls' parents.
Pascoe Vale Soccer Club also has an Under 14 and Under 16 girls team who are also finding success with new girls joining the team this year and getting off to a great start.
Pascoe Vale Soccer Club together with the FFV will also host a women’s football program to grow their female base. It will be a program where FFV will support the team with free registration. For more information please contact Athena on 0427319184.
Did you know..
Pascoe Vale Soccer Club’s senior team played against the Hyundai A-League’s Melbourne Heart at Hosken Reserve on Sunday 6 March? The Clubs drew 2-2 in what was reported to be a very exciting game. It is great to see Moreland’s Clubs producing such great talent! Visit the website for the full story.
Coburg Districts Football Club purchase defibrillator
At their recent Sponsors Day, Coburg Districts Football Club spoke to their gathering of sponsors the importance of the club having access to a life saving defibrillator not only for players, officials, members and supporters, but for general use by the facility tenants and the wider community.
Over the past 3 years there have been a number of deaths due to sudden cardiac arrest at sporting venues/events and Coburg Districts FC committee is committed to ensure that their club and the wider community are protected. Having access to a defibrillator will provide an 85% survival chance to a person who may suffer a sudden cardiac arrest. A lot of people that play sport or the public in general may have a genetic disorder which is hidden and undetected and can bring about a sudden cardiac attack. The Coburg Districts club was saddened recently when one of their past club great and life members suffered a heart attack whilst playing football at Port Macquarie in Northern NSW.
Coburg Districts asked their sponsors for the support of the purchase and the response was unanimous.
The purchase of the defibrillator is a comprehensive package that includes face to face training in the use of an automatic defibrillator and CPR. For more information, contact St John’s Ambulance defibrillator hotline on 03 8588 8398.
Coburg Cycling Club Junior Program
The Coburg Cycling Club has launched an innovative Junior Development Program run in partnership with elite amateur cycling team, Team Kosdown.
The program is aimed at young riders who are interested in taking up competitive cycling and given the growth in cycling, young riders can now make a career in the sport within Australia, if they have the right support.
“The Program offers juniors the opportunity to be mentored by senior members of Team Kosdown – teaching them the basics around training, racing, equipment and the tricks of the trade” says Simon Welsh, Coburg Cycling Club President.
Riders, under the age of 21, who are interested in joining the Program can email the Coburg Cycling Club or call 0438 562 108.
Grants
Council would like to recognise the following clubs for their efforts in obtaining an Active Club Grant from VicHealth:
- Fawkner Soccer Club
- Glenroy Cricket Club
- Haig Fawkner Cricket Club
- Glenroy Bears Soccer Club
- North City Lions Soccer Club
- Vietnamese Table Tennis Association of Victoria
These grants were available by VicHealth for up to $2,500 to use towards sports injury prevention equipment, essential sporting equipment/items, volunteer and club training and portable sun shade. For more information visit the VicHealth website.
Community Safety and Crime Prevention Grants
State Government grants are currently open for application in the area of Community Safety and Crime Prevention. Example projects could include improve security, such as lighting, padlocks, fencing or window screens, or crime prevention awareness and educational activities. For more information and application forms visit the website or email the Department of Justice.
Training & Development
Our Community website is a great resource for clubs which provides a range of information on governance and other issues faced by clubs and community organisations. They also offer training programs which consist of low cost, short accredited courses.
Upcoming courses include Introduction to Writing Winning Grant Applications and Strategies for Sustainable Funding (for Community Organisations). Visit the website, email them or call 9320 6800 to find out which courses you could attend!
Aqua Play @ Fawkner Leisure Centre
Aqua play at Fawkner Leisure Centre is for infants 6 to 12 months of age to help give them experience in water play in a safe, happy environment. Come and play a full range of water based games and familiarisation activities which are taken by a qualified facilitator. These sessions are to encourage social activity, aquatic enjoyment, exploration and safe and fun water practice!
For more information email Fawkner Leisure Centre or call 9358 6600.
Children’s Week 22 – 30 October 2011
Children’s Week this year runs from 22 to 30 October and is aimed at children up to the age of 12. Council are looking for Clubs who may have activities available for kids during Children’s Week to be promoted on the Children’s Week calendar of events and receive exposure to thousands of children!
If you would like to have your activity included or for more information email Leanne Carlon or call 9240 1277.
Coburg Harriers Athletics Club
Round 4 of the Athletics Victoria XCR11 winter road and cross country season took place on Saturday 18 June at a not surprisingly cold and wet Ballarat. The club was represented by 1 male and 2 female senior teams, along with a strong contingent of juniors. Stacey van Dueren (F50-54) and Leigh Roux (F16) won their age groups, with Amelia Mazza-Down (F14) runner up. Kayne Davies (M14) and Stella Radford (F18) also secured top ten finishes.
If you would like more information about the Coburg Harriers Club please contact Jeremy Grey on 0413 612 078.
Fawkner Tennis Club Open Day
Fawkner Tennis Club are holding an open day on Sunday 7 August, inviting everyone who would like to join in with a hit of tennis for the afternoon to come along. Refreshments $5. For more information please email the Fawkner Tennis Club.
Project Updates
- Hallam Reserve – upgrade to floodlights has begun.
- Reddish Reserve – Floodlights, car park asphalting and an extension to the junior pitch has been completed.
- Glen Cairn Tennis Courts – upgrade due for completion end of July 2011.
- Glenroy Tennis Courts – upgrade due for completion end of August 2011.
- Hosken Reserve - pavilion refurbishment still being completed.
Moomba Park Tennis Club
Three new synthetic tennis courts with lights have now been completed at Moomba Park Tennis Club, Moomba Park Reserve, McBryde Street Fawkner. The project was a joint partnership between Moomba Park Tennis Club and the Federal Government. The Official Opening was held at the courts on Saturday 21 May at 2 pm in the presence of Cr. Stella Kariofyllidis and Federal MP Kelvin Thomson who cut the ribbon to officially open the courts.
The result is now a lovely facility set near the Merri Creek with six quality synthetic courts with lights. It is a credit to all those who worked so hard to achieve this facility. The club welcomes members of the community to come and have a look at their new facility and anyone interested in playing tennis or coaching are asked to contact Shirley Peake on 9359 2945 or 0405 976 366.
Important Reminders!
An important reminder to all clubs that before any type of work can begin, a Building Alteration form must be completed and submitted to Council for approval. This reminder comes after what could have been a fatal accident at Oak Park Reserve. It is crucial that Council is notified of any works to Council buildings at all times. Please call Recreation Services on 9240 1111, to obtain a copy of the form.
Council also recently conducted Pavilion and Ground inspections where it was found that some clubs were using Lime to mark grounds. Marking of grounds with such products is not allowed and this may result in the forfeit of your facility bond. Please refer to the Sports Ground User Guide for further information or contact Recreation Services on 9240 1111.
Coburg Moreland Bowls Club
Members of the Coburg Moreland Bowls Club are looking forward to playing pennant on a new synthetic green next season.
Construction of the new playing surface started during the week commencing 11 July, and is expected to be completed in time for the next pennant season later this year.
New members are most welcome at the club which has low affordable fees. Tuition is also available, for more information contact Bob Poole on 0418 677 454.
Inclusion in Sport
Want to find out how your club can become more inclusive, particularly with newly arrived young people? Find out more information on the Centre for Multicultural Youth’s website.
North Coburg Rebels Baseball Club
North Coburg Rebels Baseball Club is currently running a junior baseball program suitable for kids between the ages of 10 – 12 years old. The season has been ongoing for the past nine weeks and is scheduled to continue for another six weeks. If you have children who are interested and would like to have a bit of fun, meet new friends and have something to do leading into the Summer (a great pre season for the those budding cricketer’s out there) the juniors train on Thursday’s starting at 4:30 pm at Parker Reserve, North Coburg, just off Keady Street.
Email Andrew Malthouse or call 0419566658.
Social Badminton & Street Soccer @ Fawkner Leisure Centre
Recently Fawkner Leisure Centre launched its Street Soccer and Social Badminton competitions. Both competitions cater for junior and senior participants in a safe and fun environment.
Street Soccer - Show your street soccer skills and creative tricks. The session begins each week with Freestyle to practise new street soccer tricks. Participants then spend the next forty minutes playing Street Soccer against other registered teams. Street Soccer runs Wednesday’s from 4 pm – 7 pm.
Badminton - Participants have the opportunity to come along and play a combination of singles and doubles or even just have a social hit. All equipment is provided by the centre. Social Badminton runs Thursday’s from 6.30 pm – 9 pm.
Therry Penola Football Club
Therry Penola Football Club is in the midst of developing a Community Association to provide structured sport and recreation opportunities to more young people in the community. Some of the clubs newest groups include:
Penola Saints Netball Club
Penola Saints Netball Club was formally established at a meeting in May this year. The Club has U11 and a U13 girl’s netball teams playing in the Saturday morning competition at Royal Park. The U13 team finished second on the ladder in their first year and are looking forward to the finals series beginning on 23 July. The next season begins on August 27 and the Penola Saints are looking to expand and register 2 more junior teams.
The Club has also expanded to include a senior team. Their first season begins at Broadmeadows Leisure Centre on Monday nights beginning 18 July.
Oak Park Saints Basketball Club
Oak Park Saints Basketball Club was first established in 1980 by Peter Keighran. The Club presently has 14 teams competing, ranging from an U8 ‘mixed’ team through to U16, with both boys and girls teams at each level.
The Basketball Club now also has a facility to call home at JP Fawkner Reserve #2 Clubrooms which are used for presentation days, family days and more.
For more information about the Therry Penola Club please contact Rodney Moran on 0412 582 985.
Coburg Basketball Stadium
Coburg Basketball Stadium is running a number of programs for juniors over the coming months. Some of these include Shooting Stars Junior Netball Competition, Mini Hoops Junior Basketball, Developing Stars Development Program and the Northern Volleyball League.
For more information phone 9355 7200 or email the stadium.
Congratulations
Congratulations go to Coburg Districts FC ladies basketball and netball teams who recently won their respective Grand Finals at Keilor Park Baseball/Netball Stadium. The results were:
- Tuesday morning basketball won 51 to 26.
- Tuesday morning netball won 41 to 26.
- Thursday night netball won 43 to 30.
Well done!
Lease Club Forum
The Annual Lease Club Forum will be held at Council next Wednesday 20 July at 6 pm. Contact Recreation Services on 9240 1111.
