The Liz Ellis Goals 4 Girls Foundation has been established to provide money for educational scholarships covering tuition costs at schools for girls who display leadership, academic and sporting aptitude, and whose family situation would otherwise preclude them from pursuing their educational goals.

Scholarships will be awarded to girls who: are about to embark on Year 11 studies; have a sound academic performance and attitude to study based on school reports and school principal’s comment; have represented their school in at least one sport; have demonstrated strong leadership qualities through being involved with sporting, school, community, cultural or other groups; demonstrate a capacity for initiative, tenacity, and application; show potential for continuing education or development as a valuable community member; and are an active participant in the school and local community; Preference will be given to students who may not be able to attend or continue schooling at the school (selected by the Foundation) due to demonstrated financial difficulties or other social or economic disadvantage.

A secondary aim is to identify areas of vocational interest for scholarship recipients and where possible link them with a female mentor to assist them in transitioning from their senior years of high school study into tertiary study or vocational training. It is proposed that this be facilitated by the Western Sydney Women in Business group.

Future plans for the Liz Ellis Goals 4 Girls Foundation include leadership camps for young women from disadvantaged backgrounds, as well as tertiary scholarships.

COACHING 4 COACHES FUNDRAISING EVENT - 1st and 2nd May, 2010 - click here to view the flyer

The first fundraising event for the Liz Ellis Goals 4 Girls Foundation will be held on the 1st and 2nd May 2010. “Coaching 4 Coaches” is an event specifically designed for coaches of all levels with the aim of improving their coaching knowledge and giving participants a “money can’t buy” experience. Numbers are strictly limited to 40 participants, who will each be invited to raise an entry fee of $1,000.00 for a weekend event. The event is being held over two days at both the Anne Clarke Netball Centre at Auburn and at Sydney Olympic Park.

The Coaching 4 Coaches weekend includes:

• 2 hour Coaching Masterclass with legendary Australian Diamonds coach Norma Plummer

• ‘Coach’s Chair’ – take a look at the season with NSW Swifts super coach Julie Fitzgerald, and get an insight into the game plan for the match against Melbourne Vixens from the coach herself

• Attending at the NSW Swifts/Melbourne Vixens clash on 2 May at ACER Arena PLUS 10 general admission tickets to NSW Swifts/Melbourne Vixens match for your team

• ‘Champions Lunch’ in the ACER Arena Corporate Suite prior to the Swifts match, including a Coaches Panel discussion.

• A ‘Behind The Scenes’ tour of the NSW Swifts change room prior to the NSW Swifts/Melbourne Vixens match with NSW Swifts Captain Catherine Cox

• Watch the NSW Swifts/Melbourne Vixens match from the comfort of the corporate suite.

• Expert post match analysis

• 1 night accommodation at Novotel at Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush

• A welcome gift from our sponsors

Plus seminars in:

• Strength and Conditioning Training with Limited Resources – Bryce Cavanaugh, Sydney Swifts and Sydney Swans Strength and Rehabilitation Coach

• Injury Prevention and Recovery – Sean Mungovan, Sydney Swifts and Australian Diamonds Physiotherapist

• Creating a Great Team - Ferry Lee, NSWIS Netball Program Sport Psychologist

• Nutrition for Netballers - Sally Walker NSWIS Dietitian

Registrations are open NOW! Download the Booking Form and participate in this unique event. Click here to view the flyer With only 40 places available, what are you waiting for?