Valley Sport

03/11/2026

When racism happens, choosing to act can help shape the culture of your club.
You don’t need to respond perfectly – but responding respectfully can help stop harm, support those affected and make it clear that racism has no place in community sport.

Whether it’s checking in with a teammate, calmly challenging inappropriate behaviour or following up on an incident, small actions can make a lasting difference.

Find practical resources and guidance to help your coaches, volunteers, and club leaders respond with confidence when it matters most.

👉 https://setthestandard.vic.gov.au/resource-hub/responding-to-racism




VicHealth
Regional Sport Victoria

02/11/2026

Our office will be closed TODAY, Tuesday 3rd November 2026, for the Melbourne Cup Day public holiday 🏇🏆

Enjoy the day and we’ll see you tomorrow!

02/11/2026

💜 Throwback to last Monday in Bonnie Doon!

Last Monday, Valley Sport, in partnership with Mansfield Shire Council, brought local sporting clubs together for a Respect in Sport Standard Workshop, focused on creating more opportunities and better experiences for women and girls in community sport.

Through practical activities and plenty of valuable conversation, clubs explored ways they can create more inclusive, welcoming and respectful sporting environments.

Importantly, each club walked away with at least one action to consider implementing within their own sporting community. 🙌

A big thank you to the clubs who joined us:
🏉 Bonnie Doon Football Netball Club
🎾 Bonnie Doon Tennis Club
🏏 Delatite Cricket Club
🏀 Mansfield & District Basketball Association

It’s great to see local clubs taking positive steps towards making sport a place where everyone feels welcome, valued and supported.

✨ Small actions can lead to meaningful change!

01/11/2026

💪 Lakeside Gym Equipment Benalla – Come & Try Program

Looking for a free way to get active, or have you seen the outdoor gym equipment around Lake Benalla but aren’t quite sure how to use it?

Benalla Health, in partnership with Peak Sports Physiotherapy Wangaratta and Benalla and Valley Sport, is offering a FREE three-week physiotherapist-led program to help community members learn how to safely and confidently use the outdoor gym equipment located around Lake Benalla.

Across the three sessions, you’ll learn how to make the most of this free 24/7 community facility, with sessions taking place at outdoor gym stations near the Aboriginal Garden, Jaycee Island and Tennis Courts.

📅 Mondays – 23 & 30 November and 7 December
⏰ 9:30–10:00am or 10:00–10:30am
📍 Outdoor gym stations around Lake Benalla

Whether you’re looking for a new way to be active or simply want some guidance on using the equipment – jump on board!

👉 Spots are limited and registrations close 13 November 2026.

Click the link to register - https://tinyurl.com/LakesideGymBenalla - or call 5761 4500 (option 3) and ask to speak with Ash or Jill.

A basic health screen will be required to participate.

30/10/2026

🤝 Connecting, collaborating and strengthening community sport & recreation!

Yesterday, the Valley Sport team had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Hume Region Sport and Recreation Forum in Benalla, bringing together Local Government Authorities, Regional Sports Assemblies, Tennis Victoria and Sport and Recreation Victoria.

It was a great opportunity to connect, share ideas and hear about the work happening across the Hume region to strengthen sport and recreation in our communities.

From local sporting projects and infrastructure developments to participation, community engagement and future opportunities, there was plenty of valuable knowledge and ideas shared throughout the day.

🚲 A highlight was visiting Benalla’s new pump track and seeing first hand another fantastic recreational space for the local community!

A big thank you to Sport and Recreation Victoria for bringing everyone together and creating such a valuable opportunity to collaborate, learn from one another and continue building stronger, more connected sporting communities.

27/10/2026

📣 Valley Sport 2026 Annual General Meeting

Join us as we reflect on another year of community sport across our region and look ahead to what’s next for Valley Sport.

We invite our members, partners and community stakeholders to attend our 2026 Annual General Meeting and help shape the future of sport and active recreation across our region.

The AGM will include:
📘 Presentation of our 2025/26 Annual Report
📊 Presentation of audited financial statements
👥 Election of Committee members
📄 Consideration of a special resolution to adopt a new Constitution for Goulburn Valley Sports Assembly Inc.

📅 Thursday 19 November 2026
⏰ 5:30pm
💻 Online via Microsoft Teams

The formal Notice of AGM, including details of the special resolution and proposed Constitution, is available by contacting Valley Sport.

👉 RSVP: Megan Carr, Executive Officer at [email protected]
The Microsoft Teams meeting link will be provided following RSVP.

We look forward to reflecting on the year that was and continuing to build better lives through sport – Mountains to the Murray.

20/10/2026

When someone experiences racism, how we respond can make all the difference.
You don’t need to have all the answers. Taking the time to listen, believe someone’s experience and check on their wellbeing can help them feel supported, respected and valued.

Responding with care also helps build trust and reinforces that your club is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.
Set the Standard provides practical guidance to help coaches, committee members and club leaders respond with confidence and support those affected by racism.

Want to learn more about how your club can respond to racism? Find practical resources here.
👉 https://setthestandard.vic.gov.au/resource-hub/responding-to-racism



VicHealth; Regional Sport Victoria

15/10/2026

Don’t forget – the fun starts tomorrow night!

Come along to Seymour Bowls Club for our first Come & Try Lawn Bowls session!

🙌 All ages and abilities welcome
🎳 No experience needed – all equipment provided
⏰ Bowls from 5–6pm
🌭 FREE BBQ from 6pm

Bring the family, grab some friends or simply come along and give bowls a go!

👉 Register ahead or just turn up on the night.
https://www.trybooking.com/DPFDU

See you on the green!

Come & Try Lawn Bowls in Seymour!

Looking for something fun and FREE to do with family or friends? Come along to Seymour Bowling Club for a relaxed evening of bowls, food and good vibes!

📅 Friday 16, 23 & 30 October
⏰ 5–6pm Lawn Bowls
🌭 6pm Free BBQ, with free time afterwards
📍 Seymour Bowls Club

Come down, have a roll and give lawn bowls a go!

👉 Register: https://www.trybooking.com/DPFDU
Registrations are encouraged, but you can also register on the day.

15/10/2026

📣 Backing place-based sport across regional Victoria

Valley Sport is proud to stand alongside Regional Sport Victoria and Victoria’s nine Regional Sports Assemblies in supporting the 2026 State Election Priorities for regional community sport.

For Valley Sport, one of our key asks is a minimum five-year funding agreement, with annual indexation, providing the certainty needed to retain regional expertise, support our workforce and continue delivering long-term support to clubs and communities across our region.

Why does this matter?
Because place-based delivery ensures investment is not simply directed to regional Victoria. It is shaped, activated and sustained within regional communities.

Valley Sport works alongside local clubs, volunteers, councils, sporting organisations and community partners every day. We understand our communities, the challenges they face and the opportunities that exist – from the Mountains to the Murray.

💬 “Long-term funding certainty allows us to retain local knowledge and relationships, plan beyond short-term funding cycles and continue working alongside clubs and communities to deliver support that responds to what they actually need.” Megan Carr, Executive Officer, Valley Sport (Goulburn Valley Sports Assembly Inc.).

Long-term investment in Valley Sport means long-term investment in stronger clubs, supported volunteers, inclusive participation and healthier, more connected regional communities.

As we head towards the 2026 Victorian State Election, we look forward to working with candidates across our region to ensure community sport – and the local systems that support it – remain a priority.

📖 Read Regional Sport Victoria’s full 2026 State Election advocacy platform: https://regionalsportvictoria.aflip.in/RegionalSportNetwork2026Priorities

We invite our local candidates to support a strong and sustainable future for community sport across our region.

13/10/2026

📣 Respect In Sport 101 Workshop for Clubs in Moira Shire
📣 Calling all local sporting clubs and community sport volunteers in Numurkah and surrounds!

Join us for a FREE workshop designed to help your club build a culture of safety, equality, and respect - setting you up for long-term success.

This practical training will support your club to:
✅ Drive standards of respect
✅ Create inclusive, welcoming environments
✅ Champion gender equality on and off the field
✅ Support Council’s Fair Access goals
✅ Prevent violence and disrespect in community sport

⚠️ Each attendee must register individually – limited spots available!
👥 We recommend 2–3 representatives per club attend, including at least one executive committee member and a balance of genders.

Register Now: https://www.trybooking.com/DLGPK



Moira Shire Council