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The Department of Sport and Recreation provides position statements on a range of industry issues. Each position statement presents a brief background to the issue and the department's stated position.

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Each position statement presents a brief background to the issue and the department's stated position.

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Mid West coaches can maximise team performance

Tuesday 22 May 2012

Coaches in the Mid West can get some tips on developing individuals to maximise team performance at a free two-part workshop in June organised by the Mid West Coaches Network.

Seeking mentor coaches in the Great Southern

Friday 18 May 2012

In a first for regional Western Australia, the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) is set to launch a new initiative to improve the quality of coaching across all sports within the Great Southern region.

Upper Great Southern hooked on hockey

Friday 18 May 2012

The Upper Great Southern Hockey Association commenced the Hook in2 Hockey program on Friday 11 May.

Peel is on the trail of something great

Thursday 10 May 2012

The results so far of a ground-breaking project examining the Peel town of Dwellingup as a potential trails hub will be presented this month at a community brunch.

Sport and recreation volunteers can breathe easy

Thursday 10 May 2012

The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) and Royal Life Saving Society of WA (RLSSWA) have teamed up to offer all sport and recreation volunteers in Western Australia a one-day first aid training course at half the usual price.

Treasure hunt for families

Tuesday 08 May 2012

Get your family together for a modern-day treasure hunt, complete with prizes!

Community celebration planned for Munda Biddi

Tuesday 08 May 2012

The Albany to Denmark section of the Munda Biddi Trail will be finished in mid May and the Munda Biddi Trail Foundation (MBTF) is organising a community celebration to give members, volunteers, locals and enthusiasts their first chance to try out this new section of trail.

Great Southern teachers get in on junior sport action

Tuesday 08 May 2012

Local teachers put themselves in their students' shoes for an action packed day of junior sport development in the Great Southern in April.

Great Southern gets the latest tips from hockey

Tuesday 08 May 2012

Several members of Hockey WA’s coaching and officiating team were in town during April to deliver practical sessions and present at a Great Southern Coaches Club breakfast.

Funding for Mid-West infrastructure projects

Monday 07 May 2012

Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls today announced $5.835million in State Government Royalties for Regions funding for five Mid West Investment Plan (MWIP) infrastructure projects.

Top athletes claim victory with new WAIS facility

Monday 07 May 2012

Western Australia’s high performance athletes will soon be training in world-class, contemporary facilities following the announcement of a new multi-million dollar High Performance Service Centre at Challenge Stadium.

Applications open for $10,000 sport and recreation scholarship

Monday 07 May 2012

The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) is urging people seeking further professional development in the sport and recreation industry to apply for the Dr Heather MacGowan OAM Scholarship.

Key decisions on new stadium announced

Monday 07 May 2012

Premier Colin Barnett today announced the size and orientation of the new major stadium at Burswood and confirmed the initial capacity.

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