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Program Focus: The NSW Government has allocated up to $30 million to the Level the Playing Field Program, dedicated to revitalising sports facilities across the state. This investment aims to enhance existing sports infrastructure, develop new facilities, and upgrade amenities and sporting fields. Moreover, it will facilitate the installation of new and upgraded lighting systems, fostering a safer and more inclusive environment for women and girls to train and compete in sports. Program Timeline: Applications for the Level the Playing Field Program opened on 16 October 2023 and closed on 30 November 2023. After a rigorous selection process, grant recipients were announced in May 2024. Construction of the awarded projects is expected to commence by 30 September 2024, with completion targeted by 30 September 2026. Program Impact: Out of 212 applications received, 26 projects were selected for funding, totalling $28,601,881. This substantial investment, combined with co-contributions, amounts to a significant overall project value of $59,063,718. These grants will enable the transformation of sports facilities, fostering growth and inclusivity in sports participation across NSW. Source Agency: The Level the Playing Field Program was administered by the NSW Office of Sport on behalf of the NSW Government. Final funding decisions were made by the Minister for Sport, ensuring strategic allocation and effective utilisation of resources. Sports Facility Auditor is proud to contribute to this initiative with up to half of the investment made through the funding program being sports and facilities engaged with Sports Facility Auditor platforms. Together, let's level the playing field and empower future champions! 🏆   #LevelThePlayingField #SportsFacilityAuditor #NSWGovernment #CommunityDevelopment #InclusiveSports

Youth sports facilities are redefining mixed-use developments, creating vibrant spaces where families live, work, and play. These facilities drive tourism, boost local economies, and foster community connections through innovative public-private partnerships. In this exclusive feature, Ashley Whittaker of The Sports Facilities Companies shares how destinations like Alabama’s Sand Mountain Park and Kansas’ AdventHealth Sports Park are setting new standards for experiential development. #SportsTourism #SportsFacilities #SportsEvents #YouthSports #MixedUseDevelopment #CommunityBuilding #EconomicImpact #RealEstate #Sustainability #PlayLiveWork

Sporting clubs and active recreation organisations across Queensland are set to deliver infrastructure for their communities with an additional $9.5 million allocated from the State Budget for the Minor Infrastructure Program. The Minor Infrastructure Program is designed to help sporting clubs and active recreation organisations deliver new and upgraded infrastructure projects. Additionally, more Queenslanders will be encouraged to become more active, while more elite athletes will be assisted to reach their potential with $5.5 million from the State Budget allocated towards three other programs under the 10-year Activate! Queensland 2019-2029 Strategy. The Strategy, delivered through a series of multi-year action plans, aims to get more Queenslanders moving, more often. The State Budget also sees $1.9 million allocated to the highly popular Active Clubs program, expanding the program to $4.4 million for 2024-25. https://lnkd.in/geA_jHAq

More great news! According to a recent report by The Sports Facilities Companies, youth sports facilities are becoming the cornerstone of new mixed-use developments. Thanks for leading the charge on this report Jason Clement! Here's why this is a game-changer: - Economic Boost: Youth sports events attract families from far and wide, driving significant economic activity in local communities. From hotels and restaurants to retail stores, the impact is widespread. - Community Building: These facilities create vibrant hubs that bring people together, fostering a sense of community and engagement. - Sustainable Development: Integrating sports facilities with residential and commercial spaces will promote sustainable urban planning which equals long term growth and vitality The future of sports tourism looks bright and I hope to see more of these integrated developments on the horizon. It's a win-win for developers, residents and communities, and the sports tourism industry! Here's a link to the full report: https://lnkd.in/gN7t6Zsb #SportsTourism #RealEstate #YouthSports #CommunityDevelopment #EconomicGrowth

  Balancing life as a lawyer and an athlete – Meet Jenni Talvela! 🌟 Jenni joined Amer Sports as a Legal Counsel in December 2023. Alongside her legal career, she plays futsal in the women’s league. Discover her journey at Amer Sports and how she passionately pursues both her professional and athletic aspirations. 1. What inspired you to pursue a career at Amer Sports? Having studied law and the social sciences of sports, I always knew that my career goal was to combine these two fields. When I saw Amer Sports was looking for a Legal Counsel, I knew it was an incredible opportunity to pursue the professional career I had dreamed of. 2. How do you balance your professional career with your athletic pursuits? A key factor has been our hybrid working model. The flexibility to decide where and when to work helps me schedule both training and work. Additionally, I have learned to use my time more effectively in both areas.   3. What is your biggest learning with Amer Sports? During my first six months at Amer Sports, I've learned that seamless global collaboration is key to our shared success. Despite being spread worldwide, it’s always easy to connect and support each other, making Amer Sports feel like one big international team. This unique mentality is undoubtedly one of the reasons behind our successful journey. Are you also passionate about sports? Discover your next career move here: https://lnkd.in/d38VamNc #AmerSportsFinland #BetterTogether #ElevatingWorldThroughSport

🔊🔊 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY CLOSING SOON   Imagine being a key driver for someone with a disability being able to participate in sports? Or in 8 years, your business being an integral part of history at the Paralympics?   Up to $300,000 is available for Queensland businesses to help develop innovative and game-changing solutions that break down barriers faced by people with disabilities who want to participate in sport 🏉🙌   Ready to tackle the Inclusive Sport Tech Challenge? Maybe your business is tinkering with the idea of designing inclusive sports equipment. Or, perhaps enhanced training programs for coaches that connect that sports star waiting-in-the-wings. This challenge presents a significant opportunity for businesses to make a meaningful impact in our community and in the lead up to 2032.   Up to $100k each will be offered to three successful applications for concepts that will be piloted by the Department of Tourism and Sport including the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) 👏👏   Applications close Tuesday 26th March.   We are so excited about this challenge and the incredible opportunities to participate and excel in sports, irrespective of abilities YOUR innovative idea could bring Queenslanders.   Apply 👉 https://lnkd.in/gWqiNH2Z 

UNGLAMOROUS Sports Management: One of the most important tasks a youth sports admin takes care of in preparation for a sport season is reserving / fulfilling practice time & location requests for their volunteer coaches. It's unbearably tedious & if not done thoughtfully, risks immediately turning your most precious resource (coaches) against you, leading to frustration & dissatisfaction. There's 3 components to every practice request: a desired day, a desired time & a desired location. Most organizations perceive shortages of space where none actually exist because they are attempting to solve an impossible puzzle... how to successfully fulfill every coach's desired trifecta. This is a fool's errand (there are only so many 6pm Tuesday time slots, right?) & all but certain to create frustration between the coach & the admin. There are several tactics that I've learned through the years that help re-shape this tedious process to bring sanity to your administrative life, while also setting more reasonable expectations with your coaching staff. - Reshape the psychological framing of practice reservation conversation by focusing on what you CAN do rather than what you CAN'T do. Ex: share the details of the space you HAVE instead of lamenting the space you DON'T have. Most claims of "space shortages" aren't a math problem, they're a framing problem. The lack of IDEAL spaces & time slots isn't a shortage. - Only a select few teams will get their trifecta (desired day, time & place). For everyone else, resist the urge to try to guess what their most important factor is, or you'll guess wrong 2 out of 3 times, leading to conflict & resentment. - INSTEAD, be open & transparent about the time slots / spaces you DO have & allow the coaches themselves to zero in and select a time that best suits them, weighing the tradeoffs & compromises involved. - Go ONLINE! The use of shared location calendars (Google Sheets, for example) allows every coach to see the puzzle you're trying to solve in real time. This allows them to input their own requests with full group visibility, rather than emailing or calling you blindly requesting times, only to be rejected. - Pre-set the time slots! This is a big one... admins should pre-set the time slots available in a location to prevent "time waste". If you have access to a location from 5pm to 8pm & you want teams to reserve a 1 hour practice time, you should pre-set the time slots as 5-6pm, 6-7pm and 7-8pm. Allowing a coach to reserve 5:30-6:30 literally prevents 1 team from practicing... you've effectively cut your space in half. Working thoughtfully through practice requests will help your admin team better serve more coaches & more teams, increasing their satisfaction & your program quality, while easing the administrative burden on yourself... a win-win. #sportsmanagement #youthsports #unglamorous #coaching

Access to outdoor space for play and exercise is key for a better quality of life for Victorians. And as our population grows, and people live closer together, that will become more important. The outdoor space on government school grounds is an under-utilised resource that can provide much needed recreational space for the community outside school hours. 1.7 million Melburnians cannot access a community sports field within a 10-minute walk. If all government school grounds were open, nearly half a million of those people would have access. While about two thirds of government schools do share grounds with the community, these are unevenly distributed. That's why Infrastructure Victoria's research report recommends the Victorian Government focus on supporting schools to help manage the costs of sharing school grounds with the community in areas where the benefit will be greatest. Read the full report, 'Getting more from school grounds: sharing places for play and exercise' here: https://lnkd.in/gJ3YYP28 I also invite you to register for the upcoming webinar, and join the discussion and live Q&A taking a closer look at the findings. You can register for the webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gY4_wYhe  

At Love Living Management, we understand the importance of sports and the impact it has on the lives of individuals, which is why we are proud to offer our properties to those who are participating in upcoming tournaments. Our team at Love Living Management takes pride in providing top-notch accommodations that cater to the needs of athletes and their families. We offer a variety of properties to choose from, including spacious apartments, cozy townhomes, and luxurious homes, all equipped with the necessary amenities to make your stay comfortable and convenient. From fully equipped kitchens for pre-game meals to in-house washer and dryers or post-game cleanups, we have got you covered. But it's not just about providing comfortable living spaces, we also understand the importance of location. That's why all of our properties are strategically located near sports venues, making it easier for athletes to commute and participate in their games stress-free. After a long day of competing, our properties offer the perfect place to relax and unwind, with amenities such as pools, fitness centers, and outdoor spaces for some well-deserved downtime. At Love Living Management, we also understand the budget constraints that come with participating in sports tournaments. That's why we offer competitive rates and even have special packages for teams and their families. So whether you are an athlete, coach, or a supportive family member, we have the perfect property that suits your needs and budget. 🏀 🏈 🏄 ⚽️ 🏆