MSAC Institute of Training News

Melbourne proves to be the Sporting Capital of the World through the 4th Annual International Sport Facility Management Program

MattW — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:48:10 +1000

MSAC Institute of Training is proud to announce the upcoming 4^th International Sport Facility Management Program will be held from 8-11 November 2010. This year’s event will focus on the 'Melbourne Model' of sport precincts and community hubs.

The International Sport Facility Management Program provides an outstanding opportunity to observe and learn from leading experts about the planning and management of sporting precincts and hubs. Additionally, the program is placed in the middle of an exciting sporting event period for Melbourne with the Australian Masters Golf Tournament and Spring Racing Carnival.

Simon Weatherill, Chief Executive Officer of the State Sport Centres Trust says “The International Sport Facility Management Program provides an outstanding opportunity to observe, learn and discuss with leading experts; in relation to concept planning, construction, establishment and operation of sporting hubs”.

Designed to target CEO's, Government Officials, Facility Operators, Venue Managers, Event Managers, Project Managers, Architects and Builders, the program is delivered as a 4 day workshop. Participants from all over Australia and the world will discuss and develop practical tools relating to each phase of the planning, operation and management of major sporting facilities. Each workshop will consist of panel discussions, key-note speakers, case studies and facility site tours. These site tours will include Rod Laver Arena, Hisense Arena, AAMI Park, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Albert Park Sports and Community Facilities, and Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC).

“We believe that this year using the 'Melbourne Model' program, guests have an excellent opportunity to learn through the experiences and expertise of a range of professionals in major events and major facility management” Simon Weatherill says.

The International Sport Facility Management Program includes a networking pre-event being held on Saturday 6 November at Emirates Stakes Day, Flemington Race Course. Other inclusions involve a cocktail function, conference dinner, transport to all tours and social activities and entry to the National Sports Museum at the MCG. Early bird registration fees are offered before 30 September 2010 at a discounted rate.

For further information regarding the 4th International Sport Facility Management Program, or to register please contact Nick Lambert at the MSAC Institute of Training on +613 9926 1328 or email nickl@ssct.com.au.

“SSCT takes on role as world leader in Sport Facility Management and the Environment”

MattW — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:41:31 +1000

The MSAC Institute of Training will be holding a seminar on Sport Facility Management and the Environment to showcase the State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT) as an industry/world-leader in Sports Facility Management.

The Sports Facility Management and the Environment seminar will run on October 22, 2010 during MSAC's Green Week (17^th Oct - 23^rd Oct) at Sports House in order to promote the great environmental and sustainability initiatives that the SSCT have undertaken.

The seminar will hold a panel of experts including representatives from Sustainability Victoria, Total Energy solutions and a member of the SSCT’s cleaning, catering, recycling and chemical providers. Speakers will discuss the learning successes and failures, giving other facility managers initiatives to take back to their own facilities.

“The State Sport Centres Trust has published a clear strategic objective to reduce its environment impacts”. General Manager of Facilities Peter Murphy, SSCT said. “This commitment is not easy to achieve, and I believe that this seminar through the expert speakers and by providing an ‘open book’ insight into our experiences will greatly assist others in their environment management practices”.

The major topics to be discussed will cover the SSCT Experience – 'Where are they now?', Strategic Plan and Objective Setting, Environmental Sustainability Programs, and Energy Water Saving Initiatives.

The SSCT has demonstrated a commitment to the principle of continuous improvement in environmental management. Through this commitment they have initiated the installation of many procedures that have significantly reduced water consumption and electricity usage throughout MSAC and the State Netball Hockey Centre (SNHC).

In electricity usage both MSAC and the SNHC have achieved continuous reductions. In the period covering 2006-2008/09, MSAC decreased total electricity usage from 7,493,847 kWh to 6,890,332; an average decrease of 50,293 kWh of electricity per month.

For further information regarding MSAC's Sport Facility Management and Environment seminar please contact Nick Lambert at the MSAC Institute of Training on 03 9926 1328 or email nick@ssct.com.au.

SportFutures Information Session

areeba editor — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:56:32 +1000

On July 23rd 2010 the State Sport Centres Trust in conjunction with the MSAC Institute of Training held the first SportFutures Information Session at Sports House. This session offered a chance for people looking for employment and education within the sport and recreation industry to find out some of the options available across the State Sport Centres Trust.

This session offered a chance for people to meet the Managers of areas which they hope to gain employment in and discuss the next steps in terms of training and qualifications required.

The Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre is expecting to hire a variety of trainees who attended this session in the areas of Swim School, Health and Wellness and Lifeguarding.

Further information sessions will be held throughout the year so keep a look out infomration and enrolment dates if you wish to attend.

Versatile SportsFutures Program - Josh Flipp Yachting Victoria

areeba editor — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:37:42 +1000

Josh Flipp commenced a Certificate IV in Sport and Recreation with the MSAC Institute of Training (MIT) as a joint initiative with Yachting Victoria in March 2010 as part of the MIT SportsFutures program.

The intention of this program is to incorporate Josh’s work as the Head Instructor at The Boatshed in Albert Park with a formal qualification consisting of both on and off the job training to assist in granting him the skills to further develop as a yachting professional. To coincide with the work Josh is doing on the “Tackers’ junior sailing program and maintenance work on the boats and in the yard at the Boatshed, MIT has designed a specific curriculum incorporating units such as planning and preparing individualised training programs and minimising waste and pollution and their environmental impact.

By customising a flexible program to meet the needs of both Josh and Yachting Victoria, Josh will be able to continue his studies whilst travelling to Canada in late 2010 to assist with yachting development programs run internationally.MIT wishes Josh the very best with his studies and career development.

To find out more about the SportsFutures program and funding opportunities available at your organisation please contact Nick Lambert at www.msacinstitute.com.au or 03 9828 1328

Croydon Leisure & Aquatic Centre SportFutures Graduation

areeba editor — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:37:14 +1000

Five SportFutures Trainees based at the Croydon Leisure & Aquatic Centre (CLAC)graduated from their Certificate III in Community Recreation Qualification with a morning tea presentation today, 16 July 2009.

The Croydon Leisure & Aquatic Centre first opened its doors in August 2008, with the five SportFutures Trainees part of the initial staffing requirements for the new facility. The MSAC Institute of Training were able to develop a traineeship package that fitted in perfectly with the operational needs of the venue and that were customised to a new facility prior to opening.

The selection and recruitment of the trainees was undertaken by the Human Resources Department of the CLAC, with trainees and newly recruited operations staff inducted as a group in preparation for the opening of the aquatic venue. Initial staff training was undertaken by the MSAC Institute of Training and included:

Pool Lifeguard Qualifications
Senior First Aid (Level 2)
Customer Service Training
Pool and Plant Room Operations

When it was time to open, the Croydon Leisure & Aquatic Centre had a team of staff with the core qualifications and training required to operate the new venue.

After the 12 month SportFutures program, the five CLAC trainees have graduated not only with a Certificate III in Community Recreation, but with a wealth of practical work experience gained through on the job training, on and off-site tuition, assessments and assignments.

The group has been trained to work primarily as lifeguards and in the customer service area and perform additional administrative tasks throughout the various areas of the centre.

Congratulations to the Croydon Leisure & Aquatic Centre for coordinating such a successful program and to the graduating trainees:

Pat Burgan
Eve Hickman
Jessica Klinge
Mark Machellin
Adam Sledge

For more information about:

SportFutures Traineeships contact the MSAC Institute of Training
Croydon Leisure & Aquatic Centre
Maroondah City Council

Industry leaders gather in Melbourne to discuss 'Tough Times'

areeba editor — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:11:28 +1000

Sports Facility Management in Tough Times program.

Sports Facility Management in Tough Times is the 2009 Australian event for sports and fitness facility managers to gain insight from the best in the industry.

Lead by the Victorian State Sports Centres Trust, this event is not to be missed. Australia's leading sports facility professionals will gather from across the country to share latest trends and information.

Sports Facility Management in Tough Times will be officially opened by the Hon James Merlino MP, Victorian Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs. The program is fully catered, features a tradeshow of industry contractors and suppliers and boasts an impressive line up of presenters, including Australia's leading Social Forecaster Phil Ruthven and Australia's ‘Super Coach' Brian Goorjian.

A unique opportunity exists to gain a wealth of powerful and comprehensive industry information for your business as Australia's best known economic and social forecaster Phil Ruthven takes a look into the future. Phil Ruthven is the founder and Executive Chairman of the IBIS Group, Australia's best known business information, forecasting and strategic services corporation. He is also a director of other companies, advisory boards and charitable organisations. IBIS' main business is the provision of information and forecasting, covering industries, enterprises and the business environment. It also provides Strategic Planning, Top Level Management Consulting and advice on takeover and merger projects.

IBIS' has earned the reputation as an astute forecasting and advisory corporation, based on its unique and comprehensive databases. Its foresight and insight of business trends is outstanding, with the most envious record of accuracy amongst its peers in the nation. Their clients include one-third of the nations top 500 corporations and government authorities. IBIS has become the premier provider of information to the Australian business community.

Phil contributes regularly to radio, TV, newspapers, magazines and documentaries on business, economic and social issues. He continues to be one of the nation's most frequent and prolific commentators in demand by the media, and is arguably Australia's most respected futurist

Australia's Super Coach Brian Goorjian will talk of his success on and off the basketball court as he applies sporting principles to the business world. Brian Goorjian is the most successful coach in Australian basketball, commencing his NBL coaching career in 1988. He has coached nearly 700 games with a remarkable 70% winning percentage. Brian has won five NBL championships and five "Coach of the Year" awards, something no other coach has accomplished. He was voted by his peers the greatest coach in the NBL's first 25 seasons.

More recently, Goorjian's Sydney Kings created history by winning three consecutive NBL Grand Finals between 2002 and 2005. Teams coached by Brian Goorjian have reached the semi finals or better for 20 consecutive seasons, which is quite remarkable and virtually unchallenged in any code. In 2007/2008, Goorjian coached the Sydney Kings team to a record-breaking 27 wins and just 3 losses in the regular season and last season, Brian amazingly took the South Dragons from the bottom of the ladder to league champions.

Also presenting and sharing ideas will be Ross Coggan from Sydney Olympic Park and Aquatic Centre, Robert Verboon from Challenge Stadium in Perth, Bryan Pryde from the Sleeman Centre in Brisbane and myself, Simon Weatherill, CEO of the Victorian State Sport Centres Trust.

Be apart of this collaborative event that will gather industry leaders from all over Australia to network, share ideas and interact with industry colleagues. Sports Facility Management in Tough Times is a one day investment to make informed decisions for the future management of your facility. Can you afford to miss this opportunity?

Industry Awards to be held at MSAC

areeba editor — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:10:18 +1000

2009 SpArta Awards

The Annual Awards Night presented by Verve knowledge & skills, The Victorian Industry Training Advisory Body (ITAB) for the culture and recreation sectors

On Thursday 4 June, Verve will be holding SpArtA Making Waves, an awards presentation that acknowledges excellence in vocational education and training in the culture and recreation sectors. The event will be held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) and will showcase physical performance by elite athletes and entertainers.

SpArtA has come to symbolise the energy, creativity and commitment of our industries. This year we have double cause for celebration as it is also Verves 21st birthday. Skills in our industries are now widely recognised as contributing to greater economic productivity and for building stronger communities and happier societies.

MSAC Institute of Training are proud to be hosting the 2009 SpArta Awards at MSAC and are sure the event will be a fantstic success!

For more information about the SpArta Awards click here