Calendar Of Events

Outdoor-tober

October 2012

The Queensland Outdoor Recreation Federation (QORF) invites EVERYONE in Queensland to take advantage of October to get outdoors. To help you, we have worked with our sector to pull together a range of activities, events, experiences and opportunities throughout the whole state that you can be involved in. If you can’t make it to an event, you might like to participate in something on your own, with friends or family. Wherever you are, or whatever you do, the main goal is to ‘Get Outdoors this October’ and be counted.

For more information, visit: http://outdoortober.com/

Snowgum Hillary Challenge

VIC final

4-7 October, 2012

The Snowgum Hillary Challengeis the toughest outdoor adventure competition available for Australian Secondary School Students. It incorporates a series of team challenges that test outdoor skills and competencies.

The Top School Outdoor Adventure Team of 2012 will be discovered in Australia’s third, annual Challenge Final, taking place in Victoria from the 4th to the 7th of October.

The top team from the Final wins the magnificent Challenge Trophy, $3,000 worth of outdoor gear for their school and individual prizes from Snowgum. They also automatically qualify to return to defend their title in next year’s competition, and have the great opportunity to go on to compete in the New Zealand Outdoor Pursuits Centre (OPC), Genesis Energy, Hillary Challenge Final in 2013 (conditions apply).

For more information, visit http://www.oeg.org.au/content.php?region=148

Active Outdoors Expo

6 October 2012

Manly, QLD

On Saturday 6 October, Bayside Park in Manly will once again buzz with activity as the Active Outdoors EXPO shows off the wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities available in south-east Queensland.

The Active Outdoors Expo is the only event designed to showcase the range of outdoor activity opportunities we have in Queensland and to encourage active, healthy participation in the outdoors.

Any organisation or business wishing to profile their products or activities with trade displays or demonstrations, can contact Mark Squires at the Outdoors Queensland office on (07) 3369 9455 or email: industry@qorf.org.au.

Health & Physical Education Week

October 15-19 2012

Health and Physical Education week encourages teachers to promote health and physical education within their school and local community. Join the branch in celebrating Health & PE week by registering your school to receive resources, weekly plans and to enter HPE week competitions.

Over 150 schools are already registered!

For more information and to register, visit the Activate Your School website: www.activate.vic.edu.au

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QPEC presents Physical Activity Forum for Educators

26 October 2012

Brisbane Technology Park Convention Centre

Looking for ways to improve your school’s academic results through structured physical activity?

Research shows that physically active and fit children achieve better results, have increased attention spans, and are more motivated and better behaved. They also have greater self-confidence and better social interaction skills.

Join four of the world’s top fitness industry educators and program directors, using the latest training tools and research, as they present both theory and practical solutions as to how to activate children.

This Forum is a must for any teacher or coach who is looking to achieve better results, both in the classroom and at play. Set your children on the path to success! Join Australia’s leading, personal trainers and fitness professionals at this event. Hurry and reserve your space, as this event will sell out. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.qpec.com.au/blog/education-certification/events/functional-fitness-forum/

 

Be Active 2012

31 October to 3 November 2012

Sydney

In 2012, Sports Medicine Australia will host the paramount sports medicine, sports science, sports injury prevention, and physical activity promotion conference in Australia.

The Conference will incorporate the:

• Fourth International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health (ICPAPH)
• Australian Conference of Science and Medicine in Sport (ACSMS)
• Australian Physical Activity Conference (NPAC)
• Australian Sports Injury Prevention Conference (NSIPC)

— all under the banner of Be Active 2012.

Be Active 2012 will be held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, New South Wales, Australia from 31 October to 3 November 2012.

For more information, contact the Conference Secretariat at: acsms@sma.org.au

 

The Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA)

9-11 November 2012

Outrigger Surfers Paradise

The Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) will host its annual International Conference on Applied Strength and Conditioning from 9 to 11 November 2012, at the Outrigger Surfers Paradise.

The Conference will provide delegates with exposure to the latest, innovative strength and conditioning theory, practices and products.

This year’s speakers have travelled from across the globe to deliver presentations covering a variety of topics.

The Conference attracts Australian and international delegates from a range of professions, including strength and conditioning coaches from clubs, through to Olympic sports coaches, school sports staff, sports scientists, sports medicine professionals, fitness industry personnel and personal trainers. This unique event gives delegates the opportunity to gain the latest strength and conditioning knowledge, hands-on experience through practical workshops, and networking opportunities with other coaches seeking to be at the top of their game.

For more information, please visit the ASCA website at: www.strengthandconditioning.org or call 07 5502 6911.

2012 ACHPER Victorian Branch Health, Physical Education and School Sport Conference

Thursday 29 and Friday 30 November

Monash University, Clayton

The ACHPER Victorian Branch, annual state conference is the ultimate, professional learning experience for early years’, primary, secondary and VCE teachers in health, physical education, sport and recreation. A highlight of the professional learning calendar, this event offers over 175 elective sessions, ranging from lectures to practical workshops. With keynote speakers, trade displays and an opportunity to network with key figures in the health and physical education spectrum, this is an event not to be missed!

Shape your planning for 2013 by enriching your school programs with the latest information from leading teachers and professional experts.

For more information and to register, visit: www.achper.vic.edu.au/