The Esperance District Recreation Association (EDRA) is an affiliation based peak body for sporting and recreation clubs in Esperance. EDRA’s is your combined voice for sport and recreation in Esperance and surrounding districts.
EDRA Membership
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.
Affiliated Clubs
Clubs currently affiliated to EDRA are listed here.
If you would like to affiliate your club or association please complete the affiliation form or contact the Senior Club & Community Development Officer Jill Reynolds on 9071 0609 or email clubs@esperance.wa.gov.au.
EDRA Committee
The EDRA AGM was last held in 7 December 2022 where the below Committee Members were appointed.
- President: Natasha Woodhouse
- Treasurer: David Rigney
- Secretary: Jill Reynolds (Shire Senior Club & Community Development Officer)
- 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.
Meeting Dates
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 Senior Club & Community Development Officer, Jill Reynolds on 9071 0609 or clubs@esperance.wa.gov.au.
Esperance Talent Development Centre
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
EDRA Funding Opportunities
EDRA are 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.
Junior Travel Trust Fund 2024
Successful Applicants for 2024
Teal Dell'Agostino
My name is Teal Dell’Agostino and recently I was selected out of 140 athletes, into the U12 Girls basketball team for the National School Sports competition in the Gold Coast, representing Western Australia! It was surprising yet rewarding at the same time.
Every week, I had to set my alarm for 4:45am to catch the 6:30 flight from Esperance to Perth for intense training sessions. Three hours each time, practicing dribbling, shooting, and teamwork tactics. It was exhausting but so exciting. Throughout the entire trial and training experience I met kids from all over WA who loved basketball as much as I did.
Playing in the Nationals was a rollercoaster of emotions. Some days, we were on fire, scoring baskets easily and having our team and supporters cheering each other on. Other days, we struggled against teams with different playing styles—some were super fast, others were tall and strong. It was tough learning to adapt, but our coaches were awesome. They taught us new strategies and encouraged us to never give up.
One of the best moments was when we won the Bronze medal match against South Australia. It was a tough game with points being scored in runs by both teams. But in the end, we pulled through with teamwork and determination. I couldn't stop smiling as we stood in front of all athletes from the tournament, receiving our medals. It felt like all those hours of practice had paid off.
Of course, there were lows too. Losing tough games against Victoria and Queensland was hard. We gave it our all, but sometimes things just don't go your way. It was a tough lesson, but we learned so much from it.
Overall, going to Nationals was the best experience of my life so far. I made new friends, learned heaps about basketball, and got to travel to the other side of Australia. I am very appreciative of everyone that has supported me to participate in The School Sports Australia Championship and will never forget being able to represent Western Australia.