Eastland Competition - 

Finding Future Champions

Ringwood Swimming Club is one of five lucky sporting organisations taking part in an exciting grassroots sports competition as part of Eastland’s “We Build Champions” campaign, in partnership with the Australian Sports Commission and Australian Institute of Sport this July! We’ll need your support over the next few weeks to bring home a share of $7000 which is up for grabs.

By participating in this competition, we hope to raise awareness around RSC as a local sporting club, boost participation and ignite the spirit of the sport. This competition gives RSC a platform to highlight our talented swimmers and engage with the community.

To participate, RSC had to nominate 1 male and 1 female swimmer who could be future champions. It was a hard decision as there are several swimmers at RSC who we believe have the potential to become future champions and were considered for nomination. Please join us in congratulating Matilda Young and Gordon Chen who were selected to represent RSC at the competition!

The five participating sporting clubs are:

· Croydon Ranges Hockey Club, represented by Jacinta Cove and Louis Potter

· Maroondah Volleyball League, represented by Lucy Hutchings and Lewis Humphris

· Ringwood Hawks Basketball Association, represented by Alexa Yates and Jacob Bugler

· Ringwood Little Athletics Centre, represented by Rudy Ladd and Reece Trewella

· Ringwood Swimming Club, represented by Matilda Young and Gordon Chen

Competition voting will be live from 9am Monday July 1st and closes at 5pm on Sunday July 14th

· A unique QR code will be located at Eastland’s Champions Arena on Level 1 outside the Commonwealth Bank, where you can see all the clubs who are featured

· Scan the QR code to launch the entry page and fill in the entry form

· Only one vote per person / registered email address for the duration of the competition

· By accepting the T/C each voter will automatically go into the draw to win a $100 Eastland Gift Card for themselves

· You don’t have to visit Eastland to vote – you can scan the QR code below!

Prizes

The winning club / association will receive $2000, and the nominated athletes will receive $500 each as well as an AIS prize pack valued at $160.  Additionally, Eastland will also cover their player/s registration fees for the following year, ensuring they have the support needed to continue their sporting journey.

The great news is that there will be a cash prize for all participating organisations as noted below:

· Second Prize: $1500 for the organisation, $250 for chosen male and female athletes

· Third Prize: $500 for the organisation, $250 for chosen male and female athlete

· Fourth Prize: $300 for the organisation, $100 for chosen male and female athlete

· Fifth Prize: $200 for the organisation, $50 for chosen male and female athlete

Another amazing part of the competition…drum roll, please… there are some amazing Australian sporting legends making their way to Eastland to visit the Champions Arena! 🥁🤩

🏀 Monday, 1 July: Former Boomer captain and Hall of Famer – Australian basketball legend Andrew Gaze!

🏑 Wednesday, 3 July: Commonwealth Games gold medalist and local Ringwood boy – Australian hockey superstar Josh Simmonds!

🏊‍♂️ Saturday, 6 July: Four-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist and World Championship gold medalist – Australian swimming champion Mack Horton!

These star-studded champions are bringing their medals with them, and if you’re lucky - they might even let you have a hold!

This competition is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the talent within RSC and inspire the next generation of athletes. We hope you will get behind our future champions and cast a vote for RSC between July 1st – 14th. The voting poster with the QR code has been attached but remember you can't start voting until July 1st! GO RSC!