Welcome to the first issue of the Sportsview E-Newsletter.

The purpose of the Sportsview E-Newsletter is to keep WASF members informed about current developments in sport and recreation. We trust you will find it relevant and useful. We encourage and welcome your comments.  Please send any ideas and contributions for future issues to info@wasportsfed.asn.au

Initially we aim to circulate the E-Newsletter every two months. 

Please forward this E-Newsletter to your members and anyone else you think may find it useful.

WASF New Website

The Western Australian Sports Federation (Inc) website www.wasportsfed.asn.au has a new look with easier navigation and improved accessibility.

One of the new features on the website is the ABC News Sport Section where you can be kept up-to-date with all the latest sporting news.

Australian Sports Federation Alliance

The Western Australian Sports Federation (Inc) and its Alliance partners at state and territory level recently met in Perth to discuss a wide range of issues impacting on sport across the country.

Highlights of the discussion included:

• Junior Sport Tax Deductibility proposal
• Climate change and the potential impact on sport
• The social agendas of Governments' and the opportunities and consequences for sport
• Policies on drugs in sport
• Current sport and recreation facility provision and planning for future needs
• Organisational governance and management matters
• Confederation of Australian Sport 2007 Federal Election Policy Platform

Next WASF Council Meeting 14th August 2007

The guest speaker for the next WASF Council Meeting will be Dr. David Deeley, Parks & Leisure Australia (WA), who will be talking about "Water Conservation and its consequences for Sport".

Associations Incorporation Green Bill 2006

The State Government is reviewing the Associations Incorporations Act 1987.  Changes are being proposed to the rules and regulations governing incorporated associations. The changes are designed to streamline regulations and promote efficiency and accountability of all associations incorporated in Western Australia.

The proposed changes have been released for public comment and approximately 300 submissions about the Associations Incorporation Green Bill have been received. The WA Sports Federation has lodged a submission (No. 295) that can be found online at www.docep.wa.gov.au 

Netball WA Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Bradock, is very pleased that Netball WA is one of the Australian licensees for the 2008 inaugural Tasman Trophy competition.

"Were looking forward to launching into the new competition and will be extremely competitive in this environment," she said.

Perth Orioles Coach Sue Gaudion said "I'm glad the appropriate decision was made". While it hasn't interfered with our preparation this season, its certainly settling to know there is an exciting future ahead for elite netball in Western Australia."

The other four states who will be representing Australia in the Tasman Trophy are New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Victoria.

The Tasman Trophy competition will feature teams from across Australia and New Zealand, with 69 games played over 17 weeks, from April 2008. For more information and updates go to www.netballwa.com.au

Fremantle Masters Games - Friday 21st to Tuesday 25 September 2007

For more information phone 9432 9724 or to register online www.fremantlemastersgames.com.au

Brumby's WA Open Dancesport Championships

Couples aged from six to 60 from all over Australia will be competing at Challenge Stadium on Sunday 28th October, 2007. For more information contact Dallas Symons on 9409 8382 or www.dancesport.org.au/wa

Olympic Beijing 2008 Olympic Countdown Luncheon

To signify the "One Year Countdown" to the 2008 Olympic Games, the Australian Team/WA Appeal Committee will host the "Beijing 2008 Olympic Countdown Luncheon" at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre Ballroom on Wednesday 8th August, 2007. For more information contact Melissa Joss on 08 9440 4211 or email melissa.joss@olympics.com.au

Active 07 - 'On Common Ground' Sport and Recreation Industry Conference

The Department of Sport and Recreation's annual conference will be held at the Burswood Entertainment Centre on 18-19 October 2007. Topics for this years conference include: recreation centre management, workplace physical activity and on common ground which includes demographics, climate change, the workplace, what youth want, the rise of extreme sports and sports betting. For more information contact Tim Haynes on 08 9492 9839 or www.dsr.wa.gov.au

2007 Western Australian Sport and Recreation Industry Awards

These awards recognise innovation and exceptional achievement across all areas of sport and recreation in Western Australia and will be held at the Burswood Entertainment Complex on Friday 19th October 2007. To download nomination forms or more information contact Tim Haynes on 08 9492 9839 or www.dsr.wa.gov.au