Winter days may be dwindling, but rest assured there’ll be no shortage of events in the region this weekend.
SATURDAY
Hockey Australia Country Championships
Shepparton Sports City will be hosting a fierce showdown as men and women from across Australia compete for the national championships. Medal matches are to be played on the final two days of the event, which concludes on August 12. Don’t miss out on the action!
Where: Shepparton Sports City, Hockey Complex
When: Starting times vary each day and matches will be between 8.15am and 6.45pm
Cost: Free for spectators
Contact: simon.butterly@hockey.org.au
Learn to Shred Shepparton
Rolling through Shepparton this Saturday is the legendary Renton Millar, back for another Learn to Shred program at Shepparton Skate Park. Suitable for all ages and abilities, both beginner and experienced skaters will have much to learn from the former world champion and Olympic skateboard judge.
Register below:
For beginners: https://rb.gy/yq7zb
For experienced skaters: https://rb.gy/nhu0m
Where: Skate Park, Shepparton
When: Beginners session 11am to noon, experienced session 12.15pm to 1.15pm
Cost: Free
Contact: healthycommunities@shepparton.vic.gov.au
Flinders Quartet performance at SAM
One of Australia’s most loved and highly respected chamber music ensembles, the Flinders Quartet, will be performing at Shepparton Art Museum. Tickets available via https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flinders-quartet-2023-tickets-433142229067
Where: Level 4, Shepparton Art Museum
When: 5pm to 7.30pm
Cost: $65, including light refreshments
Contact: Kylie at foundation@sheppartonartmuseum.com.au
Shepparton Gators v RMIT Redbacks semi-final
The Shepparton Gators take on the RMIT Redbacks, battling it out at the Swamp for a fast-track straight into the grand final. The Gators have performed consistently all year — their proficiency and pizazz worthy of this season’s packed-out stadiums. Tickets available at the door. Arrive early to secure a seat. Bring your posters, as there’ll be prizes for the best signs. Go Gators!
Where: Shepparton Sports Stadium, 120 Numurkah Rd, Shepparton
When: Doors open 5.30pm, game starts 7pm
Cost: Adults $15, kids $10, family (two adults and two children) $40
Contact: Steve on 0418 586 033
SUNDAY
Women Only Swimming — This Girl Can
This one’s for the ladies! Aquamoves is once again partnering with VicHealth in its ‘This Girl Can — Victoria’ campaign to host another women-only swimming session. From 5.30pm to 8.30pm, women can feel empowered to get active and overcome feelings of judgment with a swim in the indoor 25m, leisure or hydrotherapy pools, or relax in the sauna and spas.
Where: Aquamoves, Shepparton
When: 5.30pm to 8.30pm
Cost: $7 adult, $4.50 child, $18.50 group swim (two adults and three children)
Contact: Aquamoves on 5832 9400
Furphy Family Art Wall with Jason Phu
Before Shepparton Art Museum’s Furphy Family Art Wall gets a fresh lick of paint, see Jason Phu’s intriguing and playful painting for the last time. His work responds to the idea that the waterways and river systems of the Goulburn Valley are the bearers and containers of the stories of generations of people who live here.
Where: Shepparton Art Museum
When: 10am to 5pm
Cost: Free
COMING SOON
Luke Blaze — Reborn
Australia’s youngest underwater escape artist is embarking on a regional tour that begins right here in Shepparton. On September 2, you could be the first to witness the magic of Luke Blaze as he transports, levitates, eats fire, and more! Audience members will be holding their breath as they witness Luke perform his death-defying stunts during the 90-minute culmination of dance and illusion.
Tickets available via https://riverlinksvenues.com.au/whats-on/event-details/!/calendar/event/reborn-illusion-spectacular
Where: Riverlinks WestSide, Echuca Rd, Mooroopna
When: Saturday, September 2 at 6.30pm
Cost: Full $49, concession $45, group (5+) $45, group (10+) $40, student $45, under 12 $39.
*Discounted ticket prices for Riverlinks members
Contact: Riverlinks box office on 5832 9511