News 
Coming soon: 27 October, 9 and 17 November, 14 December.
In place of the annual VFBV Coaches/Judges School this year, there will be 4 Urban Competition Hands On Skills Workshops conducted at 4 locations around the state.
These Workshops are being organised and facilitated by experienced Competitors/Coaches, and all Brigades are encouraged to attend their nearest Workshop. Current or prospective competitors and coaches will gain an insight into the techniques of successful competitors and teams, which will not only lead to better competition but safer competition.
Each Workshop is being facilitated by your fellow competitors/coaches – so take advantage of their experience and skill, support their willingness to assist you, and attend a Workshop.
There is no limit on numbers attending, but please advise VFBV office of numbers for catering purposes by returning the reply slip (download below), or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 9886 1141.
Central area:
Co-ordinator: Leigh Schintler (Bendigo)
Date: Sunday 27th October 2013, 10am to 2pm
Venue: Bendigo track
Facilitators: Leigh Schintler, Steve Ellis, Wayne Ellis,
Barry Doye, Bruce Payne & Wayne Patterson
Gippsland area:
Co-ordinator: Robert Johnson (Maryvale)
Date: Saturday 9th November, 12pm to 3pm
Venue: Traralgon track
Facilitators: Robert Johnson, Dominic Keating, Stuart Kelso,
Col Flowers, Brian White & Rod Atkinson
Western area:
Co-ordinator: Anthony Rhodes (Melton)
Date: Sunday 17th November 2013, 10am to 2pm
Venue: Ballarat track
Facilitators: Anthony Rhodes, Steve Ellis, Wayne Ellis,
Lee Schintler Tom Waterson, Col Jordan,
Brendan Hawkes & Craig Briody
Outer metro area:
Co-ordinator: Andy Waterson (Dandenong)
Date: Saturday 14th December 2013, 10am to 2pm
Venue: Dandenong track
Facilitators: Adrian Jones, Craig Lansdown, Chris Mullins,
Andy Waterson & Rick Owen
