Sports Focus April2015 e-update

Funding Opportunities

Macedon Ranges- Community Funding Scheme
The Community Funding Scheme is an annual program which offers grants of up to $6000 for not-for-profit groups operating in the Macedon Ranges. Grants are offered to help local organisations introduce or improve: programs, resources and activities.
Projects or activities that might be funded include:
  • New events, projects, servicesand activities
  • New or existing not-for-profit groups within the shire
  • Individuals in some instances
Status:Closes Friday 2nd May 2015
For more information or to apply please visit

ANZ Netball Nation grants
ANZ Netball Nation supports allAustralians who live and breathe netball! Therefore they are offering their Netball Nation Grants Program. There are 10 different grant opportunities including equipment, uniforms, tickets and custom grants to Aussie netballers.
Anyone who is involved in netball in Australia can apply including netball clubs, teams, schools, individuals and supporters.There’s a grant suitable for everyone involved in Netball;whether it’s new equipment, netball uniforms or a VIP experience at an ANZ championship match.
Status:Closes 28th May2015
For more information or to apply please visit

VWA AFL Victoria Country Grants Program
The VWA AFL Vic Country Grant Program assists AFL Vic Country Affiliated Leagues, Clubs and Umpiring Groups with computer purchases, jumper purchase assistance, food handling courses and responsible serving of alcohol courses.
The funding is designed to provide financial assistance to increase the promotion, encouragement and development of Australian Rules football within the VWA AFL Vic Country jurisdiction.
Status:Closes 1st September 2015
For more information or to apply
Training & Workshops

Reminder:
Club Liquor LicenseSeminar
Secure your place by registering today!
Do you sell, serve or consume alcohol at your club?
If the answer is 'Yes' then it is important that your club committee members attend this information seminar to receive up to date information and gain a clearer understanding of your club's responsibilities.
Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) in conjunction with Good Sports provide an industry-recognised club seminar course. The course helps sporting and community clubs manage alcohol responsibly by understandingthe legal responsibilities associated with holding a liquor licence.
The details for this course are as follows:
Date:20th April 2015
Time:7pm-8.30pm
Location:Weeroona Oval Pavilion Napier Street Bendigo
Cost:$20 pp (Good Sportsaccredited clubs)
$40 pp (non Good Sports Clubs)
To register for this seminar or for more information please visit

Responsible Serving of alcohol
TheResponsible Serving of Alcohol (RSA) program gives participants the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to a safe, enjoyable environment in licensed premises.Sports Focus facilitates these courses for members of local sporting clubs. The cost is $40 perpersonfor members of sporting clubs who are accredited in the Good Sports Program. For members of all other sporting clubs, $70 per person.
Sports Focus has the following course available for registration:
Venue:Huntly Football Netball Club
Date:Tuesday 28th April 2015
Time:6pm-10pm
To register for this course or for more information please
Other News

Most Disciplined Player
Award Program
The Most Disciplined Player Award Program is designed to encourage positive behaviors in your junior players. It is to recognise the child who is not necessarily the most talented in the team, but who is dedicated, tries their best every week, demonstrates good sportsmanship, shows respect to officials, players and supporters, understands and abides by the rules of the competition —the child who ‘does the right thing.
Who can register?Any school, sport or recreation in the Loddon Campaspe region.
What does is cost?Free for Sports Focus members, $35 + GST for non-members.
What does the club get?Certificates for your teams most disciplined player each week as well asan embroidered sports bag to present to your “Most Disciplined Player of the Year” at the end of your season/year.
To register for this program please visit
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