Level 1 Sports Trainer Course

23 & 24 October 2010

West Whyalla Football Club, WHYALLA

Sports Medicine Australia SA will be conducting a Level 1 Sports Trainer Course on the 23 & 24 October at the West Whyalla Football Club.

Register Online at www.smasa.asn.au or contact 08 8234 6369 or email sportstrainers@smasa.asn.au for more information.

Full Fee $330 or $264 for National Pharmacies Members.

If you, your club or Association has a volunteer wishing to attend, why not apply for the Mid North be active Small Subsidy Support Scheme.  For more info contact your Mid North be active Field Officer on 0488 101 783.

 ARE YOU AN ACTIVE RECREATION OR SPORT CLUB LOOKING FOR FUNDING?   

Active Club Program 

The October 2010 round of the Active Club Program is now open! The Active Club Program supports organisations at a grassroots level by providing active recreation and sport funding under three categories:

1. Programs and Equipment

2. Facilities

3. Programs to engage Youth At Risk (YAR) 

Information on organisation eligibility, guidelines and application forms can be downloaded from our website www.recsport.sa.gov.au

For further information, contact a Funding Consultant on telephone (08) 7424 7708 or your local Mid North be active Field Officer on 0488 101 783.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5.15pm Monday, 25 October 2010 

Free Come n Try Kindergym Sessions

Tuesday 10 & Thursday 12 August
9:30 - 10:30 am & 10:30 - 11:30am

YMCA, Gertrude Street, Port Pirie

Boys and girls under 5 yrs
Climbing, rolling, balancing, singing, hopping, swinging, jumping, dancing, bubbles…

“Introducing a multi-movement and sensory program centred around your child.  Let your child have fun exploring and developing their physical skills at their own pace, in a fun and safe environment”.

Enquiries: Phone Jo 8632 2560

The STAR CLUB Online Assessment tool is now available!

It is designed for use by sport and active recreation clubs of all sizes.  The tool will be valuable for your club whether you believe your club is already a STAR CLUB or if there is room for improvement.

StarClubs will also be recognised by the government and other organisations that value the role well-run recreation and sport clubs can play in our community.

Get started today by going to www.recsport.sa.gov.au/starclub to undertake an assessment of your club/association in relation to Management, Coaches & Officials, Volunteers, Positive & Welcoming and Safe for All.

Rail Trail Connects Stone Hut & Laura

(article courtesy of Northern Areas Council Newsletter, June 2010)

Northern Areas Council has completed construction of a 7.6km trail from Stone Hut to Laura following along the disused rail corridor.

Equal funding was received through the Federal Government's Regional & Local Community Infrastructure Program; the Southern Flinders Regional Tourism Authority as well as Council contributing a third of the total cost of $86,941.

The Rail Trail compliments existing mountain biking trails in the region, offering a scenic, low-lying route between Laura and Stone Hut. 

"Naturally, the old rail line has low undulations and therefore the Rail Trail offers a family friendly or low-impact cycle or walk between the two towns.  The community has already been using the trail with cyclists jumping on to give it a try", Manager Community Development Rebecca Jeisman said.

The Laura-Stone Hut Rail Trail is stage one of the Southern Flinders Regional Tourism Authority's greater plan to develop the disused corrider from Yacka to Wilmington.  Whilst funding has not been received for further developments, Council is working closely with the Authority to take advantage of future opportunities.

"Council is keen to see the plans for the entire Rail Trail development come to fruition due to the expected economic and social benefits it will bring to communities along the route.  We are already seeing these benefitrs from the completed Laura - Stone Hut section", Mrs Jeisman said.

New Cycle Trails in Pekina Creek

(article courtesy of Goyders Line Gazette - July 2010)

This month, the District Council of Orroroo Carrieton, the Orroroo Golf Club and Southern Flinders Ranges Tourism Authority completed the construction of a new cycle trail in the Pekina Creek and Golf Course.

The new trail is green/white designated cycle trail designed for less expereinced riders and families.  The trail will compliment the existing intermediate cycle trail that was constructed last year.

The District Council of Orroroo Carrieton would like to thank the Golf Club members and committee who assisted Council and the Over The Edge Trail consultants with the design and location of the track.

The completed track is a great cycle ride with great scenery and wildlife.  We encourage the community and visitors to the area to cycle or walk the track, which starts from the new Golf Clubhouse.

COME AND TRY LIFE BALL

Sunday 20 June @ 12:45pm

Port Pirie Netball Courts

Grey Terrace, PORT PIRIE

For More Information Contact:

Margaret:  08 8632 1810 or 0439 659 680

Pat:  08 8632 5926

Free Dragon Boat Come and Try Day

 Information Session @ 7 – 9pm

Friday 21 May 2010

 St John Centre – Gertrude Street, Port Pirie

Come and Try Day

Saturday 22 May 2010

9.30am or 1.30pm

At the Port Pirie Beach

Sausage Sizzle will be available

GREAT FUN! COME AND GIVE IT A GO!

A great sporting challenge suitable for all fitness levels

 For further information please contact 8 633 2864

COME & TRY SOCCER

IN  PORT PIRIE

for children under 6

(must be born in 2004 or 2005)

STARTING FROM SATURDAY 15 MAY

WHEN:     SATURDAY MORNINGS

TIME:        10:30am (35 minute session)

WHERE:    Senate Road Soccer Complex

BYO:  Soccer Outfit (top & shirt), shin pads, boots, water bottle, soccer ball (if you have one)

NOTE:  One parent per child MUST present at every session when child is present.

Registration Form must be filled in for each players for insurance purposes.  Registration fees not required.

For more information Contact Phil Amato

Phone:  08 8633 2168 or

Email:  philip.amato@apa.com.au

Winter Tennis Is Back in Port Pirie

REGISTRATION NIGHT:  Friday 7 May 2010 at 6:30pm

Open to Secondary School Students and all Senior Players

Only Individual Nominations Accepted.  Enjoy a Fun Social Competition.

Competition Starts 14 May

Further Enquiries Contact: 

Julia Footner Phone:  08 8633 2582

FREE Community Coaches Course
Sunday 6 June @ Crystal Brook Primary School
10 am to 5pm

Would you like to help kids in your community get active?

The Australian Sports Commission's Active After-school Communities (AASC) program is conducting a FREE coaching course!

If you are a student, club coach, teacher, parent, community member, volunteer, professional coach, beginner coach or athlete, you can register. Prior coaching experience is not necessary, just a love and passion for delivering sport and other structured physical activity to children.

The Community Coach Training Program (CCTP) will provide you with the necessary skills and resources to deliver sport and other structured physical activities within the Playing for Life philosophy.

What are the benefits?
- It's FREE
- You can help more kids in your community to get active
- Opportunities to promote your club or sport
- Gain a nationally recognised coaching certificiate
- Access to AASC online - a secure website with loads of resources and information
- Professional development

For more information, please contact:
Emily Donnell
Mid North & Yorke Peninsula Active After-school Coordinator
Ph:  08 8828 0511  or  0437 700 437 
Email: emily.donnell@ausport.gov.au

2010 Office for Recreation & Sport Club Development Conference - Real Clubs, Real Stories

The Club Development Conference is an educational, training and networking opportunity aimed specifically at club level administrators.

Date: Sunday, 30 May 2010
Time: 8.45 am - 3.30 pm
Venue: AAMI Stadium

Columnist, ex Rugby Union international and best selling author of Kokoda, Peter FitzSimons, with support from the entertaining Colin Pearce will headline an action-packed day.

$30 buys two conference passes, lunch and refreshments PLUS a double adult pass to the Port Adelaide Power v Richmond game on Saturday 29 May @ 2:40pm for the first 100 regional online registrations.

Register online here.

To also encourage volunteers from clubs from the serviced Mid North area to attend, the Mid North be active Field Officer can provide limited financial assistance to contributed towards either travel or accommodation.  Please contact Daniel Lawlor on 0488 101 783 to discuss this opportunity.

Like fun and adventure in the outdoors?

Keen to be challenged for a great cause on Saturday 26 June 2010? (No experience necessary).

Register for the Take a Breather – Charity Challenge.

Rogaining is an outdoor strategy and adventure sport for all ages. Participants can walk, run or ride (mountain bike) in teams of 2 to 5 people, navigating with a map and compass to collect points at hidden markers. Some people call it ‘adventure racing’ – there are no age or fitness restrictions so anyone can do it!

‘Take a Breather’ from everyday life in beautiful Bundaleer Forest. Set your own goal and travel anywhere from 5 to 40 kms on foot or mountain bike.

Take a Breather is for having fun and breathing in fresh air. The Charity Challenge is for Asthma. Breathe Better so others can simply breathe…

There is a fundraising element to the Challenge whereby participants can choose to raise money for our cause. Asthma is one of the most widespread, long-term and persistent health problems in Australia with 1 in 9 children and 1 in 10 adults affected. All funds raised will assist the Foundation to provide services and education to South Australians living with asthma and other respiratory conditions.

With your help we can make ‘Take a Breather’ a successful, rewarding and fun event.

Visit www.takeabreather.com.au for more information and to register for the event. For more information, call the Asthma Foundation of SA on 08 8238 9300.

Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to seeing you there!