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18 October 2011
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West Coast make timely visit to the Gascoyne
Thursday 31 March 2011
The Gascoyne region is flying high on the back of a two-day visit by the West Coast Eagles.
New Indigenous sport project officer
Thursday 31 March 2011
Melanie Thomas is the latest person to join the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) team as Project Officer with the Indigenous Sport Unit.
Be a hit on the tennis court
Thursday 31 March 2011
Funding and scholarships for Indigenous tennis players are available through Tennis West.
Great turnout for Halls Creek Basketball Comp
Thursday 31 March 2011
When Garnduwa, with the support of the Halls Creek Shire Youth Services, put on a basketball competition for young women in Halls Creek in January, there was no shortage of willing participants.
Funding attracts participants to non-traditional sports
Thursday 31 March 2011
Tyson McEwan and Sofie Coffin took out the Fairest and Best Awards at the recent Geraldton Junior Water Polo Association presentation night. The two have excelled this year, in what can be described as a non-traditional sport for Aboriginal people.
IYV+10 Volunteer Grants Program
Wednesday 30 March 2011
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the International Year of Volunteers (IYV+10). To assist with the celebrations around the state, Volunteering WA, the peak body for the promotion and advancement of volunteering in WA, is extending its hand and offering funding of up to $1,000 for community organisation activities.
Clubs ‘get together’ in the Gascoyne
Monday 28 March 2011
At the centre of great communities like the Gascoyne are great sport and recreation clubs, and this month there was a conference and awards night to celebrate it!
Peel, are you up for the challenge?
Wednesday 23 March 2011
The next Mandurah Island Challenge will take place on 27 March 2011 and is sponsored by Alcoa – long-time sponsors of the Peel Health Foundation.
Day on the green for charity
Wednesday 23 March 2011
Join in the fun at The Brass ‘n’ Stumps Charity Cricket Event on Saturday 2 April at Fairbridge.
WA Grants for Women Program
Wednesday 23 March 2011
Funding of up to $5000 is available for community organisations to develop projects that strengthen the social and economic wellbeing of women, increase their participation, promote positive images of women in the community, encourage women’s leadership and/or encourage women’s sense of safety.
Opportunity for leading ladies
Monday 21 March 2011
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and Australian Government Office for Women are looking to develop the next generation of female leaders in sport.
Perth to host exciting international sporting matches during CHOGM 2011
Monday 21 March 2011
Perth will host two international netball matches, featuring four of the top seven teams in the world, and an international hockey tournament with an exciting new format in the week leading up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) this October.
WA gears up for Bikeweek 2011
Monday 21 March 2011
Bikeweek, the state’s annual celebration of recreational and commuter cycling, started on Saturday 19 March, with more than 100 cycling activities to be held across Western Australia over the following eight days.
Aboriginal seniors enjoy day of fun and games
Wednesday 16 March 2011
Four members of the Narrogin community headed to Perth this week for an Aboriginal Seniors Activity and Information Day run by the Seniors Recreation Council (SRC) and the Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR).
Building better communities through improved facilities
Wednesday 16 March 2011
Communities across Western Australia can look forward to improved facilities in which to play, compete and be physically active following Sport and Recreation Minister Terry Waldron’s announcement of $15.8million in funding under the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF).
It’s just not cricket! Well, actually it is …
Monday 14 March 2011
It’s bigger than the Indian Premier League, bigger than the Big Bash and even bigger than The Ashes and it is coming to Bruce Rock.
Celebration of women in sport and recreation
Friday 11 March 2011
Stunning views from the Point Walter Recreation and Conference Centre provided an impressive backdrop for a 100th Year of International Women’s Day Lunch on Tuesday 8 March 2011.
Coaching problems solved at free seminar in Margaret River
Friday 11 March 2011
Sometimes getting the best out of athletes can be a challenge for coaches. Often it’s those little issues within the group that can be hardest to solve. Others could simply benefit from some tips to polish up their training sessions.
Ocean Paddling Safety Framework is on its way
Wednesday 09 March 2011
The Department of Sport and Recreation, Surf Life Saving WA and Canoeing WA have been developing a framework that provides guidance, advice and consistency for ocean paddlers.
Flood-affected clubs
Thursday 03 March 2011
Nine Gascoyne sport and recreation clubs were directly affected by floods in Carnarvon and Upper Gascoyne in December 2010 and late February 2011.
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