Around The Grounds
Club Information Newsletter | Issue 4 | Sept 14 - Jan 15
‘Around the Grounds’ is Maribyrnong City Council’s Sports Club Information Newsletter.
Released quarterly, ‘Around the Grounds’ will provide your Club with the latest information on all Sports Club related
issues, Council Projects and Club Development Opportunities.
In this Issue:
- Upcoming Key Dates
- Melbourne Renegades
hit Maribyrnong!
- Capital Works Update
- Club Resource Centre
- Good Clean Game
Update
- What’s News?
- MAC Update
- Club Noticeboard
- Spotlight on….
Upcoming Key Dates
2015 Get Active! Expo Registrations Open
Club Development Program: Social Media
Seminar
Good Clean Game Competitions Close
Winter Allocation Documentation Due
Summer Season Initial Pavilion
Inspections
Good Clean Game Competition Winners
Announced
Liquor Licencing Seminar
2015 Get Active! Expo Begins
Summer Season Final Pavilion Inspections
Summer Keys Due Back to Council
Winter Keys Collection Period
15 February
16 February
20 February
23 February
2 March – 6 March
2 March – 6 March
4 March
14 March
23 March
25 March
26 March onwards
Melbourne Renegades hit Maribyrnong!
City of Maribyrnong residents got their own taste of T20 cricket excitement last
month as the Melbourne Renegades held their official practice match and Family
Day at Merv Hughes Oval in Footscray.
Approximately 1500 people flocked to the ground on Sunday, 14 December 2014
to watch the Renegades defeat the Bartercard Premier League All Stars by 37
runs, in their last hit out before the start of BBL|04.
The day, which featured a range of fun family activities including an inflatable
slide balloon artist and face painting, was a great success with many young fans
walking away with autographs and photos with their Renegades heroes.
Click here for a full event recap and match report.
Above: Renegades captain Aaron Finch pats a young
fan on the back at Merv Hughes Oval.
(Photo: Facebook/Melbourne Renegades)
Capital Works Update
Council undertakes a number of Capital Works projects each year, from a range of small capital projects such as
the installation of goal posts to large pavilion refurbishments.
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Pennell Reserve Cricket Net Run Ups Replacement
Tenant Club: St Andrews Cricket Club
Status: Completed – December 2014
Project Cost: $15,785
Scope: Removal of two cricket net training
run ups and installation of new synthetic
run ups.
Johnson Reserve Basketball Ring Installation
Tenant Club: NA – Free to Public facility
Status: Completed – November 2014
Project Cost: $4,424
Scope: Installation of new basketball ring
and half court within Johnson Reserve
public tennis courts
Goal Post Replacement Program
Tenant Clubs: Various
Status: In Progress
Budget: $80,000
Scope: Replacement of goal posts at
various sports grounds including
Yarraville Oval, Pennell Reserve,
Henry Turner North Reserve, McIvor
Reserve, Dobson Reserve, Shorten
Reserve and Kindersmith Reserve.
Maidstone Tennis Club Pavilion
and Court Redevelopment
Status: In Progress
Budget: $400,000
Scope: Redevelopment of the
existing sports pavilion and
construction of two free to public
acrylic tennis courts.
Footscray Park Bowling Club
Electrical and Ceiling Upgrade
Tenant Club: Footscray Park Bowling
Club
Status: Completed – August 2014
Project Cost: $50,000
Scope: Replacement of pavilion
ceiling and electrical upgrade to the
site.
Other Projects
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Sports Development Strategy ($40,000)
Kingsville Tennis Club Extension Design ($40,000)
Hanmer Umpires Change Room / Extension Design ($40,000)
Angliss Reserve Pavilion Design and Construction ($1.4m)
Braybrook Community Hub Construction ($12.5m)
McIvor Reserve Soccer Pavilion – Stage 2 Construction ($260,000)
Yarraville Tennis Club Amenities Upgrade ($210,000)
Synthetic Soccer/Multi-Purpose Ground Plan ($30,000)
Dobson Reserve Floodlight Upgrade ($120,000)
NB: Approximate values for allocated budget amounts provided
Above: Artist impression of the Angliss Reserve pavilion
redevelopment
Club Resource Centre
Show me the Money: Grant Information
The Club Resource Centre will provide your Club with helpful information and links on a range of important
topics that will assist in your Club’s operations.
Pavilion Break in Process
Sporting Pavilions are occasionally targeted by thieves. If your sports pavilion was broken into, would you know what
to do? If there is a break in at your Club’s pavilion, follow these 3 simple steps:
1. Contact Police – Clubs are encouraged not to touch any items on site as this
may compromise the scene and prevent the police from obtaining vital
evidence. Wherever possible, Clubs are advised to obtain a police report.
2. Contact Council (Out of Hours) – The Club must contact Council as soon as
the police have been notified. Council’s Out of Hours number is 9688 0200
and is active on all week nights and weekends following the closure of
Council offices. Clubs will be required to state the name and address of the
premises issue at hand and provide contact details of a Club represented in
case further information is required. Once reported to Council’s Out of Hours
service, a member of our Building Maintenance team will attend and secure
the premises.
3. Advise Recreation Services – An email must be sent to the Community
Recreation Officer to advise of the incident. As Club liaison, it is important
that the Community Recreation Officer is kept informed throughout all Club
incidents.
Preventing Break Ins
Most pavilion break ins record high levels of alcohol theft. Clubs are encouraged to minimise the amount of
alcohol stored on site wherever possible to avoid being targeted by thieves. It is recommended that all alcohol
be removed from sport pavilions throughout any prolonged periods of absence (i.e. Christmas).
Grant Information
A list of current grants and helpful web links can be found below for your Club’s reference:
Grant Name
Amount Available
Opens
Closes
Link
Holden Home Grown
Advantage
Up to $100,000
Now Open
28 February
Click Here
Cricket Victoria
Strategic Grants Fund
Up to 33% of total
project cost
Now Open
1 March
Click Here
$2,000
Now Open
9 August
Click Here
CommBank Cricket
Club Sponsorship
COMING SOON! The Active Maribyrnong Grants will focus on increasing
physical activity participation for people with social and financial disadvantage
as well as our various underrepresented groups within the community.
Club Resource Centre (cont.)
Education and Training Opportunities
Introducing….. The Sports Club Development Program
The Sports Club Development Program is a cross council series of FREE
workshops and Club seminars designed to expand the skills of
volunteers at sports clubs.
Whitten Project Nominations –
Now Open!
The Whitten Project is
seeking community
minded young people in
years 9 and 10 to
participate in a dynamic
youth leadership
program delivered by
the Western Bulldogs
Football Club in
partnership with local
councils.
A list of upcoming seminars is below:
Liquor Licensing - The Essentials Club Seminar
An introductory session to liquor licencing requirements. This seminar
provides Clubs with vital information on license applications and
amendments, legal obligations of sports clubs, qualifications, events and
temporary licenses.
This information session will be held at Maribyrnong City Council. For
more information on this Club seminar or to reserve your seat please
click here.
Using Social Media to Achieve Club Goals Training Session
Photo: Western Bulldogs
A club seminar that shows attendees how to create effective social
media strategies and use the most appropriate social media tools to
achieve club goals and objectives.
The project is delivered over 7-months and is
designed to inspire and educate the next
generation of community leaders through high
value experiential learning opportunities.
This information session will be held at Maribyrnong City Council. For
more information or to secure your spot
please click here.
For more information on the Whitten Project or
to register your interest please click here
Nominations for the 2015 Whitten Project close
on Friday 27 February, 2015.
Good Clean Game Update
The ‘Good Clean Game’ program was rolled out to all Summer Clubs this past season and is now in full swing.
To celebrate the launch of the recycling program, Council is giving participating Sports Clubs and their members the
chance to win in a share of $5000 in prizes, inclusive of Rebel Vouchers and an iPad mini!
Simply take part in one of the ‘Good Clean Game’ Competitions below for
your chance to win –
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Good Clean Club
Recycling Right Selfie
Recycling Quiz
All competitions close at 11.59pm EST on Friday 20 February 2015
The ‘Good Clean Game’ recycling program and competitions will be rolled
out to all Winter and Leased Clubs this April.
Photo: Maribyrnong Leader
For more information on the ‘Good Clean Game’ Program and Competitions please click here.
Photo: Maribyrnong Leader
What’s News?
Congratulations Jessie Treherne!
Jessie Treherne of the Footscray Rugby Club capped off a stellar year in 2014
winning three of community rugby’s highest achievement awards.
Jessie, who is a committee member, junior co-ordinator and coach of the
under 9’s and junior pathway teams at Footscray Rugby Club, was awarded
the following awards for her ongoing contribution to the Club and community:
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Australian Rugby Union Young Volunteer of the Year 2014 (John Eales
Medallist)
RaboDirect Conversions for the Community Winner - acknowledging
the Volunteer of the Year
The Western Fox Sports Pulse Service to Sport Award
Photo: Footscray Rugby Club
Pink Stumps Day – 21 February 2015
Bring some of the Pink Test magic to your
Club’s ground this February by taking part
in the McGrath Foundation’s community cricket
initiative, Pink Stumps Day.
Participating Clubs will help raise money to fund
Breast Care Nurses in communities nationally and
will receive a FREE Pink Stumps Day kit valued at
over $500.
For more information or to register
your cricket club’s support please
click here.
Maribyrnong/Moonee Valley Community Cricket World
Cup a success!
Ordinary weather could not dampen the spirits of cricket
enthusiasts who turned out for the inaugural
Maribyrnong/Moonee Valley Community Cricket World Cup
on February 1.
McIvor Reserve and Fairbairn Park played host to 34 teams
who competed throughout the day in a range of categories
including Under 12, 14 and 16, Junior Girls and Senior Men.
The event was enjoyed and well received by all in attendance
and a number of Maribyrnong based teams were in
participation.
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Maribyrnong
Aquatic Centre (MAC) Update
Visit Maribyrnong
Aquatic Centre
(MAC) anytime
throughout March to
redeem this
exclusive offer.
For more
information or to
join now, please
contact the friendly
team at MAC on
9032 4100.
Club Noticeboard
Event: Footscray Rugby Club Gala
Day
Club: Footscray Rugby Club
Date: 21 February
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Footscray Park,
Maribyrnong Boulevard, Footscray
Cost: Free
Event: Barefoot Blues featuring
Safari Motel (Barefoot Bowls and
live Blues bands)
Club: Rosamond Bowling Club
Date: 8 March
Time: 2pm – 7pm
Location: Robert Barrett Reserve,
114- 118 Rosamond Road,
Maribyrnong
Cost: $10 members, $20 Non
Members (includes all equipment)
Event: Active Maribyrnong Get
Active! Expo Launch
Date: 14 March
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Whitten Oval, 417 Barkly
Street, West Footscray
Cost: Free
Spotlight on….
Jim Hassett
Position at the Club:
Vice President and Life Member
Yarraville Club Cricket Club
Duration with Club:
42 Years
Most memorable moments from your time with the Club:
- 1992/93 Premiership Victory – This victory was particularly
special as the team was made up of players that all lived within
the municipality
- Becoming a Life Member of the Club
Advice for other Volunteers: ‘If the opportunity is there to be on a Club
committee, grab it. There are so many unexpected rewards and its a
chance to make lifelong friends.’
Fun Facts that people may not know about your Club:
- The Club was once known as the Kingsville Yarraville band – even though they didn’t play any instruments!
- Prior to moving to Hansen Reserve the Club was based at Greelish Oval
Next Issue: April 2015
If you would like to include details of your Club’s next fundraising function, AGM or Club Specific Achievements/Events
in the next issue of ‘Around the Grounds’ or would like to nominate a member of your Club to have the spotlight turned
on them, please forward all relevant materials to the Community Recreation Officer, Stephanie Ristevska at
stephanie.ristevska@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au