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KIDS’ JUNIOR SPORT

McDonald’s trikids inspires kids to ‘Get Mooving’ The importance of keeping kids active is constantly encouraged throughout communities across the country and Greater Shepparton is no exception. The annual McDonald’s trikids junior triathlon is fast approaching and is calling on kids from all over Victoria to get involved.

McDonald’s trikids is presented by the Shepparton Tri Club and will be held in the picturesque, centrally located Victoria Park Lake.

The event is one of many programmed as part of Shepparton’s Multi-Sport Festival and the Greater Shepparton Council’s ‘Get Mooving’ initiative. It is an opportunity for kids to participate in a mini triathlon in a friendly and supportive environment.

Event co-ordinator Liz Connick said the

event was a great way to include children in Challenge Shepparton and gave them a taste of what was involved in triathlons.

“Challenge Shepparton is part of the Challenge Family global series and the McDonald’s trikids event is one way to include all ages and all abilities.”

McDonald’s restaurants, the foundation sponsor of trikids, are enthusiastic about the event and are always happy to see children enjoying themselves.

The trikids event, which has been running for almost 10 years, attracts more than 200 children on average.

Although the event is held in Shepparton, participants from a range of cities including Albury and Melbourne, get involved.

Shepparton Tri Club vice-president Simone Cain said one of the greatest aspects of the event was that it incorporated three different activities into one sport and was an opportunity for children to be active and feel a sense of achievement.

While the outdoor pool at Aquamoves was the venue for the swim leg at last year’s McDonald’s trikids junior triathlon, this year competitors will swim in Victoria Park Lake before cycling and running around the lake.

Members and volunteers of the Shepparton Tri Club will be present on the day to provide assistance, support and advice to children.

The family atmosphere makes for an enjoyable afternoon and parents are often found near the finish line motivating and cheering on participants. Following the triathlon, families can relax in the event village where a variety of food vans will be available.

All participants will receive a medal and gift pack from McDonald’s.

Event details McDonald’s trikids will begin at 4 pm on Saturday, November 14. It is open to age groups seven to nine and 10 to 15 and will involve a 50 m swim, 2 km bike ride and 400 m run; and a 100 m swim, 4 km bike ride and 800 m run respectively.

For more information or to enter, visit www.challengeshepparton.com.au

Why we love sport Olivia Archer, 12, Dristhi Prajapati, 11, Elizabeth Vincetic, 12, Luke Morris, 10, Jos Boldiston, 11, Liam McConkey, 11, love a variety of summer and winter sports.

The St Mel’s Primary School students wrote stories about their passion for junior sport during their school’s recent writing festival. Read their stories on page 8 and 9.

Contents Shepparton Little Athletics ............................................ 3 Goulburn Valley Academy of Ballet ................................ 4 Shepparton Junior Tennis Association ............................ 5 Mooroopna Golf Club .................................................... 6 Cricket Shepparton — Juniors ...................................... 7 Student essays ...........................................................8–9 Keeping kids active........................................................ 9 Total Ballet .................................................................. 10 Shepparton Golf Club .................................................. 11 Shepparton Cycling Club ............................................. 12 Excell Dance Centre ..................................................... 13 Shepparton Rowing Club ............................................. 14

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Published by Shepparton News www.sheppnews.com.au

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Shepparton Little Athletics

Be the best you can be In the lead-up to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, now is the perfect time to encourage your child to aim high and chase their dreams, by enrolling at Shepparton Little Athletics.

Fun, new friends and fitness are some of the benefits children receive from Little Athletics.

Participants also learn a variety of key life skills and qualities such as respect, discipline and punctuality — all of which will stand them in good stead later in life.

The centre is not about competing to win — it focuses on improvement and promotes personal bests.

Little Athletics is often seen as a quality foundation sport. By learning general fitness, co-ordination and the fundamental elements of running, jumping and throwing, a basis is formed to go on to do well in other sports.

A number of athletes from Shepparton Little Athletics Centre have gone on to be top players in sports such as AFL, cycling, basketball and netball.

Under-6 and under-7 age groups can participate in the On Track Skills Program, which consists of skill-based activities and

is designed to improve basic skills and co-ordination.

They can also participate in a modified program of track and field events.

From the under-8 division, children start competing in the full track and field program of five events — sprint, hurdles, long distance, jump and throw. This is rotated across three weeks, along with walks over various distances.

Relays are also included in the centre’s program. The group looks forward to its athletes competing in regional relays, with its stronger teams vying for state qualification. Its teams have won a few state titles over the years.

Team leaders make sure children have recovery time between events for a drink and chat.

Throughout the year, whenever children compete in an event they get points which are tallied up at the end of the season.

Awards are given for athlete of the year.

Club championships are held across three weeks towards the end of the season, with every child receiving a medal.

Children in the under-9 to under-15 age groups can compete in regional events for an additional cost and go on to state level.

A cross-country season runs during winter.

Parents whose children belong to the centre find friendship and enjoyment, with some remaining involved even after their children have left. Parents can applaud the winner and equally cheer the athlete who finishes last.

The centre is for all young athletes — whether they enjoy running, throwing or jumping or just want to have fun and keep fit. Upon joining, all athletes receive an information booklet sponsored

by Shepparton News and a show bag from Little Athletics Victoria, which includes a booklet to record their performances.

Membership is affordable because there are no ongoing fees after the initial payment of season fees and club uniform.

Regional events are an added cost for those who want to attend. Entry fee and shirt is different to those for Saturday mornings.

Athlete pack pick-up and inquiry days are on Saturday, October 3 from 9 am to noon and Wednesday, October 7 from 4 pm.

Come-and-try athletes must register online and bring a printed copy of their registration as well as proof of age to their first session.

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Shepparton Little Athletics Sport: Athletics.

Age: Under-6 to under-16.

When: October to March.

Where: McEwen Reserve.

Contact details President: Aileen Zanelli on 5825 1068 or 0407 044 111.

Secretary: Kerry Carson.

Treasurer: Sue Clark.

Registrar: TessaVaitohi on 0458 517 058.

Facts Membership cost: One child $95; two children $190; three children $260; four $300 and five $350.

Register and pay any time online at www.lavic.com.au Membership: Boys and girls.

Uniform/equipment cost: Black shorts and runners.

Uniform: T-shirt $15 (required for Saturday competition). Competition singlet or crop tops available for purchase and are required for regional and state events.

Activity duration per session: 8.30 am to noon on Saturdays.

Time of year: October to March (crosscountry during winter). Program 1 starts at 8.30 am on Saturday, October 3.

Competition travel: None (regional/state events/open days only).

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Goulburn Valley Academy of Ballet

Free three-week trial.

See below for details.

More than just dancing From graceful pirouettes to modern jazz leaps, a dancer’s life all starts with their first step into the studio.

Goulburn Valley Academy of Ballet could be the perfect place for your child to tap into their passion for dance, with origins of the academy traced back to the 1960s.

Principal Melanie Coats said classes were offered in classical ballet delivered through the Cecchetti method, as well as modern jazz classes.

More than just learning movements, dance has a range of social and physical benefits and it is also a lot of fun. “The children love the freedom of dancing; we do a mixture of learning basic ballet and improvisation where they can make up their own dance,� Melanie said.

The kinder year just before children start primary school is the perfect time to enrol in dance class, as it can help your child learn how to concentrate and to work well with others. “It can help them with all sorts of things; it doesn’t matter if they don’t go on long-term with it, as it can help with other dance forms and activities as well,�

Melanie said. “We use a lot of props at pre-school age, such as toys, ribbons and tambourines to keep them interested — it’s just for fun.�

But it is never too late to start, and

Melanie said she often had older children coming to the school as well. “We get quite a few Year 11 and 12 students who have been involved in musical theatre at school who then come to us wanting to learn dance,� she said. “It is a lot easier if they start earlier, but it is still possible later on.�

Goulburn Valley Academy of Ballet has had several students accepted into prestigious dance schools, including Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance.

Former student and dance teacher Emma Daniel started dance classes at the academy at five years old.

Emma, 23, is currently pursuing her love of choreography at the Victorian College of the Arts. “There is so much to say about what I like about dance, I don’t know where to start,� Emma said. “It’s the way it makes you feel; you get so much joy from dancing.�

There are optional exams in June each year — for students five years and older — which help motivate the students and provides them a mid-year focus.

Boys are also welcome in classes, with shows including So You Think You Can Dance bringing male dancers to the forefront.

Melanie said the annual end-of-year concert also catered well for the boys, with a range of roles to suit their interests.

This year’s concert will be The Wizard of Oz while jazz will have an all-time favourite TV music theme. “The concert brings everyone together in the story, we have big rehearsals in November and they get to mix with all the ages,� Melanie said. “It inspires the younger students, they get to see the older kids in pointe shoes and it makes them want to keep going with their dance.�

Goulburn Valley Academy of Ballet students have the opportunity to enter a choreographic competition in Melbourne each year. “They get to choreograph their own dances, and they can perform as a solo, duo or group in any dance form,� Melanie said. “It gives them the chance to perform on a stage in Melbourne with costumes and make-up as well.�

Melanie said summer school was another highlight for the students, with dancers 11 years and older able to apply each year to go to a five-day live-in dance camp at Melbourne University. “They dance for five days from 9 am to 9 pm, and on the last night they put on a performance for the teachers, which is made into a DVD which they can buy and take home to show their family. “It gives them the opportunity to see what it is like to be a full-time dancer.� n

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Goulburn Valley Academy of Ballet offers a free three-week trial for newcomers, so they can see whether dance is right for them.

Facts Sport: Classical ballet and jazz.

Age: Classical ballet from four years and jazz from seven years.

When: Weekdays from 4 pm and Saturdays 9 am to 5.30 pm.

Where: Sound Shell Hall, 41 Welsford St, Shepparton.

Contact details: Principal: Melanie Coats on 5821 8306 or 0407 042 098 Website: www.gvballet.com.au

Facts Uniform: Girls require a leotard, skirt and ballet shoes and boys need shorts, a T-shirt and ballet shoes.

Cost: $110 a term for one class a week of ballet or jazz.

If the student is enrolled in ballet, the jazz class is offered at half price at $55 a term.

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Shepparton Junior Tennis Association Inc

Hit onto a sport for life The sport of tennis has been widely embraced nationally and internationally across age and gender lines and, locally, the continued success of the Shepparton Junior Tennis Association Inc is proof of the game’s appeal.

For children, tennis presents an opportunity to increase fitness and coordination and can be enjoyed through team competition, individual or group coaching, tournaments or social play with friends.

Tennis is highly regarded as a sport for life, for all ages and abilities, and the opportunities for children to get into tennis and develop their skills have never been greater.

Sport: Tennis.

Age: 7 to 17 years.

When: Saturdays, October to March, excluding school holidays.

President: Andrew Sneyd 0429 774 347.

Secretary: Ann Murphy 0413 145 414.

Treasurer: Emma Kennedy 0423 846 546 Ladder secretary: Heather Lees 0408 579 322.

Website: www.tennis.com.au/sjta Membership: Boys and girls.

Uniform/equipment: Tennis racquet, tennis attire.

Competition travel involved: Yes. Practice/training commitment: At club’s discretion.

Activity duration per session: 2 to 3 hours from 9 am.

Affiliated clubs

From early tennis experiences as a junior, many players develop a passion for the game that serves them well and lasts a lifetime.

Shepparton Junior Tennis Association Inc Going strong since 1962, Shepparton Junior Tennis Association Inc has 16 affiliated clubs from across the region and provides a 15-round interclub home-and-away season for more than 90 teams.

Association competition gives players the opportunity to participate in a team against players of similar standard.

Matches are played from 9 am each Saturday from October to March excluding school holidays, with each child playing three sets.

Surfaces vary depending on the club and include natural grass, synthetic grass and hard courts.

There are 13 grades or divisions available to enter, with a variety of team compositions, some of which may comprise uneven numbers of boys and girls, allowing clubs of all sizes to field teams.

The competition begins with 10-andunder, using low-compression slower green balls, and matches are umpired by a supervising adult.

Children then play with standard equipment and can progress from F-grade up to A-grade as their skills develop.

Matches are supervised by adults, with the higher grades not requiring umpires.

Shepparton Junior Tennis Association Inc

E-grade and F-grade are focused on doubles competition, learning the game and gaining confidence. A-grade to D-grade players also have the opportunity to play singles as well as doubles and mixed doubles.

There are also divisions which include singles and divisions which involve doubles only.

The top four teams in each grade, except 10-and-under, also play in a twoweek finals series.

Several clubs affiliated with Shepparton Junior Tennis Association Inc also offer Tennis Australia programs for younger players including ANZ Tennis Hot Shots and Community Play.

These programs are a great introduction to tennis and preparation for association competition.

ANZ Tennis Hot Shots ANZ Tennis Hot Shots is the easiest way for children to learn to play tennis.

Smaller courts, lighter racquets and low-compression balls that don’t bounce too high make learning tennis fun and easy.

There are three stages — red, orange

and green — as well as a launch pad stage that help to develop children’s skills and confidence.

Children progress from one stage to the next when they are ready, learning at their own pace and ultimately transitioning to a full-size court and regular tennis ball and racquet.

ANZ Tennis Hot Shots coaching programs begin each school term and each session lasts for 30 to 60 minutes depending on which stage the child is at.

It is a fun and easy way to learn how to serve, rally and score, and kids love it!

ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Community Play ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Community Play provides a stepping stone for players between Hot Shots coaching and Shepparton Junior Tennis Association Inc competition.

Children participate in the six-week program with the assistance of on-court parents and volunteers. Sessions last for 45 to 90 minutes. For players who have tried tennis at school, community play provides a link to play tennis in a club environment. n

Dhurringile: Lisa Niglia 0428 266 310.

Dookie: Jacinta Harrington 0400 644 884.

Katunga: Bruce Richardson 0428 646 331.

Kialla Park: Emma Kennedy 0423 846 546.

Lemnos: Vivienne Jeffrey 0400 782 266.

McEwen Reserve: Greg Comer 0407 320 400.

Mooroopna Lawn: Brian Anderson 0411 229 813.

Murchison: Tom Finn 0408 596 557.

Nathalia Lawn: Nick Bakogianis 0458 101 920.

Numurkah Lawn: Andrew Storer 0408 621 984.

Old Students: Michael Mason 0419 874 103.

Shepparton Lawn: Dean Pritchett 0417 013 482.

Shepparton North: Wendy Sidebottom 0427 298 385.

St Brendan’s: Therese Kennedy 0411 368 977.

St.Mary’s: Riki Blake 0405 016 487.

Tatura Lawn: Alan & Kerry Morse 0418 557 715 (Alan).

Undera: Vicki Findlay 0409 260 123.

ANZ Tennis Hot Shots When: School terms.

Activity duration per session: 30 to 60 minutes.

Uniform/equipment: Tennis racquet, tennis attire.

ANZ Tennis Hot Shots Community Play When: Six weeks.

Activity duration per session: 45 to 90 minutes.

Uniform/equipment: Equipment supplied, tennis attire.

To find your local venue for ANZ Tennis Hot Shots and Community Play go to hotshots.tennis.com.au and enter your postcode or town in the “Where can I play?” search box.

Orange Ball Competition What: SJTA is planning to run a six-week competition during Term 4 for children aged 7 to 9 years.

When: One night a week for six weeks.

Activity duration per session: 60 minutes.

Contact your club co-ordinator for more details.

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Mooroopna Golf Club

Get into the swing of new skills Golf is an excellent form of exercise, encouraging hand-eye co-ordination as well as offering numerous opportunities for social interaction for all ages.

It is popular among many juniors who enjoy playing nine or 18 holes on Mooroopna Golf Club’s picturesque greens after school, on weekends or during school holidays.

Mooroopna Golf Club secretary/ manager Craig Prothero said junior members were the future of the club and were always welcome.

“We make sure they learn the etiquette of golf, and if they show any talent we encourage them to play in club golf days,” Mr Prothero said.

Golf can be played on different levels depending on ability; some might just want an occasional hit, while others might play at competition level.

The handicap system puts all players on an equal footing, encouraging confidence while stimulating improvement.

“Although you don’t need to practice to play; if you want to improve you do need to practice,” Mr Prothero said.

“Like most sports, the time you put in affects what you get out of it.

“Golf provides an opportunity for juniors to achieve. They can do a sport they love and, if they are good enough, can get paid for it.”

A member of Goulburn Valley District Golf Association, Mooroopna Golf Club supports its junior tournaments throughout the year and has reciprocal rights with other clubs in the area.

Junior membership costs $45 and includes seven-day access to the golf course and practice facilities and allows members to obtain a handicap, play club competitions, inter-club pennant, state and national tournaments.

Junior members of affiliated GVDGA clubs can become involved with the junior academy program.

Mr Prothero said a junior’s ability or golf handicap is not as important as the desire to practice and improve their skills when it came to the academy program.

Based on Australian Institute of Sport programs, the academy teaches junior golfers about swing technique, practising correctly, nutrition, fitness, club-fitting, competition and tournament play, statistics, rules and etiquette.

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Mooroopna Golf Club was established in 1929 and many international and Australian professionals have tackled the 18-hole course.

Former Australian champion Bob Shearer started his junior career at Mooroopna and his name still appears on the junior trophy in the clubrooms.

Mr Prothero said Australian golfer and world number three ranked player Jason Day’s PGA Championship win in August would probably inspire a new generation of youngsters to take up the sport.

“Those types of achievements on the world stage are great for Australian golf,” Mr Prothero said.

“There are so many benefits to learning new skills at an early age, kids pick things up much easier than adults. It’s important they learn the right techniques from the start so as not to form bad habits.”

He said juniors could partner with friends or family and play a few holes after school for fun and fitness.

Mooroopna Golf Club’s facilities include a fully licensed clubhouse with panoramic views of the golf course, a bowling green, bistro and bar area, ATM facilities, secure carpark, outdoor dining area, sports bar and disabled access.

A pro shop is attached to the club for the convenience of members and left and right-handed clubs are available for hire.

Mooroopna Golf Club Sport: Golf.

Age: Up to 18 years.

When: All year.

Where: Fairway Dve, Mooroopna.

Contact details President: Bernie Mullane.

Vice-president: Gavin Madill.

Treasurer: Craig Marshall.

Secretary/manager: Craig Prothero.

Club: 5825 4135.

Website: www.mooroopnagolfclub. com

Facts Membership cost: $45/year.

Membership: Boys and girls.

Uniform/equipment required and cost: Clubs can be hired for $10.

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Cricket Shepparton — Juniors Cricket Shepparton – Juniors Sport: Cricket Age: 5 to 16 When: October to March Where: Shepparton and surrounding areas President: Dave D’Elia Junior cricket director: Steve Dalitz 0412 122 271 or email stevendalitz68@gmail.com Girl’s cricket: Alana Baldi 0421 008 845

Facts

Fun and competitive Cricket is a great team sport which helps teach children about leading a healthy lifestyle, sportsmanship, and respect — all while having fun and fostering new friendships.

Cricket Shepparton’s junior cricket director Steve Dalitz said it was a sport for everyone to enjoy, regardless of their ability.

The perfect introduction to the game for young girls and boys aged five to nine years is In2Cricket, Cricket Australia’s entry-level program, which provides children with a safe and enjoyable learning environment where they can build confidence while developing new skills.

Weekly matches, including one and two-day games, are held for under-12, under-14 and under-16 age groups.

New to the Cricket Shepparton Junior competition for season 2015–16 is a boy’s under-10 section, a T20 format to be played on Wednesdays commencing October 21.

The cost for the T20 under-10 boys and T20 under-12 girls’ competitions is $99 per child. All equipment will be supplied.

Talented youngsters have the opportunity to try out for representative teams and Shepparton fields teams from under-12 to under-17.

Representative teams will initially be squads from last season, but club nominations for suitable players will be accepted.

Selection trainings are during October after the school holidays; information can be found on the Cricket Shepparton website regarding the selection and representative program.

Representative squads are also announced on the website.

Matches are played on Sundays and are full games — 40 overs a team.

Cricket Shepparton teams also compete in various challenges, including the Bendigo Challenge, the Wangaratta Challenge, the McPherson Shield and Country Week.

Girl’s cricket The success of Australia’s women’s team, the Southern Stars, is encouraging more girls to take up the sport.

To cater for the increase Cricket Shepparton’s junior competition

will introduce a girl’s under-12 competition this season, which will follow a new format — T20 blast.

Starting on October 14, the 10week competition will be played on Wednesday nights.

Under-14 all-girls team coach Alana Baldi hoped the new fixture would introduce girls to the sport and that clubs would embrace the shortened 90-minute format.

Girls can also play cricket with local clubs across the weekend, joining the competition in under-12, under-14 and under-16, as well as having the opportunity to try out for the girls’ Northern Rivers regional representative team.

From here, identified talented players have the opportunity to trial for state teams according to their age groups and selected players will compete at national championships.

The regional and state women’s cricket teams give girls the opportunity to further develop their skills against girls of the same standard, and make life-long friendships along the way.

Trials for under-12 to under-18 squads will be held in October.

Membership cost: Prep to Year 4 - $55 to $70; Year 5 to secondary – about $60 (depending on the club) Membership: Boys and girls Age groups: In2Cricket – five to nine years old, Junior Cricket — under-12, under-14 and under-16.

Uniform/equipment required: White shirt, trousers or shorts, runners and a hat. Clubs provide protective equipment.

Practice/training commitment: Training once a week (the day and time varies depending on the club). Saturday games are 8.30am to 11.30am and the occasional Friday night and Sunday evening.

Activity duration per session: Game – three-hour match on Saturday (one-week and two-week games); training – two hours.

Affiliated clubs Murchison: Kathie Dawson 0459667227 Old Students: Vince Gagliardi 0402 860 322 Katandra: Paul Harry 0400 158 328 Mooroopna: Bill Carn 0437 176 524 Northerners: Lori Hall mjljhall@bigpond.net.au 0408 145 577 St Brendan’s/Notre Dame: Peter Holland 0417 522 725 Karramomus: Ken Claney 5821 8954 Numurkah: Steve Morris 0459 701 091 SYCUCC: Tony Giblin 0407246778 Tatura: Rohan Forster 0427 443 400 Toolamba: Stuart Armstrong 0477 221 187 Kialla: Grant Rowe 0417951132 Pine Lodge: Mathew Walker 0408 218 132 Kyabram: Nathan Pell 0477 925 107 Euroa: Chris Burke 0438 579 527 Central Park: Peter Holland 0417 522 725 To find your nearest club, visit www.playcricket.com.au and enter your postcode.

For more information on representative cricket, visit www.cricketshepparton.com.au To register for In2Cricket, visit www.cricket.com.au/ in2cricket, or contact the club of your choice.

For more information on girl’s cricket, visit northernrivers. cricketvictoria.com.au

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KIDS’ JUNIOR SPORT

Students sold on staying active Whether it is summer or winter, junior sport opens a world of opportunities and benefits for children.

The News asked a group of St Mel’s Primary School students to write about their own sport experiences during the school’s recent writing festival.

Their passion for their chosen activities can transcend to the myriad of sport and physical activities available to children and teenagers in our region.

Try one or try many – and enjoy fun, friendship, and good health.

Batting for an active life Summer cricket is one of numerous sports Year 5 student Jos Boldiston plays to keep active year-round.

JOS BOLDISTON, 11

Fun on the ball Year 6 student Dhristhi Prajapati loves being in a team and encourages children who like catching balls and scoring goals to choose a ball game.

DHRISTHI PRAJAPATI, 11 Junior sport is really fun.

I like playing in a team because you get to make new friends and work in a team.

It is so much fun competing and trying to improve your skills.

I’ve been playing tennis for two years at the Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club.

I also love to play netball with my friends because it is fun and keeps us active.

It’s Saturday! Time to get some grass stains on my cricket whites.

I love how when I whack the cricket ball and the vibration of the bat tingles up my spine.

Cricket is a type of sport that you have to wait a lot but when the game gets going, it really gets going.

This will be my fourth year playing for Karramomus Cricket Club.

I also do swimming squad and play soccer and football and used to do Little Athletics.

I recommend that everyone should play a sport because you not only get fit and have fun but you also learn new skills.

Netball is a very easy to play and is a fast game.

I usually play as wing attack or goal shooter at school and on the weekends with my friends.

I started playing netball in Grade 2.

My friend told me it was really fun and when I started playing I became totally addicted to it.

I think kids who are good at goal shooting and catching balls should try a ball sport.

Friendship in every team Year 5 student Luke Morris loves keeping active year-round but winter is his favourite season for junior sport.

The Aussie rules enthusiast was among the St Mel’s Football Club players who played for St Brendan’s this year when their home club fell short of numbers to field a team.

LUKE MORRIS, 10 I’ve learnt so much and stayed so fit from junior sports.

I’ve learnt how to tackle, punch a ball out of a ruck and kick the ball properly.

I’ve learnt respect, teamwork and listening skills.

My favourite sport is footy because you can make new friends and if you play for another school, you can meet a lot of new people.

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KIDS’ JUNIOR SPORT Summer sport for everyone Family involvement, friendship and mutual respect for everyone’s sporting abilities are highlights for Year 6 pupil Elizabeth Vincetic.

ELIZABETH VINCETIC, 12

Yes! It’s finally Thursday and I can’t wait until I walk on the basketball court on a lovely summer night.

I think that sport is a very important activity during summer because it includes lots of movement and exercise, no matter what sport you do.

Whether it’s table tennis or football, even normal tennis or basketball, it is still a great idea.

I first started playing basketball when I was seven years old and I still remember the first time my team won a trophy. My mum was coaching the team.

I play for Tigers and I always have.

I love it when my mum and my big sister come and support me during my games and trainings.

I will also play tennis for the first time this year with Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club.

Since I have started playing sport I have had many friends come and go, but we still keep in touch and we are still friends now.

When you get out and start playing sport, you can be yourself and no-one can judge you for playing how you play.

Everyone plays differently and people have to respect that.

Memories in the making Playing basketball with her friends and road trips to tournaments are creating happy childhood memories for Year 6 student Olivia Archer.

OLIVIA ARCHER, 12

The only thing I look forward to during the week is sport.

One sport I particularly love is basketball because it is fun and exciting.

I will always remember the first time I started playing. I was in Grade 2 and my friend said I should play basketball.

Playing sport doesn’t just help you make friends, it brought me and my friends closer and it gave all of us more confidence.

I can’t explain the feeling when you score or when you are travelling to a tournament.

On and off the court you enjoy yourself no matter what.

I’ll always have the memories of staying at tournaments with my team or going on road trips with my friends to the games.

Even cheering on other teams gives you the same feeling. Those weekends are the best.

Playing basketball throughout the week definitely keeps me busy.

I play for the Gators and the Celtics in summer.

Whether you are training at the stadium or playing on a warm summer’s night, you are always enjoying yourself and getting fit while you are at it.

It doesn’t matter what sport you play, or how good you are at it, because sport isn’t just a game, it’s a way of life.

Scores on the board a big buzz Junior sport is an important part of the family calendar for all-round athlete Liam McConkey. The Year 5 pupil enjoys being with his mates and the buzz of scoring for his team.

LIAM McCONKEY, 11

I love sport because it is fun and you get fit too.

There are thousands of sports in the world.

I play sport with my friends because it makes it even more fun.

I play heaps of sports in winter and summer.

The main sport that I play in summer is cricket and I still remember hitting my first six against this really tall bowler.

This will be my fourth year playing for the Karramomus Cricket Club.

The sport I play in winter is footy. I love it.

In every game of footy you either kick a goal or mark the ball.

In one game my friend passed the ball to me, I snapped it around the corner and goaled!

The spectators clapped and cheered.

Keeping kids active

Exercise can protect against conditions including obesity and anxiety, can improve posture, sleep, concentration and self-esteem.

Encouraging kids to be active when they are young establishes a routine that could stay with them throughout their life.

The benefits of physical activity include: • Improved cardiovascular fitness (heart and lungs).

• Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

• Improved posture.

• Better sleep.

• Boosted self-esteem and confidence.

• Improved concentration.

• Improved ability to relax.

• Stronger bones and muscles.

• Improved balance and the development of skills.

• Maintaining and developing flexibility.

• Opportunities to make friends and enhance social skills.

Recommended amount Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for children aged 5 to 12 years said children needed to do a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

But more is always better – even up to several hours.

This can be built-up throughout the day with a combination of moderate to vigorous activities.

Parents can set a good example by: • Regularly participating in physical activity themselves.

• Allowing their child to choose the type of activity they are interested in.

• Promoting acceptance of different body shapes and ability levels.

• Reinforcing the social benefits of exercise as well as the physical.

• Helping their child develop skills and strategies for coping with different physical activity environments.

• Involving their child in physical activities around the home such as gardening, washing the car or house cleaning.

• Walking short distances instead of taking the car, and encouraging and supporting walking and cycling to school.

• Taking their child for regular walks around the neighbourhood. Babies and young children can be pushed along in prams; when they get older, encourage them to walk part of the way.

• Restricting television watching, surfing the net and playing computer games to less than two hours per day. Limit television viewing to programs that family members specifically want to watch. When the program is finished, turn the television off.

Source: The Better Health Channel at www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

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Total Ballet Total Ballet Sport: Classical ballet, jazz, modern dance, contemporary, hip-hop and tap dance.

Age: Classical ballet from three years and jazz from four years.

When: Weekdays from 4.30 pm.

Where: 46 Midstar Crt, Kialla.

Contact details Principal: Megan Lloyd 0407 522 106.

Website: www.totalballet.com.au

Facts Membership: Girls and boys.

Practice/training commitment: Once a week for juniors and two to three times a week for older students.

Activity duration per session: 30 to 90 minutes, depending on level.

Uniform/equipment required: Not compulsory for younger students; $30 to $60 for full outfit for seniors.

Uniforms are sold through the school.

Cost: Varies according to student’s level and ability.

Competition travel involved: Yes, but optional.

Dance dreams a reality for all ages Total Ballet has gone from strength to strength since it was established

by Megan Lloyd eight years ago with the help of her sister Bianca Wren.

The sisters wanted to share their passion for ballet, which started at a young age.

Both learned ballet from the age of four and trained in the Cecchetti method.

They completed teacher training with the Australian Conservatoire of Ballet and have implemented its syllabi at the school.

Megan and Bianca continue to enjoy teaching at Total Ballet.

“The ACB training program was developed by former Australian Ballet principal dancer Christine Walsh,” Megan said.

“It is based on the Russian training method developing strength, technique, flexibility, dynamics and performing quality.”

Total Ballet offers Kinder Dance for children aged three and four years, focusing on basic ballet and free movement that lets students learn ballet basics while having fun.

The school’s next step is Beginner Ballet for children aged four and five. This class introduces students to the ACB program.

Students who continue ballet after completing the Beginner Ballet class move on to the full ACB training program that includes examinations/assessments to help them progress and develop their technique.

Total Ballet also offers jazz/hip-hop

classes to students from the age of five.

Age and ability-based classes range from beginners to advanced.

The jazz/hip-hop classes use jazz to teach the students dance technique then routines are taught in jazz and hip-hop genres.

Students from the age of five can also undertake a beginner tap class that teaches basic tap technique in show and street tap styles.

Its senior classical students also do pointe work, contemporary/lyrical and stretch classes to help them develop their dance.

All students have the opportunity to take part in the concert held at Shepparton’s Eastbank Centre at the end of each year.

“It is a chance for the students to showcase what they have learned throughout the year,” Megan said.

Boys and girls are encouraged to try dance at Total Ballet.

Class sizes range from about five students to 15 students.

Joining Megan and Bianca in the staff, Phoebe Perkins taps into her classical expertise and Chelsea Baker teaches jazz/hip-hop. Total Ballet’s studios in Midstar Crt, Kialla are purpose-built with fully sprung floors to help reduce the risk of injury. Both studios are airconditioned and heated.

There is a large waiting area/room for parents and siblings as well as change rooms for students. n

‘Kids Junior Sport Spring/Summer’, September, 2015—Page 11

Shepparton Golf Club

Junior golf a fun club for kids The introduction of a junior club at Shepparton Golf Club has ensured the continued advancement of young golfers under the watchful eye of head club professional Darren Rodgers and teaching professional Mitchell McComas.

The Shepparton Junior Golf Club has had a positive response with more than 40 members, aged between six and 17 years, embracing the opportunity to develop their golf skills in a safe, fun and nurturing environment.

Mr Rodgers said golf was an inclusive and family-friendly sport that children could engage in regardless of their ability and programs catered for beginners to advanced players.

Core values such as honesty, integrity, sportsmanship and respect underpin the game, and children are taught and encouraged to demonstrate these positive attributes as a foundation of the sport.

“The sport requires that children have to learn discipline, self-referee, etiquette and respect,” Mr Rodgers said.

“Golf can actually improve a child’s life skills and professional skills as they get older.”

The Shepparton Junior Golf Club program features two primary stages: the Learn program (age based) which encompasses the Entry Learn classes; and the Advanced program (skills based).

If your child is new to golf, the Entry Learn ‘learn to play’ classes are the perfect starting point. The classes are held on Sundays during school terms and allow children to have a go at golf.

“These are introductory ‘learn to play the game’ classes, and then any kids who attend and have learnt the skills and are then ready to start

playing, can then join the junior club,” Mr Rodgers said.

Children enrolled in the Entry Learn program for Cubs, Tigers and Lions can access the club for free while they learn the game, and equipment is provided.

For young golfers (aged three to five years) the six-week Cubs program teaches basic skills and children learn to interact with other children in their age group through fun and enjoyable golf games in 30-minute lessons. The cost is $30 a term.

Children can then advance to Tigers (six to 10 years) where they will learn confidence in their game through interactive learning including target-based games in a one-hour group lesson each week, across six-weeks.

The cost is $50 a term.

Lions (10 years and older) will teach children the basic principles of golf through to the use of training aids and a series of fast-track learning skills.

The cost is $60 for a six-week term.

Players can qualify to attend the Advanced program through completing the Entry Learn classes.

The Advanced program is based on skills and includes the Eagles (three-hole), Bears (six-hole) and Sharks (nine to 18 holes) programs which runs weekly mid-week.

These programs cover everything from simple golf course play to improved ball-striking skills, golf knowledge and etiquette, right through to in-depth techniques; plus, the program forms part of squad training criteria.

As children progress, they need to pass performance markers before they can move to the next level, but Mr Rodgers said this wasn’t a daunting

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Mr Rodgers said on Sundays, members of the junior club would be playing on the main golf course, therefore they needed to be able to hit the ball consistently and to play at least three holes.

Junior full members are eligible to play and compete in adult competitions once approved by the match committee.

Shepparton Golf Club also offers a buy-back scheme for junior golf equipment, a great incentive for families with growing children.

“We have a full junior equipment program which is affordable and the buy-back scheme (subject to conditions) that is attached, meaning parents can trade clubs back if the child outgrows them,” Mr Rodgers said.

He said the club has a full kit of SNAG golf equipment which is a modified version of the game that introduces the sport to kids in the simplest format. These kits can be utilised at venues away from the golf club such as schools and indoor sport centres.

Shepparton Golf Club has produced talented players including PGA golfer Jarrod Lyle, who started junior golf at the club two decades ago and current Ivo Whitton leading player Kyle Michel whose success continues to inspire juniors.

Mr Lyle will return to Shepparton on Monday, September 21 for the third annual Jarrod Lyle Junior Classic, a Victorian junior golf event open to boys and girls with a Golf Australia handicap.

Mr Rodgers said promising junior members can aspire to compete in events such as these as their skills develop.

For more information, contact Darren or Mitchell at the pro shop on 5821 2531 or visit www.sheppartongolf.net.au n

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Contact details: President: Alan Schmedje Vice-president: Paul Walker Treasurer: Ian Bugg Junior golf manager: Mark Washington Head club professional: Darren Rodgers Teaching professional: Mitchell McComas

Facts Membership cost: $49 for one child, $80 for two children and $100 for three children (must be siblings).

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Dress code: Club-branded shirt provided in the welcome pack.

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Shepparton Cycling Club

Join the circuit Cycling participation rates are increasing in Australia as people take to their bikes to compete, improve their general fitness or enjoy a new leisure activity.

The Shepparton Cycling Club, whose origins can be traced back to the 1920s has produced Olympic, Commonwealth Games and World Championship cyclists, offers competition and training for riders of all ages and abilities.

Club coaches Kelly Jamieson and Stan Thomas said children as young as five could join in the activity at the weekly velodrome training sessions, which will start on Tuesday, October 6.

Training covers bike handling, balance, track and general cycling etiquette and changes from week to week, focusing on skill development through to racing and tactics.

There is an emphasis on bike safety, especially helmet maintenance and fit and children are well instructed on how to check their bike is ready to ride for their own safety and the safety of others.

“The benefits of cycling are varied; fitness, social, learning how to ride, how to control a bike, road and bike safety, being more aware of their surroundings and other road users, being more compassionate and caring towards other road users,” Mrs Jamieson said.

“The kids also learn how to be encouraging, supportive and mentor younger children, they become good sports people.”

“They are competitive and it gives them

internal drive and motivation which they can use in all aspects of their lives.”

Cycling is a sport that encourages family involvement and volunteers are welcome to help with time keeping, running events, working bees, travelling to meets and catering.

The summer track season starts in October and includes monthly races at the velodrome in addition to the Lake Criterium Series, which gives riders an opportunity to compete in road events.

The Shepparton Cycling Club works closely with the Wangaratta and Echuca clubs; members regularly travel to support and compete at these clubs’ events.

Youngsters who wish to take their cycling further are able to, earning points through CV races to be considered for state and national teams.

In recent years, Shepparton Cycling Club products, Indiana Michel, Liam Edwards and Jay Castles, have competed in state, national and international events.

Fundraiser The Shepparton Cycling Club is planning a fundraising screening of the documentary Fairless, highlighting the career of Olympian and Shepparton cyclist Steve Fairless.

Written and directed by Lemnos-raised Marcus Cobbledick the short feature film debuted at the Melbourne International Film Festival in August.

The fundraising event will be at Village Cinemas Shepparton in October (date to be confirmed) followed by a light supper.

For further information contact Kelly Jamieson on 0408 399 770.

Shepparton Cycling Club Sport: Track and road cycling Age: From five years Where: Packham St, Shepparton

Contact details Coach: Kelly Jamieson: 0408 399 770 Coach: Stan Thomas: 0448 473 772 Email: info@sheppartoncyclingclub.com.au Website: www.sheppartoncyclingclub. com.au

Facts Membership: Male and female Memberships available online: www.cycling.org.au/membershiptypes Uniform/equipment required: Firm fitting shorts, sneakers, bring a drink bottle and well maintained helmet. Club bikes are available for use.

Come and try days: Tuesday, September 22 from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm — come and try session and free barbecue.

Tuesday, September 29 from 5.30 pm to 7 pm — velodrome working bee and free barbecue.

Regular weekly coaching: Commencing Tuesday, October 6 at the velodrome.

5 pm to 6 pm — ‘Rush hour’ with Steve Fairless (racing juniors) 6 pm to 6.40 pm — Under 11 junior training and development 6.45 pm to 7.45 pm — 11 years and above junior training program Calendar of events: Friday, September 11 — Under-15 and

17 Road National Championships time trial (Dookie).

Saturday, September 12 — under 15 and 17 Road National Championships road race (Dookie).

Sunday, September 13 — under 15 and 17 Road National Championships criterium (DECA).

Sunday, September 20 — DECA kermesse.

Tuesday, September 22 — Come and try track/working bee.

Saturday, September 26 — Shepparton Cycling Club/Echuca-Moama Cycling Club road combine at Trewin’s Hill.

Tuesday, September 29 — Come and try track/working bee.

Tuesday, October 6 — Track training resumes for season.

Saturday, October 10 — Lake criterium.

Friday, October 16 — Wangaratta track combine.

Friday, October 30 — SCC track combine.

Saturday, November 7 — Echuca track combine.

Saturday, November 14 — Lake criterium/ hexman.

Friday, November 27 — SCC track combine.

Saturday, January 16 — Lake criterium.

Friday, February 5 — SCC track combine.

Saturday, February 13 — Lake criterium.

Saturday, February 27 — Echuca-Moama Cycling Club track combine.

Friday, March 4 — SCC track combine.

Saturday, March 12 — Lake criterium.

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Excell Dance Centre Excell Dance Centre Sport: DanceSport, Latin American, new vogue, modern ballroom (standard), rock and roll, salsa and line dancing.

Age: Dance development — age 5 to 6 years; juvenile (chipmonks) age 6 to 12 years; junior 13 to 15 years; youth 16 to 18 years. (Contact Excell for confirmation of lesson days and times).

When: Classes Monday to Thursday during school terms but centre is available for practice seven days a week.

Where: Excell Dance Centre, 3 Williams Rd, Shepparton.

Dancing a valuable life skill Dance lessons are a great investment for parents to make in their children’s future according to Excell Dance Centre owner and professional coach Peter Garner.

“The art of being able to dance socially is a valuable skill that you will have for a lifetime, so parents are effectively giving their children a gift for life,” Mr Garner said.

Young people will be invited to many functions as they move through primary and secondary schooling and into adulthood and those who are able to dance, in a structured manner, will have a great advantage.

“Dancing helps build confidence and gives children the ability to relate to the opposite gender, which is also a lifetime benefit,” Mr Garner said.

“The journey to being able to move in a co-ordinated way with a partner can be a lengthy process, so we build in fun components to make classes enjoyable at the same time as they develop the essential skills.”

He said dance helped children with coordination, orientation, flexibility, balance, posture, muscular control, musicality, timing and rhythm.

“But the big spin-off is in character development and confidence building. The social interaction is a big plus for kids and

once they start to develop technical skills, their confidence levels soar.”

Excell Dance Centre is the only full-time dance school available seven days a week in the Goulburn Valley with fully-qualified DanceSport Australia teachers and licensed to work with children.

Children can train for purely social enjoyment or towards medal development, medal competition, registered competition and performance levels.

Within medal competition and registered levels there are three styles: new vogue, modern ballroom and Latin American with multiple types of dances within each of these.

Juvenile and teenage classes offer absolute beginner and intermediate classes so each child feels comfortable learning with others of similar ability.

Also taught in this class are party dances such as the bus stop and macarena.

Children attend classes once or twice a week during school terms and the centre is open seven days for practice, at no additional cost to members.

Unlike many other sports, dance is not seasonal or restricted by the weather.

“It can be raining or blisteringly hot, but we’re inside and we can dance,” Mr Garner said.

All ages can participate and dancing is a family-friendly activity. Parents are welcome to watch their children’s classes.

“We might have three generations,

Contact details Owner and professional coach: Peter Garner 5831 1777 or 0413 132 132 Website: www.excelldancecentre.com.au (website under construction)

Facts Membership: Girls and boys.

Practice training commitment: Class once or twice a week and practice during school term.

Activity duration per session: Dance development 45 minutes and other classes one hour.

Uniform/equipment required: Initially comfortable clothing and footwear. children, parents and grandparents all dancing at the annual performance,” Mr Garner said.

Excell Dance Centre was established

by Mr Garner 17 years ago to support his children who have both pursued dance as a career.

Daughter Amanda, a winner of Dancing with the Stars, is now teaching and performing on cruise ships, while son Jeremy, who performed on the world circuit with stage production Burn the Floor, now teaches dance full-time between Shepparton and Melbourne.

“Our standard of teaching is excellent.

We have trained some high achievers, but they all started as raw beginners,” Mr Garner said.

A special offer of a 25 per cent discount for lessons in term four is available on presentation of the voucher on this page. n

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Competition travel involved: Yes (optional).

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Shepparton Rowing Club

Rowing is just oarsome Do you want to get fit for the 2016 netball and soccer season? Do you want to try a sport that does not have a ball in it? Do you want to experience what the word “team” really means? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then try rowing.

The Shepparton Rowing Club is the newest sporting club in town, having started up again in 2011.

The club, which was originally formed in 1884 but lapsed in the 1960s, is based at the southern end of Victoria Park lake, 500 m past Aquamoves.

Rowing is a sport where boys and girls compete at the same regattas in their respective crews, there are no separate competitions.

Participants can learn to row in different boats — single scull, double scull, quad scull and occasionally in the fastest boat, the eights.

Rowers race over different distances ranging from 480 m (Bendigo) to 7.2 km (Nagambie). The championship distance is 1000 m and 2000 m for higher class rowers.

You can learn sculling (two hands — two oars) or sweep-oared rowing (two hands — one oar).

Rowing requires discipline, a willingness to train hard and a commitment to a crew or team outcome. The club has a saying that “If you are rocking the boat, you are not rowing it.”

In a crew, you all have to try as hard as

you can — one or two champion rowers cannot win a quad sculls race on their own.

It also requires a higher level of fitness.

Plenty of netballers and soccer players are puffing hard after their first serious training session.

Rowing on the lake is complemented by circuits done out of the water on the ergometers or rowing machines.

You can row right throughout the year as the boathouse is open every Sunday at 9 am, but the regatta season is from October to March so members are training now for the start of the new season.

Many promising junior girls have started rowing in Shepparton including Lydia Todd, Emily Balaburov, Olivia Thomson, Caitlin Pogue, Samantha Salihovic, Josie Salihovic and two girls who travel from Echuca, Emmy Simpson and Sophie Reinehr.

These girls will be joined by returning rowers, Anna Chalkley and Hollie Cranefield who hope to have their first season of racing this summer.

Last season’s rowers are back, including the Ekanayake sisters, Mithma and Mandhree, Hannah Quick and the most experienced and former national sculling medallist, Sophie Dansie.

David Schier has been the main club coach in recent years. This season, foundation club member, Michele Cranefield, will return to the club to take on some coaching duties.

Ex-rowers Emmett O’Dwyer and Camila Taylor have also offered their support to coach junior rowers as has Sophie Dansie.

The club is fortunate to have dedicated

and experienced former rowers in key positions such as administration manager Trevor Lange and finance manager Geoff Withers. Sudath Ekanayake is club captain.

There are no paid employees in the rowing club — it’s all invaluable voluntary work.

All of the training for rowing takes place on Victoria Park Lake. If a crew appears competitive in its particular class, training may include travelling to Nagambie Lake on weekends.

Regattas are held all over Victoria but the club usually attends regattas at Nagambie, Bendigo, Rutherglen, Footscray and Ballarat. The club attends six to eight regattas each season.

Beginners in rowing can be of any age from 13 years. The club welcomes not only juniors, but masters rowers too.

Several parents also learn to row and are encouraged to do so.

There are races for masters on most regatta programs.

Instead of watching the juniors, Mum and Dad can also learn to row and compete as masters rowers (anyone above 27 years).

The club has an annual Pudding Fours regatta at the lake to celebrate Christmas and New Year.

All parents are encouraged to get in the four-oared boat and to race (over 300 m) with the juniors — indeed rowers of all ages. The winners get Christmas puddings for prizes. It’s a wonderful fun regatta.

Beginner rowers of any age above 13 years are entitled to three sessions for free before joining the club.

Beginner sessions are held frequently.

Phone David on 041 727 1998 or email david.schier4@bigpond.com to find out further details.

The next beginner session is on Sunday, September 20.

New memberships of the club are available throughout the year. Contact memberships and merchandising manager Tracey Baker on 0413 807 985. n

Shepparton Rowing Club Sport : Rowing.

Age: 13 years and above.

When: Year round but starting now for season 2015–16.

Contact: David Schier — 041 727 1998 or call 0427 ROWING. Social media: Facebook.

Facts Annual cost : Beginners $120 (after three free sessions).

Associate $50 (parents and helpers).

Juniors $100.

Full member $215.

Membership: Girls and boys. Insurance covered in the above fees.

Equipment: Boats and oars are supplied — uniforms available for purchase.

Competition travel involved: Yes.

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