Cumberland Council recognised for World Traditional Games

The Winners of the Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards were announced at the National Sports Convention Networking Evening.

Congratulations to Sport NSW Local Council Member, Cumberland Council, who were named winners of the Programs, Activities and Events Category for the 2018 World Traditional Games.

As a Sport NSW Local Council member, Cumberland Council and Sport NSW have so far in 2018 hosted a Girls Get Active Day, and Activate Inclusion Sports Day, involving hundreds of students from across the LGA, and worked together to provide University Work Placement Students to assist with Cumberland Council school holiday active recreation activities.

For more information on Local Council Sport NSW membership, please head to our Membership Information Page.

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The Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Award 2018 Overall Winner was Cockburn City Council for the Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Centre (WA). The council invested $109 million, for a 23,000m², state-of-the-art, integrated aquatic, recreation, education and elite-athlete training facility for the community.

Other winners in each category for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the industry as follows:

Programs, Activities and Events Award
Cumberland Council – 2018 World Traditional Games (NSW)

Sports Surfaces Award
Botanic Gardens and Centennial Parklands – Centennial Parkland Sports Centre Upgrade (NSW)

Technological Solutions and Products Award
Sportility – Sponsorship and Affordable Sports Uniforms (NSW)

Playground Design and Development Award
Early Education Inc – Tumbalong Lights Inclusive Playground (NSW)

Marketing and Communications Award
VicHealth – This Girl Can Victoria (VIC)

Facility Design and Development Award
City of Cockburn – Design and development of Cockburn Aquatic and Recreation Centre (WA)