ISSUE 3 – AUTUMN 2013

IN THE CIRCLE WITH RECREATION SERVICES

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

In the Spotlight p2

Recreation Project updates p3

Sport & Uniform Grants p3

Funding Opportunities p4

FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR NEWSTEAD MULTIPURPOSE SPORTS AND RECREATION PAVILION

On Friday 1 March, community members in Newstead were joined by Minister for Sport and Recreation Hugh Delahunty and Damian Drum, Victorian National Party Upper House member for Northern Victoria Region to announce funding from the State Government of $500,000 as part of as part of a $1.45 million project to revitalise the Multipurpose Sports and Recreation Pavilion. The Victorian Government’s funding package is made up of $250,000 from the Community Facility Funding Program and a further $250,000 from the $1 billion Regional Growth Fund’s Putting Locals First Program.

Through a partnership between Council, the Victorian Government and community, a Multipurpose Sports and Recreation Pavilion at the Newstead Recreation Reserve will replace the current outdated and non compliant facility. The inclusion of universal access principles in the facility design will increase its multipurpose use by improving access for people of all abilities and amenities for female and junior participation.

The pavilion is currently used as a base for teams that make up Newstead’s football, netball, cricket and tennis clubs.

The new facility will include:

• Three new large change room areas providing for football / cricket and tennis / netball;

• Showers and amenities in each of the change areas;

• Universally designed amenities along with public toilets;

• A community/social space for social interaction; and

• Storage, kiosk, office and first aid room

The new pavilion will increase active participation and memberships in the sports that are currently played at the Reserve and will increase passive recreational use.

Council worked closely with the local community in Newstead who represented their sporting clubs and the aspirations of the community. They worked alongside Council staff as a reference group to help design the project and have shown great commitment, dedication and pride in the Community of Newstead.

The community has committed to raise $100,000 towards the project. Council will provide the balance of the costs in the vicinity of $850,000. The construction will commence later this year.

MESSAGE FROM THE RECREATION TEAM

It has been a hot and dry summer and most of the community have enjoyed the pool season. Sadly it is coming to an end with pools closing on March 12.

We will be completing some works at Maldon pool during the winter season which will ensure the water quality is at its best for the opening of next season.

As the pools close remember that it is finals seasons for some sports and the winter season commences for others. We encourage you to get out and support your local team and get involved in any way you can.

Works have also commenced at many of our Recreation Reserves and updates will be available on Council’s website or contact us if you have any questions.

Best wishes

The Recreation Team

Photo: Newstead Pavilion Concept Design

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Recreation ProjectsSome of the works recently completed... Big Tree Park Playground - The playground has been installed at Big Tree Park in Guildford. Whilst there was an initial delay in delivery of the cubbyhouse roof this did not stop the playground being open to the Guildford community in time for the summer school break on the 14 December 2012. Some of the works on the go... Over the coming months there will be multiple works being undertaken on our reserves and tennis courts.  Council has reprioritised some of the works identified in the Annual Plan to undertake priority works at the following facilities - Newstead, Bill Woodfull, Campbells Creek and Wesley Hill Recreation Reserves.  Also getting some attention will be the Taradale and Guildford Tennis courts and the Guildford Saddle Club.  Campbells Creek Park redevelopment will be in full swing with works due to be completed by June 2013.  For more information check Council’s website. Some of the strategic moves... Investing In Play Spaces 2013 -2023 Strategy will guide the development of play spaces across the shire and will be completed later this year.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT....

Michael Bailey, CEO of Bendigo Regional YMCAWhat do you enjoy most about summer in Mount Alexander Shire?

It’s so varied and so much going on, there is always something going on and plenty to see and do.

What might someone be surprised to know about you?

I used to be able to run relatively quickly including racing in the Stawell Gift. 

What sport and recreation activities are you interested in?

Football, water skiing and athletics. 

If you could participate in the Olympics, what sport would you most like to compete in?

I spent 13 years trying to get to the Olympics for sprinting so I guess I better say that.

What is the best thing about living and/or working in Mount Alexander Shire?

The community is so passionate and involved, it’s great that a community wants to be involved in the things we do.

Big Tree Park Playground, Guildford

The 19th Castlemaine State Festival explores the theme “Elemental” and will kick off in jubilant style on Friday 15 March, with Cornucopia which will enliven and transform Lyttleton Street Castlemaine. The festival program includes many free and public events including The Grove, Living Stage, Generating Y celebrating young people, and the Festival Finale – Voices of Reason. The program also includes a huge component of locally produced works. Full program guides and tickets are available at the Market Building as well as online www.castlemainefestival.com.au. If you would like more information about this and other arts opportunities please contact Council’s Arts and Culture Officer, Tegan Lang on 5471 1793 tlang@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

Community Activity & Culture Castlemaine State Festival 15-24 March 2013

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Hold Your Next Event at the Castlemaine Golf club

2012/13 Sporting Uniform GrantsCongratulations to the following successful Mount Alexander Shire clubs!

The Castlemaine Golf Club welcomes social groups, clubs and businesses who would like to host their own golf event:• Fundraising• Corporate activities• Networking• Social days etcFor more information, to discuss your ideas, or to make a booking please contact the Castlemaine Golf Club on Tel: 5472 1682 or www.castlemainegolf.comTEN TIPS TO HELP YOU RUN A SUCCESSFUL EVENT AT THE CASTLEMAINE GOLF CLUB• Book the course well in advance. Do

you want to use the club rooms, the kitchen, the bar, the bbq?

• Decide what sort of golf activity you would like to run and the maximum numbers that can enter. What golf game will you play? How will you accommodate people without a golf handicap? Do you want to include the longest drive? The nearest the pin? The straightest drive? Who will be the golf coordinator?

• Decide how players will register. Make sure that you ask for name, contact details, handicap (if any), Do you need a registration form? Will you use email? What is the final date for registrations? How will entries be paid – cash?

• Develop a promotion plan. Will you need a poster, a letter of invitation, an email invitation, a newsletter article, a media advertisement or a web site alert?

• Identify what information potential players need to have. What is the date of the event? How much does it cost to enter? What is registration time on the day? What do players need to bring with them? What is the dress code? What food and drink will be available? Will there be

fund raising activities such as a raffle? What if you don’t have a handicap? What sort of game is to be played? What will happen if the weather is inclement?

• Develop a Sponsorship Plan, if sponsors are to be involved. What sort of sponsorships do you need – goods, services, prizes. How will sponsors be acknowledged – Signs? On promotional material? During presentations?

• Develop a Food and Beverage Plan. Will food be available prior to hit off? e.g. sausage sizzle. Will food be provided after the event? Do you want the bar to be open before and after the event? Have you booked the Bar? Is there a cost for refreshments or are they included in the entry? Develop a Staffing/Volunteer Plan. Who will be responsible for starting the field and doing the scoring? What jobs need to be done before the event? What jobs need to be done on the day? Who is responsible for clean up after the event? Clearly identify what each job involves so that helpers know exactly what they have to do and when they have to do it.

• Identify any Equipment needed. Do you need access to the loud speaker system? Where will you set up the registration table? Will anyone need clubs, a buggy, or a cart – all are available for hire through the Club. Do you need the white board to list results?

• On the Day. Arrive early. Check that staff/volunteers are present and clear about their tasks. Make sure that the following is set up: - the competitions for the day such as the longest drive, the registration desk, the raffle, signage acknowledgement for sponsors, scorers desk, results board, prizes, raffle, refreshment area(s).

DPCD Emergency Grant: Sporting and Recreation Equipment To provide assistance to local sport and active recreation clubs and organisations to replace essential sports equipment that has been lost or destroyed as a consequence of fire, flood, significant storm event, theft or criminal damage.

Max per grant $2000. On-going.

DPCD Significant Sporting Events – Events Assistance and Events Development The Significant Sporting Events Program will help sporting, community and event organisations to deliver significant sporting events.

Up to $300,000 Closing date: 28 March 2014.

DPCD Elite Athlete Travel Grants To provide assistance to elite Victorian athletes to travel to compete at national championships or international events.

Up to $2000 Closing date: 2 April 2013

Australian Sports Foundation Sport Incentive Program

The program aims to increase opportunities for Australians to participate in sport and/or excel in sports performance. Ongoing.

Mount Alexander Shire Council Strengthening the Community Grants

Support to a range of local community-based projects and initiatives.Offered annually Aug/Sept.

For applications, guidelines and further information please visit:

www.dpcd.vic.gov.au www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au www.ausport.gov.au

www.asf.org.au

Please also refer to Useful Links section on Page 4 for additional information.

Funding and Grants

Applicant Grant

Barkers Creek Cricket Club $1,000.00

Castlemaine Football and Netball Club Inc. $1,000.00

Castlemaine Goldfields Football Club $1,000.00

Harcourt Football / Netball Club Inc $1,000.00

Muckleford Cricket Club $640.00

Winters Flat Junior Football Club $963.00

Club liquor licence seminarDo you sell, serve or consume alcohol at your sporting club?

Responsible Alcohol Victoria (RAV) in conjunction with Good Sports provide an industry-recognised club seminar course. The course helps sporting and community clubs manage alcohol responsibly and reduce alcohol related problems. Victoria Police representatives will be present to offer valuable information, advice and assistance to the clubs in attendance.

Date:   Wednesday 20 March 2013 Time:   7pm - 9pm Venue:  Bendigo - To Be Confirmed  

Contact Tamarra Speechley on 5442 3101 for further details.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

DID YOU KNOW?The game of Tug-of-war was an Olympic sport from 1900 to 1920 ARE YOU ORGANISING AN EVENT IN

MOUNT ALEXANDER SHIRE?

Your first point of contact should be with Council’s Events Officer to fill in an Events Assistance form in order for Council to assist you with meeting any event regulations or permit requirements.

If you are holding your event on publicly owned land, such as a park, garden or reserve, you need to submit a ‘Use of Council Owned Land’ form which will be approved by the Recreation Unit. If the Reserve you want to book is managed by a S86 Committee then you also need to obtain permission directly from them.

If you would like us to feature your event in our Winter issue of Arena, please send information to recreation@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

JOIN OUR MAILING LISTTo subscribe and unsubscribe from the mailing list please email your details to recreation@mountalexander.vic.gov.au

DISCLAIMER

Council has made all efforts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the above information but does not endorse any of the above mentioned businesses or events and will not be held liable for any loss resulting from involvement in advertised events or services.

USEFUL LINKSMount Alexander Shire Council: www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au

DPCD Sport and Recreation: www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/sport

Loddon Campaspe Sport Assembly Focus: loddoncampaspe.sportslink.org.au

Regional Development Victoria: www.rdv.vic.gov.au

Parks and Leisure Australia: www.parksleisure.com.au/pla/home

Aquatics and Recreation Victoria: www.aquaticsandrecreation.org.au

Our Community: www.ourcommunity.com.au

Department of Community and Planning: www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/home

Vic Sport: www.vicsport.asn.au/Home

Vic Health: www.vichealth.vic.gov.au

Sports Focus: www.loddoncampaspe.sportslink.org.au

Please also search the national or state organising body of your specific sport or activity for further information such as funding opportunities, development ideas and event details.

CONTACT US

recreation@mountalexander. vic.gov.au

Sue Jones – Manager Community Activity and Culture, 5471 1711

Ros Young – Recreation Services Team Leader, 5471 1787

Tamara Payne – Recreation Officer, 5471 1741

Melissa Fowler – Community Activity and Culture Support Officer, 5471 1786

A reminder will be sent out regarding content for the next newsletter. Contributions can be sent at any time by email to recreation@mountalexander.vic.gov.au Please ensure your contact details are included.

Horse Riding Clubs

Association of

Victoria

Victorian Masters

& Junior Criterium

Championships & NAB

Showman Criterium

The Goldfields Steam Train Challenge

Official Dressage

Competition Day

24 March 2013

Guildford Saddle Club 7 April 2013 Harcourt

1 April 2013, 10am to 2pm

Castlemaine to Maldon

For a full listing of events in the Shire please visit Council’s Tourism website www.maldoncastlemaine.com.au