| Sport NSW COVID-19 Update |
The rapidly evolving impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are continuing to cause unprecedented and uncertain times for all. The suspension, postponement or cancellation of sporting activities, events and training are in place nationally and worldwide, while indoor sporting venues, gyms, public playgrounds and skate parks are all closed.
Sport NSW is actively monitoring the latest information and recommendations from key agencies, and will continue to provide information, support and advice to all our members and stakeholders.
To read Sport NSW's full notice to all members and stakeholders, please click here.
It is important that sporting organisations and clubs stay up to date on the latest COVID-19 information to ensure they can make informed decisions that best protect their members. There is a range of excellent information and the links below provide updates and recommendations, including information about prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
NSW Government
World Health Organisation
Australian Government (Department of Health)
Sport Australia
Please remember that personal hygiene and social distancing is of paramount importance during this time. Everyone must stay informed and work together to minimise the spread and impacts of coronavirus. Let's stick together so everyone can get back to playing, coaching, officiating, watching and enjoying sport soon!
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| Sport NSW Welcomes New CEO |
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Last week, the Chairperson of Sport NSW, Carolyn Campbell, announced that Steve Loader has been appointed CEO of Sport NSW and would start immediately. Steve is now in his second week at Sport NSW and is enjoying the challenges during a time when Australia and the world are facing an epidemic that has greatly disrupted the sector.
“Steve has been well known and respected in the sporting sector for the past 25 years” Carolyn Campbell said.
Steve has experience working across many sports including at a professional level: the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Rugby World Cups, FIFA World Cup, Formula One, ITU World Triathlon Championships and the UCI World Track Cycling Championships.
He was also the Chairman of the Organising Committee for the IWRF Wheelchair Rugby World Championship held in Sydney in 2018.
Steve is currently involved in sport as the Advisory Board Chairman of Wheelchair Rugby Australia, a non-executive director of the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation and Deputy Chairman of Disability Sports Australia and was recently elected to the board of Football NSW.
Steve was previously an Advisory Board Member of the Sydney Blue Sox, the Australian Baseball League, a non-executive director of the Australian Paralympic Committee, Rowing Australia and Ski and Snowboard Australia.
Please join us in welcoming Steve as the new CEO of Sport NSW. You can email him at ceo@sportnsw.com.au.
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| Sport NSW Events Postponed |
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In light of the coronavirus and its impacts, Sport NSW have continued to review our programs, with the safety and wellbeing of our members, staff, program participants, volunteers and the wider community at the forefront.
Sport NSW and Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT had previously declared that all Activate Inclusion Sports Days due to take place in NSW School Term 1 had been postponed. This has now been extended to include the postponement of all Term 2 Activate Inclusion Sports Days as well. The postponed events include Blacktown on 25th March, Sutherland on 27th March, Wagga Wagga on 2nd April and Newcastle on 7th April, Tweed Heads on 11th May, Coffs Harbour on 12th May, Sydney on 21st May, Fairfield on 26th May, Hills on 24th June and Griffith on 3rd July.
It is the intention of Sport NSW and Variety - the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT to reschedule all Activate Inclusion Sports Days when it is safe and advisable to do so. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the AISD Program Manager, Sophie Milton, at aisd@sportnsw.com.au.
Sport NSW has also postponed all Girls Get Active Days until it is safe and advisable to recommence. All local councils, schools and sports that were scheduled to be involved with any upcoming Girls Get Active Days have been contacted. Should you have any questions regarding the Girls Get Active program during this time, please don't hesitate to contact the Sport NSW Program Manager, Libby Sadler, at libby.sadler@sportnsw.com.au.
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| NSW Community Sports Awards - Nominations Are Now Open |
It's time to recognise your NSW Sport Volunteers! Nominations for the 2020 NSW Community Sports Awards are now open!
The NSW Community Sports Awards recognise outstanding achievements and contributions to community sport in NSW. These awards are focused on community and grassroots sport and provide State Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Organisations with a Disability an opportunity to recognise the efforts and achievements of their dedicated volunteers.
This year, nominations are invited for ten categories, plus the Distinguished Long Service Awards for those that have given exceptional service to their sport for over 25 years. The 2020 Awards categories are;
- Community Official of the Year
- Young Official of the Year
- Community Coach of the Year
- Young Coach of the Year
- Community Sport Administrator of the Year
- Volunteer Director of the Year
- Community Team of the Year
- Community Club of the Year
- Local Council of the Year
- Community Event of the Year
- Distinguished Long Service Awards
All nominations must be completed online and nominations will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 3rd May 2020. To nominate now, please click here.
To assist with your nominations, please download the 2020 NSW Community Sports Awards Guidelines to see conditions of entry and criteria for the awards.
For any futher information about nominations or the event, please visit the 2020 NSW Community Sports Awards event page or contact Sport NSW on (02) 8736 1239 or info@sportnsw.com.au.
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| The impact of COVID-19 on holding your AGM |
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In light of the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the restrictions imposed on large gatherings, Sports should consider how they will hold their AGMs to ensure they comply with Government requirements and protect the health of their members.
Sport NSW Gold Sponsor, Lander & Rogers, has put together some of the key considerations for sports when planning AGM's during these uncertain times. The information and considerations will help sporting organisations, associations and clubs who may be struggling to understand how they can hold an AGM in line with both their constitution and the current Government requirements.
To download the full guide for Sports, please click here.
If you have any questions, please contact the Lander & Rogers Sport and Leisure Team. Their contact details can be found at the bottom of the guidelines document.
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High Performance at Home aims to keep the community active and healthy while working remotely. The freshly launched initiative from the NSW Institute of Sport brings world-class, high performance expertise straight to the home.
The campaign will help everyday Australians maintain their physical and mental wellbeing at home, and also includes advice from the expert nutrition team at NSWIS. The campaign will include a range of tailored infographics, video content and information, and will be shared across social media, as well as being available on the NSWIS website.
To launch High Performance at Home, the NSWIS strength and conditioning team have put together a 12-15 minute Daily Flexibility Routine which you can complete at home.
For all the information on this campaign, please visit the NSWIS High Performance at Home page.
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| Sport NSW Sporting Grants Summary |
The Sport NSW Sporting Grants Summary monitors available grants, returning and new, from around NSW.
AMP's Tomorrow Fund
To provide funding to Australians doing great things. This grant is open to individuals of all ages, abilities and interests, with grants between $5,000 to $10,000 available to cover activities such as training, travel, equipment and more. Applications close at 4pm on Wednesday 15 April 2020. For more information or to apply, please click here and to see Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.
Emergency Bushfire Response Grants
To provide immediate relief to eligible small businesses and non-profit organisations for clean-up and restoration costs in the aftermath of the recent bushfires in NSW. Applications are now open and close at different times depending on your location. To see the full guidelines for small business and not-for-profit organisations, please click here.
Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program
Providing NSW sports clubs the opportunity to acquire an automated external defibrillator (AED) for their facility at a reduced cost. Closes 8 April 2020.
Click here to apply.
For a full list - Download the Sport NSW Sporting Grants Summary.
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For the latest sport and recreation jobs visit the Sport NSW Jobs Board available on our website.
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