The Whitehorse Sport and Recreation Reference Group provides Council with advice and guidance on the future of sport and recreation development within the City of Whitehorse.
The Reference Group provide a mechanism for Council to consult with key stakeholders from sport and recreation activity groups within the City of Whitehorse, seek specialist opinion and enable community participation in sport and recreation-related issues, initiatives, policies and strategies.
Over the last few years the network has played a key role in assessing nominations for the Whitehorse Sports Awards, contributed to the AllSports Newsletter, and has provided guidance and support to Council officers in relation to the Sporting Facilities Guide and Recreation Strategy Plan.
Join the Whitehorse Sport and Recreation Reference Group!
Council is seeking expressions of interest from people involved in Whitehorse sport, recreation or physical activity or groups who would like to become a member of the Whitehorse Sport and Recreation Reference Group for a one or two-year term.
Apply via the expression of interest form below.
Nominations close at 5.00pm on Sunday 8 January 2023.
Reference Group Objectives
- Provide a forum for sport and recreation-related issues of interest and concern for Whitehorse to be reviewed and considered prior to Council decision making processes on all aspects of the sport, recreation and leisure environment.
- Assist in the preparation or review of key sport and recreation-related strategies and policies.
- Provide input on issues impacting upon sport and recreation within the Whitehorse community.
- Monitor the progress of implementation of Council action/management plans relating to sport and recreation.
- Provide coordination, liaison and communication with other Council appointed community groups and key external stakeholders.
- Encourage and promote sport and recreation activities across all age groups, genders and abilities
- Provide accessibility of sport and recreation activities to residents of City of Whitehorse
Committee Member Requirements
The Reference Group is made up of a maximum of 10 community representatives, and two Council representatives and administrated by Council’s Active Communities staff.
Membership is open to individuals participating in sport, recreation or physical activity or groups operating within the Whitehorse municipality.
We are looking for people who:
- Are an active member or participant of at least one Whitehorse sport, recreation or physical activity or group
- Are willing to participate in the Reference Group for a minimum of one year or two years
- Want to make a difference to their local community
- Can promote engagement opportunities with the Whitehorse sport, recreation and leisure community through own networks
For the 2023 year five members will be appointed for a 12 month term and five members will be appointed for a two year term (refer Terms of Reference ( PDF 155.38KB) ‘Terms of Appointment’).
Members may be appointed for a maximum of two terms in succession.
If you are interested in applying, please complete the Expression of Interest form below.