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| 31 Aug 2010 | Active Club Program - Grant Opportunity |
| 27 Aug 2010 | AUDITION FOR THE 2011 CERTIFICATE III IN CIRCUS ARTS |
| 27 Aug 2010 | Coaching Job Advert in Tassie |
| 26 Aug 2010 | South Australian Gymnastics coaches given leg up |
| 26 Aug 2010 | Sideline Help Course - presented by Sports Medicine Australia |
| 26 Aug 2010 | Update Course: Nutrition to Enhance Performance |
| 26 Aug 2010 | Mentor Training Course |
| 26 Aug 2010 | Essentials for Coaching Children Course |
| 5 Aug 2010 | Cyber bullying an issue for sport |
| 2 Aug 2010 | Country Clubs Competition Details 2010 |
| 28 Jun 2010 | More Australians are getting active |
| 6 Apr 2010 | What is Gymnastics Online? |
| 23 Dec 2009 | 2010 Education and Events Calender |
Active Club Program - Grant OpportunityARE YOU AN ACTIVE RECREATION OR SPORT CLUB LOOKING FOR FUNDING?
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
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5.15pm Monday, 25 October 2010
Funding Services Branch I Office for Recreation and Sport
Attorney-General's Department and Department of Justice
ACTIVE FOR LIFE All South Australians enjoying lives enriched through participation in active recreation and sport www.recsport.sa.gov.au |
AUDITION FOR THE 2011 CERTIFICATE III IN CIRCUS ARTSCombine circus training at NICA with secondary studies at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School!
The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is seeking young people entering Year 11 or 12 next year to audition for the Certificate III in Circus Arts. This is an exciting opportunity for students who wish to pursue a career as a circus performer.
The Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School provides specialist education and training programs for talented dancers and musicians. They are the academic providers for the Australian Ballet School, Gymnastics Victoria, Diving Victoria and NICA.
Students who don’t wish to change schools, or people who are not studying, may be able complete the Certificate III in Circus Arts at NICA outside of school hours. This option is subject to enrolment numbers.
Entry into the course is by audition. Students with a background in youth circus, gymnastics, dance, martial arts, sport or similar are encouraged to apply.
The audition dates are as follows:
Melbourne: Monday 27 September (NICA, Prahran)
Adelaide: Friday 1 October (Cirkidz, Bowden) Brisbane: Monday 4 October (Flipside Circus, Alderley) Sydney: Tuesday 5 October (Aerialize, Marrickville) Perth: Wednesday 6 October TBC Applicants who cannot travel to audition venues can apply by DVD/ Video.
Applications close on Friday 10 September 2010.
For application details, visit www.nica.com.au
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Coaching Job Advert in TassieCoaching Job Opportunity in Tassie at the Kinsbourgh Sports Centre |
South Australian Gymnastics coaches given leg upSouth Australian Gymnastics coaches given leg up
The Port Lincoln Gymnastics Club in South Australia has received a $3000 Sport Leadership Grant to assist its female coaches develop their skills. The grant will provide the opportunity for eight female coaches to attend the 2011 Annual Gymnastics Educational Congress in Adelaide. The Congress delivers a weekend of workshops, courses and information sessions to coaches, judges and Kindergym leaders involved with Gymnastics and Special Needs programs. Meryl Davidson, gymnastics coach and club administrator, said that the grant will ensure all coaches are fully accredited, maintaining the high level of coaching offered through the club. ‘For Port Lincoln Gymnastics Club it is imperative that the coaches are up to date with their Technical Accreditation, current coaching practices and techniques. ‘ Meryl became involved in gymnastics when she first enrolled her children into classes. ‘I have always had a passion for gymnastics and my kids were always upside-down monkeys, I needed them to be safe in that environment and learn how to do tricks properly. The club currently has around 400 members ranging in age and skill level. ‘I coach the National Development Program competition stream gymnastics levels one to six and have several mentors in Adelaide helping me learn higher level coaching skills. The 2010-11 Sport Leadership Grants and Scholarships for Women - a join initiative of the Australian Sports Commission and the Office for Women - have been presented to 117 individuals and organisations around Australia. ‘The grant will help us support the youth of Port Lincoln, relieve funding pressures and help us move forward as an organisation,’ Meryl said.
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Sideline Help Course - presented by Sports Medicine AustraliaSideline Help Course - presented by Sports Medicine Australia
Monday 20 September 2010
6.30pm - 9.30pm
$20
This three hour introduction to sports injury prevention and management, and what's in a first aid kit, is a perfect course for junior teams where some basic first aid knowledge is needed. There are no prerequisites and the modules can be credited towards the Level 1 Sports Trainer course.
Topics include:
Registrations for these courses are essential - http://www.recsport.sa.gov.au/coaching-officiating/SCOC-Overview.html |
Update Course: Nutrition to Enhance PerformanceUpdate Course: Nutrition to Enhance Performance
Wednesday 15 September 2010
6.30pm - 8.30pm
$15
This course will cover the following topics:
Carbohydrate Intake
Creatine
Sports Gels
Protein Drinks
Protein Intake
Caffeine
Sports Drinks
Vitamins
Registrations for these courses are essential - http://www.recsport.sa.gov.au/coaching-officiating/SCOC-Overview.html
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Mentor Training CourseMentor Training
Sunday 12 September 2010
9.00am - 5.00pm
$50
The Australian Sports Commission Mentor Training Program is a one day workshop that aims to develop and enhance the skills of mentors working with coaches and officials in community through to high performance environments.
The program covers the interpersonal skills required for mentors and the planning and processes of mentoring. The program contains a number of practical activities to practice mentoring skills. On completion of the workshop, mentors should be able to plan and organise the mentoring relationship and assist mentees to develop and improve.
Registrations for these courses are essential - http://www.recsport.sa.gov.au/coaching-officiating/SCOC-Overview.html
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Essentials for Coaching Children CourseEssentials for Coaching Children
Tuesday 7 September 2010
6.30pm - 9.30pm
$10
The ECC course is a brief, practical survival course for coaches. The course aims to give new or aspiring coaches of any age the basic skills, knowledge and tips needed to provide an effective, enjoyable sporting experience for the children they coach.
The ECC course can be used as a basic introduction to coaching, enhancing the delivery of children's sport within local clubs, recreation facilities and schools. Whilst the ECC is not a formal component of the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS), it can be a useful lead up to a Beginning Coaching Accreditation Course. Registrations for these courses are essential - http://www.recsport.sa.gov.au/coaching-officiating/SCOC-Overview.html
State Coaching and Officiating Centre Webpage:
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Cyber bullying an issue for sportAuthor: Susan McLean Young members of generation Y (often referred to as the ‘always on generation’ or ‘net generation’) are the first to have grown up with a completely digital world. For these ‘digital natives’, technology is not learned, it is intuitive and, for many of them, being connected is as important as food, water and air. As a result, it is this group that are most likely to be exposed to negative uses of technology, examples of which are email harassment, stalking and ‘sexting’ (sending of explicit images and text, usually by mobile phone). What is cyber bullying?Cyber bullying involves harassment, insults and humiliation via technology such as email, mobile phones, social networking sites, instant messaging programs, chat rooms and websites. It most often occurs between people known to each other and can be particularly hurtful. Unlike traditional school bullying, which is usually confined to school, cyber bullying has no such boundaries. In the past, once a victim of bullying was at home, they were inaccessible, but by virtue of new technology a bully now has practically unlimited access to their victim: 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The invasiveness of the technology deprives children of their privacy and this alone has a significant psychological impact.While research on cyber bullying in Australia is scant, we know from overseas research and anecdotal experience that females are represented in slightly greater numbers as both offender and victim. This follows from the fact that it is usually females who engage in verbal bullying and males in physical bullying. As females are more likely to be involved in name calling and psychological bullying at school then the move to technology is an obvious outcome.Perceived anonymity created by the internet’s impersonal interface encourages bravado in many young people, and the fact that they may not be able to see their victim’s reaction reduces their awareness that what they are doing is causing real harm. Very few young people who engage in online bullying and harassment are aware that they may be breaking the law and leaving themselves open to prosecution, if a report was made to the police.Reports of cyber bullying in Australia are increasing and, as young people’s technological abilities grow ahead of their maturity, the wider community must take responsibility to encourage acceptable use of technology. Failure to do so will result in more and more cases of cyber bullying and, ultimately, a generation of young people with a skewed sense of reality.How does it affect sport?Clubs and other sporting organisations and are not immune from these problems and they need to think clearly about how they can manage the possible consequences. Organisations need to consider how they can monitor communication between members, such as coaches and athletes. How would an organisation react if, for example, an athlete used a social networking site like Facebook to post photos which have undesirable and possibly damaging consequences for the organisation? Other key considerations include issues of privacy, physical and psychological safety, and the preservation of a club’s reputation and a sport’s image.It is crucial for organisations to be aware of all issues relating to the misuse of technology and ensure that they send a very clear message to their members and the local community that such behaviour will not be tolerated. Club requirements regarding technology use can be included in codes of behaviour, member protection or related policies, guidelines and duty statements.The reporting process for notification of the misuse of technology must be clear, concise and simple. Research has shown that young people will often not report online abuse for the fear of getting in trouble and losing their ability to remain connected (for example, by being banned from using the internet by parents). Clubs must undertake to treat complaints promptly, seriously, sympathetically and confidentially, and to investigate complaints impartially.Each sporting organisation should also provide its members with advice on how to be safe online. Taking a proactive approach — rather than reacting after an event — is always preferable. Don’t think that young internet users are immune from inappropriate or even criminal online behaviour. Cyberspace is not divided into age-appropriate areas, it’s one big world, and the methods that cyber bullies can use to hurt others are only limited only by their imaginations and their access to technology.The internet is not a private space: it is a public place, and needs to be acknowledged as such. Cyber safety is an issue that affects the whole community, and as such, solutions must come from a wide range of groups and organisations. The ‘not my problem’ approach, which leaves others to deal with trouble, is unhelpful and alienating. Working cohesively and collaboratively with and within the wider community will result in a far better outcome.
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Country Clubs Competition Details 2010Attention All Gym Clubs Please see the following Country Invitational Competitions Entry Forms. Broken Hill
Murraylands
Port Pirie
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More Australians are getting active
New research released today shows that almost 50% of Australians aged over 15 participated in regular physical activity (at least 3 times a week) in 2009. The 2009 Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey (ERASS) Annual Report reveals that that an estimated 8.2 million people are involved in regular physical activity and that since 2001 regular participation has jumped 11 percentage points, from 37% of the population aged over 15 in 2001 to 48% in 2009’. The survey also confirms that Australians are involved in a wide range of exercise options. Around 40% of Australians aged 15 years and over participated at least three times per week in non-organised physical activity, 12.3% participated in organised physical activity and 6.4% in club-based physical activity. Last month the Government released Australian Sport: Pathway to Success, which outlines the new direction for Australian sport. This includes $195.2 million in new funding - the biggest funding injection to sport in our nation's history. National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) will also be required to have an increased focus on participation outcomes as part of their funding agreements with the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and the Government will boost funding opportunities for NSOs to grow grassroots participation through their community clubs. The 2009 ERASS findings showed: An estimated 8.2 million Australians (aged 15 years and over) were active at least three times a week, which represented 48% of the population. Of these an estimated 4.8 million persons aged 15 years or over (28% of the population) were active at least five times per week. Of those Australians who participate in regular physical activity, a greater proportion participated in non-organised activities compared with organised activities, 39% and 12% respectively. In 2009, as with previous years, women were more likely than men to be regular participants (51% and 45%, respectively) except for those aged 15 to 24 year olds where male participation was higher. Walking, aerobics, swimming, cycling and running remain the top 5 non-organised activities for Australians. The top 10 organised physical activities in 2009, in terms of total participation rate, were aerobics / fitness, outdoor football (soccer), netball, golf, tennis, basketball, Australian Rules football, outdoor cricket, lawn bowls and touch football. View the full ERASS survey. About the survey: ERASS, is a joint initiative of the Australian Sports Commission and State/Territory Sport and Recreation Departments and collects information on the frequency, duration, nature and type of physical activities that are participated in by persons aged 15 years and over for exercise, recreation and sport during the 12 months prior to interview. Participation in ERASS means active ‘playing’ participation, and does not include coaching, refereeing and being a spectator, or activities related to work, household chores or gardening duties.
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What is Gymnastics Online?Gymnastics Online (GOL) is a portal to connect to Gymnastics Australia's national database which allows Clubs the easiest and fastest method of registering athletes and Technical Members the most efficient and effective maintenance of their records and Membership renewal.
As a web-based resource, GOL is accessible from any computer with internet access anywhere in the world and easy to use. But the best feature of GOL is that it has been specifically modified for gymnastics clubs. Not only does GOL provide you with the fastest method of membership registration, but you can also receive a gymnastics-specific email address (e.g. myclub@gymnastics.org.au) and a website (e.g. www.myclub.gymnastics.org.au)! Technical Members can also utilise GOL to modify their personal details, including change of address, phone number, email, etc. and renew their Technical Membership online (for selected Members). Gymnastics Australia is currently developing additional features to enable Members to enter events online through GOL. To preview features and benefits of GOL, please download the User Manual using the link below. For more information on GOL, contact Gymnastics Australia or telephone (03) 9271 0500.
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2010 Education and Events CalenderAttention all Club, Technical and Participant members, please click on the link below: |
