Community News
An Under 8’s Competition is starting up within the Summer Season at the Basketball Stadium, Mildura.
For more information phone 50232241 between 10am and 3pm or send an email to admin@mildurabasketball.com.au
Held Thursday 19th September from 6-7.30pm, Mildura Grand 7th Street.
Held 15th September from 10-11am for ages 5-16 at Chaffey Park Merbein. To register visit playcricket.com or for more information phone Aaron Walder 0408315746 or Josh Brice 0448341312.
U14 Girls Cricket Competition
For girls aged 14 and under who are interested in an Under 14 girls competition to commence this season and underpin the already successful womens competition. The format would mirror the current J2 format and be played on Sunday mornings. Contact your local club or the Sunraysia Cricket Association.
Merbein Bush Playgroup
Held at the Merbein Common on Tuesdays from 9.30-11am. Provides parents and children the opportunity to run, jump, explore and learn in a natural bush setting no matter the weather. Call Claire and Ofa for more information 0437077689. Transport is available.
For more information visit yourhealthlinkphotocomp.com.au
For U10-U18s. For more information contact Josh Lee on 0427024610.
Registration online at www.salaa.org.au. Checkout the facebook page Mildura District Little Athletics Centre. For more inforamtion contact Steve Eriandson on phone 0427233504.
Australian Poetry Slam Champion
Mildura Rural City Council Libraries are hosting an Australian Poetry Slam heat on Thursday 12th September. Registration opens at 6.30pm with the competition kicking off from 7pm at the Mildura Library. Competitors gain the chance to win $100 cash prize and the opportunity to perform at the Victorian final in Melbourne. Phone the Mildura Library for more information.
To view the Australian Poetry Slam terms and conditions visit https://bit.ly/2OSdz7k
Mildura Bowls Club will be conducting 'Roll Up' for U18 people from 4.30pm – 5.30pm on September 25th, October 2nd, 9th, 23rd and 30th.
Library Holiday Program
To participate in the Youth Services School Holiday Program you must be aged between 12 and 16 years old, live or attend a school within the Mildura Rural City Council municipality.
Complete, pay and submit a School Holiday Enrolment Form which you can collect from the school office.
Good Sports Award
Enter the 2019 Good Sports Awards and win cash for your club!
The Good Sports Awards are the ultimate trophy for any Good Sports club, paying tribute to the heart and soul of community sporting clubs – no matter their size or sporting code. That’s why Mallee Sports Assembly is encouraging all our clubs who are part of the Good Sports program to enter the awards.
Nominations open on August 28. Prizes for each category are between $500 and $1000.
The eight categories are:
• Good Sports Club of the Year
- • Good Sports Club Champion of the Year
- • Good Sports Healthy Eating Club of the Year (NSW, QLD + TAS only)
- • Good Sports Healthy Minds Club of the Year (TAS only)
- • nib foundation Good Sports Junior Club of the Year
- • Good Sports Tackling Illegal Drugs Club of the Year
- • Good Sports Rookie Club of the Year
- • NEW Good Sports Safe Transport Club of the Year
The Good Sports Awards recognise the strong clubs and dedicated people who are passionate about community, their members and making their club the very best it can be.
Good Sports clubs that role-model healthy behaviours are leaders in their community and play an important role in reducing and preventing harms from alcohol and other drugs creating healthier, family friendly clubs where everyone is welcome.
The Awards shine the spotlight on success, celebrate the volunteers who are the backbone of Good Sports clubs and provide winning clubs with the recognition they deserve, helping attract new members and even more community support.
Entering is easy and you may even qualify to enter multiple categories – share your club’s story for a chance to win. Nominations for the 2019 Good Sports Awards close on September 30 2019.
For more information visit www.goodsports.com.au/awards