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Update: Regional Sports Infrastructure Program

If you have visited Red Energy Arena recently, you may have noticed signage relating to additional and upgraded courts. We are pleased to share with you that there has been confirmation of funding and scope for our venue as part of the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program. The Regional Sports Infrastructure Program is delivering 15 new …

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Craig Armstead joins Red Energy Arena as General Manager – Sport

BSL – Red Energy Arena is thrilled to announce the appointment of Craig Armstead as their General Manager – Sport. Craig joins the team with a wealth of experience as a sports administrator, including Regional Manager with AFL Central Victoria, General Manager for Wyndham Basketball Association and CEO at the Essendon District Football League. He …

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Bendigo Stadium Limited in the Spotlight at Community Clubs Victoria’s Awards Gala

Bendigo Stadium Limited (BSL) – Red Energy Arena was awarded the prestigious Sports and Entertainment (Regional) Award at the Community Clubs Victoria (CCV) 2023 Gala Awards. Held on Saturday, 29 July at Leonda by the Yarra, Bendigo Stadium Limited was awarded the winner’s trophy for Sports and Entertainment (Regional) at the CCV Awards Gala. The …

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Slam dunk for basketball as it reaches top spot in schools

Last month, Basketball Australia released new figures about the interest of basketball in schools, showing record interest in basketball in 2022. There are now more than 124,000 students participating in the sport, and this is anticipated to grow in 2023! According to Basketball Australia, basketball was the number one chosen sport in the Sporting Schools …

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NBL1 Bendigo Braves players team up with McKern Steel Foundation to promote healthy eating habits in local schools

The NBL1 Bendigo Braves, in partnership with the McKern Steel Foundation, are running the wellbeing initiative aimed at promoting healthy eating habits among local school children. As part of this initiative, players from the Bendigo Braves will be visiting schools in the area on Fresh Fruit Fridays, to distribute fresh fruit and promote healthy eating …

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National Volunteer Week 2023: The Red Energy Arena Change Makers

This week is National Volunteer Week! For every day of the week, we’ll shine the spotlight on one of our many dedicated volunteers, who we wish to recognise and thank for all their efforts and hard work here at Red Energy Arena, and within our sporting community. The week-long event recognises the vital support that …

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Community focus in 2023 set to have positive impact

OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY Community is at the heart of everything we do here at Red Energy Arena. It’s at the core of our values and a key priority in our planning and day-to-day business activities. From the smaller initiatives like hosting fundraising lunches, to the larger such as court accessibility – we continue to …

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Partnerships expansion set to have positive impact

Red Energy Arena and McDonald’s have signed a two-year major partnership agreement. The partnership will see McDonald’s come on board as a major basketball sponsor at Red Energy Arena. From 2023, McDonald’s will sponsor the Youth League Bendigo Braves Program and the Bendigo Junior Classic. Ben Duncan, who is the McDonald’s licensee at Bendigo, Strath …

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International Day of People with Disability: Red Energy Arena x Axis Employment

International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held on 3 December each year. IDPwD aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. The theme for IDPwD 2022 is: ‘Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world.’ The annual theme provides an overarching focus on how …

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