Nominations Open for 2021 VSAs
It is with great pleasure that the State Government of Victoria and Vicsport announces nominations for the 2021 Victorian Sport Awards are now open!
Vale Paul Vear and David Whittaker
Vicsport is mourning the loss of two key administrators from the Victorian sport and recreation industry with Squash & Racquetball Victoria’s Paul Vear OAM and Water Polo Victoria CEO David Whittaker passing away in January.
Save the Date for the 2021 Victorian Sport Awards
The Victorian Sport Awards, to be held on 15 June 2022, is the night of nights for the Victorian sporting community; recognising and celebrating participants, teams, coaches, administrators and the volunteers behind the scenes who have made an outstanding contribution to sport across all levels of sport in Victoria.
2021 Annual General Meeting Election Results
At the 2021 Vicsport Annual General Meeting held online on 23 November, Vicsport’s affiliate members voted to elect Nicole Adamson and Ritchie Hinton to the Vicsport board while Catherine Harding was re-elected.
Vicsport COVID-19 Survey - Results and Insights
During early 2021, Vicsport conducted the ‘Community Sport and Recreation COVID-19 Survey’, aimed at collecting data on how the industry had been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as lockdowns throughout Victoria.
Vicsport welcomes Nathan Lovett-Murray to Board
Vicsport is excited to announce the appointment of Nathan Lovett-Murray, former AFL footballer and current Indigenous Liaison Officer with the St Kilda Football Club, to the Board of Vicsport.
Winners announced for 2020 Victorian Sport Awards
The Victorian Sport Awards is the night of nights for the Victorian sporting community and celebrate participants, organisers, initiatives and the volunteers behind the scenes from all levels of sport in Victoria.
Thank you to our community sport volunteers and administrators
The efforts, results, humility and sportsmanship of the athletes at the recent Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games were awe inspiring and emotional.
Vicsport announces partnership with VALO
Vicsport has today announced an exciting new partnership with VALO, an advanced technology company with its core in LED lighting.
2020 Victorian Sport Awards rescheduled online for 6 October
Vicsport and the State Government of Victoria are pleased to announce the 2020 Victorian Sport Awards have been rescheduled for Wednesday, 6 October.
eSafety Commissioner providing free training and resources for sport orgs
Vicsport members have the opportunity to take part in the eSafety Commissioner’s free online training course after they presented at the Child Safety and Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) Forum in July.
Vicsport to strengthen child safety in sport through Body Safety Australia partnership
Vicsport is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Body Safety Australia (BSA) which will strengthen children’s right to safety in sport and a life free from violence and sexual abuse.
Vicsport announces partnership with etrainu
Vicsport is thrilled to announce a new partnership with etrainu, helping transform the way sport and recreation organisations train and accredit administrators, coaches and volunteers and grow a more engaged participation base.
Vicsport Forum analyses privacy and e-safety in sport
For the first time ever, Vicsport held a combined Child Safe Sport and Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) Forum last month, focusing on the issues of privacy and e-safety in sport.
Vicsport to create job opportunities through partnership with AFL SportsReady
Young Victorians will benefit from more opportunities to develop careers through traineeships, cadetships, direct employment and education prospects thanks to Vicsport’s exciting new partnership with AFL SportsReady.
Global Wellness Tracking: Prevention through collaboration
Concussion, injury prevention, mental well-being, talent development and coach education are key components in today's sporting landscape and Vicsport has again teamed up with Global Wellness Tracking (GWT) to assist in targeting those areas.
Dragon Boat Victoria making waves in 2021
An updated website and database, novel events to retain and attract new members as well as a broadcast deal with Fox Sports Australia and Kayo has propelled Dragon Boat Victoria (DBV) into a successful period for the state sporting association.
Vicsport partners with defibrillator supplier AED Authority
Vicsport is excited to announce a partnership with AED Authority Australia to provide Victorian sports clubs better access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and improve emergency response plans to help save the lives of participants in their community.