State Sporting Associations will shortly be sent nomination packs and have the opportunity to nominate for the following Awards:

• The West Australian ANZ Sports Star
• Smarter than Smoking Junior Sports Star
• Channel Seven Perth Team of the Year
• KPMG Coach of the Year
• Gibson & Gibson Lawyers Official of the Year
• Skilled Service to Sport of the Year

The closing date for the nominations is 26 October 2008.

If you require any further information about the nomination process, please contact WA Sports Federation on 9387 8100 or mailto:info@wasportsfed.asn.au

Share in up to $5000 to promote the Active Family Challenge.

Sporting and active recreation clubs in WA can share in up to $5000 to help promote the Active Family Challenge in Spring.

Individual sporting and active recreation clubs can receive up to $300 each by simply registering on the http://www.inmycommunity.com.au/fun-stuff/competitions/ website and explain what they do to encourage people to participate in their club.

The Active Family Challenge is based on groups registering at http://www.activefamilychallenge.com.au, monitoring their activity and participating in at least 30 minutes a day for 3-4 times per week during Spring. The Challenge is completed when participants have been active for at least 45 days - it's really easy to do.

The Challenge has a wide appeal and encourages families, schools, work, sport and community groups to participate in regular physical activity and to be rewarded for their efforts.

The Closing date for this competition is 3 October.

For more information about this competition visit http://www.inmycommunity.com.au/fun-stuff/competitions/ 

Registrations are now open for WA's sport and recreation industry conference. The conference is being held at the University of WA on 27 and 28 November 2008.

The conference will have three main themes:

• High performing organisations - developing people, systems and environments
• Innovative ideas for recreation centres and parks management
• Evidence based programming for positive social outcomes

Cost: $110 inc. GST for sporting club volunteer or students; $396 inc. GST for full registration.

Register: Go to http://www.dsr.wa.gov.au/scripts/nc.dll?DSR.65682:STANDARD::pc=PC_60449  to download the registration form.

Further information: Contact Louisa Webb on 9492 98 49 or mailto:conference@dsr.wa.gov.au

The WA Local Government Association in partnership with the Premier's Physical Activity Taskforce, supported by Lotterywest, is offering Local Activity Grants for Local Governments and community groups.

The Local Activity Grants program offers matched grants (between $5,000 and $60,000) for Local Governments and community groups to encourage new and innovative approaches to increasing physical activity.

Community organisations can liaise with their relevant Local Government for the purpose of applying for this grant and must be developed in consultation with the Premier's Physical Activity Taskforce.

Applications close - 4pm Friday 7 November 2008.

Grant guidelines and application forms are available at http://www.beactive.wa.gov.au/grants_activities.asp

For further information: Contact Michelle O'Brien on 9492 9631 or mailto:michelle.obrien@dsr.wa.gov.au

Grant information sessions are available: Monday 6 October, 10-11 am, Department of Sport and Recreation, and Tuesday 7 October, 10-11 am, telephone conference, dial in details provided after rsvp.  Register your attendance by 2 October to Stephanie Watson on 9492 9630 or mailto:stephanie.watson@dsr.wa.gov.au