Community News

Wangaratta Pickleball Club Inc

 

KIDS COME & TRY DAY

WEDNESDAY 10TH APRIL 2024 FROM 4-6PM

AT WANGARATTA HARDCOURT TENNIS CLUB

SCHILLING DRIVE, WANGARATTA

AGE GROUP – 8 YEARS TO 17 YEARS OLD

PICKLEBALL IS THE FASTEST GROWING SPORT IN AUSTRALIA!

It’s always great to see kids playing a sport that they love. Pickleball may be new to your kids, but this is a sport that they would enjoy! If you are trying to find a sport for your kids then Pickleball might be the way to go.

Pickleball is a racquet sport that is easy to learn and play and so much fun! Hand-eye coordination, footwork, and agility are 3 essential skills that form the foundation of pickleball success. You can learn and play a full game of Pickleball on your first day.

The Wangaratta Pickleball Club will supply paddles and balls on the day, Kids to wear runners and athletic clothing and bring a drink bottle.

To Register go to: https://forms.gle/g6vZEhaCpfRbSE36A

 

For more information: wangatattapickleball@gmail.com

Private signing lessons available with Claire O'Connell. 

 

 

Accessible Drumming Lessons

To assist with planning, please register your attendance at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/kYHNhsJ3Jk

Wangaratta Concert Band

The Wangaratta Concert Band are looking for young players of any skill level to join their band and have a play. 

The band rehearse on a Monday night from 6.30 - 9pm. 

If you are interested or having any questions please email wangconcertband@gmail.com or call 0401 021 448

A message from our local Police Department

Protect your bike against theft  

Wangaratta Police would like to remind bicycle owners of an increase in the thefts of bikes in the Wangaratta area recently, especially high quality mountain bikes. 

 

Bikes are stolen from garages, back yards, front yards, porches, railway stations, parks, schools – basically anywhere. LOOK AFTER YOUR BIKE.    Listed are some simple steps to protect your bike from being stolen.

  • Always lock up your bike and keep it out of sight in the garage or shed.
  • Don’t leave it unlocked outside shops. Lock it to bike racks or a fixed object.
  • Reduce temptation. Remove accessories from the bike such as lights, pumps and bike computers.
  • Always secure your bike by placing a chain through the front wheel and frame or if possible through both wheels and then around a fixed object.
  • Always use a quality hardened chain and padlock or a purpose built bike lock.
  • Always secure your bike when on holidays particularly when at caravan parks, camping locations or other holiday destinations.
  • Engrave your bike with your parent’s driver’s licence preceded by the letter “V” to enable police to return it to you if recovered.
  • Record a good description of your bike including Serial numbers, colour, size, brand, type etc and provide it to police if your bike is stolen.

Majority of bikes stolen were left unsecured at home in sight of pedestrian traffic or in public areas, shops and fast food outlets.