Community News
Tatura Junior Cricket
Tatura Cricket Club will again be fielding teams for boys & girls of all age groups this summer. The season kicks off in the second week of October, with training starting in the last week of Term 3, on Wednesday September 20th.
The club currently has a small group of junior girls who are very keen to see more girls playing cricket. Girls are able to play 2 years over the normal age limit. ie 16 year old girls can play in the U14 grade if they so desire.
The club is also seeking a coordinator or team of coordinators for Milo In2Cricket program, the program runs for just 10 weeks and can be run at a time that suits the coordinators. If anyone is interested please contact Rohan Forster 0427 443400
The Age Groups as of the 1st of September are:
- U16 – Played on Saturday Mornings
Training Wednesdays at 6pm
Coaches: Simon Russell 0407 366497 & Matt Cornwall 0422 068069
- U14 – Played on Saturday Mornings
Training Wednesdays at 5pm
Coaches: Daryl Phillingham 0438 659430 & Barry Benjamin 0488 751874
- U12 – Played on Friday Evening
Training Wednesdays at 4pm
Coaches: Nathan Saddlier 0438 572 611, Glenn Walker 0409 862396 & Heath Fidock 0418 618 403
- U10 – Played Wednesday evening
Contact: Rohan Forster 0427 443400
Milo in2Cricket(5 to 10 year olds) – To be advised
Contact: Rohan Forster 0427 443400
GV Suns Youth Trials
Youth soccer talent invited to trial for GV Suns Under 8 to U18 squads
The GV Suns provides opportunities for local youth soccer talent to train locally under experienced and qualified coaches and a highly qualified Technical Director and then test their development each weekend by playing the best in the state as part of the National Premier League competition.
In 2018, the Junior squads will play only 9 matches in Melbourne, with 18 matches played at Shepparton’s $20 Million upgraded Sports Precinct.
The GV Suns will hold open selection trials for its 2018 U12, U13, U14, U15, U16 and U18, squads and Skills Acquisition Program (SAP) during October. Anyone interested in playing NPL level soccer in 2018 is welcome to trial. Girls are encouraged to attend Junior trials.
Age groups Dates Registration from 5.00pm
U13 & U14 Mon 9 & Wed 11 October Trials: 5.30 – 6.30pm
Age groups Dates Registration from 6.00pm
U15, U16 & U18 Mon 9 & Wed 11 October Trials: 6.30 – 7.30pm
Age groups Dates Registration from 5.30pm
U8 to U12 Mon 16 & Wed 18 October Trials: 6.00 - 7.00pm
All trials will take place at the new fields at the rear of John McEwen Reserve, Brauman St, Shepparton. All attendees must wear a white t-shirt, football boots and shin guards and bring a water bottle.
Players born in 2005 and 2006 are able to trial for the Under 12 squad which will require up to 24 players in 2018. Players too young for this squad (born 2007, 2008 & 2009) can build on their skills and knowledge through the SAP.
For more information contact the Technical Director, Shaban Mehmet, on 0401 843 372 or techdir@gvsuns.com.au .
You can register online here.
https://form.jotform.co/gvsuns/gv-suns-2018-trial-registrations
If you would like an email reminder a week before trials, please send your child’s name and DOB to admin@gvsuns.com.au
2017 Great Moooving Art Round Up - It’s a Treasure Hunt for Cows!
Explore Greater Shepparton’s Moooving Art herd, track down the answers to the clues and go into the draw to win an iPad!
Entry forms available from Saturday 23 September 2017 and can be collected from the Shepparton Visitor Centre, 33 Nixon Street Shepparton, onsite at KidsFest or downloaded from the website - http://www.visitshepparton.com.au/moooving-art/2017-great-moooving-art-round-up.
Shepparton Junior Gators - Under 10/12 Academy
See the attached flyer for information about the Junior Gators Academy.
Pre Season Friendly......
Is Soccer your sport? see the attached flyer to get your fill of some of our A League stars.
Thunderstorm Asthma Information Evening
Please find attached a copy of our session coming up in October that is free for any teachers, students, families or community members who may be interested. They can either book in via the Eventbrite link on the flyer or we can just book them in via phone.
Also besides what is states on the flyer, To ensure there is a thorough understanding of asthma we will also present a basic overview of asthma and medications used to treat and prevent symptoms.
The sessions will be open to everyone to ensure we can reach as many Victorians as possible—not just those with asthma.
All attendees will also receive a Thunderstorm Asthma Information Pack to take home as well as the opportunity to register for the Coach program—a phone based education program to assist people improve their asthma management
Mooroopna Lawn Tennis
The Mooroopna Lawn Tennis Club is holding the Social Twilight Tennis Competition with the Fast Four Game Rules.
Girls Who Glow
‘Girls Who Glow’ – is an exciting workshop for teenage girls empowering them to be the best, healthiest and happiest versions of themselves
Specialised guest speakers will engage the audience on the following core topics:
- Nutrition
- Exercise
- Social Media and Body Image
- Relationships
- Mental Health
- Goal Setting
Year 10 & 11 students - Scholarship opportunity
You could study Years 11 and 12 overseas
UWC scholarships for 2018 – 2020
Apply now at uwc.org.au - applications close October 20th
United World Colleges are a group of not-for-profit international schools that give young people from dozens of nationalities the opportunity to come together and share their cultural and personal experiences, while studying for the International Baccalaureate.
The aim of the schools is to make education a force for peace and sustainability by fostering understanding and cooperation among tomorrow’s citizens and leaders.
This year, UWC Australia will offer a mix of full and partial scholarships and unfunded places for students to study at a UWC. Candidates are ranked and offered places in order of merit, with scholarship funds awarded on a needs basis. Ideally, candidates will apply based on the desire to attend a UWC rather than go to a specific country.
UWC Australia selects on a broad range of criteria, not just academic performance.
In 2018, places are available in Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, China, Costa Rica, India, Japan and Swaziland.
If this sounds like a challenge that interests you, discover more at uwc.org.au
If you would like to have a chat about this opportunity, contact
Mairi Stewart Selections Coordinator UWC Australia National Committee
M: 0431 822 960 E: mairi@uwc.org.au
Karramomus Cricket Club
Karramomus Cricket Club are welcoming Junior Players for the upcoming season.
We will be having sides in all junior grades, including U/12 girls.
Training will commence Wednesdays 6th of September from 4.15p.m. at Vibert Reserve.
For more information, contact Ken on 58218954 or Rob on 0431357250.
In-2cricket program is commencing on Friday 13th of October.
For more information go to playcricket.com.au
Berry Street Foster Care
Below is an attachment for an information night about Foster Care. Please read this and consider this worthwhile program.