Category: Sports and Leisure
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Maroondah Leader: $3.55m home for Ringwood Soccer
Work is progressing on the redevelopment of the Ringwood’s soccer facilities at Jubilee Park with demolition starting this week. The Maroondah Leader has reported on the progress of this development which is expected to be complete by the end of 2010: Maroondah Mayor Alex Makin said the start of works on December 8 was good…
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Ringwood Spiders 2009 End of Year Barbeque
While the football season might be over for 2009 the Ringwood Spiders, are still meeting regularly in preparation for next year’s season. This morning the Spiders organised a barbeque to reflect on their successes over the past year, including winning the 2009 Football Integration Developnent Association (FIDA) Premiers Cup. The cheerleader squad and players demonstrates…
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Media Release: New look Ringwood Soccer Stadium on the way
Demolition work has begun at Ringwood Soccer Stadium, paving the way for a $3.5 million redevelopment of the Jubilee Park site. Mayor of Maroondah, Councillor Alex Makin said demolition works began on Tuesday 8 December, marking the first tangible step towards the completion of the eight-month project. “Council has been working for some time on…
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2009 Maroondah Volunteer Recognition Evening
The Maroondah Volunteer Recognition Evening provides an opportunity to recognise the many volunteers within Maroondah, including members of Meals on Wheels, Committees of Management, community organisations and Bushcare groups. The evening also acknowledges volunteers that have contributed many years of service to their community and demonstrates the strength and longevity of volunteerism within our municipality.…
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Monkami – Fifty-third Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meetings have continued this month, with Monkami holding its fifty-third AGM this afternoon. Monkami, is a not-for-profit provider of services to people with an intellectual disability and is governed by a voluntary committee of management. Today’s annual general meeting confirmed committee members for the upcoming year and featured the Manager of Volunteering…
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Ringwood Diving Club – Annual General Meeting
The Ringwood Diving Club is based at the Ringwood Aquatic Centre and utilises the facilities to provide competitive diving and classes for its members. This afternoon the Ringwood Diving Club held its annual general meeting to elect office bearers for the next twelve months and to present trophies to the club members that have excelled…
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Ringwood Bowls Club – 80th anniversary and 2009 Launch Bowls Season Launch
The Ringwood Bowls Club is located at 2-12 Loughnan Road and includes two grass and one artificial green, as well as a clubhouse that also serves as a function centre. Tonight the club celebrated its 80th anniversary and the launch of the 2009 Lawn Bowls Season. The Ringwood Bowls Club has had a long history…
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Media Release: Creating a safe community
Community Safety Month 2009 kicks off in October and there are a number of supporting events planned for the Maroondah community. Councillor Alex Makin said the month aimed to promote awareness about a broad range of safety matters including crime prevention, personal safety, safe work practices, staying safe during emergencies, and improving the perception of…
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Ringwood Spiders Civic Reception
The Ringwood Spiders, a football club for people with disabilities, competes within the Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) league and recently won the 2009 Grand Final, the club’s first premiership in 14 years. Tonight, Maroondah City Council held a Civic Reception to congratulate the club and its members on their successful season. The reception provided…