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Welcome Back !!!!!!
Welcome to our first AAA newsletter for the year which is a little
late due to a very busy start to 2014.
On the 4th of February Hampden Hurricanes took part in a “Super
Clinic” with Richmond footy club and two of our players, Graham
Smith and Ben Everall were invited to speak about the Hurricanes
at a Civic Reception hosted by Warrnambool City Council to
welcome Richmond players and coaching staff to the South West.
Graham and Ben represented the Hurricanes in style and should be
very proud of their efforts.
Our next big event was a Charity Cricket Match held in
Warrnambool with all proceeds going to the Peters Project Cancer
care centre appeal. Backyard Cricketers were invited to stage an
exhibition match during the cricket break and did a brilliant job of
showcasing their skills.
The rush doesn’t end there, we had our first ever All Abilities
Triathlon on the 1st of March closely followed by new Boccia
seasons in Warrnambool and Hamilton kicking off on March 2nd.
Howzat Cricket was back from March 5th for 5 weeks. The Coburg
Tigers will make the journey to Warrnambool to take on the
Hurricanes on March 16th and our second All Abilities Community
Surf Day will be held at the Warrnambool Surf Club on Sunday
March 23rd. Fingers crossed for some warmer weather this year!
So apologies for the late newsletter but it’s been an action packed
start and the pace doesn’t look like letting up any time soon.
We’ve got plenty more to come so we look forward to seeing you
all out and about and getting active this year
Judi & Marli
South West Sport
Access for All Abilities
Autumn Newsletter
What ’ s in this issue?
Issue 12 March 2014
What’s new
Congratulations Warrnambool
Springers
All Abilities Triathlon
Cricket
Community Surf Day
Sports
Netball
Warrnambool, Portland, Hamilton
Basketball
Warrnambool
Martial Arts
Hamilton
Lawn Bowls
Hamilton & Portland
Active Oceans
Regional South West Coast
Indoor Archers
Hamilton
Ten Pin Bowling
Warrnambool
Rowing
Warrnambool
Kick Start Aquatics
Hamilton
Portland
Boccia
Hamilton & Warrnambool
Footy—Hampden Hurricanes
Warrnambool
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Our Contacts:
Warrnambool Office
0355611689 Fax 0355628589
Michael Neoh
Executive Officer
Andrew Sloane Healthy Sporting Environments
Program Manager
Judi Mutsaers Access for All Abilities
Program Manager
Mark Taylor
Club Development Officer
Marli Blackney-Noter Administration & Project Support
This Newsletter is on South West
Sport ’ s Website:
www.southwestsport.com.au
Promoting Inclusion
All Abilities Triathlon
Eleven brave souls dusted off their bikes, dragged on the bathers and pulled on
the running shoes to take part in the Warrnambool Triathlon Club ’ s inaugural All
Abilities Triathlon in Warrnambool on Saturday, March 1st.
Billed as a precursor to the Tri-Club ’ s annual Sufferfest, the All Abilities version
was slightly less gruelling but challenging enough and required competitors to
complete a 50 metre swim/wade, 200 metre bike/trike/wheel and a 250 metre run/
walk or wheel. Sam Beugalhole took out line honours on the day, putting in a fan-
tastic effort in all three legs and was thrilled to be first across the line. Sam ’ s
Dad, Rob who accompanied his son around the course was delighted for Sam as
well as pretty happy to be finished!
Other competitors who put in a fantastic performance to finish the in fine style were
Drew Miller, Dom Mauribito, Sebastian Serra, Justin Dwyer, Harvey McCorkell,
Christian Bailey, Loretta Thorpe Young. Troy Brown and last minute contenders,
Phil Brown and Kev Nailon who joined in for the run/wheel leg.
The event was wonderfully supported by Tri-Club volunteers and family and friends
and with a lot of positive feedback from participants, volunteers and club members
we hope it will be the first of many. Congratulations everyone!
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Congratulations Warrnambool
Springers!!!
We would like to congratulate Warrnambool Springers Gymnastics on being a finalist for Gymnastics Victoria - Inclusive Initiative of the year Award. Gymnastic Victoria in conjunction with VicHealth have initiated an award to be presented to the club which best promotes and demonstrates positive inclusion practices within the sport of gymnastics. Warrnambool Springers is currently involved with the Healthy Sporting Environments program, taking up the challenge of providing healthier, more welcoming, supportive and inclusive environments. The Healthy Sporting Environments program encourages clubs to make positive changes to attitudes and cultures by addressing six health topics, one of them being Inclusion, Safety and Support. Being a finalist for this award is an amazing recognition of all the hard work Warrnambool Springers have put in to making sure their club is inclusive for all.
Congratulations
Warrnambool Springers!!!!
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Industry News cont.….
Howzat Cricket!!
Following the hugely successful Backyard Cricket held
in warrnambool in 2013. Cooinda in Terang and South-
ern Way in Warrnambool have organised a 5 week
Cricket session starting the 5th March 2014.
The Howzat Cricket will be held in Terang for 2 weeks,
and then finish up in Warrnambool with the last 3 weeks
being played.
If you would like more information please contact
Anthony Love - 5560 5942 or 0419 516 519
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Individual Recreation Program
A long wet winter is finally behind us and the time is right to get off the couch and try something new. Our Individual Recreation Program has connected peo-ple with a disability with a whole range of active options includ-ing rowing, tennis, netball, gymnastics, soccer, lawn bowls, ten pin bowling, sailing, table tennis, cycling.....the list goes on! In-dividual Rec. support is FREE but we don’t provide transport or carer support.
Some of the ways we can help you are:
By talking to you about what’s available in the community
By helping you find a club or a recreation provider
By going along with you for the first couple of visits to help link you with the club
By helping you talk to the club or provider about any worries or problems
By helping the club find ways to support you
To find our more call Judi on 5561 1689
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All Abilities Netball
Warrnambool: Mondays from 5.30pm at Warrnambool ARC,
Caramut Road. Cost $5. Contact: Jodie Carey 03 55658015
Hamilton: Wednesdays 5.00pm - 6.00pm Hamilton Indoor
Leisure & Aquatic Centre Contact: Joan Lewis 03 55758243
Martial Arts
Hamilton: A range of programs on offer catering for all levels
and abilities. Weekly classes at Hamilton Indoor Leisure &
Aquatic Centre
Contact: Muhktar Kadiri PALACE Martial Arts 03 55719816
Email: [email protected]
Lawn Bowls
Portland RSL Memorial Bowling Club: Cape Nelson Road
Portland. Regional competition days held on a regular basis.
Contact: Portland Bowling Club 03 55237155
Kyeema 03 55217820
Active Oceans
South West Coast: Active respite program. Swimming, surf-
ing, sailing, snorkelling. Enjoy our rivers and coastline this
summer Contact: Deb at Mpower 03 55 618126
All Abilities Basketball
Warrnambool
Thursdays from 6.00pm at the ARC, Caramut Road
Warrnambool. Contact: Kylie Carter 0438 099 473.
Hamilton Indoor Archers
Recreational and competitive archery catering for beginners
to the more experienced archer. For further details contact:
Brendan Jones 0417386100 .
Warrnambool Springers Gymnastics Inc.
Ed Gym: 15mths –5yrs, Rec Gym: School Age-learn the basics in a
fun filled environment, Competitive: School Age for the more seri-
ous gymnast and Birthday Parties: 15 mths +.
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Hampden Hurricanes
Will start back on Thur 13th March @ 6:00pm at Emmanuel
College, Ardlie Street Campus.
Hamilton Kangaroos
Starts Wed 30th April @ 6:00pm at Melville Oval, Hamilton
For more information for both teams contact: Judi at South
West Sport 0355611689
Kick Start Aquatics
A Learn to swim program for young children with specific
learning needs and autism held at Hamilton Indoor Leisure
and Aquatic Centre as well as Portland YMCA. Class sizes
are small and registrations are essential.
Contact: Sarah Byron, Swim Programs Coordinator Hamilton
on: 03 55514306
Or
Kerri Jennings ( Portland YMCA ) on 55217174
Ten Pin Bowling
Warrnambool: Motorvators League, Great Ocean Road
Bowling. Tuesdays 4.00pm - 5.00pm. Contact: 03 55616877
Rowing
Warrnambool: Monday & Wednesday from 4.30pm- 5.30pm at
Nestle Rowing Club Dennington. Contact: Tom Bertrand
03 55629684
Sports Bank
Assists people in the South West to become involved in
community sport and recreation. Individuals or families receiv-
ing Centrelink payments can apply for an “ interest-free ”
loan to cover up-front costs such as registration fees and uni-
form costs. Contact Andrew on 55611689
Boccia
Hamilton Boccia Club and South West Boccia have both
Started back with the next session on Sunday 16th March.
For more info call Judi on 55611689
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Event Assistance
Temporary Accessible
Car Parking Equipment
Glenelg Shire Council:
Brad Charman Tel: 03 55222359
Email:
Southern Grampians Shire:
Lynne Millard Tel: 03 55518483
Email:
Portable Phonic Ear
Glenelg Shire Council
Free Hire
Tel: 03 55222200
Email:
One & All Inclusive
Events Program
Warrnambool City Council
Covers issues such as:
Event planning, ease of access,
and movement, signage, toilets
and other facilities, accessible
parking and marketing and
promotion
Tel: 03 55594800
Email:
wbool [email protected].
gov.au
Regional Wrap Up
Warrnambool Break of Day Players - meet regularly at Archie
Graham Centre for theatre productions. Workshops are held
on the first Sunday of each month from 1pm – 4pm Contact:
0355594920
Warrnambool Arthritis Support Group meets regularly at the
Archie Graham Community Centre. Afternoon meetings are
every second Monday of every second month at 1.30pm.
Contact: 0355594920
Corangamite Heart Foundation Walking Group regular
walking for all ages and abilities at no cost. Contact Mary
Brown 03 55931403 for dates, times and locations
Corangamite Weekend Respite Program — for young children
with special needs and their siblings or the children of a
parent with special needs. Contact: Aged and Disability Ser-
vices Coordinator 03 55937100
Portland Planned Activity Groups —4 days per week in
Portland, 2 days per week in Heywood. Social and recrea-
tional program for frail older persons and adults with disabili-
ties who live independently in the community. Respite Care
Provision is also available. Contact Glenelg Shire
1300453635
Great South West Walking Group Contact: 03 55272003 for
walking group activities
Hamilton Disability Support Group— meets bi-monthly on
second Tues of each month at 1pm at Hamilton Community
House. Contact Chris Doneman 0428594738
Hamilton Walkers — Regular walking program in Hamilton
Contact: Tom Trimnell 03 55724536
Hamilton Community House Aqua Exercise—held
Wednesdays 8am—9am at Mulleraterong Pool. Contact: 03
55719780
Hamilton Wood ’ n ’ i t held weekly on Tues 1pm—3pm at
ASPIRE Lonsdale St Hamilton. Contact: 03 55719780
Active Oceans - Rowing, surfing, snorkelling, sailing. Enjoy
our rivers and coastline this summer, fully supported and su-
pervised active respite. For more information phone Deb at
Mpower on 55618126.
