Nominations are now open and up to $50,000 in cash prizes will be awarded across eight categories. Online nominations are simple to complete and provide an opportunity for the unsung sporting heroes in your community to be rewarded.

These awards are open to private, public or community sector organisations or individuals based or operating in Victoria. Nominators may nominate their own organisation/themselves or a third party known to them.

Submit your nomination today by visiting www.sport.vic.gov.au

Enquiries can be directed to 03 9208 3440 or awards@sport.vic.gov.au

Nominations close Friday 16 October.

Congratulations to Kassidy-Rae Browell who represented Australia at the recent New Zealand Winter Games held from 26th – 31st August 2009.  Well done!

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Geoffrey Taylor began a life long love affair with skating from the age of 4 when he started skating with his father’s and older brother William’s support.

He competed at various competitions throughout his earlier life and eventually attained his bronze, silver, and gold medals. He partnered many skaters in ice shows. He went on to become a solicitor and married Shirley Marshall, who was an Australian Ice Dance Champion.

He continued his love of skating by becoming an Australian figure skating judge and later an international judge. Geoffrey and Shirley had four children, with their daughter Cathy following their example and who is currently President of Ice Skating Australia. Geoffrey Taylor served on the council of Ice Skating Victoria (formerly VISA) where he received a Life Membership for his contribution to Ice Skating, and later as President of Ice Skating Australia (formerly NISA).

The Victorian figure skating community sends its condolences to our current President of Ice Skating Australia and a Councillor of Ice Skating Victoria, Cathy Taylor, on the loss of her father.

The 2009 Masters Cup and Adult Interpretive Trophy Competitions will be held at Melbourne’s Olympic Ice Skating Centre over the Queen's Birthday weekend, Monday June 8th 2009.

Every year this competition attracts skaters from all around Australia.

The event is designed for adult skaters 18 and above and caters for all levels of skater, from beginner to advanced.

Technical levels, rather than specific test or competition levels, are used in the Masters Cup to reflect the ability of the skaters. Adult Interpretive divisions require no technical elements but are judged on quality of choreography, musical interpretation and entertainment value.

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