News - Vicsport

Legends of Victorian Sport Panel at 2020 Victorian Sport Awards

The Legends of Victorian Sport Panel, presented by Gallagher’s and featuring Catherine Freeman OAM, Steve Moneghetti AM, David Parkin OAM and Nicole Livingstone OAM will headline the 2020 Victorian Sport Awards on Thursday 3 June at Marvel Stadium.

Tue 04 May 2021

Finalists Announced for 2020 Victorian Sport Awards

Finalists have been announced for the 2020 Victorian Sport Awards, the night of nights for the Victorian sporting community. This year, we will celebrate participants, organisers, initiatives and the volunteers behind the scenes from all levels of sport in Victoria.

Wed 14 Apr 2021

Vicsport work with Body Safety Australia to strengthen child safety in sport

To strengthen Vicsport’s work in the area of child safety, Body Safety Australia (BSA), a not-for-profit organisation specialising in child safety, empowerment and creating child safe environments, was recently engaged to facilitate a two-day advanced professional development workshop.

Sat 30 Jan 2021

Involve assists North Coburg Rebels in club re-brand

The North Coburg Rebels Baseball Club have revealed the design of their new logo as part of a re-branding, the result of winning a competition held by creative design agency and Vicsport preferred partner, Involve.

Fri 29 Jan 2021

Innovation aids Table Tennis Vic to target casual players

Utilising a human-centred design-based innovation process, Vicsport has assisted Table Tennis Victoria (TTV) in a project aimed at engaging and connecting with casual table tennis players not currently a part of TTV’s membership.

Wed 09 Dec 2020

Vicsport and rebel working together to get back to sport

Vicsport and rebel are thrilled to announce a partnership that will assist Vicsport members in getting back to sport following a disrupted year due to COVID-19.

Thu 03 Dec 2020

2020 Vicsport Annual General Meeting Election Results

At the 2020 Vicsport Annual General Meeting held on 24 November via an online platform, Vicsport’s affiliate members voted to elect Rochelle Eime and Rayoni Nelson to the Vicsport Board while Deputy Chair Susan Smith was re-elected and Carrie Wong was appointed Chair of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee.

Tue 01 Dec 2020

Adaptive Climbing Victoria utilises Vicsport’s Innovation Lab

Adaptive Climbing Victoria (ACV) have utilised Vicsport’s Innovation Lab over the course of five months to build their capacity to entice more climbing gyms to become involved in their discipline and attract new para-athletes to their sport.

Thu 05 Nov 2020

Victorian Weightlifting Association Centenary Celebration

2020 has been a memorable year for several reasons but for the Victorian Weightlifting Association (VWA), this year has been special with the organisation celebrating 100 years since their foundation.

Fri 30 Oct 2020

Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre enhances venue by embracing inclusion

Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS), in partnership with City of Ballarat, Sports Central and Ballarat Autism Network, have supported the Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) to create greater access and inclusion at the venue.

Thu 22 Oct 2020

ISC joins Vicsport as Preferred Supplier Partner

ISC, the leading provider of customised team wear apparel in Australia, has joined Vicsport as an Exclusive Preferred Supplier of team wear and sport apparel.

Sun 04 Oct 2020

A Volunteer's look at COVID-19

Continuing our series on analysing the effects of COVID-19 throughout the sport and recreation space, this month we take a look at the volunteer's point of view via Pony Club Victoria and Dandenong Ranges Horse and Pony Club volunteer Maree Fellows.

Thu 01 Oct 2020

Vale Bill Walker

Vicsport mourns the loss of Bill Walker, a Life Member of Vicsport and Chairperson of the Victorian Disabled Sports Advisory Committee (VDSAC).

Tue 01 Sep 2020

Vicsport adapts Governance workshop to assist Melbourne Deaf Cricket Club

Continuing to evolve and adapt our Governance and Leadership workshops, Vicsport has delivered an online session to assist the Melbourne Deaf Cricket Club (MDCC) with their club governance.

Mon 31 Aug 2020

City of Casey utilise Vicsport's Innovation Lab

A new initiative from Vicsport, the Innovation Lab has helped City of Casey shape a plan to enable CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) women to deliver physical activity programs in their municipality.

Wed 26 Aug 2020

A Referee's look at COVID-19

Continuing our series on analysing the effects of COVID-19 throughout the sport and recreation landscape, this month we take a look at the referee's point of view via badminton referee Susan Taylor.

Fri 31 Jul 2020

Vicsport aiding sport through Child Safe workshops

Vicsport has conducted two Child Safe workshops with Basketball Victoria (BV) and for the first time, provided education to the entire staff which enabled BV to come away with a team-developed action plan.

Mon 29 Jun 2020

A Coach’s look at coping with COVID-19

Continuing our series on analysing the effects of COVID-19 throughout the sport and recreation space, this month we take a look at the coach's point of view via Victorian Netball League coach Tim Smith.

Thu 25 Jun 2020