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Victorian Rugby Union Response to Parliament of Victoria Inquiry into Liveability Options in Outer Suburban Melbourne
(a) Examine population growth trends and impact The Victorian Rugby Union (VRU) has had significant growth in junior Rugby participation in the outer suburbs of Melbourne over the last three years. Below is a table that represents the percentage increase of five club’s registrations from 2008-2010.
Rugby Union Participation in Outer Suburban Melbourne (2008-2011) Club Region 2008 2011 Endeavour Hills JRUFC City of Casey 146 175 Geelong JRUFC City of Greater Geelong 60 70 Hume City JRUFC City of Hume 0 24 Melton JRUFC City of Melton 90 101 Wyndham City Rhinos Juniors RC City of Wyndham 98 107
Variance 19% 16% 2400% 12% 9%
The Victorian Rugby Union facilitates a development program called Backyard Rugby in three outer Suburban areas. The targeted areas are the City of Dandenong, Hume and Melton. The Program targets youth from Cultural and Linguistic Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and engages them in Rugby related activities. The program has had some wonderful results over the past three years and has contributed to the increase in junior participation in the these regions. The VRU Development Department are currently facilitating a Primary School Development Program in the City of Geelong. Five schools have been targeted, which are geographically close to the Geelong Rugby Club. The Program involved in school coaching Clinics and a gala, whereby all schools come together to compete in a Round Robin tournament. This Program is set to engage over 300 male and female children, aged between 8 and 12. The aim of this program is to increase participation at the ‘Pathway’ level which is Under 7s to Under 12s.
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recommended options for enhanced liveability and residents
The Victorian Rugby Union in conjunction with the Australian Rugby Union conducted a National Facilities Audit in 2010. The VRU is yet to receive the outcomes from the audit, however the the aim of the audit is to identify existing facilities infrastructure and assess our ability to meet both present and future demands; and requests club specific information on:
existing facilities
facilities tenure/usage and maintenance; and
facilities grants and planning.
This audit will benefit clubs by maximising opportunities for rugby union to leverage greater funding towards improving facilities, and allow State/Territory Unions to have a greater understanding as to clubs existing facilities infrastructure, satisfaction and planning priorities.
(a) Examine population growth trends and impact The Victorian Rugby Union (VRU) has had significant growth in junior Rugby participation in the outer suburbs of Melbourne over the last three years. Below is a table that represents the percentage increase of five club’s registrations from 2008-2010.
Rugby Union Participation in Outer Suburban Melbourne (2008-2011) Club Region 2008 2011 Endeavour Hills JRUFC City of Casey 146 175 Geelong JRUFC City of Greater Geelong 60 70 Hume City JRUFC City of Hume 0 24 Melton JRUFC City of Melton 90 101 Wyndham City Rhinos Juniors RC City of Wyndham 98 107
Variance 19% 16% 2400% 12% 9%
The Victorian Rugby Union facilitates a development program called Backyard Rugby in three outer Suburban areas. The targeted areas are the City of Dandenong, Hume and Melton. The Program targets youth from Cultural and Linguistic Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and engages them in Rugby related activities. The program has had some wonderful results over the past three years and has contributed to the increase in junior participation in the these regions. The VRU Development Department are currently facilitating a Primary School Development Program in the City of Geelong. Five schools have been targeted, which are geographically close to the Geelong Rugby Club. The Program involved in school coaching Clinics and a gala, whereby all schools come together to compete in a Round Robin tournament. This Program is set to engage over 300 male and female children, aged between 8 and 12. The aim of this program is to increase participation at the ‘Pathway’ level which is Under 7s to Under 12s.
(f)
recommended options for enhanced liveability and residents
The Victorian Rugby Union in conjunction with the Australian Rugby Union conducted a National Facilities Audit in 2010. The VRU is yet to receive the outcomes from the audit, however the the aim of the audit is to identify existing facilities infrastructure and assess our ability to meet both present and future demands; and requests club specific information on:
existing facilities
facilities tenure/usage and maintenance; and
facilities grants and planning.
This audit will benefit clubs by maximising opportunities for rugby union to leverage greater funding towards improving facilities, and allow State/Territory Unions to have a greater understanding as to clubs existing facilities infrastructure, satisfaction and planning priorities.
