WA Sports Federation continues to support and recognise students studying in the areas of sport and recreation in Western Australia.  WA Sports Federation recently presented prizes to students at the University of Notre Dame, Edith Cowan University and Curtin University of Technology.

The University of Notre Dame, School of Business Awards evening, was held on 17 March 2010.  Hayley Coppinger was presented the WA Sports Federation prize for her contribution to the community during her studies (pictured below on the right holding her certificate).

Edith Cowan University held their Faculty of Business & Law awards evening on 29 March 2010.  Ben Smith (pictured above left) was presented the WA Sports Federation prize.  Ben completed a Bachelor of Sport Management degree and achieved the highest weighted average mark of the 2009 graduates.  

Curtin University of Technology School of Business Law and Taxation 2010 Prizes Ceremony was held on 19 May 2010.  The 2009 WA Sports Federation prizes were awarded to Timothy Murdoch and Catherine Tate. 

Timothy (pictured left) was the best graduating student in sports administration units in the Bachelor of Commerce in a Sports Management Major.  Catherine was the Best Graduating Student in the Bachelor of Commerce (Sports Administration & Marketing).

The Coaches Awards Dinner was held on Friday 21 May 2010 at the Duxton Hotel Perth.  The Coaches Awards recognise sports coaches for their outstanding contribution and commitment to sport in Western Australia.

Sixteen sports lodged nominations for High Performance Coach of the Year and Community Sports Coach of the Year categories.

120 people attended the Awards evening MC'd by Tim Gossage.  Ron Alexander, Director General of the Department of Sport and Recreation and Rob Thompson, CEO WA Sports Federation, presented certificates and gifts to all nominees during the evening.

Rob Thompson is pictured on the right presenting a certificate to Nick Ciffolilli from the sport of Cricket. 

The annual WA State Trails Conference will be held on Thursday 17 June 2010 from 8.30am - 4.00pm at the Perth Zoo.

The conference will start with the history of trails in WA and will progress to the future.

The conference will include: trail focus sessions on local government, planning for the future, building for sustainability, linkages to business and nature play.

For more information including registration details click here.

Edith Cowan University is inviting sport and recreation associations to become involved with their 'Industry Practice Project'.

Students in their third year of both Bachelor of Sport Management and Bachelor of Event, Sport and Recreation Management courses, are required to undertake 100-160 hours voluntary practical experience in a sport or recreation/leisure setting of their choice. Most often, the practical experiences are organised around a specific project which the student works on (under supervision).

If your organisation has a suitable project please send an email to Dr Ruth Sibson by Monday 7 June providing an indication of the type of placement(s) that might be available and a project brief including:

• The details/nature/outline of the project
• Any knowledge/skills/interest students need to have to complete the project
• Any knowledge/skills that might be developed as a consequence of taking up the project
• Name and details of contact person for interested students.

For more information about this opportunity or to register your interest please contact Dr Ruth Sibson, Director Undergraduate Studies; Program Coordinator: Sport, Recreation and Event Management r.sibson@ecu.edu.au or 6304 5600.

Cycling Western Australia (WA) is the peak body for cycle racing in Western Australia and a member of Cycling Australia.

Cycling WA is seeking a highly motivated professional for the position of Chief Executive Officer.  The position provides an exciting opportunity to lead the future development of cycling in Western Australia.  A new Board has recently been appointed by the members of Cycling WA to govern the sport and provide strategic direction to support and enhance the development of competitive cycling.

Enquiries for the position should be directed to David Code, interim CEO, on 08 9328 3422.

To view the job advert click here and the job description click here.  Applications close at 5pm Friday 4 June.

Progress or Perish - Legal issues in planning and managing sports infrastructure and events in WA.

ANZSLA invites you to join members, guests and a panel to discuss the legal issues associated with planning and managing sporting infrastructure and events in Western Australia. 

The seminar will be held on Tuesday 8 June 2010, 6.00pm -7.30pm at Bloomsfield Lecture Theatre at Challenge Stadium.  For more details and registration information click here.

Certificate IV - Training and Assessment

The Certificate IV is aimed at those who want to train and/or assess within the sport and recreation sector.  The course provides participants with the competence to deliver and assess competency-based training in their industry and in a range of learning environments.

This course will be held from 15 - 18 June 2010.  For further details click here.

Workforce Planning Workshop

The Department of Sport and Recreation invites you to attend this FREE workshop to assist you invest in one of the most important asset your organisation has - the staff.

This workshop will explore how to develop the people within your organisation.  It aims to be a thought provoking and practical session providing you with a range of tools to use in your organisation. 

For further details click here.

TBA Australian National Disability Tenpin Bowling Championships

The TBA Australian National Disability Tenpin Bowling Championships will be held in Western Australia from Saturday 29 May to Friday 4 June 2010.  The Championships will be held at AMF Bowling Centre in Joondalup.

Five states and territories will be competing at the Championships - two WA teams will be participating.  For further information about the Champsionships click here.