The Nomination Forms for all Awards categories have been distributed to State Sports Associations. Electronic versions are on the Federation's website at www.wasportsfed.asn.au as an alternative.

Closing date for all nominations is Friday 26th October, 2007. Any nominee's achievement updates (from 26th October to 30th November) may be forwarded to RobThompson@wasportsfed.asn.au 

Healthway, in conjunction with the Premier's Physical Activity Taskforce (PATF) is offering grants on behalf of the Disability Services Commission (DSC), to any statutory or incorporated body that can provide sustainable and inclusive opportunities for increasing participation on physical activity, for people with disabilities.

Funding between $5,000 and $60,000 is available to local governments and community groups to encourage innovative approaches to increasing physical activity. Projects may be 12 months or 24 months in length. Matching dollar for dollar funding is required. Rural local governments can provide in-kind contributions.

 Round 7 is now open. Applications must be received by 4pm 19 October 2007.

More information can be found on the Be Active WA website

The Australian Resuscitation Council and Royal Life Saving recommends that resuscitation qualifications are updated annually. They are holding refresher courses during summer from the 11 November.

On completion of this CPR training course, participants will gain competence in Primary survey DRABCD, Cardio pulmonary resuscitation, Responding to emergencies, Choking, and Bleeding. view the Royal Life Saving website for course details.

A corporate luncheon, presented by Specialized Training and Development, on achieving excellence in leadership, with special guest Andrew Demetriou, CEO of the AFL

Date: Friday 7th of December 2007
Venue: Duxton Hotel 1pm - 4pm

For more information see the website or contact Michelle on 0419 855 910 or email info@specializedtraining.com.au

Womensport West and the Western Australian Sports Federation extend an invitation to aspiring athletes and the general public to attend a meet and greet with some of our Western Australian Olympic hopefuls, coaches and management.

Wednesday 31st October 2007
Subiaco Football Club, Vincent Street, Leederville
RSVP: Friday October 26th

Another exciting upcoming event for WA sportswomen is the Sportswoman of the Year Awards Dinner, being held at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle on Friday 23rd November

For any information on the above events, contact Womensport West on 9387 3633 or via email womensport@wswest.asn.au