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The KidSport Regional Pools Program is now available statewide for eligible children at participating pools!

About this workshop Join us for a workshop designed to empower your club to champion inclusivity. Focused on disability awareness and inclusion, this session provides essential tools for integrating inclusive practices within your team, whether you’re a coach, player, volunteer, or committee member. Discover practical strategies, effective communication, and innovative perspectives to create a welcoming environment for all. This is an interactive workshop where we will work with you and support you through any issues your club or committee are facing in regard to inclusion.

Kidsport vouchers have increased to one voucher of $500 per eligible child per financial year to help families reconnect through sport. You can now use Kidsport vouchers towards Swim Lessons. Kidsport vouchers can be used for registration/membership fees at any Kidsport approved club. All voucher codes have a 90-day expiry from date of approval, both vouchers may be used at the same club during the calendar year. KidSport encourages parents with eligible Western Australian children aged 5-18 years to participate in community sport and recreation activities by offering them financial assistance towards club fees (this does not cover uniform or equipment). KidSport is available online for parents to register their eligibility. Parents will be required to submit an online KidSport application form, also to provide a copy of their valid Health Care or Pensioner Concession card. KidSport no longer has referral agents, applicants without a valid concession card need to meet one of the new Financial Expectations. If you meet a financial expectation, you can apply for KidSport through the KidSport Financial Assessor. Please follow the link to find all relevant documents required to complete your application. For more information, please contact ALAC's Customer Service Team on (08) 6820 3400.

Albany sportsmen and women were celebrated at the Wellington & Reeves Albany Sportsperson of the Year Awards last week, officially recognising the accomplishments of Albany’s local athletes.

Sports clubs, volunteers and professional athletes will be able to tap into a wealth of industry knowledge and experience when the City of Albany hosts the first Great Southern Sports Forum next month.

The Albany Sportsperson of the Year Awards is returning in 2024 to highlight and honour the outstanding accomplishments and dedication of our enthusiastic local sporting champions.

The City of Albany is undertaking a feasibility study into Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre (ALAC) and is seeking community feedback from users, spectators, parents, and community groups from across the region.

Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre (ALAC) has won the 2023 Platinum Waterwise Aquatic Centre Award at the 2023 Waterwise Recognition Event held in Perth last week.

Summer sports are back from this October! If you are looking for a summer sport to play then please contact our Club Development Officer Judith Want on: 6820 3451 or judithw@albany.wa.gov.au

The Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF)

ALAC's Micro Library is now up and running!

An update in relation to a potential Covid case at Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre.

Rainwater runoff from the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre (ALAC) roof will be used for irrigation and toilet systems thanks to a grant from Department of Water and Environmental Regulation.

Pool user accessibility has been elevated to a new level at the Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre with the installation of a new pool hoist to enable users easy access to the twenty-five metre lap pool.