■ Sport Adviser

Pre-season kicks off

By Kelly Lucas THE Kyabram District football and netball league have kicked off their pre-season training right across the region with many clubs preparing for the season ahead which kicks off early April.

This year's 2022 current clubs are Ardmona, Avenel, Dookie United, Girgarre, Lancaster, Longwood, Merrigum, Murchison/Toolamba, Nagambie, Rushworth, Shepp East, Stanhope, Tallygaroopna, Undera and Violet Town.

There are 18 rounds of football and netball that will take place this year, with finals fixed for commencement on August 20, and the grand final falling on Saturday, September 17.

Round one official fixture as per below. • Ardmona-Tallygaroopna • Longwood-Violet Town • Dookie United-Shepp East • Nagambie-Avenel • Stanhope-Merrigum • Rushworth-Murchison/Toolamba • Girgarre-Lancaster

Dive into your new career

SWIM instructor scholarships have become available at Aquamoves in collaboration with the Hunter Boyle Children’s Swim Program and Kidsafe Victoria.

There are 10 scholarships on offer, which include a Swim Certification with Life Saving Victoria, First Aid and CPR certification, a Working with Children Check and hands on training hours with an experienced swim instructor, co-teaching classes.

Greater Shepparton City Council director community, Louise Mitchell said the scholarships were a great opportunity for community members to increase their water skills and obtain work in the aquatic field.

“Applicants must have completed Year 10 and be enthusiastic about community swimming, have a passion for teaching, be comfortable in water, and energetic,” she said.

“We are grateful to the Hunter Boyle Swim Program and Kidsafe Victoria for this great opportunity and helping to keep our community safe.”

Successful applicants will be employed by Council as casual swim instructors across the aquatic facilities.

Applications close Friday, January 21. To make an application, go online to: bit. ly/BecomeASwimInstructor2022

For more information email swimschool@aquamoves.com.au or call Aquamoves on (03) 5832 9400.

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Murchison-Toolamba trial time

MURCHISON-Toolamba Football Netball Club are calling out for potential players for the upcoming 2022 season, which starts on Saturday, April 2. The 2022 trials will take place across February, on the 1st, 3rd, 8th and 10th at 6pm at the Murchison netball courts.

“New and old faces are all welcome to come and try out, and of any fitness level. Everyone is welcome at our club, the more the merrier,” said Murchison-Toolamba A and B grade netball coach, Sharne Milne.

After selection has taken place for the A, B and C grades, training will commence on Tuesday, February 18, and every Tuesday and Thursday thereafter from 6pm till 7.30 pm.

For more information, please contact Sharne Milne on 0459 262 503 or email hoppersnetball@gmail.com

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