VTG Central
VTG Central is located at The Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium (GRISS).​
VTG Central is home to the participant check-in along with the onsite operations centre for VTG Staff. VTG Central is the first stop for participants once they arrive in Latrobe City.​​
Check-in
This year we will be offering an Express Check-In service designed to speed up your arrival, allowing you to collect your VTG ID and showbag faster. You will receive a ‘Check-In’ email in your inbox with more information in the week before the event.​
VTG ID
All VTG participants MUST attend VTG Central during staffed hours to collect their VTG ID. Your ID is your ticket into all official VTG events and nightlife and must be worn at all times whilst at events.
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No VTG ID = No Entry
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VTG Central Hours
Sunday 22 September - 8.30am - 5.00pm
Monday 23 September - 8.30am - 5.00pm
Tuesday 24 September - 8.30am - 5.00pm
Wednesday 25 September - 8.30am - 12.00pm​​
What's on at VTG Central
rebel
Visit rebel to collect your participant showbag and get a team photo from photobooth. Have a shop while you there with all they have to offer, including new season apparel from Ell & Voo, great value in popular brands, fun games for your downtime and all of your VTG sporting essentials.
S-Trend
Visit our merchandise and apparel partner S-Trend to collect your pre-ordered merchandise. For those who missed out on pre-orders, not to worry, S-Trend will have the new VTG merchandise range including participants T-shirts, hoodies, crew neck jumpers and more available for purchase.
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Gaga Games by Castle & Cubby
Our friends at Gaga Games will be at VTG Central for the first time. They will have their Gaga pit for you to learn more about the game. Participants are encouraged to get involved and try Gaga Ball for the first time or play again if you’re a pro. Make sure to visit Gaga Games to receive your school's FREE Gaga ball!*
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The Australian Education Union
The Australian Education Union will be located at VTG Central. Say hello to the friendly team who can offer information, advice, sign up to the Union and take a photo with their life-sized bear.
Themes & Nightlife
VTG has traditionally been accompanied by dress and venue themes; predominantly for the social schedule. The events' themes are greatly anticipated by our participants, with many dressing up for each nights' festivities.
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Some themes in the past have included 80's night, Beach, Zoo party, Footy Colours, Movies, Bogan, and the decades you were born.
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For 2024, you have chosen our themes thanks to your interactions on our social media posts. The themes for 2024 are:
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Sunday 22 September - Cartoons & Characters
Monday 23 September - Heroes & Villians
Tuesday 24 September - Aussie Bogan​
New nightlife venue for 2024
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To help keep the festivities going each night, we would love for you to join us at The Deck, Traralgon. This newly refurbished venue will provide a central meeting spot in the heart of Traralgon where you and your colleagues can continue to enjoy your night and interact with other participants from around Victoria
The Deck Traralgon has a large dance floor as well as other areas with music provided by some of the best local DJ’s. It’s the main night club in central Gippsland and will be exclusively open for VTG participants from 9pm each night through to 2:30am. Entry is subject to presentation of your VTG ID and exclusive to VTG participants.​​
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The Deck Traralgon
21 Kay St, Traralgon VIC 3844​​
The Minister's Cup
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The Minister’s Cup was introduced in 1997 and is a prestigious, perpetual award presented to the team and/or school who best epitomises the ‘spirit’ of the Victorian Teachers’ Games (VTG).
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Teams and/or schools are nominated by appointed conveners of VTG sanctioned events. Our conveners are asked to keep an eye out for teams that embody the VTG theme (Participate, Connect, Inspire) and showcase the ‘spirit’ of VTG throughout their presence at the event.
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The Minister’s Cup was won by Warragul North Primary School at VTG 2023.
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General Criteria
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Active engagement and positive participation in a sporting, recreational, wellness and/or social event.
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Warmly connects with fellow VTG participants through active networking, teamwork, encouragement, and companionship.
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Inspires and empowers the event and its people by showcasing exemplary behaviour and by going that extra mile to ensure the event runs successfully.
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