Clubs & Associations that affiliate to EDRA are eligible to nominate individual athletes, teams and volunteers for the Sports Star of the Year Awards, the Junior Travel Trust Fund, and the Esperance Talent Development Centre.
If you would like more information on how EDRA can assist your club or association or would like to join EDRA please contact the Senior Club & Community Development Officer Jill Reynolds on 9071 0609 or email clubs@esperance.wa.gov.au.
The EDRA AGM was last held in February 2024 where the below Committee Members were appointed.
- President: Natasha Woodhouse
- Treasurer: David Rigney
- Secretary: Jill Reynolds (Shire Supervisor Club & Community Development)
- General Members: Shane Tobin, Carmel Creed, Fiona McDonald, Geoff Poole, Louise Pearn
If you are interested in joining the EDRA Committee or the Sub Committee for Sports Star please contact the Senior Club & Community Development Officer, Jill Reynolds on 9071 0609 or clubs@esperance.wa.gov.au.
EDRA meet four times throughout the year on a Wednesday at 5pm at Noel White Centre Meeting Room. The Committee may be required to meet on alternative dates to support Club issues as requested. This year’s set dates are below:
- 14 April
- 14 May
- 11 September
- 4 December (AGM)
If you wish to attend the next EDRA Meeting please contact the Supervisor Club & Community Development, Jill Reynolds on 9071 0609 or clubs@esperance.wa.gov.au.
The Esperance Talent Development Centre (ETDC) forms part of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) Regional Athlete Support Program (RASP) which – on the local level – is overseen by EDRA.
The aim of the Centre is to provide opportunities for the development of talented athletes, aged 13-21, who would fall into the categories T1 - T3 using the Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS) “FTEM” assessment scale. Essentially this means the athletes will have displayed a degree of talent and also a desire to develop their performance capabilities.
The Centre coordinates a range of strategies including education on topics such as nutrition, fitness and conditioning and mental health.
Athletes wanting to improve their physical capabilities can also receive assistance with identifying their area(s) of need and with accessing programs to develop their performance.
Assistance is also available to people who want to develop their knowledge and skills as coaches and/or officials.
The Program is currently coordinated by Nicholas Crane, who can be contacted on the below details:
nicholas@inmotionesperance.com.au
0417406851
Talent Development Scholarships
Applications for the Talent Development Scholarship are now open. Applications are due 28 March 2025.
Scholarship Criteria
- Achieved success in your chosen sport
- Represented your sport at a higher level outside of Esperance
- Have support of the SSA or regional association of your sport
- You are fully committed to attending all aspects of the program
Application Form
EDRA is responsible for administering Junior Travel Trust Fund
The Junior Travel Trust Fund was established to offset the costs associated with attending training sessions and competitions for individuals who have been selected for State Country, State or National teams in their chosen sport. The fund is open to eligible athletes, who are aged 18 years or under, to subsidise the cost of flights, petrol and accommodation.
The Guidelines and Application form can be downloaded here. The application needs to be made in conjunction with your Club/Association. Please feel welcome to contact the Club Development Officer for further assistance on 9071 0609.
