| | | | | Welcome to Champion Clubs, a club development initiative by the City of Cockburn. This program offers support and resources to local clubs, helping them become self-sustaining and fostering healthy, welcoming, and inclusive sporting environments. | | |
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| | | | | Lace up your sneakers for the Bibra Lake Fun Run! Get ready to lace up your sneakers because the iconic Bibra Lake Fun Run is back for 2024! - Date: Sunday 8 September
- Time: 8am warm-up, race begins at 8.30am
- Location - corner of Gwilliam and Progress Drives in Bibra Lake.
The Bibra Lake Fun Run is all about fun, fitness, and community. We welcome participants of all ages and fitness levels, offering both 6km and 12km courses around beautiful Bibra Lake. Whether you’re a runner, walker, wheelchair roller, pram pusher, or have pets on leads, you’re welcome to join! There are cash prizes for each age group, plus the overall winners. If you are not up for a run or stroll, come down for the free sausage sizzle and morning’s entertainment. Get up close to reptiles from WA Wildlife, play curling, check out the Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade trucks, or join staff for some 'Creative Play' for kids aged 0-5. You can even warm up with a short Zumba session or just enjoy the tunes from our on-site DJ. There's something for everyone at the 2024 Bibra Lake Fun Run! | | |
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| | | Apply now for sport and recreation events funding Local sporting clubs are encouraged to apply for the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) Sport and Recreation Events Funding program. This round of funding supports planning, securing, and delivering sport and mass participation events in Western Australia between January and June 2025. Eligible organisations can receive up to $50,000 for event hosting, $30,000 for the Country Sport Enrichment Scheme, and $15,000 for event projects - just ensure your club is incorporated, has an ABN, and maintains sufficient insurance. Don't miss the upcoming funding rounds! Applications close 5pm, Monday 26 August 2024. | | |
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| | | Cockburn Community Funding - new round opening soon Do you have an idea for a project, activity or event that could benefit our community here in Cockburn? Let us help you to make it a reality. Through the Cockburn Community Fund, the City offers over $1 million in funding to local groups, organisations and individuals every year – in amounts ranging from hundreds of dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. The next round of Cockburn Community Grants opens on Monday 19 August, and closes on Friday 27 September. Find out more at our pop-up stalls around the City, where you can chat with our Community Grants Coordinator. | | |
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| | | Free training - Introduction to Instagram Are you a sporting club without an Instagram account, or looking to learn more to improve your existing page? Join Sarah Thompson from Online Social Butterfly for a free workshop presented in partnership with the City. In this workshop, you will learn how to: - Use messaging for successful communication
- Create an attractive and effective Instagram profile
- Develop strategies to grow your followers
- Create engaging content.
Date: Wednesday 11 September
Time: 6-8pm
Venue: City of Cockburn Administration Building, 9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood
Cost: Free (light supper provided)
RSVP: Phone 08 9411 3444 or email commdev@cockburn.wa.gov.au Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your club's social media presence! |
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| | | How to secure more funding for your organisation Many clubs are unaware of the number of grants they are eligible for. Join us for a free webinar presented by CLUBMAP, where you'll discover more funding opportunities to maximise your club's chances of success. Date: Monday 19 August
Location: ONLINE (Register below)
Time: 5-5:40pm | | |
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| | | Have your say - Davilak Park upgrades As one of the oldest sporting reserves in the City of Cockburn, Davilak Park in Hamilton Hill is home to cricket and AFL and provides a recreation space for the local community. The City of Cockburn plans to upgrade and enhance Davilak Park (Lucius Road, Hamilton Hill) to better serve its growing community. We want to hear your thoughts to help us prepare an updated design for the park. Please submit your feedback by 4pm, Friday 30 August. | | |
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| | | Apply for a Sports Equipment Grant The Sports Equipment Grant provides financial assistance to clubs to purchase or replace essential sports equipment. Apply here. |
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| Junior Sports Travel Assistance Grant The Cockburn JSTA program helps local athletes aged 21 and under by providing financial assistance for travel to national or international competitions. Apply today! |
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| | | | For all club development enquiries, please contact Claudia Wells, Club Development Officer, on 08 9411 3444 or recreation@cockburn.wa.gov.au Please forward this email to other club and committee members, and to subscribe, visit our newsletters web page. |
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