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Wodonga Waterpolo Club among recipients of Victorian Government ‘Change Our Game’ sport funding
The Wodonga Dolphins Waterpolo Club is among the recipients of Victorian Government grants as part of The Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program, benefitting more than 11,500 individuals. The Wodonga Dolphins Waterpolo Club will deliver the Funfit Ladies Water Polo Program, a 10-week program with modified rules catering to beginners with all levels of […]

The Wodonga Dolphins Waterpolo Club is among the recipients of Victorian Government grants as part of The Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program, benefitting more than 11,500 individuals.
The Wodonga Dolphins Waterpolo Club will deliver the Funfit Ladies Water Polo Program, a 10-week program with modified rules catering to beginners with all levels of fitness.
The Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program delivers grants of up to $10,000 to community sport and recreation clubs to help inspire women and girls to take part – including new women’s programs, opportunities for club leadership roles and other on and off field options.
Since 2018, The Change Our Game Community Activation Grants program has provided more than 700 grants totalling more than $3.7 million for community sport and active recreation clubs and organisations across the state.
Another recipient, Broadmeadows Basketball Association, will provide 60 multicultural women from three junior clubs access to a nine-week program featuring closed basketball sessions and the opportunity for formal coaching accreditation.
Community leaders are also backed through the program – among them Warrnambool Wolves Football Club’s U14 Girls Coach Melissa Francis, who will undertake the Football Australia/AFC C-Diploma to further her coaching journey and support the club’s junior teams.
Through the Fair Access Policy Roadmap, launched in August 2022, and the Community Activation Grants Program, the State Government is helping community sporting organisations achieve more equitable access and increase the number of women and girls actively taking part in their club.
Victorian Director of the Office for Women in Sport and Recreation Sarah Styles noted “Community sport is a powerful vehicle to create positive change. We are dedicated to breaking down barriers and fostering a level playing field for women and girls in community sport.”
Warrnambool Wolves Club President Jeff Morland-Hunt added “as part of our strategic plan, one of our key goals is to invest in opportunities for both new and experienced coaches, with a strong focus on supporting junior and girls’ coaching pathways. This grant brings us one step closer to achieving that vision.”
For more information about Change Our Game programs, visit changeourgame.vic.gov.au.
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Dutch multi-eventers strong on day one of conference meet
Story Links INDIANOLA — Three of the four Central College track & field athletes entered in the men’s decathlon and women’s heptathlon are in position to score after the first day of competition at the American Rivers Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships Thursday. Reid Pakkebier (senior, Cedar Rapids, Kennedy HS) is […]

INDIANOLA — Three of the four Central College track & field athletes entered in the men’s decathlon and women’s heptathlon are in position to score after the first day of competition at the American Rivers Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships Thursday.
Reid Pakkebier (senior, Cedar Rapids, Kennedy HS) is currently second in the men’s decathlon with 3,606 points and teammate Gage Huyser (junior, Pella) is third with 3,387 points. In the women’s heptathlon Sage Austin (Carlisle) has 2,179 points to sit in eighth place. Jessica Larson (freshman, Britt, Garner-Hayfield HS) is in 12th with 1,813 points.
“They all competed well and set themselves up for success tomorrow,” assistant coach Aaron Fuller said.
Pakkebier had new personal-best marks in the 400-meter dash (51.01 seconds) and shot put (42 feet, 6.75 inches). He also had the fastest 100-meter dash time in 11.09 seconds. Huyser also ran the fastest 400 meters of his career in 51.20 seconds.
Austin’s best event was the 200-meter dash, running the fourth-fastest time in 26.77 seconds. Larson had a new personal-best in the 110-meter hurdles (18.11 seconds) and a season-best shot put (22-9.75).
Day two of the decathlon and heptathlon starts at 10 a.m. Friday in Indianola. The meet will start in earnest at 1 p.m. with field events followed by track events at 2:30 p.m.
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Track and Field Completes Regular Season at Army West Point Twilight
Story Links The Keiser University men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the West Point Twilight meet today, and the Seahawks navigated through a lengthy weather delay to stand out in their final meet before NAIA Outdoor Nationals. KU was able to log nine top-15 placements at the meet, while Dallas […]

The Keiser University men’s and women’s track and field teams competed in the West Point Twilight meet today, and the Seahawks navigated through a lengthy weather delay to stand out in their final meet before NAIA Outdoor Nationals. KU was able to log nine top-15 placements at the meet, while Dallas Desouza placed first overall in the men’s 400m. With this meet completed, Keiser now shifts its focus toward May 21, in Marion, Ind. where the Seahawks will compete for championship glory.
1.Dallas Desouza – 400m (48.34)
2. Dallas Desouza, Devin Christopher, Alex Cruz, Hugo Biget – 4x100m Relay (41.76)
2. Braylen Jones – Triple Jump (14.34m – 47 ft)
2. Claudio Pugnetti – Javelin Throw – 60.48m – 198.5 ft)
3. Hugo Biget – Long Jump (6.66m – 21.10 ft)
3. Gorata Gabankitse – 800m (1:52.22)
5. Charlem Diable – Triple Jump (14.17m – 46.6 ft)
9. Sigmund Le Fjeld – Triple Jump (13.66m – 44.9 ft)
11. Niesha Aldajuste – Hammer Throw (38.87m – 127.6 ft)
The Seahawks will go for it all at the NAIA Outdoor National Championship, starting May 21st in Marion, Ind.
For all the latest on Keiser track and field, follow @keisertf on X and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
General athletic news can be found at KUSeahawks on Facebook, kuseahawks on Instagram, and kuseahawks on X.
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TALLAHASSEE – The awards are continuing to stack up for freshman pitcher Jazzy Francik as she was named one of 10 finalists for the NFCA National Freshman of the Year award. Francik was the only ACC player to make the list and continues the Seminoles’ streak as having a top 10 finalist for the award […]

Francik has been a breakout star for the Noles in the circle as she leads the team with a 1.64 ERA in 81.1 innings. Francik is 9-2 this season and has been outstanding as of late. In her last three starts, Francik has pitched 19 scoreless innings and struck out 21 batters while allowing just five hits. Francik threw the first no-hitter against a ranked opponent in program history last week against Virginia Tech. It was also the first no-hitter by a true freshman since Lacey Waldrop in 2012.
The list will be trimmed to three athletes on May 22.
For updates and exclusive content, follow the Seminoles on X (FSU_Softball), Instagram (fsusoftball) and Facebook (Florida State Seminoles Softball).
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