Sport and Recreation Canberra in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Government organisation

Sport and Recreation Canberra

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6207 7678

Address: 1 Constitution Avenue, Canberra City 2601 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.sport.act.gov.au

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23.01.2022 All ACT Government sportsgrounds have reopened this morning and all training and match play can take place.

22.01.2022 VALE Harry Marr A member of the ACT Sport Hall of Fame - Associate Member (2014) Harry Marr helped establish the ACT Sport Hall of Fame, was the inaugural general manager of ACT Sports House in 1983 and made a substantial contribution to building the strength and success of the sporting industry in the ACT.... Biography: https://bit.ly/2XinB2K

22.01.2022 We are delighted to announce that as part of our work with Healthier Choices Canberra, we’re hosting a four-part FREE Think Tank series on Sports Sponsorship. This series has been created exclusively for ACT sporting clubs. In our first Think Tank, on Tuesday 17th November at 6-7pm AEST, we will work collaboratively to explore the value sporting clubs can offer sponsors. ... REGISTER now and be part of shaping the future of junior sports sponsorship in the ACT: https://bit.ly/3ksQFy2

22.01.2022 Fantastic to see another great grant project completed for the ACT community to enjoy and congratulations to all the organisations and volunteers who helped make it happen!

21.01.2022 The ACT Government will provide additional support to help Canberras sports sector meet the challenges of COVID-19 while ensuring the community can continue to enjoy being active. The support package announced will see fees waived for hiring ACT Government sportsgrounds, Stromlo Forest Park criterium and running tracks and public education facilities for a further six months. In April the ACT Government waived hire fees from 1 April until 30 September 2020. This extension wi...ll see fees waived at these facilities until 31 March 2021. Pool and lane hire fees at all ACT Government aquatic facilities will also be waived for community and commercial groups from 1 August 2020 to 31 March 2021. More details: https://bit.ly/2DQz1Ey

19.01.2022 From 9am today, the ACT has further eased Stage 3 restrictions. The key changes are: All gatherings can increase from 200 to 500 (subject to density restrictions being met). To hold gatherings of greater than 500, an exemption in accordance with the ACT COVID Safe Event Protocol is required. More info here http://bit.ly/Event-Protocol Three venue capacity rules apply:... Option 1: 25 people (excluding staff) across venues with a total usable space of 100 square metres or less. Option 2 for hospitality venues only: 50 people (excluding staff) across venues with total usable space of between 101 and 200 square metres. Option 3 maximum of 500 people for each space, applying the following rules: - one person per four square metres of usable space in each indoor space (excluding staff). - one person per two square metres of usable space in each outdoor space (excluding staff). The next ACT COVID Safe Check Point will be on Friday 27 November 2020. Further information go to www.covid19.act.gov.au/changes

18.01.2022 Congratulations to Brumbies Rugby winning the 2020 Super Rugby AU Grand Final #backthebrumbies #WeAreCBR

17.01.2022 Its ACT footy finals time, but remember to stay COVID-safe at the game! Get out and enjoy cheering on your team, but remember physical distancing and personal hygiene are still important. If theres a crowd at the canteen, consider coming back later. If the sideline or stand is crowded, consider moving to a quieter area.... The pandemic isnt over and, by now, most of us have come to terms with our new normal, but we all win if we all continue to follow the COVID-safe rules (physical distancing, good hygiene, avoiding crowds, staying home if youre unwell, getting tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms).

16.01.2022 Sportsgrounds in the ACT are closed for training purposes from 18 to 21 August (inclusive) due to wet weather. Competition match play at all ovals and training bookings at Nicholls and Melrose synthetic ovals may proceed.

16.01.2022 More restrictions have been eased earlier today for community sport, pools, gyms, boot camps and personal training in the ACT. You can access the latest FAQ regarding community sport here: https://bit.ly/2AIlPRg

16.01.2022 The Enrichment Grants provide young women with an opportunity to realise their dreams in a collaborative relationship with a mentor. Young women aged between 12 and 18, residents of the ACT or undertaking education in the ACT are eligible to apply. The program provides one off grants of up to $2,000 to support young women to achieve a project in their area of interest. Applications are now open and close on 28 August 2020.... Further details: https://bit.ly/3eMqNLx

16.01.2022 Great to see 4kms of Stromlo Forest Park's newest mountain bike trails are now open.

16.01.2022 There is only one more week remaining to apply for the 2020-21 Sport and Recreation Grants Program with funding available across six grant categories. Applications close on 10 July 2020. For further details and to apply: https://bit.ly/2NOWVlB

16.01.2022 The ACT Government are upgrading three pavilions across #CBR to align them with the Female Friendly Change Room Guidelines. Construction at Amaroo, Wanniassa and Deakin is expected to be completed by the end of the month. Changes include: lockable shower cubicles... power points for accessories adjacent to wet areas individual toilet cubicles privacy considerations shelving in appropriate locations for personal accessories. More details: https://bit.ly/2UFx7wr

16.01.2022 The 2020 CBR Sport Awards will be taking place but with a difference to past years with an online event to celebrate the magnificent ACT sporting achievements throughout the past 12 months. Further details: https://bit.ly/3hzANZe

15.01.2022 A new ice sports facility for the ACT is one step closer! The ACT Government has today announced a preferred location for a new twin sheet ice sports facility in Tuggeranong on Rowland Rees Crescent in Greenway. More details: https://bit.ly/34YT5Aa

14.01.2022 On 22 September 2020 the Brand Builders are hosting the Junior Sports Sponsorship Summita free, online event created exclusively for ACT sport clubs. This short and powerful online summit will provide practical ideas and suggestions on how business and sport clubs can work together to rebuild and grow. With a focus on how to collaborate for mutual benefit, expert speakers will share their knowledge about:... why businesses want to sponsor junior sports clubs what you can offer to attract sponsors sponsorship and partnerships in the current COVID-19 pandemic. Register now: https://bit.ly/3gvRT9w

14.01.2022 This week is National Volunteer Week 2020, with the theme "Changing Communities, Changing Lives." A time to say thank you to the thousands of sport and recreation volunteers in the ACT who work tirelessly to make sport and recreation happen in our community. #NVW2020

13.01.2022 The ACT Government has been completing improvements to government pools recently which has included replacing heaters with more efficient electric systems, replacing pumps and re-tiling. Works at two pools are now complete which means they can soon open for the community. Erindale Active Leisure Centre will be reopening from Thursday, 4 June 2020... Canberra Olympic Pool will be reopening from Monday, 15 June 2020. Works are continuing at Gungahlin Leisure Centre and Tuggeranong Lakeside Leisure Centre. Dickson and Manuka outdoor pools are closed for the winter like normal. More details: https://bit.ly/2MtVqJf

13.01.2022 Tomorrow night Sports Medicine Australia will host a FREE live online Concussion in Sport webinar for the ACT sporting community to attend. This educational workshop is essential for learning sports trainers, sporting officials, volunteers and parents. It aims to increase knowledge of concussion, its prevalence, signs and symptoms, recognition and management, and return to play, as well as insight into long-term impacts and recent research. This event is FREE and you can register here: https://bit.ly/2UWIkIE

12.01.2022 Its wonderful to see this project completed which will provide both financial and environmental benefits to the Cricket ACT and AFL Canberra community. This project received a $36,000 grant via the 2021 Sport and Recreation Grant Program which assisted the project to be completed.

12.01.2022 Have your say! COVID-19 is impacting young Canberrans in many different ways. We are keen to hear from people aged 16-24 years. Responses to this survey will provide information for the ACT Government to make sure were in the best possible position to support younger Canberrans as they deal with the impacts of COVID-19 now and into the future. By completing this survey, you will go into a prize draw to win one of twenty $50 e-gift cards which you can spend at over 6,000 stor...es. The survey closes tomorrow Wed 3 June 2020. Survey details: https://bit.ly/3dr1Nsi

09.01.2022 Here is a great opportunity for ACT sporting clubs to learn about saving time as a sponsorship seeker. This FREE online event is on Tuesday 1 December at 6-7pm AEST. REGISTER now & help shape the future of junior sports sponsorship in the ACT: https://bit.ly/377hvac

08.01.2022 Well done and congratulations to the Football Federation Australia and New Zealand Football Just awesome news for football fans and for womens sport!!! https://www.matildas.com.au//australia-new-zealand-2023-ho

07.01.2022 The ACT Governments roadmap for easing #COVID19 restrictions was released today, with Stage 2.1 coming into effect from 11.59pm Friday 29 May. Our roadmap out...lines the ACTs COVID-19 recovery plan and how we will support our local economy and our community, without compromising the hard work we have all put in to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Territory. Every state and territory is different, and this roadmap considers the current environment for Canberrans. Our priority is to resume activities which will strengthen our community, restore our economy and improve our physical and mental wellbeing as soon as possible, based on the advice of public health experts and economists on how to gradually reopen our local economy while sustaining our low case numbers over the next few months. If our easing of restrictions doesnt result in any significant increase in cases across the Territory, we will move into the next phase of our recovery plan on 11:59pm 19 June. This phase will see maximum occupancy limits in some venues, depending in their size, increasing to 50 people per enclosed space (within the 1 per 4 square metres rule). Cinemas, indoor amusement centres will also be able to reopen and there will be further easing of restrictions for gyms, health centres and community sport. Further consideration of measures outlined in Stage 3 of the National Cabinet COVIDSafe Plan will start in a month as we monitor the impact of the easing of restrictions undertaken to date. Visit www.covid19.act.gov.au/roadmap to view the detailed roadmap. Well also be adding FAQs shortly.

07.01.2022 Earlier today the ACT Government announced further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in the ACT. Timing for return for non-contact and contact sport training and competition have been announced today. From Friday 19 June 2020... Non-contact sports can recommence competition play Up to 100 people, indoors or outdoors, with 1 person per 4 square metres, can participate. Sports requiring full contact permitted to start full contact training. From Friday 10 July 2020 Full contact sport can recommence competition play What is full contact sport? Full contact sport is any sport that allows non-incidental contact within its code. For example, netball rules do not allow for contact other than incidental contact, so it is a non-contact sport, where basketball and rugby league do allow for contact, so it is a full contact sport. Clubs might have already been in touch with their members with their indicative start dates so make sure you get back in contact with your clubs to be clear on their start dates following this announcement. Other easing of restrictions for sport from 19 June are: Group size for participation is increasing to 100 - physical distancing, good personal and respiratory hygiene must continue. Communal facilities such as changerooms and canteens may now be reopened provided food service requirements are met, along with general hygiene and physical distancing principles. Aquatic facilities in the ACT may have up to 100 participants in a venue, with up to four swimmers per lane. Spectators should not exceed the total group gathering size of 100. The number of spectators allowed in indoor venues should remain inline with the 4 square metres per person requirement with no more than 100 people. Individuals are encouraged to continue the Get in, Train/Play, Get out mindset. Please continue to follow the personal hygiene and distancing measures to keep COVID-19 suppressed in the ACT.

07.01.2022 Congratulations to Rowing ACT President Alison Creagh, who today was made a Member of the Order of Australia (OA) in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Also congratulations to Rosanna Kobiela-Horn who today was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her contributions to table tennis. Alison Creagh news story: https://bit.ly/2MQlrTf... Rosanna Kobiela-Horn news story: https://bit.ly/2MAb1Xw

06.01.2022 The 2020-21 Sport and Recreation Grants Program is now open for applications with funding available across six grant categories. Applications close on 10 July 2020. For further details and to apply: https://bit.ly/3e6SDSm

04.01.2022 Learn more about the most recent #COVID19 updates announced yesterday in the ACT, including advice on sport and recreation, gyms, boot camps and personal training which begin from Saturday 30 May 2020. More details including FAQ's: https://bit.ly/2AdxE0S

04.01.2022 The Sport and Recreation Grants Program for 2021 has been recently finalised. For further details: https://bit.ly/2RtjzlC

04.01.2022 Fantastic to see this amazing new facility officially opened over the weekend for the whole community to enjoy!

04.01.2022 Following yesterday's announcement of restrictions on informal sport been carefully eased, sporting organisations (including peak bodies and individual clubs), activity providers and venues are asked to prepare a Return to Play in a COVID-Safe Environment plan to support the resumption of sporting activity in their specific context. This plan should detail how, in a sport-specific setting, activity will be delivered under this first phase, and any subsequent phases. This ...framework should provide clear and consistent guidelines for participants, coaches and volunteers, while also providing confidence to participants that their activity is being conducted safely and in accordance with requirements. To support your organisation's development of a "Return to Play in a COVID-safe Environment" plan please access a framework for community sport linked here: https://bit.ly/3buAfkb

04.01.2022 Have you got an idea for a community-based activity to improve the health of Canberrans, with a focus on improving the quality of life of those living with a chronic illness AND/OR building greater social connectedness within our community. If so, the 2020/21 - 2022/23 Healthy Canberra Grants may be you. There's up to $1.9 million dollars available and applications close on 4 September 2020. For more information: https://bit.ly/2EjqrPq

04.01.2022 A new COVID Safe Event Protocol has been developed to assist in returning events to the ACT and provides guidance to event organisers to ensure their event is COVID-safe. The new protocol will help organisers plan events with more than 100 people and seek the necessary exemption. Although large events present a higher risk for transmission and are not yet permitted under the Public Health Directions, an exemption process has now been released to enable some events to recommence. Further details: https://bit.ly/32NY3ym

02.01.2022 GRANTS OPEN! Applications are now open for community sporting clubs who need help to support youth sport. Grants will be provided to programs that help acquire sporting equipment, kits and uniforms for young Australians aged under 20 years of age. Grants are available up to $10,000 per club.... Applications close 30 September 2020 Find out more and apply now: https://bit.ly/34RJ5ZA

02.01.2022 Today the ACT Government announced further easing of #COVID19 restrictions for outdoor community and social sports and pools. From this weekend, Saturday 16 May, outdoor community and social sports in the ACT will be allowed with a maximum of 10 people, including coaching and support staff If you are participating in social sports, please follow these important rules: ... 1. Get in, train and get out 2. Only groups of 10 or less can train. Follow the 1 person per 4 square metre rule to ensure sufficient physical distancing requirements between participants 3. Practise good hand hygiene before and after training 4. Minimise the sharing of equipment such as balls and weights, and thoroughly clean afterwards 5. Changerooms remain closed arrive dressed and ready to train 6. Canteens and kitchens remain closed 7. Dont share drinks or towels 8. Indoor sport and contact sport are not permitted at this stage 9. Sportsgrounds must be booked prior to use 10. Stay home if youre sick and get tested if youre experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. Pools will also re-open for training and public use, however, there is to be no more than one swimmer permitted per lane, and no more than 10 people in the pool at any one time. Government owned pools, including Gungahlin Pool, Canberra Olympic Pool, and Tuggeranong Pool, will not reopen at this time while maintenance and upgrade works are completed. Government owned outdoor pools, like Dickson Pool and Manuka Pool, remain closed for winter. Restrictions have eased but your responsibility hasnt. Dont let your complacency set us all back. For the latest changes in the ACT, visit COVID-19 website www.covid19.act.gov.au/faqs/faqs-changes-to-restrictions

02.01.2022 Good luck to the Brumbies Rugby against the Queensland Reds in the #SuperRugbyAU grand final at GIO Stadium tonight #backthebrumbies

01.01.2022 All ACT Government sportsgrounds are closed to organised sporting use from Saturday 22 August until midnight Wednesday 26 August 2020 due to the recent rainfall we have had this week and earlier in the month. Unaffected facilities include Synthetic ovals at Nicholls and Melrose Oval, the batting cage at the Narrabundah ball park, the Narrabundah velodrome and the synthetic running track only at Phillip enclosed oval.