Armidale Sports Council

04/04/2023

25/01/2023

You'll get a pleasant surprise on Australia Day tomorrow when you rock-up to either the Monckton Aquatic Centre or the Guyra Pool with
FREE ENTRY ALL DAY.

Howzat for an Aussie Day special! it's forecast for a warm one tomorrow with Armidale set to reach 32 degrees and Guyra 28 degrees.

Opening hours for Australia Day
Monckton Aquatic Centre 10am - 7pm
Guyra Pool 10.30am - 5.30pm

Reflect, respect and celebrate. We're all part of the story.

23/01/2023

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18/01/2023

We're back and ready to tackle 2023 by the horns!
We really want to hear from you.... what achievements and developments would you like to see in the sporting realm in our Local Government Area? What's important to you and your club? Let us know!

17/03/2022

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Four defibrillators have been added to the growing list of sporting venues across the Armidale region with the life-saving devices.

06/02/2022

09/09/2021

🎾💰🏏 REGIONAL SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS 🎾💰🏏

Local councils and the region’s sporting clubs and associations can now apply for a share of $46 million in funding available from round two of the State Government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund.

The Fund provided grants from $100,000 up to $1 million to eligible sport and recreation organisations and local councils for new and upgraded sports facilities.

This is a great opportunity for our region’s sporting clubs to obtain funding for projects to upgrade and expand existing sporting infrastructure.

By investing in new and existing sports facilities, we can help more people experience the benefits of participating in sport and active recreation and give a springboard to the next generation of Australian sporting stars.

Inclusive projects that encourage the participation of women and girls and people with a disability in sport are also encouraged.

Please don’t miss this chance to secure some cash to upgrade local and regional sports facilities – get your application in right now.

Applications are now open and close on 8 October 2021

For more details and to apply, please visit www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants

** NOTE ** Photo taken before the current lockdown **

Moree Plains Shire Council Gwydir Shire Council Inverell Shire Council Glen Innes Severn Council Armidale Regional Council Uralla Shire Council

07/09/2021

17/08/2021

Zero COVID-19 cases in Armidale and Tamworth reported in the 24hrs to 8pm last night.
Western NSW reported 18 new cases bringing the total to 116.
Across NSW there 452 new cases, 50 of those have been infectious in the community.

NSW remains in lockdown until August 22nd.
Here is a brief summery of the major changes to restrictions:👇
🔹Exercise and shop within your local government area
🔹Outside your local government area, exercise and shop within five kilometres of your home
🔹Carry proof of you address with you if you are exercising outdoors or have left your home for recreation
🔹Maximum of 10 people at funerals and memorial services
For more details check the NSW Government advice: bit.ly/3CQDTDZ
The stay-at-home order applies to all people in NSW.
The lockdown will last seven days and is due to end at 12:01am on Sunday, 22 August.
The reasons you may leave your home include:
🛒 Shopping for food or other essential goods and services.
💉 Medical care or compassionate need. This includes where two people are in a relationship but do not live together. (people can leave home to have a COVID-19 vaccination unless you have been identified as a close contact)
🏃🏼 Exercise outdoors in groups of 2 or fewer (unless members of the same household).
👷🏼 Work, where you cannot work from home
👩🏼‍🏫 Schooling will be done from home but schools will be open for the children of essential workers
Other restrictions:
😷 Masks must be worn indoors (not including the home) and in outdoor settings where you cannot socially distance from others (e.g. while queuing for takeaway)
⚰️ Small funerals and memorial services of 10 persons only (excluding the persons conducting the service) will be permitted
What shops can remain open?
📍All hospitality venues must be closed to the public, including pubs, restaurants and cafes, except for takeaway
Retail premises are required to close except for:
📍supermarkets and grocery shops
📍shops that predominantly sell food or drinks e.g. butchers, bakeries, fruit shops and delicatessens, but does not include restaurants or cafes
📍 chemists and pharmacies
📍 shops that predominately sell office supplies, pet supplies, newspapers, magazines and stationery, alcohol, maternity and baby supplies, medical or pharmaceutical supplies
📍food and drink premises, but only to sell takeaway
📍 cellar door premises, but only to sell takeaway
📍hardware and building supplies
📍landscaping material supplies
📍 rural supplies
📍 timber yards
📍 garden centres and plant nurseries
📍vehicle hire premises, not including the premises at which vehicles are sold
📍shops that predominately carry out mobile phone repairs
📍 Service stations, banks, post offices, laundromats and drycleaners can remain open
What you should do:
📍Get a COVID-19 test if you have symptoms: https://bit.ly/3CrMcWA
📍Check exposure sites regularly: https://bit.ly/3fFc2wr
📍 Book a vaccination appointment: https://bit.ly/3CsFZte
📍 Find out what you can and can't do: https://bit.ly/3lENoQd
Read more on our live blog: ab.co/2VYWE7i

08/08/2021

By now you all would have heard that one of our young students at Armidale Secondary College has tested positive to COVID-19. This is now the third positive case in the LGA. As a result, our local test sites are experiencing an increase in volumes of people coming forward for testing. Remember that if you are going to get tested at the Armidale Hospital you will need to book first. For an available time slot call 0427 923 080.

You do not need to make a booking at the drive through test facility at the airport, however keep in mind that the queues can be quite long so take a drink with you and be patient as staff will be doing their very best to get through the volume.

How quickly we get on top of this is up to us. Time and again we have proven just how resilient our community can be, and once again we must tackle this together. The safety and wellbeing of our community is a priority, so please remain vigilant by staying at home. If you must go out for essential items please continue to practice good hygiene and follow the advice of the Public Health Order.
If you are experiencing symptoms or are a close contact we encourage you to get tested as soon as possible.

Lastly, as we progress through this period of home isolation, don’t forget to check in with each other and look out for your fellow neighbour, especially those who are at risk or frail. In doing so, we’ll all get through this safely, together and in the shortest possible time.

Stay safe everyone!

06/08/2021

03/08/2021

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