The 2007 ANZ Sports Star Awards will be held on Thursday 10 January 2008 at the Burswood Entertainment Complex.  Nomination packages will be sent out in September 2007. 

Healthway offers sponsorship to incorporated organisations for programs or events involving recognised sport or recreation initiatives that have increased physical activity as the primary focus and provide good opportunities to promote health. Different levels of sponsorship are available which include:

The Major Projects Sponsorship Program (Over $5,000)

There are three funding rounds for the over $5,000 sponsorship program and applications must be submitted according to the following closing dates.

Closing Dates:

November 30: Applications for sponsorship of projects starting in April, May, June or July must be submitted by November 30.

July 31: Applications for sponsorship of projects starting in December, January, February or March must be submitted by July 31.

March 31: Applications for sponsorship of projects starting in August, September, October or November each year must be submitted by March 31.

$5,000 and Less Sponsorship Program

Applications can be submitted at any time of the year but must be received at Healthway at least four calendar months before the commencement of the project.

While Healthway recognises that participating in sport and physical activity has many positive benefits, applicants for Healthway sponsorships need to also demonstrate they can reach key target groups such as children and youth, Indigenous people or rural and remote communities, provide opportunities to promote health and make the environment more healthy.

To download applications forms or more information www.healthway.wa.gov.au

Beginners Coaches Course (old Level 1)

• Venue - Trinity College
• Dates - 26th August or 30th September or 28th October 2007
• Time - 8.30am - 4.00pm
• Cost - $33

Level 2 Coaching Course

Details on the next Level 2 Coaching course can be found at www.dsr.wa.gov.au

There is a new format that makes it easier to complete.

Advanced Level Officiating Course - Presented by Scott Hodgen

• Sunday 21st October, 2007
• 9am - 1.15pm - DSR
• Course Fee - $44

The Department of Sport and Recreation are looking at running a part Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training later in the year. If you are interested contact Ian Crawford on ian.crawford@dsr.wa.gov.au

Dealing with Conflict and Difficult People - Presenters Course

• Learn how to present this course within your sport
• Presented by Merry Robertson
• Wednesday 12th September, 2007
• 6pm - 8.30pm
• DSR Course Fee - $22

Dealing with Conflict and Difficult People Seminar

• Presented by Merry Robertson
• Wednesday 31st October, 2007
• 6pm - 8.30pm
• DSR Course Fee - $22

For more information on these courses contact ian.crawford@dsr.wa.gov.au or go to www.dsr.wa.gov.au

Get Active - Be Happy Posters

The Department of Sport and Recreation recently produced a series of posters promoting happiness and fun through physical activity.  The posters are free and available to schools, community organisations, clubs, local governments and regional groups. To download order forms or more information go to www.dsr.wa.gov.au or http://www.wasportsfed.asn.au/publications.php

The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) and WA Sports Federation (WASF) recommend that organisations have their employees and volunteers undergo criminal record screening to help create safe environments for their members. There are several ways that your organisation can create child safe environments.

Working with Children Check (WWC)

The WWC is compulsory under state legislation for persons working in child related work in Western Australia and is valid for three years.

National Police Check for Volunteers

This check is recommended for all volunteers who are exempt from the WWC legislation, for example, parents and other volunteers (i.e. Club Treasurer) who perform duties that are not directly related to working with children.  It provides basic information about whether a person has a criminal record or a pending charge.

Only parent bodies that are incorporated or have relevant legal status and provide a community service can participate.  State sporting associations will need to register and co-ordinate the program for clubs.

The check costs $10 per person and is processed through the Office for Seniors Interests and Volunteering (OSIV). If a person already possesses a WWC they will receive the National Police Check for Volunteers for free.  It is recommended that volunteers re apply every three years.

National Police Certificates

People who undertake duties other than those related to working with children in paid positions in an organisation are recommended to obtain National Police Certificates.

Volunteers whose National Police Check for Volunteers indicates they have a criminal record may need to obtain a National Police Certificate in accordance with an organisation's policies.

The National Police Certificate costs $44.50 per person and applications can be made in person at any local police station.

For more information on creating child safe environments please visit our website  www.wasportsfed.asn.au/workingwithchildren.php or contact Catherine Young, Working with Children Project Manager on 9492 9736 or email catherine.young@dsr.wa.gov.au

Be Active WA Day - Saturday 1 September 2007

Visit www.beactive.wa.gov.au and start a walking, cycling, swimming or running programme on Be Active WA Day, Saturday 1st September 2007.

The programmes include daily instruction for walking, running, cycling and swimming as well as flexible family and workplace activity advice.

The Be Active website gives you advice from some of Western Australia's most passionate physical activity advocates: Luc Longley, Dennis Lillee, Priya Cooper, Eoin Cameron, Pip O'Connell and Justice Robert French.

Go for 2 & 5 Gymnastics WA State Championships

The State Championships will be held from the 5-9 September 2007 at Belmont Oasis Centre, Alexander Road (cnr Abernethy Road), Belmont.  The following disciplines will be competing at the championships:

• Men's artistic gymnastics
• Womens artistic gymnastics
• Sports Acrobatics
• Rythmic gymnastics
• Trampolining

Prime Gymnastics Club from Singapore will be competing at the championships.  Tickets for spectators can only be brought on the day for $12.00.  For more information contact Gymnastics WA on www.gymnasticswa.asn.au/

XII FINA World Masters Championships 2008

The event will be run from 17th - 25th April 2008 at the Challenge Stadium. 

Competitors can find out more information or register for the event by going to www.2008finamasters.org/

2007 Sportswomen of the Year Awards

The 29th Annual Sportswomen of the Year Awards will be held on Friday 23rd November 2007 at the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle.  For more information go to www.wswest.asn.au/

The WA Sports Federation would like to congratulate Zoe Howarth, Lisa Horn and Charlie Colbung for winning their respective categories in the 2007 WA Training Awards. These awards reward outstanding achievements of apprentices, trainees and vocational students, and the contribution to training by trainers, training organisations and employers. 

The winners were short-listed from submitted applications which were judged by FutureNow and industry representatives including Rob Thompson from the WA Sports Federation.  As finalists, they were up against other successful applicants from the Arts and Sport and Recreation sectors.

The winners were announced at a presentation dinner at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on 17th August 2007. Each of the award winners will be eligible to represent WA at the Australian Training Awards to be held in Hobart on the 8th November 2007.

 Zoe was awarded the WA Trainee of the Year.

 Lisa was awarded the Vocational Student of the Year.

Charlie was awarded the Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year.