Keeping you in touch with what's happening in Sport and Recreation ...

Keeping you in touch with what’s happening in Sport and
Recreation within Glenorchy
Edition 2 Glenorchy City Council’s Sport and Recreation e-Newsletter May 2009
Welcome to the second edition of the bi-monthly “Active Glenorchy” – Sport and Recreation e-newsletter.
Why is Physical Activity important?
For Young People (they need at least 60 minutes of daily moderate to vigorous physical activity) it can:
Promote healthy growth and development
Build strong bones and muscles
Improve balance and develop new skills
Maintain and develop flexibility
Help achieve and maintain a healthy weight
Improve cardiovascular fitness
Help relaxation and reduce stress
Improve posture
Provide opportunities for fun and to make friends
Improve self-esteem and confidence
Members of the Heart Foundation “Walking” group –“The Goodwood Goers” on their inaugural walk
For Adults (you should try to do at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity most days of the
week and the great news is that three lots of 10 minutes is just as beneficial, and might be easier to fit in), it can:
Make you look and feel better :
Give you more energy;
Help you sleep better;
Help relaxation;
Provide opportunities to meet people and make friends;
Help to control weight ( and reduces body fat),
Help prevent heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure
Reduce the risk of developing type II diabetes and some cancers
Help build and maintain healthy bones, muscles and joints, hence reducing the risk of injury
“Activity may not add years to your life (it might)
but it will certainly add life to your years!”
For, further information or any other matters relating to sport and recreation, please
feel free to contact Len Yeats by email: lyeats@gcc.tas.gov.au or Phone: 6216 6394

Heart Foundation Walking – “Goodwood Goers”
Heart Foundation CEO Graeme Lynch & “Happy Heart” at the Launch of the Goodwood ‘Walking’ Program
GLENORCHY’S HEARTFELT PLAN FOR HEALTH
The Heart Foundation and Glenorchy City Council have joined forces to establish walking groups in the area,
with the first being launched in Goodwood in late April with 20 walkers signing up for the program and a
further 5 have since joined the group..
The aim is to provide the community with a safe and social way of getting active and encourage residents to
pull on their walking shoes and joining groups in the Glenorchy area.
Mayor of Glenorchy Adriana Taylor says establishing Heart Foundation Walking in the area is all part of
Council’s Recreation Plan that was approved in September 2008.
"Part of Council's core business in recreation is to increase participation by residents in their preferred
physical and social recreation activities," Ald. Taylor said.
Heart Foundation Tasmania CEO Graeme Lynch says we need at least 30 minutes a day of regular physical
activity to gain health benefits.
"Participating in a regular walking group can help you become healthier through reducing your risk of heart
disease and stroke and helping to reduce body fat, blood pressure and cholesterol," Mr Lynch said.
Tracie Billing from the Goodwood Community Centre says this as a wonderful opportunity for all genders and
ages to participate in a form of exercise in a safe, supportive and friendly environment.
“Walking can be undertaken by almost everyone, you can set your own pace and distance and it costs
nothing but a small amount of your time to participate,” Tracie said.
Heart Foundation Walking is a free program used to motivate and provide incentives for people to walk on a
regular basis. The walking groups are suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels, helping to motivate by
providing a friendly, social environment as well as a walker recognition scheme.
If you would like to start up a Heart Foundation “Walking” group in your area
contact Len Yeats by email: lyeats@gcc.tas.gov.au or Phone: 6216 6394

Invitation to Comment – “A New Tasmanian Community Grants Program”
The Department of Treasury and Finance has released a discussion paper for public submissions and
comments relevant to the framework of the new community grants program which is set to replace the current
Tasmanian Community Fund, the charitable organisations grants program and the Sport and Recreation
Major and Minor Grants programs relating the 25% allocations from the Community Support Levy..
This proposed new program may affect how current Sport and Recreation Major and Minor Grants programs
are administered.
The discussion paper is available at www.treasury.tas.gov.au and comments and submissions are required
by 19 th June 2009
Glenorchy Mobile Activity Centre
With the assistance of a Community Recreation Grant from Sport and Recreation Tasmania, the Glenorchy
City Council is establishing a Glenorchy Mobile Activity Centre (MAC) Pilot Project as the first stage of the
development of a Police and Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) service in the Glenorchy Local Government Area.
The MAC pilot project will deliver sports, leisure and recreation services and programs that are accessible
and available in a range of settings to young people at risk in the Glenorchy area.
In partnership with Mission Australia and the Tasmania Police the program which is for young people, will
initially be run in the following locations:
Springfield Gardens Primary School - Every Monday – 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Chigwell – Bucaan Community House - Every Thursday – 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Claremont Village Green - Every Friday – 3.30pm to 5.30pm
Goodwood – Giblin’s reserve - Every Saturday – 1.30pm to 4.30pm
The Official Launch of the project will take place on Wednesday 27th May at 3.30 pm at Giblin’s Reserve,
Goodwood - including official launch by Mayor of Glenorchy Adriana Taylor and Inspector John Arnold of the
Glenorchy Division - Tasmania Police, BBQ, fun events, and some special guests from the Hobart Chargers,
Senior Football and local soccer groups etc
For further information contact the Youth Development Officer at Glenorchy City
Council, Telephone 6216 6770
WANTED
New Walking Groups
If you want to start a Heart Foundation “Walking” group in your area contact Len
Yeats by email: lyeats@gcc.tas.gov.au or by phone: 6216 6394
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