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NSW Swimmer Magazine March 2015 EditionPage 1

In this issue

X 2015 NSW 13 - 18 State Age Championships Meet Report

X Tijuana Keed - Dedication and passion for swimming

X NSW Olympic Grant

X Swimming NSW Meet Approval Process

Vol: 31No: 12Edition: March 2015

NSW Swimmer

Congratulations to all of the

NSW athletes who competed at

the NSW State Age

Championships


Contents /MARCH 2015

SNSW messages6 NSW State Age 13- 18 Championships Meet

Report

19 Funding Centre Scoop

17 Vegetable tagine with couscous

Technic al O ff ic ial Corner14 March Technical Accreditations

Swimming Communit y7 Local Legend Nomination Barb Blondinau

10 Tijuana Keed Dedication and passion for swimming

11 Berlin Open added to Paralympic Schedule


3 MARCH 2015 X Reviewed a draft three-year

organisational plan linked to the new

Swimming NSW Strategic Plan

X Considered the Swimming Australia

Alignment of National & International

Competition Calendars Discussion

Paper

X Reviewed the end of February 2015

Operational Plan

X Received the February President’s &

CEO’s Reports

X Received a verbal report on the

recent Women on Boards Conference

X Approved amendments to the SNSW

Safe Diving Depth Policy

X Reviewed the SNSW Board &

Committee Code of Ethics &

Confidentiality Policy

X Approved amendments to the SNSW

Board of Directors Charter

X Considered the February meeting

minutes of the Company Standing

Committees

X Adopted a number of ‘housekeeping’

changes to the SNSW Rules

X Approved the SNSW Technical

Official Development Policy

X Received an update regarding the

SAL Foundation Investment

Proposal

X Approved amendments to the

SNSW Capital Adequacy Policy

X Reviewed the SNSW Incident

Management Strategy document

X Reviewed the first draft of the

2015/16 Swimming NSW Budget

X Reviewed an updated copy of

the SNSW Strategic Risk

Assessment document

X Received the end of January

Financial Statements

X Reviewed the February Swimming

NSW Work Health & Safety

Dashboard Report

X Considered correspondence from

the Australian Institute of Sports

Development regarding Bronze

Licence Coaching Courses

X Endorsed the Minutes of the 3rd

February 2015 Board Meeting

SUMMARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGGraham Towle

Pat Troy

Janelle Barnett

Suzanne Bergerson

Lynn Elliott

Mark Payne

John Bladon

David Goff

Helen Deas


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Congratulations to Barb Blondinau

Head Coach of Wagga Wagga Swim

Club for her January nomination in the

Local Legends Awards


The 2015 NSW 13 – 18 State Age Championships were again held at the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre during the week of 19 January – 24 January.

With a record of 11 medals during the meet, Nick Jennens (Carlile) planned his assault from his very first event. The Carlile swimmer set the stage for the male 13 years 200 metre freestyle where he claimed the top spot in the male 13 years 200 metre freestyle in just over two minutes (2:00:45). After a short wait, Nick Jennens (Carlile) was back in marshalling ready to begin in the male 13 years 200 metre individual medley hitting the wall in a time of 2:14:42.

The male 13 years 100 metre butterfly saw Nick Jennens (Carlile) sprint to the finish and take home another gold medal this time in just under 60 seconds (59.99). Reaching the half way mark through his entries, Nick Jennens (Carlile) was back on the blocks to compete in the male 13 years 200 metre backstroke in a time of 2:10:00.

Showing flexibility with his events, Nick Jennens (Carlile) was on the home run in the male 13 years 800 metre freestyle claiming another gold medal in a time of 8:47:05. The following events saw the Carlile swimmer achieve glory in the male 13 years 200 metre butterfly (2:12:57), male 13 years 100 metre freestyle (55:61), the male 13 years 400 metre freestyle (4:14:06), male 13 years 50 metre freestyle (25.54), male 13 years 100 metre backstroke (1:01:57) and for a final time, a silver medal in the male 13 years 400 metre individual medley (4:49:66).

Auburn superstar Finn O’Connor celebrated eight times with eight glorious medals from the 2015 NSW 13 – 18 State Age Championships. The male 13 years 200 metre freestyle saw the thirteen-year-old swim his heart out to claim the silver medal in a time of 2:03:75. The male 13 years 200 metre breaststroke saw Finn O’Connor (Auburn) take out the top spot in 2:26:81.

With the taste of gold in his mouth, Finn O’Connor (Auburn) was ready to compete in the male 13 years 200 metre individual medley adding to his silver collection just missing the top spot by Nick Jennens to touch the wall in a time of 2:14:85.

The male 13 years 800 metre freestyle saw Finn O’Connor (Auburn) neck and neck with Nick Jennens (Carlile) and this was a race down to the wire to take out the silver medal (8:50:30).

The bronze medal was in the sights for Finn O’Connor (Auburn) and the male 13 years 200 metre butterfly saw the Auburn swimmer touch the wall to grab his first bronze medal at the meet (2:16:50).

Back in marshalling, Finn O’Connor (Auburn) was ready to swim in the male 13 years 400 metre freestyle to claim another silver medals (4:19:10).

Proving dedication is what makes swimmers succeed, Finn O’Connor (Auburn) was ready to breaststroke it out and his performance proved he was the king in the male 13 years 100 metre breaststroke (1:10:79) to take out the top spot and add another gold medal to his bag. The final event for Finn O’Connor (Auburn) – the gruelling male 13 years 400 metre individual medley saw the tables turned with rival Nick Jennens (Carlile) and Finn O’Connor (Auburn) set the pool alight to take out the prestigious gold medal in a time of 4:44:81.

With such a high level of competition like this, eight athletes managed to take out six medals each from the meet.

Ravenswood elite swimmer Olivia Adams (Ravenswood) started her reign with a distance swim – the female 15 years 800 metre freestyle. In just under 9 minutes, Olivia Adams (Ravenswood) touched the wall to claim her first gold medal from the meet (8:57:06).

2015 NSW State Age 13 - 18 Years Championships Meet Report


Shortly afterwards Olivia Adams (Ravenswood) was back on the blocks for the female 15 years 200 metre backstroke to win her first bronze medal in a time of 2:22:39. Adding another bronze to her collection, Olivia Adams (Ravenswood) sprinted towards the finish in under 60 seconds (58:42).

The female 15 years 400 metre freestyle is the event where Olivia Adams (Ravenswood) showed her skill and expertise. With the audience on the edge of their seats, the Ravenswood swimmer took out the top spot in a time of 4:21:01. The next event proved Olivia Adams (Ravenswood) was a lover of freestyle and she claimed another gold medal in the female 15 years 200 metre freestyle in 2:05:28.

With fuel still in the tank Olivia Adams (Ravenswood) was at it again in her last event – the female 15 years 200 metre individual medley where she touched the wall in third place to own the bronze medal (2:26:45).

Another Auburn swimmer with passion and devotion to swimming Tiarne Galvin (Auburn) was ready to show the audience how it is done. The very first event saw the thirteen-year-old take her place on the second position on the medal dais to celebrate her win in the female 13 years 200 metre freestyle (2:08:58)

Shortly afterwards Tiarne Galvin (Auburn) was back on the medal podium celebrating the gold medal win after her performance in the female 13 years 200 metre breaststroke in a time of 2:47:80. An achievement like this was astonishingly repeated the next two times, firstly in the female 13 years 200 metre individual medley (2:26:50), and again in the distance swim – the female 13 years 800 metre freestyle (9:05:95).

Tiarne Galvin (Auburn) was giving it her all in the female 13 years 400 metre freestyle and she touched the wall in a time of 4:28:16 to claim another silver medal.

For the final time, Tiarne Galvin (Auburn) made her way to the medal podium to celebrate her performance in the female 13 years 400 metre individual medley in just over 5 minutes (5:04:82).

It was time for Breana Gilroy (Tuggeranong Vikings) to shine and show how the country swim-mers do it. Starting with the female 15 years 200 metre backstroke, silver was in the sights and she touched the wall in a time of 2:20:43.

Before long Breana Gilroy (Tuggeranong Vikings) was back on the blocks to compete in the female 15 years 100 metre freestyle. With the audience on the edge of their seats, this sprint was finished in well under the one minute mark (57:84) to claim the glorious gold medal.

The female 15 years 200 metre butterfly saw Breana Gilroy (Tuggeranong Vikings) back on the medal dais to celebrate the silver medal win (2:22:04) and this was a repeat performance for her next event – the hotly contested female 15 years 50 metre freestyle adding another silver medal to her collection (26.93).

Full of stamina and endurance, Breana Gilroy (Tuggeranong Vikings) was back competing in the female 15 years 100 metre backstroke claiming another gold medal victory for her efforts (1:05:84).

Another distance swim for her last event, Breana Gilroy (Tuggeranong Vikings) was giving it her all to earn her another silver medal in the female 15 years 200 metre freestyle in just over two minutes (2:06:08).

Lilli Harris (Trinity Grammar) walked away from the 2015 NSW 13–18 State Age Championships with three gold, two silver and one bronze medal for her triumphs at the meet. The female 13 years 200 metre freestyle was the first event scoring her first gold medal in 2:08:52. The next event was the female 13 years 200 metre individual medley with the fast time of 2:27:51.



Not done with her efforts Lilli Harris (Trinity Grammar) made her way back to the medal dais to claim the prestigious gold medal in the female 13 years 200 metre backstroke in a time of 2:24:79. Another hotly contested event – the female 13 years 100 metre freestyle saw a gold medal performance in under 60 seconds (59.24).

The female 13 years 50 metre freestyle was over in the blink of an eye and Lilli Harris (Trinity Grammar) had her eyes on the bronze medal, touching the wall in well under thirty seconds (27:45).

Surprisingly there was more fuel in the tank for this thirteen-year-old and she powered ahead in the female 13 years 100 metre backstroke to claim another silver medal (1:06:91).

Rising star Leon MacAlister (Carlile) came to the meet to win and that’s exactly what he did starting with the male 14 years 200 metre individual medley taking home the gold medal in a time of 2:15:02. The next event saw Leon MacAlister (Carlile) touch the wall in the top spot again in the male 14 years 200 metre backstroke (2:07:27).

A repeat visitor of the medal dais, Leon MacAlister (Carlile) was at it again to celebrate the bronze medal win in the male 14 years 100 metre freestyle (54:54).

With the taste of gold strong in his mouth the next three events saw Leon MacAlister (Carlile) prove himself to be the top competitor and take out the gold medal in the male 14 years 400 metre freestyle (4:14:79), the male 14 years 100 metre backstroke (58:67) and for the final time that evening, the male 14 years 200 metre freestyle in under two minutes (1:59:02).

Alex Quach (Mounties) bagged a mixture of medals at the 2015 NSW 13-18 State Age Championships. The thirteen-year-old took out the bronze medal in the male 13 years 200 metre individual medley scoring himself 26 points in a time of 2:18:79.

This set the pace and the next event – the male 13 years 100 metre butterfly saw Alex Quach (Mounties) sprint to the finish in just over one minute (1:01:43) and claim the silver medal.

With a strong result from his previous events, Alex Quach (Mounties) was back at it and ready to go for the next three events. Alex Quach (Mounties) touched the wall to claim a silver medal in the male 13 years 200 metre butterfly (2:15:87), in the male 13 years 100 metre freestyle slicing the water in well under one minute (56:59), in the male 13 years 50 metre freestyle (25:83) and for a final time- in the male 13 years 100 metre backstroke (1:04:15).

Teenage sensation Rebekah Sefton (The Hills) had a terrific swim in the female 14 years 800 metre freestyle scoring her first silver medal at the meet in a time of 9:16:41. This was a sign of things to come for the Hills swimmer who won a bronze medal in the female 14 years 100 metre freestyle (58:94).

One of the more popular events –the female 14 years 50 metre freestyle saw Rebekah Sefton (The Hills) claim the bronze medal in well-under thirty seconds (26:86) and visit the medal dais yet again.

Rebekah Sefton (The Hills) seemed to have a deep love for distance swimming and her performance in the female 14 years 400 metre freestyle showed her passion winning the gold medal in a time of 4:23:87.

A well-versed walk to the medal dais, Rebekah Sefton (The Hills) was at it again for the female 14 years 400 metre individual medley, taking home another silver medal. In 5:07:84.

Another gold medal was in the sights for Rebekah Sefton (The Hills) and she set the pool alight in the female 14 years 200 metre freestyle, touching the wall in just over two minutes (2:04:63).



Crowd-pleaser athlete Matthew Wilson (SOPAC) was ready to rumble taking out six gold medals from the 2015 NSW 13-18 years State Age Championships. The highly sought-after male 16 years 100 metre freestyle saw the SOPAC swimmer leave his competitors behind in the race to touch the wall in a time of 51:20.

Performances like these set the stage and the sprint to the finish in the male 16 years 50 metre freestyle was over in the blink of an eye. Like a flash of light Matthew Wilson (SOPAC) finished the race in 23:32 to claim another gold medal.

For a different pace, the male 16 years 100 metre breaststroke was again back on the medal dais to claim the gold medal in a time of 1:03:77.

By now a seasoned expert when it comes to bragging rights, Matthew Wilson (SOPAC) was back on the blocks to race in the male 16 years 400 metre individual medley in a flat time of 4:30:00.

Gold was in his blood and Matthew Wilson (SOPAC) finished strong in his performance in the male 16 years 200 metre breaststroke finishing in 2:15:51.

Making his way to the medal dais for the last time, Matthew Wilson (SOPAC) look excited and relieved to receive his final gold medal for his racing in the male 16 years 200 metre individual medley, touching the wall in just over 2 minutes (2:05:31).

2015 State Age Championships Swimmer Of The Night.

Congratulations to the following athletes who were the recipients of the 2015 State Age Championships Swimmer Of The Night.

Day 1 Recipient: Finn O’Connor - Auburn

Day 2 Recipient: Matthew Wilson - SOPAC

Day 3 Recipient: Nick Jennens - Carlile

Day 4 Recipient: Matthew Wilson - SOPAC

Day 5 Recipient: Leon Macalister - Carlile

Day 6 Recipient: Finn O’Connor - Auburn

Swimming NSW would like to thank all of the athletes, parents, carers, technical officials and volunteers who made this meet a tremendous success.


Use Of Backstroke Ledges at National Championships

“The FINA Approved Backstroke Ledges will be utilised for the upcoming 2015 Australian Swimming Championships and the 2015 Georgina Hope Foundation Australian Age Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre

Two lanes will be dedicated and backstroke ledges installed for use also during warm up and pre meet training.”


Tijuana KeedDedication and

passion for swimming

Tijuana Keed was born on 6th December 2003 in Sydney’s Westmead Woman’s Hospital. Tijuana was taken straight to NICU at Westmead children’s hospital as she was born with a hole in her heart. Not knowing she had Spina Bifida at the time, the doctors told her family that she wouldn’t be able to walk or even sit up by herself.

At two years old she had heart surgery which the doctors repaired the hole in her heart. She’s had checkups and a few operations, attended many clinics at the Children’s hospital in Randwick and still remains a very happy and outgoing 11year old!

Tijuana’s family live in a small town of 1400 people where Tijuana attends Peak Hill Central School in year 6. She has a little sister Taliyah 5 and lives with her Mum Renee and her grandmother Pam.

To attend swimming lessons, the family must travel 30 minutes every Saturday with Anne (Tijuana’s swimming instructor) and Tijuana absolutely loves it. She also trains at Peak Hill pool on Monday and Wednesday afternoons and trains with the Peak Hill Swim Club every Friday evening, beating her PB every week!

Tijuana recently attended her first swimming carnival in Canowindra on 2 February and got three 1st place ribbons in the 25 metre freestyle (49.32), 25 metre backstroke (103.07) and the 25 metre breaststroke (106.17). This was a very proud moment for Tijuana and her family.

Tijuana had the chance to meet and chat with Paralympian Annabelle Williams on Australia Day and it was a real highlight for her.

Ann of Ann Adams Swimming in Parkes mentioned that Tijuana is an absolute pleasure to teach and can’t wait to start again in October. Ann even said that she had learnt so much herself.

The Canowindra carnival was so much fun and without the amazing Douglas Beggs and Colin Touzel from Mountains and Plains Swimming it would not have happened. Those guys are all about having kids in the water.

Renee Keed


Berlin Open added to Paralympic Performance Schedule To maximise international Paralympic competition opportunities and leading into the Rio Paralympic Games in 2016, Swimming Australia will send a group of 16 swimmers to compete at the Berlin Open in April 2015.

The Berlin Open will provide beneficial race practice against strong competition ahead of the 2015 IPC World Championships in Glasgow.

Paralympic Performance Manager Adam Pine said creating opportunities for our team to challenge themselves ahead of the Rio Olympic Games was a vital step in the push to become the number one Para swimming nation.

“The chance to race quality international competition in Europe in April and practise time zone changes ahead of the World Championships in the UK this July will be an invaluable experience for our top swimmers.

“In May 2013 we sent ten Para swimmers to the Berlin Open, and found it to be a very strong international event with quality performances and I’m pleased to increase the number of athletes and provide more racing exposure in 2015,” Pine said.

Commonwealth Games gold medallists and world record holders Maddison Elliott and Rowan Crothers will headline the team that also includes Paralympians Ahmed Kelly, Blake Cochrane, Brenden Hall, Mi-chael Anderson, Daniel Fox and Mathew Levy.

The team will depart Sydney for Berlin on 12 April 2015 following the conclusion of the 2015 Australian Swim-ming Championships.

2015 Berlin Open Team - NSW AthletesMale Athletes

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Country swimmer overcomes extra challenges

Every successful swimmer needs discipline and commitment to stick to their training programs, but some need a little more than others!

Country swimmer Maddie Griffiths hails from Nyngan in western NSW and during school terms boards at Kinross Wolaroi School (KWS) in Orange.

Maddie says she is very lucky to be guided by KWS Swim Club’s “amazing” senior coach Gary Hollywood, who has helped her achieve recent successes including two silver medals at the 2015 NSW State Age Championships.

But they’re medals the Year 12 student couldn’t have won without her own drive and determination.

With no one to get her out of bed for 5am training sessions, Maddie says boarding school helped her quickly decide whether she was swimming for herself, or her parents.

“I train 18 hours a week in the water and I have to get up at 5am to catch a bus over to the indoor pool,” Maddie said.

“You get days where you wake at 5 o’clock and don’t particularly want to get up, but you make yourself come to the pool.

“My parents aren’t here to get me up, so I worked out pretty quickly I wasn’t doing it for them.”

During school holidays Maddie returns to Nyngan armed with a training program prepared by Gary.

In summer she completes two sessions a day in the local pool, dodging recreational swimmers, plus the odd tennis and cricket ball. There are also no lane ropes, speedo clocks or coaches to urge her on.

In winter she makes regular 320km round trips to an indoor pool in Dubbo, catching lifts “with anyone I can” – including the local courier truck.

The KWS Swim Team captain’s dedication is inspiring her younger team members, who are all hoping she will be rewarded at the Australian Age Championships in April.


Why You Should Become a Technical Official

Swimming NSW conducts training in all technical aspects of swimming. New officials are constantly in demand. You can help!! Swimming Championships and Meets are conducted by Clubs, Areas, State and National Bodies. Swimming Australia qualified Technical Officials officiate at these various Meets.

A swim meet needs a lot of officials - in an eight lane pool at least 40 are necessary if the Meet is to run well. Being an official is an excellent way of supporting your children in their favourite sport.

There are also some fringe benefits! If you volunteer before the meet and get your name on the roster, you will normally have free pool entry. You will receive a complimentary program, and lunch and snacks are usually provided at full day meets. At State and National meets you can apply for free parking.

Things to remember:◊ Technical Officials provide the swimming community with a precious gift - time.

◊ Without Technical Officials there will be no swim meets and therefore the swimmers have no competition. Every time you work at a swim meet you help young Australians achieve their goals and stay healthy.

Once qualified you can work Metropolitan/Country, State and even Nationals. All assistance during Club races is greatly appreciated.


MARCH ACCREDITATIONSName Accreditation Achieved ClubTony Gorgijovski Timekeeper, Chief Timekeeper Wollongong

Aaron Cannon Chief Timekeeper Wests Illawarra Aquatic

Fiona Whitehead General Principles, Timekeeper, Chief Timekeeper

Kyogle

Julie Landrigan Check Starter Richmond Valley

Louise Booth General Principles, Timekeeper, Chief Timekeeper

Kyogle

Melissa Dorsman General Principles, Timekeeper, Check Starter

Kyogle

Sharon Pederson General Principles, Timekeeper, Check Starter

Kyogle

Todd Yourell Announcer Richmond Valley

Jessica Fish General Principles, Marshall Kyogle

Sandra Cooke General Principles, Check Starter Kyogle

Natalie Boeckx Timekeeper Muswellbrook RSL Youth

Caitlin Doughty General Principles, Timekeeper Ripples St Marys

Graham Edwards Judge of Stroke Merrylands

Judith Duma Recorder East Maitland

Andrew Maggs Check Starter, Marshall Leichhardt

Darrin Grundie Starter Level 1 Sans Souci Sea Devils

Rhys Barclay Starter Level 1 SLC Aquadot

Keith Chan General Principles Cherrybrook Carlile

Pam Weste Referee Level 2 Inverell

Brian Grant Referee Level 2 Port Macquarie


MARCH ACCREDITATIONSName Accreditation Achieved ClubRachel Wood Referee Level 1 Griffith

Randall Jones Inspector of Turns, Judge of Stroke Finley

Penny Jones Inspector of Turns, Judge of Stroke Finley

Kerry Barnes Judge of Stroke Hay

Johnson Craig Check Starter Finley

Nicole Dodwell Timekeeper, Check Starter Narrandera

Marilyn Gordon Marshall Abbotsleigh

Andrew Tough Judge of Stroke West Wyalong

Joanne Howlett Timekeeper, Check Starter Boorowa

Jeremy Deasey Starter Level 1 Kootingal Moonbi

Glyn Stockley Inspector of Turns Ripples St Marys

Conor Greasley Timekeeper Murwillumbah

Ian Smith Chief Timekeeper Taree

Lynette Bendl Marshall Murwillumbah

Lyndel Sutton Announcer Macksville Marlins

Matthew Bendl Check Starter Murwillumbah

Nicole Morris Marshall Murwillumbah

Karen Gregg Check Starter Murwillumbah

Peter Shell Referee Level 1 Ravenswood

Donna Keith Starter Level 2 Swimwest

Kerryn Taylor General Principles, Timekeeper Kyogle


MARCH ACCREDITATIONSName Accreditation Achieved ClubKaren Earnshaw Timekeeper, Chief Timekeeper Singleton

Mornay Smuts Starter Level 1 Singleton

Melisa Geale Starter Level 1 Singleton

Peter Bull Timekeeper, Chief Timekeeper Singleton

Grace Sandry Check Starter Dubbo City Swimtech

Craig Johnson Starter Level 1 Narrandera

Sheryl Wheeler Starter Level 1 Wagga Wagga

Simone Carey Check Starter Wagga Wagga

Rebecca Driscoll Timekeeper Boorowa

Janelle Johnston Chief Timekeeper Cootamundra

Leearn Sedgwick Chief Timekeeper Cootamundra

Gary Thompson Timekeeper Scully Park Tamworth

Philip Johnston Recorder West Wallsend Indoor

Jackie Nilon Assessor, Presenter Lismore Workers


VEGETABLE TAGINE WITH COUS COUSOlive or canola oil spray1 onion, chopped1 teaspoon ground ginger2 teaspoons ground paprikapinch saffron threads200 g sweet potato, chopped200 g potato, chopped2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (e.g. zucchini, beans, carrots)400 g can crushed tomatoes1 cup MAGGI All Natural Vegetable Liquid Stock100 g dried prunes1½ cups couscous3 cups boiling MAGGI All Natural Vegetable Liquid Stock, extra50 g toasted slivered almonds

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Recipe from the Australian Institute of Sport Survival of the fittest cookbook.

Spray a large saucepan with oil and heat. Add onion and spices and cook over low heat until onion is soft and spices are fragrant. Add all the vegetables, stock and prunes, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until potato is tender. Meanwhile, place couscous in a large bowl, pour boiling stock over it and allow to stand covered for 10 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed; toss lightly using a fork. Serve mounds of couscous topped with tagine and sprinkled with almonds. Garnish with flat-leaf parsley, if desired.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Serves: 6


MARCH 2015 CLUB,AREA & STATE MEETS

DATE MEET VENUE CLOSING DATE

14 Helensburgh Short Course Development Meet

21 SESA Short Course Time Trials

22 Forbes & Ursula Carlile JX Qualifying Meet SOPAC


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Twice a year Holden will provide $250,000 worth of grants to sporting clubs who need assistance - that’s $500,000 every year, for ten years.

LimitationsLocal sporting clubs are an integral part of the Australian way of life, much like Holden. That’s why we’ve made a long term commitment to help-

ing grass roots sport by giving local clubs the chance to upgrade their facilities with the Holden Home Ground Advantage program.

Home Ground Advantage, is a program that provides local sporting clubs with the chance to invest in clubrooms, sporting grounds, equipment

or general facilities so they can also continue to be a part of the Australian way of life.

It’s a way for Holden to give back to Australian communities..

The $250,000 grant pool will consist of one large grant for a project up to $100,000 in value, with the remaining funds being awarded to projects

up to $10,000 in value.

Clubs are welcome to submit separate applications for both grants.

Any sporting club or community organisation which runs and supports sporting activities within Australia can apply for the grant.

You can apply for money through Home Ground Advantage for projects, or equipment, that make life easier for the members and supporters of

your club. For example, you might want to make improvements to your clubrooms, install new hot showers, get a new scoreboard, or purchase

new sporting equipment that will help your team perform on the field.

Generally, the following items will not be funded:

h Recurring operational expenses

h The repayment of debt.

h Projects that have already been completed.

Applications open 16 November 2014 and close 28 February 2015.

Successful grant recipients will be announced in March 2015.

Applications & GuidelinesApplication Methods: Email Website: http://www.holden.com.au/homegroundadvantage

Contact : Holden Email: [email protected] Phone: 1800 033 349


Elite Indigenous Travel and Accommodation Assistance Program (EITAAP) PurposeTo provide assistance to elite Indigenous sportspeople including coaches, managers, trainers and officials.

Overviewfunding is available to assist with travel costs in the form of petrol costs or air travel and accommodation expenses only:

up to a maximum of $1,500 per financial year for eligible national championships; and/or

•up to a maximum of $4,000 per financial year for eligible international competitions

Sportsperson X be an indigenous sportsperson (athlete, coach, manager, official or trainer). Note that each application must include a Confirmation of

Aboriginality (unless already provided to the ASC), these documents can be obtained from most local Indigenous organisations.

X Be selected in an official state/territory team to compete at national championships or an official Australian team to compete at an

international event affiliated with an Australian Sports Commission recognised national sporting organisation (NSO).

X be part of a team where there is a clear selection process.

X must not be selected as part of an indigenous only team.

X must not be attending a professional event or an event that involves prize money.

X must not be under the age of 12 years (although exemptions may apply

Travel X Funding is available to assist with the cost of ground travel in the form of petrol costs or air travel.

X If the applicant is travelling the entire distance to the event by road and the event is more than 200km from the individual’s residential ad-

dress, ground travel in the form petrol costs, coach or train tickets can be claimed for.

X If the applicant is flying to the event and the nearest departure airport is more than 200km from the applicant’s residential address, ground

travel in the form of petrol costs, coach or train tickets can be claimed for.

X If the applicant is flying the event and the nearest arrival airport is more than 200km from the event location, ground travel in the form of

petrol costs, coach or train ticket can be claimed for.

The funding provided for air travel is no more than the equivalent amount of a standard economy domestic airfare or international airfare from

Qantas.

AccommodationAccommodation assistance can be up to a maximum of $70 per night for national championships and $100 per night for international events.

Travel Acquittal of Grants X All funding must be acquitted within two months of the championships/competition. Airline, hotel, travel agent receipts and petrol receipts

must be supplied for all expenses claimed

X Applicants may apply up to two months after the championships/competition has taken place, acquittal documentation/receipts must be

supplied with an application.

X Once a completed application has been submitted, the applicant and sponsoring organisation will be notified on the outcome within three

weeks.

Applications & GuidelinesApplication Methods: Email Website: www.fundingcentre.com.au

Contact : Australian Sports Commission Email: [email protected] Phone: 02 6214 1111


Local Sporting Champions Program PurposeThe Local Sporting Champions program is designed to support young people participating in state and national level

sporting championships as either an athlete, coach, umpire or referee.

OverviewThe Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial

assistance for young people aged 12-18 towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when

competing, coaching or officiating at an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state or national sporting championships or a

School Sport Australia national championships.

Assessment of Local Sporting Champions applications takes place in three rounds, one every four months. It may

therefore take up to five or six months before you are notified of the outcome of your application.

LimitationsThe Local Sporting Champions program is designed to support young people participating in state, national and international level sporting

championships as either an athlete, coach or official.

In order to be eligible to apply for a Local Sporting Champions grant, young people must meet the following criteria:

h Be turning 12 to 18 years of age in the same calendar year as the nominated sporting championship.

h Be an Australian citizen or have been granted permanent resident status, residing in Australia.

h Be participating as an athlete, coach, umpire or referee in:

h an official state championships endorsed by the relevant Australian Sports Commission (ASC) recognised national sporting organisation

(NSO), or

h an official state school sport championship endorsed by a School Sport Australia member body, or

h an official national championships endorsed by the relevant ASC recognised NSO, or

h a national school sport championships endorsed by School Sport Australia

h an international competition as a member of an official Australian team, endorsed by an ASC recognised NSO or School Sport Australia.

h Be living more than 125km from the championship venue, and travelling greater than 250km return to participate in the nominated

championship.

h Must complete and submit application to the ASC prior to the nominated championship commencing.

h Must not have received a Local Sporting Champions grant for an application submitted in the same allocation year (1 March - 28 February).

h Must not have received $500 or more in federal government funding for the nominated championship.

h Must not be participating in a professional competition that involves prize money greater than $500.

Note:

Saved applications must be completed and submitted prior to the championship.

Applications & GuidelinesApplication Methods: Email Website: www.fundingcentre.com.au

Contact : Australian Sports Commission Email: [email protected] Phone: 02 6214 1111


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