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SkateNSW Update

Interruption to email system should be resolved shortly. There may be a short interruption to the website as settings are updated. Australian Government COVID-19 announcement means clubs will need to put a hold on training for the next 4 weeks.

SkateNSW Email interrupted

Please note the SkateNSW email system has been interrupted with no emails received after 16:12 14/03/2020. If you have sent an email since then, your patience at this time is appreciated. If you need to contact SkateNSW urgently, please call 02 4730 1241 during office hours Monday - Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm

NSW Office of Sport - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

As Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to develop the Office of Sport is working closely with NSW Health and other government agencies to monitor its impact on the NSW sport and recreation sectors and the communities we serve. From Monday, 16 March the government advises against public attendance at all organised nonessential gatherings of 500 people or more.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Skate Australia COVID-19 Update

On behalf of Skate Australia Board, I would like to reassure all of our members that we are closely monitoring the Coronavirus situation and its possible impact on our sports. As the situation is constantly evolving, the most up to date advice and information pertaining to high performance sporting environments can be found at the AIS webpage. This is an excellent resource created by the AIS in partnership with Sport Australia, the Australian Olympic Committee and Paralympics Australia.

Andrew Jovicevic

Team SkateNSW Speed is deeply saddened by the passing of our team mate Andrew Jovicevic. Alpha, a passionate skater who’s encouragement and dedication will always be remembered.

Clean Sport 101

ASADA has released a new online course for grassroots and pathway athletes – Clean Sport 101. Clean Sport 101 is a simple 15 minute course which gives a snapshot of the rules, the potential dangers, with helpful hints and resources to help keep athletes clean and fair throughout their sporting journey.
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in-advance Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE)

Please note that the criteria for in-advance Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) has been updated. We will be communicating the updated criteria directly to athletes and support personnel through the ASADA website, and our Twitter and Facebook pages. Please ensure your state affiliates, athletes, team managers, medical officials and other support persons are aware of the updated list, and remind athletes it is their responsibility to check if they need an in-advance TUE.

Urgent Casting Call for Artistic Roller Skaters

Mullinars Casting are casting a TVC and looking for experienced male and female artistic roller skaters aged 30 - 50. It's a great gig, well paid ($4,000 plus) and a fabulous production company. All submissions are to be in by Friday, filming will happen in early February. Any amazing skaters who fit the brief should contact Allison Meadows at Mullinars Casting.

Level 2 Anti-Doping 2020

This course is for athletes and support personnel who need to stay up to date on the latest information on anti-doping. This course is updated annually to reflect current trends in anti-doping. A certificate is issued upon completion and expires on 31st December each year. Pre-requisite for this course is the successful completion of the Level 1 course.
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Office Closed-Merry Christmas! 2020 Memberships Open - Happy New Year!

Please note the SkateNSW office will be closed from Thursday 19th December 2019 to Wednesday 1st January 2020 (inclusive) The SkateNSW Office will reopen on Thursday 2nd January 2020, but will be closed again from Thursday 23rd - Friday 7th February 2020 (inclusive). SkateNSW wishes you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! All members are welcome to renew their membership now and new participants may register now.

2020 AUSTRALIAN SPEED AGMs and TEAM POSITIONS

Information regarding the 2020 SKATE AUSTRALIA INC - AUSTRALIAN SPEED COMMITTEE AGMs and TEAM POSITIONS for the 2020 WORLD SKATE OCEANIA INLINE SPEED CHAMPIONSHIPS and 2020 WORLD SPEED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Her Sport, Her Way Program Grant announcement

SkateNSW have successfully applied for funding under the Her Sport, Her Way Program grant. Executive Officer, Gawaine Davis attended the announcement along with Artistic Chairperson, Karen Ravenscroft-Wheeler and other members of the Artistic Branch, Alexandra Ravenscroft-Mulvey, Jessalyn Brown and Ebene Montgomery

New Molonglo School to host local Roller Derby leagues

Together with the Canberra Roller Derby League and the Varsity Derby League, the ACT Government has announced that the new ACT public school in Molonglo will include a high-quality purpose-built double gymnasium space suitable for roller derby and other indoor sports.

2019 SkateNSW Roller Derby Branch Committee Nominations

SkateNSW Inc would like to invite Roller Derby Members to formally establish a Roller Derby Branch Committee. Nominations are hereby called for these positions: ROLLER DERBY BRANCH CHAIRPERSON ROLLER DERBY OFFICIALS CHAIRPERSON ROLLER DERBY COACHES CHAIRPERSON These positions will be for a 1-year term (2020 AGM). See attached Nomination form for further details including role descriptions.

2019 SkateNSW AGM Nominations

The positions on the SkateNSW Inc Executive Committee below become vacant on 24th November 2019. Nominations are hereby called for these positions: PRESIDENT PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR VOLUNTEER INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR These positions will be for a 2-year term (2021 AGM). Nominations due to SkateNSW by 12:00pm Friday 25th October 2019

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