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Hello <<Club/Centre/Association>>

Welcome to the first edition of Club Spirit for 2018.

The summer teams are now well into competition mode and the City would love to hear about your club’s successes across the season. Please contact me to feature your achievements in the Club Spirit or if you have had any recent changes in committee members.

The City will be hosting a Media Savvy workshop on Tuesday 20 March 2018 run by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries aimed at helping clubs and groups connect with new and existing members using social media. If you would like to know more or to register, feel free to contact me.

 

Let us know your thoughts about Club Spirit


Please take a few minutes to fill out our online survey and let us know how we can make the Club Spirit eNewsletter more beneficial for your club or association.

Regards,
Kieran O'Connor
Club Development Officer
City of South Perth
Ph: 9474 0854
clubspirit@southperth.wa.gov.au

 
Club News

Media Savvy Workshop


This free session is open to sports and community clubs and organisations from culture and the arts and multicultural groups. Workshop includes; ways to use social media to your advantage, managing your club’s reputation online, and lots of tips and tricks to get clubs started and make the most of their communications and some group exercises on hash tagging.

When: 6.15-8.30pm, Tuesday 20 March 2018
Where: Manning Community Hall
2 Conochie Cres, Manning
Cost: Free, RSVP by 16 March 2018 
Register now

Ernest Johnson Reserve update


Construction works for stage one of the $10.5m redevelopment of Ernest Johnson Oval are now complete with clubs settling in to the state of the art facilities. Stage two works have begun and include demolition of the old buildings, cricket nets and Rotary Hall. 
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Winter active reserve bookings now open


The City receives a high volume of Active Reserve Bookings. To assist us with your request and ensure your booking is processed correctly, please read these friendly reminders:
  • Appoint a facility/grounds booking contact person
  • Ensure line markings don't damage the turf
  • Only use approved sports line marking products and not chemicals
  • Review fixtures. 
Any extra club bookings will require prior approval. If your club receives a request to book a reserve, please refer them to the City's bookings office on 9474 0777.
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South Perth Tennis Centre


South Perth Lawn Tennis Club was established in 1898. The club has a proud history of over 100 years of tennis in the City of South Perth and is located on the corner of Murray St and McNabb Loop in Como, Western Australia. If you would like to know more about playing tennis contact the club.
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City News

George Burnett Leisure Centre reopens


In July 2017, the George Burnett Leisure Centre (GBLC) sports hall in Karawara suffered water damage causing the timber floor to warp and the courts were closed for safety reasons. Repairs have now been completed and the court is now available for casual and regular hire. Contact GBLC on 9474 0855 or leisurecentre@southperth.wa.gov.au for details.
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Clontarf-Waterford-Salter Point (CWSP) Foreshore Masterplan


Following community consultation in 2017, the City has prepared a draft CWSP Foreshore Masterplan. The draft plan is available for feedback on Your Say South Perth until 4pm, Monday 26 February 2018.
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Draft joint Bike Plan available for feedback


The City of South Perth and Town of Victoria Park have released a draft Joint Bike Plan following consultation and stakeholder workshops in 2017. The draft plan is available for public comment on Your Say South Perth until 4pm, Monday 12 March 2018
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Grants & Opportunities

CSRFF Small Grants


CSRFF Small Grants are available each year for clubs within the City of South Perth. Find out about the CSRFF small grants application process.

Examples of small grant projects:
  • cricket pitch and practice wickets
  • safety fences for sport and recreation facilities, i.e. motor sports
  • small floodlighting project
  • court resurfacing or upgrade
  • construction of or upgrade to shade shelters
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Bankwest Community Grants


Bankwest have supported over 1,500 community groups on the journey towards achieving their goals, with grants of up to $1,000. Find out more or apply for a Community Grant.
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Kidsport Update


Kidsport enables eligible Western Australian children aged between 5 to 18 years to participate in community sport and recreation by offering them financial assistance of up to $150 per calendar year towards club fees. Families with a valid Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card can now apply online. Hard copy application forms are still available and can be submitted to local governments.
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Good Sports

Be a part of something great! Join Good Sports today and begin your club's journey to becoming a healthier club.

Good Sports clubs are recognised by the community as family friendly clubs. This can lead to increased membership, a higher number of volunteers and increase in teams. It also improves relationships with community organisations.

For more information, visit goodsports.com.au, email Kelly.smith@adf.org.au or phone 0426 254 522.

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