Facilities Newsletter 2 - October 2016

Newsletter October 2016

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NSW ASIAN CUP 2015 LEGACY FUND INJECTS $4 MILLION INTO FOOTBALL’S FUTURE The NSW Government has launched a new $4 million fund to deliver better community facilities for local football clubs across NSW driven from the success of the 2015 Asian Cup Tournament.

Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres said the overwhelming success of the Asian Cup resulted in a surplus to improve facilities at a local level in NSW’s highest participated sport.

“If the Socceroos’ total domination in the 2015 Asian Cup wasn’t enough, the good news just keeps on coming with the 1,000 affiliated football clubs across

NSW ASIAN CUP 2015 LEGACY FUND Click here for further information, to access the application form and guidelines.

The NSW Facilities Unit will be holding grant workshops: Fairy Meadow Tuesday 25th October, Fraternity Club – Bourke St, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Sydney Olympic Park Wednesday 26th October, Office of Sport – Fraser Room, Level 2, 6B Figtree Drive, 6:30pm to 8:30pm Hunter Valley Football Monday 17th October, Maitland City Bowls Sports & Recreation Club, 14 Arthur St, Rutherford, 6.30pm Northern Inland Football Wednesday 2nd November, Rolagas Fields Meeting room, Taylor St Armidale, 6.30pm BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. Call 13 13 02 or online at sportandrecreation.nsw. gov.au/events/training

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02 NSW football facilities

04 Development projects

forum

03 Case study - growing numbers through quality facilities

03 Federal election funding promises

update

10 Funding news 11 Local Government NSW Conference

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Football Facilities website National Sports Convention

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NSW now able to apply for funding for much needed club improvements,” Mr Ayres said.

NSW Football Facilities Forum

“The booming popularity of football is already bringing communities together, and now players across the state will directly benefit from the success of the 2015 Asian Cup.

The annual NSW Football Facilities Forum is coming up on Friday 4th November and Saturday 5th November 2016.

“This is more than a regional investment program, it joins the dots between major sporting event success and the NSW Government delivering sporting infrastructure which meets the needs of local clubs.”

This year will see a day of case studies, panel discussions, networking and information sharing on a variety of funding opportunities, best practice business models and facilities updates.

Speakers include Alen Stajcic, Matildas Head Coach; The Hon. Craig Laundy, MP and Matt Kean, MP.

Minister Ayres joined Football NSW Chief Executive Eddie Moore and Northern NSW Football Chief Executive David Eland to launch the fund at NSW Football Headquarters at Valentine Sports Park.

“The decision to allocate profits from the competition to community football will no doubt improve the overall football experience for the 765,000 football participants in NSW,” Football NSW Chief Executive Eddie Moore said.

“The availability of these grants will have a massive impact on football clubs, associations and zones across the state, from Albury to Tweed Heads,” Mr Moore said.

Northern NSW Football Chief Executive David encouraged clubs to study the guidelines and apply for grants which will have positive outcomes for local communities.

“Players, referees, coaches and administrators of all ages and abilities are set to benefit from the fund which will magnify the social, health, educational and cultural benefits our game brings to society.”

Guidelines for the NSW Asian Cup 2015 Legacy Fund are now available with applications open from 5th September 2016 to 24th February 2017 and will be administered by Office of Sport, Sport & Recreation.

Football NSW and Northern NSW Football are pleased to announce the

ANNUAL NSW FOOTBALL FACILITIES FORUM We invite you to this year’s forum, which provides an all-inclusive update of football facilities, with leading experts sharing their knowledge of facilities case studies, funding opportunities including the NEW NSW Asian Cup 2015 Legacy Fund, synthetic surface updates, working with council and an opportunity to network with key stakeholders.

Friday 4th November 2016 The NSW Facilities Forum will take place on Friday 4th November 2016 at Valentine Sports Park, 235-257 Meurants Lane, Glenwood NSW 2768.

Saturday 5th November 2016 The NSW Facilities Forum will take place on Saturday 5th November 2016 at Macquarie Inn at Club Macquarie 458 Lake Road, Argenton NSW 2284.

Cost is FREE. The invitation is open to you and any colleagues you feel would benefit from the Forum, but numbers are strictly limited so don’t delay, REGISTER NOW for the 4th November - View Agenda REGISTER NOW for the 5th November - View Agenda

Enquiries: Jas Virdee Phone: 02 8814 4453 Email: jasv@footballfacilities.com.au

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Case Study: Growing numbers through quality facilities Colo SFC is a family and community-based club dedicated to providing football opportunities for its members and families.

The club is one of the largest football clubs in the Hawkesbury District, operating within the Nepean Football Association. The club has seen a 14% increase in registrations from 2015 to 2016 season with 23.5% of those registrations being female players.

The club is renowned for producing Socceroo players such as Mark Schwarzer but it is their home ground Cougar Park which the club purchased, that is the main focal talking point.

With 20 acres (eight hectares) of playing fields, the club was quick to realise how tough it was to run your own facility away from a councilowned facility.

The club has had to conduct various fundraisers to have the money

to pay bills and cater for the need of lighting for training. Even though there have been low points such as thieves stealing new lighting cables and vandalism, the club has still progressed with growing membership numbers and hopes to upgrade lighting, a new clubhouse and canteen in the near future.

Federal Election Funding Promises Tamworth gets a boost with $8.5 million for Northern Inland Centre of Excellence

Northern Inland Centre of Excellence The Deputy Prime Minister and Member for New England Barnaby Joyce announced in June 2016 that he will be pledging $8.5 million to support the Northern Inland Centre of Excellence.

Mr Joyce said he’d been lobbying on behalf of the Tamworth Regional Council to secure the funding and he was delighted to be able to deliver it and the benefits the Centre of Excellence will bring to the city.

He said the proposal would include the construction of a synthetic athletics track, a 400 metre velodrome and criterium cycling circuit, as well as extensions to the existing Sports Dome, including additional sports administration rooms and an indoor sports facility.

“On the equine front, the construction of a 100m by 100m sandbased arena and associated civil works for dressage, eventing and show-jumping events, the development of a large group accommodation facility and other associated ancillary works will further enhance Tamworth’s reputation as a destination for all kinds of equestrian events,” he said.

Council has given its commitment to phase one of the master plan which has a budgeted estimated cost of $17 million. Council has agreed to raise $4.25 million through the sale of three existing sports facilities and leverage the balance to secure State and Federal funds.

Three development applications for facilities which will form phase one of the Northern Inland Centre of Sporting Excellence have been approved by Council. Once funding has been approved, construction will start on the Outdoor Velodrome, Outdoor arena and athletics centre.

Proposal for football: Football Field (Synthetic) • Multi-code sports surface • Phase 1 to include surface for hockey and football codes • Resurfaced to ‘football’ specific surface in future stages • Key piece of infrastructure for football codes as part of centre of excellence • Reduces over-use of natural turf facilities Article adapted from The Nationals website.

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Development Projects – Update Gore Hill Park Redevelopment proposed plans approved

Car Parking 115 + 150 = 265 Alternatives to be promoted: • Bicycle facilities • Pedestrian Connections • Public Transport

At its meeting on 22nd August, Willoughby City Council resolved to adopt the Gore Hill Park Concept Plan, clearing the way for the development of a multi-sport synthetic oval and a new indoor sports centre on the site.

The long term plan for Gore Hill proposes a synthetic playing field, on-site stormwater detention system, regional playground, exercise stations, barbeque picnic areas and an indoor sporting complex. The redevelopment is proposed to meet the needs of a growing and changing population in the St Leonards CBD and the wider Willoughby, North Sydney and Lane Cove areas.

The oval is proposed to be re-orientated and converted to a synthetic sports surface to improve its capacity for high demand and community participation.

The multi-purpose indoor sporting complex is proposed to be located on the Pacific Highway frontage for easy public access. The centre shall have underground car parking which allows for the removal of the northern car park for more landscaped parkland.

Expression of interest for contractor tenders to carry out the works for stage 1 is currently underway.

?KNOW

DID YOU

A standard football oval requires up to 20

cuts per year for grass

field maintenance for the football winter season

ELS HALL Work on the $3,000,000 synthetic turf pitch at ELS Hall Park in North Ryde kicked off in September 2016.

The new pitch is expected to be completed by March 2017 just before the Football season kicks off and will provide year round access for sports opportunities.

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Development Projects – Update Westleigh Development Project Hornsby Shire Council have purchased 34 hectares of surplus Sydney Water land in Westleigh based at Quarters Session Road, which will be turned into new sporting facilities for the community. The land, known as the Water Board site, was a former night soil dump that was closed in 1964.

The deal will ensure that the site will now be developed and used as sporting fields that future generations will be able to enjoy. People in the local community will be able to participate in passive and active recreation as the site will be open to all users.

In July 2016, a project committee has been formed to help provide a voice for future development plans for the site.

This committee has representation from local sporting clubs, community groups, business owners and residents.

To keep up to date with the project visit: hornsby.nsw.gov.au

Sporting Clubs Unite at Westleigh In an impressive show of unity, almost every local sporting and community group from Westleigh, Thornleigh and Normanhurst gathered together on Ruddock Park to show support for the Westleigh project.

Hornsby Shire Council Mayor Steve Russell joined more than 1400 residents and stated the need for more sporting facilities in the area.

“There’s a need to have more facilities available for these local sporting groups and with the Hornsby Council negotiating to purchase the Westleigh Site is a big step towards this outcome.”

“I was most impressed; it’s great to see so many happy, healthy and enthusiastic young people.”

Presidents and teams from all major sporting groups attended including cycling, netball, soccer, softball, Thornleigh West Public School, hockey, little athletics, basketball, cricket, baseball and mountain biking together with Westleigh Progress Association, the GHFA and representatives from both Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers.

The groups have formed the Westleigh

Water Board Alliance (WWBA) with a purpose.

“To ensure we have a voice in planning and delivering the best utilisation of the development of the former Westleigh Water Board site to benefit the interests of the local community.”

WWBA Chairman Martin Dargan said, “Having so many local people come together to celebrate sport, enjoy the presentations and understand a little more about the tremendous opportunity in the development of 21Ha of land for local sport was fantastic.”

Having such a wonderful community event on the back of both Thornleigh Thunder and Normanhurst Eagles presentation days, developed into a vibrant community opportunity.

Together the clubs represent more than 3000 families.

Football NSW’s Jas Virdee stated the important role sporting facilities played in the Westleigh, Thornleigh and Normanhurst area.

“I knew football was alive and growing, but this level of community involvement is unprecedented. I’ve never seen such a strong local event!”

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Development Projects – Update West Epping Park Work has begun on the development of West Epping park, with the project now in the hands of the new City of Parramatta Council. The site is located at the southern end of Hornsby Shire. The park provides a variety of formal and informal recreation opportunities including sports grounds for football and cricket, plus netball, basketball and tennis courts.

In June 2014, an agreement between the Department of Planning and Hornsby Shire Council identified $2.5 million dollars in funding to Council to undertake public domain improvements that will support the Epping Town Centre Urban Activation Precinct.

Part of the plan is to: • Remove 3 tennis courts to maximise use of space in the eastern area of the park.

The two existing netball courts recently re-surfaced will be retained for public use.

INDICATIVE MASTERPLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT OF WEST EPPING PARK KEY: 1. Indoor Recreation Centre 2. Indoor Recreation Centre Extension 3. West Epping Community Centre 4. West Epping Pre-school 5. Parking and Through Road (116 spaces) 6. Parking (85 off-street/9 on-street) 7. Synthetic Sports Oval 8. Amenities Building & Kiosk 9. Public Plaza/Games Area 10. Lawn/Recreation Area 11. Children’s Playground 12. Community Gathering/Games Area 13. Footpath Circuit 14. E xisting Netball/ Tennis Courts 15. Bio-Detention Basin 16. O pen Area with Informal Parkland/ Shelters/BBQ’s 17. Existing trees retained 18. P roposed tree planting

• Remove the bowling greens, existing water tank and bowling green car park, to allow relocation of the cricket oval, football pitches and cricket nets into the northern end of the park. One synthetic cricket oval is to be provided, plus one senior and one junior football field.

The synthetic oval will be linemarked to enable its use for 5-a-side football in both summer and winter.

• Provide a synthetic sports surface and sports ground floodlighting to maximise field use during winter and summer, and cater for a wider range of sporting activities throughout the week.

•D evelop an amenities block in the northwestern corner of the park, adjacent to the sports oval which provides changeroom facilities and amenities for sports user groups and the public alike.

?KNOW

DID YOU

football oval requires a minimum of 80,000 – 100,000 litres of water per application.

Approx 2 – 3 applications are A standard

required per week.

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Development Projects – Update New Sports Field Lighting at Morrison Bay Park Morrison Bay Park has recently had assistance in sports field lighting upgrades to field 2 and field 4 along with field number 5 mini field.

The lighting will help Putney Rangers FC and Gladesville Sharks FC teams to train at night and provide the GladesvilleHornsby Football Association with another option for clubs to have the opportunity to train during the week.

Hamilton FC propose redevelopment of Darling Street Oval Hamilton FC are proposing a redevelopment of the Darling Street Oval to be used as a multipurpose facility. The idea is to reposition playing fields whilst adding junior fields, upgrade floodlighting, upgrade existing carpark and construct new grandstand facilities.

Below, is a draft proposal highlighting the key areas of work and a brief layout of ideas drawn up.

Key Works: A. Removal of cricket pitch B. Demolition of current grandstand C. Part demolition of exiting amenities block D. Construction of new grandstand including facilities E. Re-position playing field F. Upgrade floodlighting G. Construct new boundary fence H. Construct tiered seating I. Upgrade exiting carpark J. Return junior playing field to public use K. General landscaping and beautification Football Facilities | NSW Facilities Unit | October 2016 Newsletter | 07

Development Projects – Update New Amenities block opens at John St Oval - Warners Bay Early July 2016 saw the official opening of the John Street Oval, Warners Bay, which is home to Warners Bay Football Club. The improved facilities saw the opening of a new amenities block, which allows for home and away teams to have access to quality change rooms and toilets.

Lake Macquarie City Council’s Manager Community Planning, John Ferguson, said the old building was identified for replacement in Council’s Sports Facility Strategy.

four change rooms, restrooms and kiosk facilities that will be well utilised by players, coaches, referees and spectators alike.”

“The old amenities block was well past its used-by date and no longer met the needs of the sporting clubs,” Mr Ferguson said.

The completion of the amenities building follows the recent replacement of the field irrigation system at the facility.

“The new amenities building, built in-house by Council, features

Adapted from Lake Macquarie City Council website

North Turramurra Recreation Area synthetic field is complete North Turramurra Recreation Area (NTRA) is a project undertaken by Ku-ring-gai Council to build 3 new fields in the northern suburbs of Sydney.

These fields are located on the existing North Turramurra Golf Course site and include one synthetic field, two natural turf fields plus exercise stations, a walking track and an amenities building.

The introduction of 3 brand new fields is the first project of its kind in the Ku-ringgai LGA in over 20 years and Northern Suburbs Football Association (NSFA) has awaited such a project for many years.

The development involved more than just building 3 new fields as 10 new golf holes were built to create the space needed.

The development has led to a longer and more professional 18 hole golf course whilst providing much needed sporting infrastructure to the community. The total project cost is in the region of $25million and is due for completion over the next couple of months. The remaining work includes building an amenities block and carpark to service the fields and NSFA is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to utilise them.

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Development Projects – Update New Lambton FC Facilities Upgrade at Alder Park ALDER PARK MASTERPLAN OPTION B Final plans provide the least disruption and maximum benefit to all park users

Grandstand Seating It is based on a 30m long run - it would be similar to the picture below but with a roof structure over. Slab and footings will take the structure and will include a 1.5m footpath to the front of the seating area.

External Ground Fencing 1.8m high chainwire fence with gates as required.

Storage Shed Allowance for a 6m long x 4m wide brick structure on a concrete slab with metal roofing and roller shutter.

• Pitch proper (100m x 68m) to be contained within Athletics footprint.

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

Year 1

Lighting

25,000 (25 secured)

Irrigation plus Drainage

60,000 (20 secured)

• Outer Alder fencing - will not restrict park access other than game day in winter.

Tanks and Pump

38,000

Pitch Fence

38,000

• Drainage and irrigation - to be installed end of 2016 at same time.

Perimeter Fencing 8,000

• Pitch perimeter fence - to be erected/dismantled annually - using permanent sleeves 100mm below ground level on track line and backfilled annually.

• Lighting - additional 2 poles to be installed end of 2016.

• Grandstand placement - on western side due to sun and impedance of view.

• Parking - distributed across Sat and Sun. Ample parking in surrounding streets.

Year 3

Pitch Fencing

Storage Sheds

25,000

Grandstand

150,000

Ticket Box

3,000

TOTAL

$347,000

Allowance for the supply and installation of 1m high black PVC-coated chain wire fencing to the perimeter of the playing field - 360m. To be installed in underground sleeves which are capped when removed.

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funding news Local Sport Grant Program – Office of Sport, Sport and Recreation The Program aims to increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport and active recreation.

There are four (4) project types within the Program, these being: Sport Development, Community Sport Events, Sport Access and Facility Development.

How much is available? $50,000 has been allocated for each NSW electorate.

Maximum available for each project type: • Sports Development - $2,000 • Community Sports Events - $5,000

• Sport Access - $5,000 • Facility Development - $20,000

Open/Closing Dates Applications Open: Monday 22 September Applications Close: Friday 11 November at 5pm.

Who is eligible?

• Incorporated, not-for-profit grassroots sport clubs • Applications from Licenced Sporting Clubs may be considered providing the

project directly benefits the sport and not the licenced premises • Applications may be considered from Sport Clubs associated with a school, church or university providing they are an incorporated not for profit club in their own right.

How to apply For further information on the Local Sport Grant Program and details on how to apply, visit the website https:// sportandrecreation.nsw.gov.au/clubs/ grants/localsport and download a copy of the guidelines.

Amalgamated Councils Offering Funds For Facilities Upgrades The Stronger Communities Fund is a great opportunity for football clubs to apply for funding from local councils for facilities upgrades.

NSW Premier Mike Baird and the Minister for Local Government Paul Toole announced in May 2016 the commencement and arrival of 19 new councils. There are still a further 9 council’s new council’s, which are subject to the decision of the courts.

By creating and combining these council’s residents will receive better services and infrastructure such as roads, parks, playgrounds and sporting facilities.

Other benefits are: • Each new council will receive up to $15 million to invest in community projects such as junior sporting fields upgrades • Each new council will receive up to $10 million to streamline administrative processes • Ratepayers, in new council areas, will have their rates protected against future increases Following is a list of council mergers.

• Armidale Regional Council: The merger of Armidale Dumaresq and Guyra Shire councils • Canterbury-Bankstown Council: The merger of Bankstown City and Canterbury City councils • Central Coast Council: The merger of Gosford City and Wyong Shire councils • City of Parramatta Council: The merger of Parramatta City*, The Hills Shire*, Auburn City*, Holroyd City* and Hornsby Shire* councils

• Cumberland Council: The merger of Parramatta City*, Auburn City* and Holroyd City* councils

Tumbarumba Shire and Tumut Shire councils

• Edward River Council: The merger of Conargo Shire and Deniliquin councils

• Western Plains Regional Council: The merger of Dubbo City and Wellington councils

• Federation Council: The merger of Corowa Shire and Urana Shire councils

The following merger proposals are pending.

• Georges River Council: The merger of Hurstville City and Kogarah City councils

• Armidale Dumaresq, Guyra Shire, Uralla Shire and Walcha councils

• Gundagai Council: The merger of Cootamundra Shire and Gundagai Shire councils

• Bathurst Regional and Oberon councils

• Hilltops Council: The merger of Boorowa, Harden Shire and Young Shire councils

• Blayney Shire, Cabonne and Orange City councils • Burwood, City of Canada Bay and Strathfield Municipal councils

• Inner West Council: The merger of Ashfield, Leichhardt Municipal and Marrickville councils

• City of Botany Bay and Rockdale City council

• Mid-Coast Council: The merger of Gloucester Shire, Great Lakes and Greater Taree City councils

• Hornsby Shire* and Ku-ring-gai councils

• Murray River Council: The merger of Murray Shire and Wakool Shire councils • Murrumbidgee Council: The merger of Jerilderie Shire and Murrumbidgee Shire councils • Northern Beaches Council: The merger of Manly, Pittwater and Warringah councils • Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council: The merger of Palerang and Queanbeyan City councils • Snowy Monaro Regional Council: The merger of Bombala, Cooma-Monaro Shire and Snowy River Shire councils • Snowy Valleys Council: The merger of

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• Dungog Shire and Maitland City councils

• Hunter’s Hill, Lane Cove and City of Ryde councils • Mosman Municipal, North Sydney and Willoughby City councils • Newcastle City and Port Stephens councils • Randwick City, Waverley and Woollahra Municipal councils • Shellharbour City and Wollongong City councils Process Administrators will govern councils until council elections on 9 September 2017. They hold the functions of the elected council and mayor until they are appointed.

The administrator will work closely with the interim General Manager who will manage council’s day to day operations and the lead the organization through the implementation process.

Grants and Funds New council’s will run a local community grants program from funding provided

by NSW Government. Local community groups will be able to apply for community grants of up to $50,000 to invest in community infrastructure and services that build more vibrant, sustainable and inclusive local communities. Projects may include upgrades of club facilities, funding of sporting equipment or providing tools and equipment to enable improved delivery of community services.

Community Grants Program criteria Councils are to provide grants to incorporated not-for-profit community groups for projects identified and assessed using an open call for applications.

To be successful for funding, community projects must meet the following criteria: • deliver social, cultural, economic or environmental benefits to local communities • address an identified community priority

•b e well defined with a clear budget

List of closing council grant dates

•d emonstrate that any ongoing or recurrent costs of the project can be met by the community group once grant funding has been expensed

Northern Beaches Council applications close 5pm Friday 28th October, 2016

• t he organisation must demonstrate the capacity to manage funds and deliver the project.

For future grant opening and closing rounds please view your council website.

Major Projects Program criteria Councils are to fund projects that deliver new or improved infrastructure or services to the community.

Projects that are prioritised for funding must meet the following criteria: •h ave been through a community consultation process •d emonstrate social and/or economic benefits to the community • c onsider issues of sustainability and equity across the broader community •d emonstrate project feasibility and value for money, including full lifecycle costs; •d id not have funds allocated by the former councils •g ive consideration to the processes and procedures outlined in the capital expenditure review guidelines issued by the Office of Local Government.

NSW Facilities Unit to attend Local Government NSW Conference The NSW Facilities Unit will be attending the upcoming Local Government NSW Conference in October 2016 on behalf of our Associations, Zones and Clubs.

The Conference is the annual policy-making event for all councils of NSW, Associate members and the NSW Aboriginal Land Councils. It is the pre-eminent event of the local government year where local councillors come together to share ideas and debate issues that shape the way councils are governed.

The NSW Facilities Unit, which is a combined venture

by Football NSW and Northern NSW Football, will be attending and holding an exhibition stand to provide information on the development of football facilities, whilst being able to network with local council representatives and gain valuable insights into the shaping of local council futures. The aim of having an exhibition stand will be to create and build positive council relationships and help to foster future opportunities for our stakeholders to engage with their respective local council.

Click here to view the Local Government NSW Conference 2016 agenda.

The Local Government NSW Conference is in Wollongong at WIN Stadium from 16th – 18th October 2016.

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The NSW Facilities Unit website is not just a pretty face The website is part of the NSW Facilities Unit initiative to embrace new technologies to reduce the time it takes to gather important information regarding facilities.

The website is a valuable resource of information on a variety of related topics, from funding opportunities and strategic documents to guides on facilities development covering everything from grass field maintenance to project management.

Footballfacilities.com.au is designed to provide easy access and relevant material to all football stakeholders, from clubs, associations and zones to local, state and federal government agencies, and will be updated regularly to keep all readers upto-date with the very latest developments in the facilities world.

WWW.FOOTBALLFACILITIES.COM.AU

NSW Facilities Unit welcomes daniel ristic Ricardo Piccioni and Jas Virdee have welcomed Daniel Ristic to the NSW Facilities Unit as Facilities Funding and Delivery Coordinator from City of Ryde Council.

Ricardo Piccioni Head of Communications, Facilities & Government Relations P: 02 8814 4412 ricardop@footballnsw.com.au

Jas Virdee Facilities Development Coordinator P: 02 8814 4453 jasv@footballfacilities.com.au

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Daniel Ristic Facilities Funding and Delivery Coordinator P: 02 8814 4451 danielr@footballfacilities.com.au

National Sports Convention June 2016 Head of the NSW Facilities Unit, Ricardo Piccioni presents at the National Sports Convention There were a host of speakers at the National Sports Convention and many had travelled as far afield as the UK. The National Sports Convention, June 23-24 2016 at Rosehill Racecourse provided a platform for the NSW Facilities Unit to share football facility stories along with showcasing the need for further football facility upgrades through the mini masterclass.

This was a great opportunity for local council, club and association delegates to learn more about how the unit can work collaboratively with key stakeholders to improve facilities, whilst getting an update on synthetic fields and the latest technology in the area.

This year’s program, with international and Australian experts provides the mos program on recreation and sports facilities in Australia. We invite you to join sponsors at this unique event. The focus is:

Football NSW will be hosting a masterclass at 3pm on Thursday 23rd June at th being held at Rosehill Racecourse. This is a great opportunity for clubs and ass how we can work collaboratively with local councils to improve facilities, and will on the use of rubber infill in synthetic fields and the latest technology in this area.

A number of conferences, symposiums, masterclasses and a dedicated Ex encourage the broadest network of delegates from play, recreation, sp consultancy, architectural and planning sectors.

Details When Thursday, June 23, 2016 2016, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Where Grand Pavilion, Rosehill Racecourse, James Ruse Drive, Rosehill, N Cost $0 for delegates and $29 + GST for non-delegates

Assisting Associations, Zones and Clubs For more information go visit the official website. in the development of their venues and the accessing of funding, to improve the football experience for all.

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