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Telephone (08) 9321 3207 Mobile: 0410 866 532 Email: [email protected]
SOWA Visits Bunbury
Athlete Leadership Program
Special Olympics Western Australia June 2012
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Football Week 2012
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Joondalup Arena hosts Ribbon Day
P P SOWA Athlete George Harwood
Special Olympics WA recently delivered a Ribbon Day at the
Joondalup Arena. The 76 students that attended thoroughly
enjoyed the opportunity to hold the LETR Torch, to learn more
about the Olympics and to participate in the 4 sports offered by
Basketball WA, Football West, and Cricket Champs delivered.
The four participating schools celebrated the Olympic year with an
opening ceremony; sports and a performance from local youth
group “New Direction”. The day was well supported by WA
Police Cadets and staff from Ajilon who manned each sport
rotation and appeared to thoroughly enjoying their day out of the office. Thanks Ajilon!
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“Football Week” was celebrated for the
second year. The partnership between
Football West and Special Olympics was
embedded further with a week of skill and training sessions. The increase of
opportunities for players with disabilities
concretes a bright future for potential
football stars. The week kicked off with a
School Soccer Skills Day with 3 high
schools represented. Basic grassroots
skills were delivered to all students, with
the morning concluding with a fierce
game between Kalamunda SHS students.
Fantastic! On the following day, the
Development Squad commenced the first
day of training, with members from SOWA and Paralympics combining
forces.
Above: SOWA member Kevin Phillips takes to the soccer field, whilst Kristy Marsiglia delivers a speech. Below: Students from Kalamunda SHS celebrate success at the School Soccer Skills Day.
Special Olympics Western Australia took to the road in June to
deliver a Community Sports-Link Ribbon Day to primary school
students in Bunbury. The 45 participants enjoyed the day at the
South West Sports Centre which commenced with an Opening Ceremony officiated by Mayor David Smith, and supported by
Acting Sergeant Stephanie Smith from the Bunbury Police. The
Olympic march, proudly led by students and teachers was a
highlight of the day. Volunteers from the South West supported the
day in the delivery of Cricket, Basketball and tabloid sports. See
you again soon Bunbury!
The Football Week initiative is driven by Gordon Duus, from Football West. Gordon is passionate about ensuring all interested
players receive the opportunity to excel in their sport and participate
in a safe and friendly environment. Soccer is the fastest growing
sport in Special Olympics with many local, state, national and
international competition pathways for all abilities.
B Left: Belridge ESC students formed part of the Olympic Torch Run
Right: Performers from “New Direction” entertained the students and teachers at the Ribbon Day.
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Everybody’s Game Carnival
Message from the State Manager
I am both thrilled and proud to report to you this month with so
many images and articles of ongoing activities happening around the
sporting arenas in SOWA and partnered sporting clubs. I am
struggling to fit all the wonderful stories and messages that our
athletes, volunteers, schools, sponsors and supporters are involved
in.
With a new state office in full production, and my regular volunteers
assisting me greatly, we have a big second half of the year planned.. We have State Games planned; Sports Lunch; Awards Nights and
the introduction of a new and exciting event called “Special
Olympics Muscle Versus Machine” to be held at the 2012 Royal
Show in the main arena. Watch this space for details.
We have the Trans-Tasman Tournament team of 25 athletes and 10
officials departing in October to compete against our New Zealand
neighbours in Athletics, Aquatics, Basketball and Tenpin Bowling.
We also have 17 athletes and 8 officials departing in December for
Newcastle, NSW to compete at the Special Olympics Australia
Junior National Games in Athletics, Aquatics and Basketball.
Planning and fundraising is under way for both teams. I would urge
everyone to get right behind our teams and fully support any
fundraising opportunities that may arise.
Another reason for my sense of pride is the great work that is going
on around all the programs; the great outcomes that result in the
work; the support provided by so many volunteers; and the level of
interest to SOWA that is perpetuating from the exposure. Thanks to
all.
Di Bruce
Ti Basketball WA once again hosted the “Everybody’s Game Carnival” at Basketball WA Stadium. Tim Breadmore, Head
Basketball Coach at the SOWA Mirrabooka SHS program,
extended the invitation for his players to participate. A great
afternoon was had by all with visiting players from Wildcats
appearing at the carnival and meeting all the players from the
various programs. Well done guys.
Message from the Chair
I am writing this short note to wish all athletes, volunteers,
parents, board members and supporters of Special Olympics WA
all the best. I have only been involved for a year or so, firstly as
the ALPS coordinator and now as the Chair, but I have been
impressed by the quality, commitment, enthusiasm and kindness
of so many people in our organisation.
We are very fortunate to have an array of hard working
volunteers who help to make the experience of sport such a
positive one for our athletes. I encourage you all to continue in
your own way to help to consolidate the enormous growth we have been experiencing (largely through our Ribbon and Sports
Skills Days).
These are exciting times for SOWA so thank you once again for
your efforts.
Richard
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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
Congratulations to many members for recent personal achievements;
Lesley Poole – SOWA Athletics Coach for being appointed as
Head Coach for Athletes with Disabilities by Athletics WA.
Lesley will take interested athletes under her wing to the track and
field and train them on all aspects of the sport.
Rusty Nelligan – Tracey Roberts, Mayor of Wanneroo recently
nominated athlete Rusty Nelligan to sit on the Joondalup Health
Campus Community Board of Advice as a result of the work he
performs in the community and his experience he has gained on the Athlete Leadership Program. Well done Rusty!
Advertise the State Games weekend
Muscle Machine Saturday 6 October Main Arena
Perth Royal Show
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“ M u s c l e v e r s u s M a c h i n e ” The inaugural “Special Olympics WA Muscle Versus Machine” event is a challenge of strength between Western Australia’s services community and machinery. The event is to support Special Olympics WA and the ongoing weekly sporting programs and the growth and development of new regions throughout Western Australia. Watch this space in future newsletters for details on how you can be involved!
Saturday 6 October
2012 Royal Show 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Main Arena, Royal Showgrounds
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Bulletin Board
T M A S p o r t s L u n c h
Join Special Olympics Western Australia at the 3rd TMA Sports
Lunch on the 10th
August, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
Master of Ceremony, Peter Rowsthorn will walk the guest
speaker Adam Gilchrist through an afternoon of fun and
friendship.
Put a table together or come along and join a table. If you would
like to attend the luncheon, contact Di Bruce at
[email protected] or Fran Eustace, Special Olympics
Australia at [email protected]
S O W A S o c c e r D e v e l o p m e n t S q u a d
Football West has extended an invitation to all Special Olympic WA athlete’s to join Soccer during the winter
season. The grassroots program will be a platform to
develop skills, gain self-confidence and make new friends with pathways to local, regional, state and international
competitions. Gordon Duus, Inclusion Development
Officer from Football West, will be coaching the teams
and setting goals towards the large number of SO and Football West competition opportunities.
DEVELOPMENT SQUAD DETAILS
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Saturday 30 June, Saturday 11 August,
Saturday 22nd
September, Saturday 3rd
November
Gibbney Reserve, Mephan St, Maylands
11.45am to 12.30pm
Come along and join in the team!
For any enquiries or to register, contact Gordon Duus at Football
West on 9422 6914 or email at [email protected]
K i n g s w a y F o o t b a l l C l u b
Kingsway Football Club is looking for a few more players
for our integrated Australian Rules Football Team. Training is on Thursday nights at 6PM at Kingsway with
Games approximately every two weeks.
They are looking for players of all abilities (they modify
the games and rules to ensure everyone gets a fair go) and
it is more about participation than anything else.
Players must be 14 years or older and older and both boys
and girls are welcome. Nothing is needed from the players
other than some enthusiasm for Australian Rules Football and there are no fees to pay.
For any enquiries, contact Jayson Bennett, President at Kingsway Football Club on 0439 384 442.
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V o l u n t e e r R o l e
ATHLETICS ASSISTANT COACH
SOWA are currently looking for interested volunteers to fulfil the following role within the organisation; Due to rising numbers in athletics, an Assistant Coach is required to support the Head Coach on the track and field.
The role requires some experience in athletics, however past coaching experience is not crucial. To ensure a quality sports program all of our coaches are accredited by the relevant National Sports Organisation and we can assist with obtaining accreditation.
You will need to commit to weekly coaching sessions during the months of July and April, as well as travelling to competition intrastate, interstate or overseas.
For further details, please contact Lesley Poole at
[email protected] or Di Bruce on
0410866532 or [email protected]
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Upcoming events ….
M u l t i S p o r t s T e r m 3 S h o w c a s e
Therapy Focus, City of Stirling and Special Olympics Western Australia are putting together a 10 week sports
program for kids to come along, try a bit of everything and
hopefully enrol in a program of their favourite sport! Basketball, Gymnastics, Athletics and Soccer will be
delivered by Special Olympic coaches.
Commencing: Monday 23rd
of July Time: 5:00 – 5:45 pm
Venue: Stirling Leisure Centre
Address: Belvedere Rd, Hamersley WA 6022 Cost: $5 per week
Please RSVP to Adam Kelly or Phoebe Joyce
P: 9478 9500 E: [email protected] or [email protected]
J u n i o r G y m S k i l l s D a y
We will be holding a ‘come n try’ day for boys and girls
aged between 6 years and 12 years of age, regardless of
ability or experience. The aim of the Special Olympics
Junior Gymnasts Skills Day is to learn new skills, have fun, gain confidence and make new friends in a supportive
environment with children of a similar ability.
Saturday 28 July
11.00am to 12.15pm
PCYC, 450 Rokeby Road, Subiaco
$12.00
Weekly programme commences the following week
For enquiries, phone Rose Hartley on 0410441521
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S p e c i a l O l y m p i c s W . A 2 0 1 2 S t a t e G a m e s
Aquatics, Athletics, Equestrian, Soccer, Softball, Gymnastics,
Saturday 29th September / Sunday 30th September
Landsdale Farm School, Darch
Please note that the 2012 State Games will be qualifying events for the 2013 Asia Pacific Games and the 2013 Canberra Centenary Swimming Competition. Place the dates in your diaries and watch this space for information in the upcoming months.
2 0 1 3 A s i a P a c i f i c G a m e s
Earlier this year Special Olympics Australia announced that Newcastle, Australia had won the bid to host the Inaugural Asia Pacific Games in December 2013. Australia will be sending a team with athletes competing in the following sports: Athletics, Aquatics, Basketball, Football and Tenpin Bowling. Athletes from across Australia will be selected from State games that have been identified as qualifying events. In Western Australia they are:
Basketball – 2nd November, 2012 Tenpin Bowling – 10th November, 2012 Football, Athletics, Aquatics – 29/30 September 2012
Selection Criteria for Asia Pacific games will be;
All registered members are eligible for selection
Must be over the age of 16 for selection
Records reflecting ongoing training and competition and registered on our data base
Results from the nominated qualifying events
Information relating to the upcoming games will be made available in future newsletters
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Special Olympics Perth Metro North presents the
2012 Annual Awards Night Saturday 21st July
6.30pm to 10.30pm Kingsway Football & Sporting Club
Hartman Drive, Madeley $30 per person
To book tickets, phone 9309 4003 or see your sports coordinator, before Saturday 14th July. No door sales.
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I am proud to represent and provide a strong voice for the people of the Cowan electorate in the Federal Parliament. As your local member I believe that it is vital that I am active and engaged with you and our community so I can continue fighting on the issues that affect our community. I encourage you to contact me any time, so please do not hesitate to call my office on (08) 9409 4100 or email me personally at [email protected] . I look forward to meeting you out and about in the electorate. Luke.
UN UNIFORM NOTICE
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If you have any uniforms from the 2010 National Games held in Adelaide and would like to pass them on to future travelling team members, please contact Genine Hunter on 9309 4003. They will go to a good home!!!
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SOWA Calendar
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
JULY
3rd July State Board Board Meeting Sirona Capital, Level 2, 7 Havelock St, West Perth
23rd July Golf Lessons Marangaroo Golf Course
28th July Gymnastics Junior Gymnastics Skills Day PCYC Subiaco
AUGUST
4/5 August Tenpin Bowling Regional Championships Bunbury
TBA Athletics Training resumes Athletics WA Stadium
9th August State Board Board Meeting Sirona Capital, Level 2, 7 Havelock St, West Perth
10th August State Board TMA Sports Lunch Hyatt Regency
11th August Aquatics WADSA State Championships Challenge Stadium
11th August Soccer Development Squad Training Gibbney Reserve Maylands 11.45am to 12.30pm
11th/12th Aug Multi Sports Junior National Games Camp Pt. Walter Recreation Camp
13th August Golf Lessons Marangaroo Golf Course
25th August Athlete Leadership Program
Training Session - guest speakers St Georges College
26th August Basketball Everybody’s Game Basketball Tournament
Perry Lakes
29th Aug to 9th Sept
Paralympic Games London
SEPTEMBER
6th Sept Multi Sports Ribbon Day Santa Maria College
7th Sept Multi Sports Ribbon Day Midvale
7th Sept Golf WADSA Challenge Melville Golf Course
14th Sept Cricket Skills Day Joondalup
18th Sept State Board Board Meeting Sirona Capital, Level 2, 7 Havelock St, West Perth
19th Sept Aquatics Time Trials Craigie Leisure Centre
22nd Sept Soccer Development Squad Training Gibbney Reserve Maylands 11.45am to 12.30pm
25th Sept Multi Sports Ribbon Day Endeavour Education Support Centre
29th to 30th Sept
Multi Sports SOWA State Games Landsdale Farm School
2012 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WESTERN AUSTRALIA CALENDAR
JAN JULY to SEPTEMBER
LUKE SIMPKINS MP Federal Member for Cowan,
