Sport and Recreation
Sport and Recreation Clubs
Find out what sport and recreation clubs there are in the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale with our Community Directory.
Club development
We have a dedicated Recreational Development Officer who supports sport and recreation organisations to develop and thrive in the community.
The officer works with local clubs and organisations to provide information and guidance on:
- Sponsorship & fundraising,
- Grants
- Governance
- Marketing and promotion
- Volunteer management
Contact
| Coordinator Sport and Recreation |
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| Jason Parker |
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jparker@sjshire.wa.gov.au |
| Phone |
9526 1147 |
Club Corner
Club Corner is a bi-monthly newsletter providing information about all things Sport & Recreation in the Shire. The newsletter is packed with information on funding, athlete achievements, projects, volunteer recognition, events, training opportunities as well as much more!
If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter click here.
Club Support
KidSport
KidSport enables eligible Western Australian children aged 5 to 18 years to participate in community sport by offering them financial assistance of up to $150 per calendar year towards club fees.
Eligibility
All Western Australian children aged 5 to 18 with a valid Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card.
For more information please click here.
Workshops
Funding Opportunities
The Shire has a number of funding opportunities for sport and recreation clubs and athletes in the region.
| Major Event Grant funding |
The Major Event Grant supports local community organisations to deliver a community, sporting or cultural events in the Shire, where the event is of significance to the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale community and/or draws both residents from the Shire, the Peel Region and surrounds. Grants of $5,000 - $20,000 (ex GST) per financial year are available for organisations planning such events in the Shire.
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| General Grant funding |
The General Grant is for registered not-for-profit organisations and incorporated local community groups to apply for financial assistance up to $5,000, towards the implementation of projects, programs or small events that deliver community benefit, consistent with the following principles:
- Promote a sense of community and inclusion across the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
- Celebrate cultural diversity and heritage
- Encourage residents to be healthy, active and engaged in community life
- Encourage the development of locally led and delivered projects and activities
- Support the delivery of high quality projects in line with Shire plans and objectives
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| Community Infrastructure Fund |
The Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s Community Infrastructure Fund is in place to provide a coordinated way in which the Shire can consider a range of community driven infrastructure projects, leading to the enhancement or upgrade of Shire facilities. All approved Community Infrastructure Fund projects will be managed and coordinated by the Shire.
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| Sporting Travel Grant |
Up to $200 financial assistance to athletes competing in state or national competitions |
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Visit the Shire’s Grants and Funding page more information.
Volunteer Recognition
Volunteers are an integral part of all sport and recreation clubs and recognition programs are a great way to acknowledge those people doing wonderful things for your club. To find out how to recognise a volunteer at your club and check out our previous award recipients click here.
Every Club Hub Support
Find out ways to assist your clubs growth and get the latest information on governance and initiatives in Club Development on the Department of Local Government, Sport & Cultural Industries Every Club Hub.
Sport & Cultural Industries Every Club Hub
True Sport WA
True Sport supports local sporting clubs and associations to use eight values to share the benefits of sport and recreation to our whole community. True Sport is the sport we want. Good sport can make a huge difference to our community and it is important to help sports work together to share this message through using a common language that everyone understands.