Greater Shepparton Active Women & Girls Network

16/12/2024

With a forecast of 40+ degrees across the region, it's essential to take care of yourself and others while participating in sport or exercise.

✅ Check out these tips to stay safe and reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses this summer! 💦☀️

Resources, tips and guidelines from Vicsport: https://bit.ly/3efmnOz

10/12/2024

ON THIS WEEKEND! Make sure you register ASAP 😍

Greater Shepparton City Council Flood Recovery team Resilience in Recovery , is excited to invite the Greater Shepparton community to attend Beyond the Game, a powerful panel discussion about sport, inclusion, and disaster recovery.

Event information below:

📅 Date: Sunday, 15 December 2024
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Main Pavilion Function Room, Sports City, Shepparton

Featuring an esteemed line-up of speakers, Beyond the Game will delve into critical themes surrounding resilience, inclusiveness, and the transformative role of sport in challenging times. The panel includes:

🔷Tayla Harris, Professional AFLW Player
🔷Col Pearse, Paralympics Silver Medallist Swimmer
🔷Vanessa Low, Paralympics Gold Medallist Long-Jumper
🔷David Younger, Disaster Recovery Expert

Please see flyer attached containing further information.

Registrations are required for catering purposes via https://www.trybooking.com/CWYAE

If you have any queries, feel free to get in contact with Peta Brown, Community Recovery Coordinator via email [email protected]

10/12/2024

Looking for something to do this afternoon??? Why not book a court space and shoot some hoops with some friends!

‼️ Courts available TODAY at Shepparton Sports Stadium ‼️

We’ve got plenty of court space available for hire or casual use until 7pm today! 🙌

🏀 Perfect for basketball
🏸 Ideal for badminton
🏐 Great for netball and more!

Only $5.20 per person for 2 hours of fun.

Don’t miss this chance to get active and enjoy some court time with friends or family.

Contact our team on 5832 9480 for more info.

04/12/2024

Great opportunity to lead your way for your club! share this around with your clubs committees 📣

Applications for Lead Your Way 2025 open! 📯

Lead Your Way – presented by AFL Victoria - is calling on women and gender-diverse leaders from community football clubs in the AFL Goulburn Murray region to level up your skills and network in 2025!

If you are a current committee member at your club, apply before Monday 27 January, 2025 to Lead Your Way next year!

To find out more and apply, visit the below link:
https://play.afl/victoria/community-programs/lead-your-way

02/12/2024

Cricket is booming here in Shepparton, and we love to see it!

Cricket Shepparton’s first female import speaks on her legacy at home and abroad.

02/12/2024

Vision Loss Awareness Training this Thursday!

Free Sport Vision Loss Awareness Training!

Sport and recreation staff, coaches, and club members, this is for you!

📅 When: Thursday, December 5
⏰ Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
📍 Where: North Shepparton Community and Learning Centre, 10-14 Parkside Drive, Shepparton

Gain insights into vision loss through interactive training, including simulation goggles and practical tips to make your programs more inclusive.

🎟 Free event! Registration is mandatory: https://wkf.ms/4eZbUnp

27/11/2024

If your interested in joining but don't have a team let us know !

We’re excited to invite you to participate in our one-night AFL Nines Competition—a fantastic opportunity to participate in a fast, fun, and social version of Australian Rules Football! This inclusive competition welcomes all levels of experience and skill.

Competition Details:
Date: Friday, December 6th
Location: Kialla Reserve, Kialla
Time: 5pm-7:30pm
Field Sizes: Smaller rectangular fields ( maximum 100m x 50m)
Team Sizes: 9 players a side (up to 15 per team with rotating subs)
Cost: FREE

Divisions:
• Under 14 Mixed
• Under 16 Mixed
• Open Mixed

Why AFL Nines?
• Contact-free play creates a friendlier and more inclusive environment.
• Opportunities for all levels of experience to participate.
• Smaller field encourages more touches & kicks.
• Low commitment, maximum fun!

The competition will be managed and delivered by AFL Victoria, so you can focus on participating in this epic competition!

How to register:
Register your team using the following link https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/7daccb
SPOTS ARE LIMITED!

We look forward to seeing you there!

AFL Goulburn Murray

27/11/2024

26/11/2024

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence is currently happening right now.
As sport is a key environment where we can create meaningful change, i will be sharing and amplifying helpful social media posts over the next few days.

lastly here are some great pages to follow to help stay informed:
Respect Victoria
1800RESPECT
Goulburn - 16 Days of Activism (Sharing lots of local events happening now!)