SPORT DEVELOPMENT - Older Aussies still sports crazy - survey - Sydney 2009 World Masters Games

A massive nine out of ten Australians aged 35 and over say sport is a major part of Australia's national identity, according to a survey released by the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games, which has presented a wide range of interesting findings.

EDUCATION & TRAINING - Asics Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport - Sports Medicine Australia

More than 400 experts in sports medicine, sports science, sports injury prevention and physical activity promotion from around the world will discuss a range of important issues including preventing injury in all levels of sport and how to keep an ageing population active, at this week's Asics Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport .

SPORT DEVELOPMENT - Support for the Sydney World Masters Games - Minister for Sport

A call for potential competitors and volunteers to sign up for the 2009 World Masters Games in Sydney has been made by the federal Minister for Sport. The Games will bring together more than 25,000 competitors from more than 100 countries, making it the largest multi-sport event in the world.

SPORT DEVELOPMENT - Interim Report on Outdoor Recreation Program - TAS Minister for Sport and Recreation

Some noteworthy insights into grassroots sport and activity programs have been delivered in the Tasmanian Government's interim report on its Outdoor Recreation Program, which has provided personal growth opportunities to targeted groups in Tasmania since 1983.

TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - Cardinia Stadium Launches Four New Sports Courts - VIC Sport and Recreation Minister

The roll-out of new sport facilities across Victoria continues with a $4.9 million redevelopedment of Cardinia Stadium, which now features four new multipurpose courts able to host a range of sports including basketball, indoor soccer, netball, volleyball, table tennis and badminton.

TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - New Drought- Proof Chelsea Sports Ground Open - VIC Sport and Recreation Minister

Another new drought-proof grassroots sport facility has been unveiled with Chelsea Primary School in Victoria gaining a new artificial facility including a new soccer pitch and play area, allowing participation in various sports all year round.

FUNDING & GRANTS - Community sporting groups get boost from Active Club grants - SA Recreation and Sport Minister

Community active recreation and sporting organisations throughout South Australia have been allocated more than $1.2 million in the latest round of funding from the State Government's Active Club Program, which is focussed on supporting sport and active recreation at the grassroots level.

TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - Queensland stadiums halve water consumption - QLD Minister for Sport

Queensland's sporting and entertainment venues are saving 80 Olympic swimming pools of water a year, through innovative measures to reduce water consumption. The seven venues owned and operated on behalf of the Queensland Government by Stadiums Queensland have cut their combined water consumption by more than 50% in the past three years.

TECHNOLOGY & FACILITIES - Better local NSW sporting facilities - NSW Minister for Sport and Recreation

Hundreds of sporting and recreation facilities across NSW will be upgraded as part of the latest Capital Assistance Program. Grants worth up to $30k are available for government or not-for-profit groups involved with sport.

SPORT DEVELOPMENT - Medibank Private Active Tasmania Winners Named - TAS Minister for Sport and Recreation

The 2008 Medibank Private Active Tasmania Awards feature a noteworthy approach to developing grassroots sport undertaken by the The Advocate newspaper. In an effort to get its community more active, the paper established a fitness club encouraging people to get involved in physical activity.

EDUCATION & TRAINING - Hockey Umpire Program Wins State Sporting Award - VIC Sport and Recreation Awards

The Central Victorian Hockey Association has been rewarded for its innovative Progressing Umpire Program, which supports new umpires by providing experienced umpires as mentors. After completing their accreditation, trainees work with one of the experienced umpire mentors to develop their skills and experience.

SPORT DEVELOPMENT - Unsung Heroes Of Grassroots Sport Recognised - VIC Sport and Recreation Minister

Outstanding grassroots administrators in Victoria have been recognised as part of the State Government's 2008 Sport and Recreation Awards. This year's awards attracted the highest ever number of nominations, with more than 220 entries across the ten categories received - almost a 40 per cent increase on the previous year.

SPORT DEVELOPMENT - Canberra leads the nation... in sport participation - ACT Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation

Canberra is leading the nation in terms of participation in sport according to a report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, with 79.5 per cent of Canberrans over the age of 15 participating in physical activity for recreation, exercise or sport, while children in the region are participating in organised sport more than other Australian children.

SPORT DEVELOPMENT - The Potential of Sport - Sport Scotland

Local grassroots administrators should take note of a new publication released by Sport Scotland outlining the potential and benefits of sport. The brochure includes a wealth of information on just how good sport is for individuals and society.

SPORT DEVELOPMENT - 2009 Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRY-athlon - Sanitarium

Around 15,000 kids aged between seven and 15 will swim, ride and run their way around spectacular courses at seven cities and major regional locations as part of the 2009 Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRY-athlon.

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