Go & Play – Activating Central Goldfields in April!
Go & Play in Central Goldfields!
Go & Play is a joint initiative of Healthy Heart of Victoria, Central Goldfields Shire Council and Sports Focus which aims to get Central Goldfields residents out and about in their local community. We’re “Activating April” by working with local sport and active recreation organisations to deliver a range of fun, free activities.
See the below list of activities for more information and registration links.
Come along and try tennis! Professional Tennis Coach, Brian Carr will be running two sessions of tennis for people of all ages to learn new skills and have a hit!
No equipment is required. Please bring a drink bottle.
Date: Saturday 9 April 2022
Times:
- 10am-11am (Under 18yrs)
- 11am-12pm (18yrs+)
Location: Maryborough Tennis Centre, Princes Park, Lake Road, Maryborough
Kokoro Kai Dunolly are delighted to bring you a fun filled Come and Try Karate session! Suitable for people of all ages, from kids to older adults. Focusing on learning new techniques, this session is perfect for beginners.
No equipment is required. Please bring a drink bottle.
Date: Sunday 10 April 2022
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am (All ages)
Location: Gordon Gardens, 41 Market Street, Dunolly
Date: Monday 11 April 2022
Time:
- 5.30pm – 6.30pm (17yrs & under)
- 7pm – 8pm (18yrs+)
Location: Rene Fox Memorial Gardens, 77 Broadway, Dunolly
Would you like to try your hand at Martial Arts? Maryborough Martial Arts is delivering two sessions of beginners Martial Arts for kids and youth in Maryborough.
No equipment is required. Please bring a drink bottle.
Date: Tuesday 12 April 2022
Times:
- 10am-11am (Ages 5-12yrs)
- 11am-12pm (Ages 13-18yrs)
Location: Maryborough Sports & Leisure Centre, 40 Gillies Street, Maryborough
Have you ever wanted to discover the secrets of Victoria’s national parks and reserves? Junior Rangers can find out all about what’s going on, direct from a real park ranger!
Some of the themes explored in Junior Ranger activities include:
- Caring for the environment
- Exploring ecosystems
- Habitats
- Plants and animal facts
- Tracks and traces
- Connections between humans and the environment
Date: Tuesday 19 April 2022
Time: 10am – 11am (6-12yrs)
Location: Paddys Ranges State Park (Picnic Area), Settling Ponds Track, Ballarat-Maryborough Road, Maryborough
Date: Friday 22 April 2022
Time: 10am – 11am (6-12yrs)
Location: Paddys Ranges State Park (Picnic Area), Settling Ponds Track, Ballarat-Maryborough Road, Maryborough
The Victorian Government’s Healthy Heart of Victoria initiative has delivered outdoor exercise equipment to Dunolly and Talbot – and Carisbrook is next!
The Central Goldfields Shire Council is planning to install four pieces of exercise equipment at Market Reserve – along with a touch-free water fountain made possible thanks to Central Highlands Water.
Healthy Heart of Victoria are inviting the Carisbrook and district community to come along to a community information session to find out more about the project.
Join Council and Healthy Heart of Victoria representatives at Market Reserve on Wednesday 13 April from 10.30am to 11.30am and 5.30 to 6.30pm.
Registrations not necessary.
For more information, please CLICK HERE.
Come and join a free group fitness sessions with Personal Trainer Jacqui Burningham for some light exercise and a chat!
Open to all members of the community.
All fitness levels are welcome. No equipment is required. Please bring a drink bottle.
Date: Wednesday 20 April 2022
Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Venue: Market Reserve, Green Street, Carisbrook
Ultimate Frisbee, is a non-contact team game played by players with a flying disc. This all ages event is a great family activity.
No equipment is required. Please bring a drink bottle.
Date: Thursday 21 April 2022
Time: 11am – 12pm
Location: Princes Park, 44 Park Road, Maryborough
Date: Thursday 21 April 2022
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Location: Market Reserve, Green Street, Carisbrook
Disc Golf is a fun way to get active with a frisbee! Throw the frisbee at the targets and test your skills!
This is a fun introduction into a new sport. No equipment is required. Please bring a drink bottle.
Date: Saturday 30 April 2022
Times:
- 11am – 12pm: Princes Park Soccer Oval, Maryborough
- 12.30pm – 1.30pm Market Reserve, Carisbrook
We’re inviting you to come along and join Talbot FUN-FIT with Personal Trainer Jacqui Burningham!
Come along and take part in some light exercise and have a chat!
Open to all members of the community. All fitness levels are welcome. No equipment is required. Please bring a drink bottle.
Dates: Tuesdays and Fridays commencing Tuesday 26 April and concluding on Friday 17 June
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Location: Talbot Town Hall, 15 Ballarat Street, Talbot
Cost: FREE
To book, please contact Jacqui on 0407 658 656
Come along for a free goal shooting clinic with the Maryborough Basketball Association!
Get some tips to get more goals or work on your trick shots for the Central Goldfields Youth Trick Shot competition!
Registration is free and open to young people aged 12 – 25. A free sausage sizzle will be provided for lunch. No equipment is required. Please bring a drink bottle.
Date: Friday 22 April 2022
Time: 11am-1pm
Venue: Maryborough Wattle Reserve Netball Complex, Maryborough