June 2009 newsletter now available

The June edition of the Sports Focus newsletter is now available for download. Featured in this issue:

• Working with Children Check Deadline Looms
• Resources on Modifying Your Sport, Creating a Safe & Inclusive Club Environment and Building Junior Membership
• Funding Opportunities available
• Plus more...

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Deadline for Working with Children Check (WWCC) Looms

The deadline for volunteer/employees in the sports below is July 1st 2009, after which significant penalties apply to those who are required to have the WWCC and have not done so.

The sports are: Athletics (including Little Athletics), Basketball, Cricket, Football (Australian Rules), Football (Soccer), Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Netball, Swimming, Tennis.

The responsibility lies with the clubs or organisations, so it is in their best interest to ensure that all the relevant individuals have obtained their WWCC before the deadline.

For more information or assistance contact The Department of Justice on 1300 652 879 or visit www.justice.vic.gov.au/workingwithchildren.

WINNER ANNOUNCED

2009 Sports Focus
'Administrator of the Year' Award

Congratulations to Shirley Amy of the Castlemaine Cycling Club, who was announced the 2009 Sports Focus 'Administrator of the Year' at the Sports Star of the Year gala evening held in Bendigo on Friday 13th March.

Shirley Amy has been the driving force behind the rebuilding of the Castlemaine Cycling Club. When the Club was on the verge of folding 5 years ago, Shirley stepped up and took over as Secretary and has created a thriving and successful community sporting club.

Congratulations must also go to the other worthy finalists for the 2009 award - George Thompson, Mark Bamford, Michael Richardson, Carmen Dodman & Joan Hartley.

To read about all of our finalists click here.