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Telephone (08) 9321 1599 Mobile: 0410 866 532 Email: [email protected]
SOWA Welcomes Rev. Canon
Richard Pengelley to the team
SOWA Reports
Special Olympics Western Australia April 2012
SO,
Word from the West Pg. 1
S t a t e D e v e l o p m e n t M a n a g e r
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our new State
Chair, Rev. Canon Richard Pengelley (Richard) and welcome
him on board with Special Olympics Western Australia. Richard is a well-respected community member within the
sporting and educational sectors. Richard’s passion for sport
and for mentoring was a natural fit for him being selected in the
role. I believe Richard will lead SOWA in to a new era of
growth and development, but more importantly, in our quest to
provide opportunities and choices for our members.
If I may also take this opportunity to thank outgoing board
members, Dr. Justin Walawski and David McMahon for their
contributions to the organisation. Justin and David were
monumental in providing leadership and embedding processes to ensure SOWA is an organisation that embraces diversity and
recognises individual’s abilities within sport.
Under Richard’s leadership, SOWA will be sending four teams
away in 2012 to compete in;
State of Origin Challenge – Adelaide
Victorian Exhibition Games Softball – Melbourne
Trans-Tasman Tournament – Cairns
SOA Junior National Games – Newcastle
I wish the first two teams travelling in May all the best in their competitions and to enjoy the experience. To all the volunteers
that make the games possible, a HUGE thanks for your tireless
dedication and commitment.
Di Bruce
He has been a PE teacher in government and private schools, a
school Chaplain at Hale School and Kings College Taunton in
the UK, a parish priest at St Nicolas Carine-Duncraig, and now
enjoys his multiple roles at University of WA.
He has done extensive research in mentoring and has applied that
knowledge to the Athlete Leadership Program (ALPs) in WA.
Richard is a dual Olympian and World Championship player in
the sport of water polo at both junior and senior levels and has captained Australia.
He is also on the Boards of the WA Institute of Sport and UWA
Torpedoes water polo club. He will captain-coach a team for the
World Masters water polo championships in Italy in June 2012.
Richard is very excited to be joining the SOWA Board at this
time of growth and development and is delighted with the
success of the ALPS program.
The Special Olympics Western Australia
community would like to welcome to the
team, Rev. Canon Richard Pengelley who
has recently been appointed as State
Chair, taking over from Dr. Justin
Walawski.
Richard is currently a Lecturer in Sport
Science, Exercise and Health and Sub-
Dean Community at UWA, Chaplain of
St George’s Residential College, and a Canon of St George’s Cathedral.
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S O W A S t a t e O f f i c e
Special Olympics Western Australia has moved in to new premises. We can now be found at;
Suite 4/1321 Hay St
West Perth, WA, 6005 PO Box 207
Woodvale, WA, 6026 Telephone: (08) 9321 1599
Fax: (08) 9321 3207 Email: [email protected]
S O W A S t a t e B o a r d
Rev. Canon Richard Pengelley – State Chair
Dr. Fiona Wood – Vice Chair
Paul Waite – Secretary
Sarah de Rozario – Treasurer
Brad Osborne – Athlete Representative
Elaine Taylor – State Sports Manager
Helen Webb
Andrea Mitchell MLA
Chailee Richards
Marcus Bartlett
Aaron Hewitt – Ex Officio
Margaret Bush – Ex Officio
To view the biographies of our SOWA State Board members,
follow the link to;
http://www.specialolympics.com.au/index.php/wa
Telephone (08) 9321 1599 Mobile: 0410 866 532 Email: [email protected]
Sporting Highlights SOWA Bulletin Board
‘ E v e r y b o d y ’ s G a m e ’ T o u r n a m e n t
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E x p r e s s i o n s o f I n t e r e s t
S t a t e S p o r t s C o m m i t t e e
Special Olympics Western Australia is seeking to appoint a
State Sports Committee to oversee the upcoming sporting
events planned in 2012 / 2013.
Applicants must have a sound knowledge of SO philosophies,
structure and conventions, as well as good administrative and organisational skills and financial experience.
FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive strategy
Oversee competition and sport at regional and
state level
Uniforms
State sports calendar
Mentor local programs / Volunteer training....
SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS 2012/2013
SO Trans-Tasman Tournament - Cairns
SO Australia Junior Nationals – Newcastle
State of Origin Challenge – Perth
SOWA State Games
Asia Pacific Games
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Sports Management
Financial background
Computer skills
Organisational skills
If you are interested in being considered for the committee,
please contact Di Bruce, SOWA State Development Manager
at [email protected] before 15th
May, 2012.
Special Olympics Western Australia recently sent a couple of
teams to the “Everybody’s Game” Tournament, organised and hosted by Basketball WA and supported by Inclusion WA.
Our teams led by Head Coaches, Julie Williams and Tim
Breadmore represented SOWA well in the competitions against
rival teams and programs from Roads; Swan Friendship Group;
and West Rise Basketball.
The afternoon held at the Basketball WA Stadium provided an
opportunity for our players to compete against teams of equal
ability. Ten teams competed in 3 games each; with the carnival
concluding with an All Stars match.
West Coast Waves and Wanneroo Wolf pack player Nikita
Martin attended the day and was represented in the All Stars
match, as well as being the guest referee.
Over 150 players and spectators attended the day and the exciting
and fun filled afternoon was well received by everyone. The
April carnival was the first of four for 2012.
Our Special Olympic Basketball programs held at Joondalup and
Mirrabooka will continue to train and work towards the ongoing
Carnival days.
With the introduction of a new basketball program for 6 – 8 year
olds at Hamersley Recreation Centre commencing in May, young
and upcoming players will develop skills and gain the confidence
to participate in future “Everybody’s Game” Carnival Days.
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Below Tim Breadmore, Head Coach with his players from the Mirrabooka Senior High School program
Players from the Joondalup program before the “Everybody’s Game” Carnival Day held in April at Basketball WA Stadium
S t a t e O f f i c e V o l u n t e e r s
If you are looking to upgrade or maintain your skills and have
time available during the week, the new state office is looking
for volunteers to fulfil various roles;
FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Enter data on spread sheets
Fill show bags/envelopes
Brochures/Newsletters
Phone calls / Filing
SKILLS & EXPERTISE
Basic computer skills
Good communication skills
Willing to learn new skills
Work independently
If you are interested, or know of anybody that may be
interested, contact Di Bruce at the state office.
Telephone (08) 9321 1599 Mobile: 0410 866 532 Email: [email protected]
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.
We are putting FUN back in to FUNdraising at this year’s
event, with Peter Rowsthorn (Brett in ‘Kath and Kim’ fame) as
our Master of Ceremony, plus Adam Gilchrist (Australian
Cricket Legend) as the guest speaker.
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]
A c t i v e F o o t b a l l F u n F o r A d u l t s
Football West in partnership with Special Olympics Western Australia will be launching the Active Football Fun For Adults (AFFFA) during the month of May.
This ongoing fortnightly activity is most suited to men and women of all abilities aged 16+ in alternatives to employment programs or residential care.
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.
LAUNCH DETAILS
Tuesday 5 June – 2pm – Kingsway Indoor Stadium,
Kingsway Sporting Complex, Landsdale
Thursday 7 June – 2pm – Wally Hagen Stadium, Starling
St, Hamilton Hill
For any enquiries or to register, contact Gordon Duus at Football West on 9422 6914 or email at [email protected]
E q u a l F o o t i n g b a l l L e a g u e
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Telephone (08) 9321 1599 Mobile: 0410 866 532 Email: [email protected]
SOWA Calendar
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
MAY
5th
ALPs Athlete Leadership Training St George’s College SOWA
11 – 13th Multi Sport State of Origin Challenge Adelaide SOSA
18th
Multi Sport Ribbon Day Recquatic Centre, Kwinana SOWA
18 – 20th Softball Victorian Invitational Game Melbourne SOVIC
22nd ALPs Visit to Parliament House Parliament House SOWA
25th
Multi Sport Ribbon Day Geraldton SOWA
29th State Board Board Meeting Sirona Capital SOWA
JUNE
1st Multi Sport Ribbon Day Bunbury SOWA
5th Soccer AFFFA Launch Day North Kingsway Indoor Stadium Football West
7th Soccer AFFFA Launch Day South Hamilton Hill Football West
8th Soccer School Skills Day Herb Graham Rec Centre SOWA
9th Soccer SO Unified Challenge Gibney Reserve, Maylands Football West
10th Basketball Everybody’s Game Carnival Basketball WA Stadium Basketball WA
22nd
Multi Sport Ribbon Day Arena Joondalup SOWA
JULY
3rd
State Board State Board Meeting Sirona Capital SOWA
21st Perth Metro North Awards Night
Kingsway Football Club SOPMN
23RD Golf Golf lessons Marangaroo SOPMN
2012 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WESTERN AUSTRALIA CALENDAR
JAN MAY to JULY
LU LUKE SIMPKINS MP Federal
Member for Cowan,
