Event Round Up

Victorian Grand Prix Racquetball Circuit 2012 Results

Events for 2012 included: Australian Open (Wangaratta Open), Geelong Open Classic, Victorian Open, Mountain District Open, Ballarat Open and Lakes Classic. Players must have participated in at least 50% of available events to be eligible for GP Champion. Players will receive their awards at a special presentation at the Squash Vic AGM on April 12, 2013. Grade Mens Open Womens Open A Grade B Grade C Grade D Grade E Grade F Grade Singles Champions Cameron White Sarah Fitz Gerald Chris Rollauer Brandon Smits Shaun Quinn Steve Jenes No qualifiers Claire Armstrong Doubles Champion Darren ODonnell No qualifiers Adam Lander Brandon Smits Michael Smits Elisha Mitchell No qualifiers No qualifiers

Events in Jan/Feb
Jan 2223 Squash Vic SQUASH DEVELOPMENT CAMPMelbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre Open to 813 year olds of all abilities. 9.00am to 12 noon each day includes coaching, a tour of the Victorian Institute of Sport, fun activities and games. Cost $80. Contact Squash Vic for details. Numbers strictly limited. Feb 13 Mountain District Open Squash ChampionshipsGenesis Wantirna Entry available online on the Squash Vic website (calendar section) Feb 10 Squash Vic Junior Talent Development OPEN DAYMSAC Register online on the Squash Vic website (calendar section) Feb 16 17 ESRA Racquetball ChampionshipKnox Park Register online or download an entry form from the Squash Vic website (calendar section) Feb 17 Squash Vic Junior Tournament CircuitSSL Junior Age Moorabbin Squash Centre Register online on the Squash Vic website. Further details contact the Squash Vic office 9682 2199. Feb 2224 VMSA MastersWodonga For more information regarding this event and other Masters events go to www.vmsasquash.com.au Feb 24 Level 1 Coaching Course Day 1MSAC Register online via the Squash Vic website (calendar section). ALL participants MUST complete Level 1 General Principles and Rules paper prior to commencing course. For further details please contact the Squash Vic office 9682 2199
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Squash Vic Office: T: 9682 2199 F: 9682 2399 E: info@squashvic.com.au Executive Director Fiona Young High Performance Manager Richard Cagliarini Development Coordinator Tegan Doherty

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2012 Volunteer Awards

Congratulations to our Volunteer Award winners for 2012. Winners will receive their certificates at a special presentation during the Squash Vic AGM on Friday 12 April at the Sebel Citigate, Albert Park. Lucas Bediaga Lucas succeeded his time as treasurer of the Melbourne University Squash Club with a successful nomination for President in 2012. In addition to the regular tasks of a president, Lucas had to deal with the Universitys decision to renovate the sports centre, including the squash courts. Lucas was able to negotiate a number of temporary homes for the club to train and play, all the while maintaining ongoing communication with club members. Lucas also provided strong support for the clubs 5 Hits & Giggles programs. The Melbourne Uni programs were so successful that the coaches were nominated for the Victorian Governments 2012 Community Sport & Recreation Awards and the club featured as a case study for Squash Vics VicHealth women & girls project. Kevin Healy Kevin has strongly been involved within the Mildura squash community for many years and of particular note recently served as President of Mildura Squash Inc from 2008 to 2011. Although no longer President he still remains a very active member of the Mildura Squash Inc committee. Kevin was instrumental in the re establishment of the Mildura Squash Inc committee in 2008 when Milduras last private courts closed and squash shifted to the Irymple Community Leisure Centre. Although Mildura Squash only has two courts, it has a strong base and all of the programs would not be in such good stead if it were not for Kevins contribution. Jodi Wilkinson Jodis association with racquetball is not as a player, but as an avid spectator and supporter of the sport. Jodi has been the official photographer at the last 4 ESRA finals that have been played as well as taking photos at the Victorian Open 2012. She is always offering to help, whether its organising raffle prizes, fetching food platters or simply supporting and encouraging players. Penry Green Penry has been President of the Victorian Squash League for more than 20 years. He has held the area competition together which would not have survived without his personal involvement and the loyalty he engendered in the other VSL committee members. Although the keeper of tradition, Penry is open to change and prepared to implement new ideas to progress the sport. Despite no longer being an active player he has a deep personal commitment to the game.

Colleen Bell Colleen is valued by the Portland Squash & Racquetball Club, committee, staff and players for her many years of involvement. She has held positions of committee member, junior and senior pennant representatives, is currently treasurer and assists with all competitions, functions and working bees the club has held over the years. Colleen is a very popular life member, beginning her playing days at the club in 1974. She has a terrific can do attitude and has been known to play at short notice up to 6 times a week, always encouraging and assisting players throughout her matches. Thomas Nguyen Tom is an integral part of squash at Monash Uni. As club secretary in 2012 he played a major role in the promotion of squash and our club, keeping existing members up to date on current activities, actively recruiting new members and ensuring all members have access to club benefits. Tom is always at the club practise sessions ensuring new members feel welcome and liaising with existing members. His passion for squash and the Club is evidenced by the time and energy he dedicates to promoting and playing the sport. Carolyn Ayres Carolyn has made an enormous contribution to the Mountain District Club and squash over more than 20 years. She has been a major contributor to its social and organisational strength. Her work with juniors has seen the club develop and sustain a junior program and as coordinator, her school teams amass multiple school championships. In addition, Carolyn edits the club newsletter and is tournament director for the long running, annual Mountain District Open Squash Championship.

National Grand Prix Racquetball Circuit 2012 Results

Events for 2012 included: Australian Open, Victorian Open, and the South Australian Open. Players must have participated in at least 50% of available events to be eligible for GP Champion. Players will receive their awards at a special presentation at the 2013 Australian Open in Wangaratta on 28 April. Grade Mens Open Womens Open A Grade B Grade C Grade D Grade E Grade F Grade Champion Cameron White Sarah Fitz Gerald Chris Rollauer Brandon Smits Ross Falconer Wendy Campbell No qualifier Rosslyn Robertson Runners Up Darren O'Donnell Liz Lopes Charlie Stevenson/Johan Otto Steve Fry Shaun Quinn Heather Williams No qualifier No qualifier

Squash Vic Grand Prix Squash Circuit

Events for 2012 included: Mountain District Open, Gippsland Open, Ballarat & Districts Open, Victorian Open and Djerriwarrh Open. Players must have participated in at least 50%of available events to be eligible for GP champion. Players will receive their awards at a special presentation at the Squash Vic AGM on April 12, 2013 Grade Mens State 2 & Below Mens A Grade Mens B Grade Mens C Grade Mens D Grade Womens State & Below Womens A, B & C Grades Champion Mick Dyke David Alfredson Andrew Meredith Richard Chan Roger Regan Tegan Doherty No qualifiers Runner up Michael Bourke Geoff Chambers Himanshu Sarin John Tiktin No qualifiers Anne Fordham No qualifiers
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CONGRATULATIONS...
Winner of the $330 worth of printing, courtesy SNAP South Melbourne, for returning their affiliation form to Squash Vic by 31 December 2012 Donald Squash Club

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Congratulations to Taylor Flavell who won the Girls U19 title at the Scottish Junior Open in Edinburgh recently.

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Squash Vic Dromana CampJan 2013....

Grant Programs Now Open

Sporting Uniform Grants
The Sporting Uniforms program provides grants of up to $1000 to assist in the purchase of sports uniforms. Funding round 2 is now open and closes on January 30, 2013. This program provides funds for activities that support Victorian community based clubs delivering sporting and active recreation opportunities. For further information and how to apply go to the Sporting Uniform Grants Program website at www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/home/grants/all grants/ sporting uniforms

2013 Australian Masters GamesGeelong

512 October 2013 Over 8,800 people from across Australia and overseas are expected to converge on Geelong for this week long event. Participants will come from all walks of life the only criteria is that they must be over 30 years of age at the time of the games (selected sports such as gymnastics may have a lower minimum age). There is no maximum age or qualification criterion, only the minimum age requirement. There is also no limit to the number of events a person is allowed to compete in. There are expected to be over 60 different sports on offer, ranging from athletics to petanque. The participating sports are being finalised, and detailed under the sport information pages on the Australian Masters Games website entry will be online at www.australianmastersgames.com (Entries open in March) As well as an extensive sporting schedule, the Australian Masters Games will also comprise a variety of social events throughout the week, providing a festival atmosphere for both competitors and visitors to Geelong.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ........... for card holders,

clubs and organisations: Amendments to the Working with Children Act 2005 (the Act) came into effect on 31 December 2012 and to the Working with Children Regulations 2006 on 1 October 2012. Some important changes have been made that affect applicants, cardholders and organisations. Applicants and cardholders must notify the department within 21 days of any change to their personal and contact details. Applicants cannot work with or care for children while their application is being processed if : They have been charged with or found guilty of a serious sexual, violent or drug related offence which the Act describes as Category 1 and Category 2 offences. They have previously failed the Check, been issued with a Negative Notice and not subsequently been given a WWC Check Card. Organisations that provide services or activities for children must take reasonable steps to ensure they do not allow anyone in child related work who has been charged with or found guilty of a serious sexual, violent or drug related offence described as Category1 or Category 2 to work with or care for children until they have successfully obtained a WWC Card.

Victalent Grants
The Victalent grant program provides a $500 travel assistance grant to community sport and recreation organisations in rural and regional Victoria to assist athletes, coaches, officials and teams with the travel costs of engaging in training and competition. This program is now open and closes on 5 March 2013. For further information and how to apply go to: www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/home/grants/all grants/ victalent

Country Action Grants

The Country Action Grant Scheme provides grants to increase the skills of coaches, officials and managers and improve the accessibility and operational capacity of community sport and recreation organisations in rural and regional Victoria. Clubs, organisations and community groups who deliver sport and active recreation in rural and regional Victoria. Funding range of grantUp to $5,000 This program is open and closes on Tuesday 5 March 2013. For further information and how to apply go to: www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/home/grants/all grants/ country action grant scheme

Squash Vic Visits Youth Justice Centres

Development Coordinator Tegan Doherty visited the Parkville Youth Justice Centre in early January 2013 to conduct Squash Clinics with the youths who preside there. Tegan introduced 6 of the different units of 15 18 year old men to a modified version of Squash within the centre, with only 4 of the 60 participants having ever played or seen Squash played before. Many of the participants enjoyed trying a new and different activity for recreation time and found it a great work out. Tegan also enjoyed the unique experience, saying that its not every day you get to introduce youths in that environment to a new activity and was happy to have provided them with the opportunity to try something different. Tegan will also be visiting Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre in January.

FANCY A CAREER IN SQUASH, HEALTH & FITNESS??

Squash Vic and the Health Republic Fitness Institute of Training (registered training organisation) are partnering together to offer a fantastic Elite Health Practitioner Squash Specialist educational opportunity starting 2013. The 2 year Elite Health Practitioner course offers students Certificates in Fitness (III & IV), Remedial Massage, Nutrition & Dietetic Assistance, Allied Health plus squash training in the fields outlined below: Assessment & Grading Feedback and Development Internal Competition Biomechanical Development Squash Strategy Squash Analysis by Video Squash Officiating accreditation Squash Tournament Planning and Administration Squash Coaching accreditation

A summary of the changes are available on the WWCC website at www.justice.vic.gov.au/workingwithchildren

New training courses available to ensure our clubs are safe, fair and inclusive for all
The Australian Sports Commission in conjunction with Play by the Rules has developed two free courses that are available for community sport members. The complaint handling course is a 4 hour online course that provides a thorough step by step guide to resolving complaints. This course, along with the Play by the Rules resources (www.playbytherules.com.au), are great sources of information to anyone who has responsibility for managing a complaint. Referees, presidents or administrators at any level in sport will gain some value from completing the seven interactive modules that can be accessed online. The Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) Course, once a 2 day workshop, is now only 4 hours online, with a 3 4 hour workshop available in every state. Sport & Recreation Victoria is offering the workshop component in April, May and June. Anyone who is interested in becoming an MPIO should contact Squash Vic for more details.

The Elite Health Practitioner course is a well rounded course that will open the door to many career opportunities in the health and fitness industry. For further information contact Darren or Jordan at HR FIT on 5241 5599.

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