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WELCOME to the May edition of the Champion Clubs
Winter Season newsletter!

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All newsletter recipients are encouraged to forward it to other committee or club members and to subscribe.

What's on in May E-News:
Free Mental Health Workshop- How to Support your Team's Wellbeing
Club Recognition Program Survey- Extended
Sports Community- Upcoming Webinar
Volunteering WA- Grant applications
City of Cockburn - Contacting sporting clubs
 
This is a one off FREE workshop. Places are limited, Register your spot below to avoid missing out.

Our workshop will teach you some simple strategies for making sure your
club members are as fit mentally as they are physically.

After all, sporting clubs are more than just a way to get exercise. They are
communities where we make friends, socialise and support each other.

Topics will include:
• How to recognise the signs of poor mental health
• Check in conversations
• Active listening
• How to get help

Face to Face:
When: Wednesday: 25th May
Time: 6-7.30pm
Where: Yangebup Community Centre (Main Hall)
Light Refreshments will be provided.
Register

Online Sessions:
Tuesday: 24th May
Wednesday: 1st June

Sessions will run from 6-7.30pm

Club Recognition Survey has been extended! Get your club involved for a chance to win.

Is your club doing amazing things? 

Are you well run and organised? 


In 2022 the City of Cockburn will be recognising and rewarding clubs who demonstrate best practice across their organisation. 

To enter simply complete the Cockburn Sporting Clubs Survey.  

Survey completion date has been extended to Friday 13th May

Have a question?
Contact Stephanie Walding the Club Development Officer on 9411 3676 or swalding@cockburn.wa.gov.au
 
We have engaged with Sports Community to deliver an exceptional standard of training courses for club volunteers, parents, coaches and all personnel in order to make their role in grassroots sports easier on them. To get access to your free login please contact the City of Cockburn via recreation@cockburn.wa.gov.au or
9411 3444

Making it easier to be a successful president & secretary


If you’ve recently been appointed president or secretary at your local club, it can often be a daunting experience without proper induction and training. Maybe you’ve been in the role for a while, but feel through this post pandemic environment, you could use some extra tips to get you back on track. 

There’s so much to know about how to be successful in your role, that’s why we are giving all affiliated clubs FREE access to the Sports Community 3-part webinar series ‘Making it easier to be a successful president and secretary’.  

Webinar Dates: 
11th May 7:00pm AEST 
18th May 7:00pm AEST 
25th May 7:00pm AEST 
Volunteering WA Grant applications open this week. 

For projects that aim to reduce barriers and increase participation to volunteering

Volunteering WA is pleased to announce a new volunteer management project-based grant program, available for the 2022-23 financial year and beyond, until June 2026.

Applications open Wednesday 4 May and close 4:00pm Friday 27 May, 2022.

Read the guidelines and apply here.
As part of our ongoing support with sporting clubs we will be checking in with clubs over the next 2 weeks and ensuring our records are up to date as well as providing information on how we can assist you and your sporting club going forward. 
Sports Community- Webinars
Community Coaching- Sport Australia
Sport Australia - Play for Purpose website
KidSport
Ongoing City of Cockburn grant funding opportunities
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