Sportsview Issue 36 - 22 September Special Edition

Issue 36 - 22 September, 2023 | Special Edition

True Sport | Powered by SportWest

SportWest proudly launched its new industry-led initiative, True Sport in front of over 200 representatives including the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon. David Templeman MLA, Chief Executive Officer’s and leaders from State Sporting Associations, professional sports, elite athletes and government representatives, at Optus Stadium on Wednesday, 20th September 2023.

True Sport is a cohesive, all-sport approach to align values, culture and practices of sport delivery across WA and enrich the sport experience for all participants. Encouraging behaviour change, increasing capacity and addressing industry challenges. Pairing external messaging with internal tools and resources, True Sport aims to embed behaviours to enrich the sport experience in WA.

SportWest are pleased to share that the WA Government will be investing $832,292 into the next phase of True Sport. The funding will enable the development of a new website that will become the central hub for all sporting organisations to access tools and resources to support the industry. It will also support an industry Employee Assistance Program to support administrators to deal with difficult and confronting situations, as well as a Volunteer Assistance Program that will respond to local sporting clubs facing critical incidents, providing counselling support on the ground when needed.

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For the Industry, by the Industry

True Sport is for the Industry, by the Industry.

Leaders from State Sporting Associations, professional sports, elite athletes and government representatives stood together, united to embed the principles of True Sport within their organisations and sporting environments, enriching the sport experience for all.

True Sport Campaign Video

As part of the re-launch of True Sport, we have developed a short video that encompasses, what True Sport is, and captures the essence of what community sport is all about.

True Sport |Sideline Behaviour

On behalf of SportWest, we invite you to attend the True Sport Sideline Behaviour Webinar.

The True Sport Sideline Behaviour Initiative seeks to increase public awareness of the impact of poor sideline behaviour in sporting environments. A marketing campaign seeks to inspire change, with supporting resources to support behaviour change.

We encourage the relevant team members from your organization to attend the webinar, specifically those in marketing and communications. Content will be focused on the marketing campaign and toolkit supplied to SSAs, including key messages, digital assets and the campaign timeline.

Date: Monday, 2 October 2023

Time: 9:30AM – 10.30am

Location: Online via Microsoft Teams

RSVP: Please RSVP via the link below by close of business Thursday, 28^th September 2023.

SportWest Industry Social Afternoon Lawn Bowls

SportWest invites Members to join us in relaxed afternoon of Lawn Bowls at Cambridge Bowls Club on Friday 27 October, 2023. We look forward hosting you all for an afternoon of lawn bowls, good fun, and maybe a little bit of friendly competition.

Learn from the Pros and set a little bit of friendly competition on the greens from 2:00PM - 4:00PM. We encourage guests to stay after the game to network and enjoy in some drinks and nibbles.

Complimentary drink on arrival, with a cash bar to follow.

Date: Friday, 27 October 2023

Time: 1:30PM – 5:00pm

Location: Cambridge Bowls Club

RSVP: Please RSVP via the link below by close of business Friday, 20 October 2023. Tickets are limited, so be sure to get in quick to secure your spot.

Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries are pleased to announce that applications for the Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program are now open.

With grants of up to $50,000 available, this program is your chance to deliver fantastic sports and mass participation events across our beautiful state.

Whether you're a local sports club, a community organisation, or a state or national sporting association, you could be eligible for up to $50,000 in grant funding.

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