SOWA May Newsletter

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State of Origin 2012

Athlete Leadership Program

Special Olympics Western Australia May 2012

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SO Vic State Games 2012

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M a l i b u P r i m a r y S c h o o l v i s i t

P P Peter Gilham

Special Olympics WA recently delivered a skills session at

Malibu Primary School. The 30 students that attended

thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to hold the LETR Torch, to

learn more about the Olympics and to participate in the 6

tabloid skills that Michael Snart, SOWA Volunteer and ECU

Joondalup student delivered. The school, located in Safety Bay

is an inspirational school, largely supported by the Western

Australian Navy. The surroundings of the school were amazing

with a café, fully equipped gym, serene garden, bicycle course

and kitchen for the students to gain life skills in. Thanks to

Malibu PS for the opportunity.

The annual State of Origin Challenge was recently held in Adelaide

and hosted by SOSA. A team of competitors from aquatics,

athletics and equestrian represented Western Australia proudly.

The weekend commenced with an Opening Ceremony and included

a Law Enforcement Torch Run. Our Kalgoorlie competitors arrived

in Adelaide a few days earlier to enjoy the sights and familiarise

themselves with their surroundings. They were joined two days

later by their Perth metropolitan athletes. The team bonded well

and new friendships were made. The results from the weekend;

Equestrian 3 gold / 4 silver / 3 bronze / 3/4th

2/5th

1/6th

Athletics 6 gold / 6 silver / 2 bronze / 9 /4th

3 / 5th

Aquatics 3 gold / 7 silver / 5 bronze / 4/4th

Many thanks to Special Olympics South Australia for their

continued support to the State of Origin Challenge.

See you next year!

Word from the West Pg. 1

Over a weekend in May, the SO Vic

State Games were held in Melbourne.

A team of SOWA Softballers were

invited to participate and took up the

challenge to meet with their friendly

rivals from Victoria and Tasmania.

After weeks of preparation, the team

boarded the flight to Melbourne, pumped

and determined to bring back the Gold.

With a large number of attendees at the

Games, and an impressive Opening

Ceremony, the SOWA Softball team

fought hard throughout the weekend. The

grand final saw WA and Tasmania

compete and our team proudly brought

the coveted gold medal home. Thanks to

SOVic for the invitation. Fantastic!

Softballers celebrate a weekend of competition and friendship

Flag bearers, Rusty Nelligan and Peter Harman lead the SOWA team in to the Opening Ceremony of the SOVic Games.


SOWA Bulletin Board

P a r l i a m e n t H o u s e T o u r

SOWA Board member, Andrea Mitchell MLA recently hosted the

WA Athlete Leadership Program at Parliament House and gained

useful insight into the workings of a Minister. Guided through

Parliament by Andrea, a Member for the Legislative Assembly, the

athletes and their mentors had the opportunity to ask questions and

experience how parliament operates. After light refreshments and

once the bell had rung notifying the Politicians that they were to be

in chamber, the athletes and their mentors were able to sit in on

speeches in the Lower and the Upper House. Questions were asked

and answered and a fun, educational night was had by all.

Many thanks to Andrea for inviting us!

E x p r e s s i o n s o f I n t e r e s t

T r a n s T a s m a n T o u r n a m e n t

O f f i c i a l s S e l e c t i o n

As a result of recent increase in athletes quotas, a need for an Assistant Athletics Coach and Athletics Team official are required to be filled.

The games between the two nations are for athletes 15 years

of age and over, and WA will be participating in the

following sports;

Basketball

Athletics

Tenpin Bowling

The games will be commencing on Monday 8th

October and

finish on Friday 12th

October.

If you are a registered volunteer of Special Olympics WA,

and are interested in attending, contact SOWA State

Development Manager, Di Bruce on

[email protected] to receive the relevant

documentation.

Message from the State Manager

I would like to acknowledge our two travelling teams; the State of

Origin competitors and the softballers who recently competed at

their respective games. From all reports, our athlete’s represented

Western Australia with the spirit and comradery that we pride

ourselves on. A huge congratulation to all competitors, and thanks

to all the coaches, volunteers and organisers of the events.

Over the next few months, our Trans-Tasman Tournament athletes

and Junior National Games athletes will be madly fundraising and

preparing for their games. With a large contingent representing

Western Australia, I believe all members from Special Olympics

Western Australia need to get behind them and support them in

any way they can.

I would also like to take this opportunity to recognise the junior

programs that are evolving within the various sports and the

partnerships that are being established with industry agencies. In

particular, Therapy Focus who is running a multi-sport program in

Term 3 and showcasing SOWA sports that we deliver. Thanks

Therapy Focus.

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Di Bruce

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V o l u n t e e r R o l e s

SOWA are currently looking for interested volunteers to fulfil

the following roles within the organisation;

BASKETBALL HEAD COACH

The Joondalup program currently hosts 35 players at the

Joondalup Arena venue on a Friday night.

We are seeking a Head Coach to run our basketball program. The volunteer role would be supported by a large number of assistant coaches and volunteers.

The role requires some experience

playing/coaching/officiating in basketball. 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

our terms between March and November, as well as travelling

to competition intrastate, interstate or overseas.

For Expressions of Interest, please contact SOWA State Development Manager, Di Bruce on

[email protected] to receive the relevant

documentation.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Basic computer skills

Word from the West May 2012 Pg. 2

ALPS member, Dylan Coop and ALPs coordinator Luke Towers at Parliament House

mailto:[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]

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 SQ

Saturday 9 June

Gibbney Reserve, Mephan St, Maylands

10.30am Registration, 10.45am Training

11.35am Special O / Para / ALPs Unified Match

12.30pm Concludes

FREE EVENT

Come along and join us for a fun filled day of activity

Phone Di Bruce on 0410 866 532 for any enquiries

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.

Word from the West May 2012 Pg. 3

C O R R E C T I O N

Please note your records that the information published last month was the wrong telephone and fax numbers.

Details of the head office are as follows;

Suite 4/1321 Hay St, West Perth, WA, 6005 PO Box 207, Woodvale, WA, 6026

Telephone: (08) 9321 3207 Fax: (08) 9321 0138

Email: [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




SOWA Calendar

PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

JUNE

1st June State Board Ribbon Day South West Sports Centre, Bunbury SOWA

5th June Soccer AFFFA Launch Day - North of the River Gibbney Reserve Maylands SOWA/Football West

7th June Soccer AFFFA Launch Day - South of the River TBA SOWA/Football West

8th June Soccer Soccer Schools Skills Day Herb Graham Rec Ctr, Mirrabooka 9.30am – 12.30pm SOWA

9th June Soccer Special O Development Squad Skills PLUS Special O Unified Match

Gibbney Reserve Maylands 10.30am & 11.35am SOWA/Football West

10th June Basketball Everybodys Game Basketball Tournament Perry Lakes Basketball W.A.

9th June - 10th June Equestrian Coaches training weekend Fairbridge RDAWA

22nd June State Board Ribbon Day Arena Joondalup SOWA

30th June Soccer Development Squad Training Gibbney Reserve Maylands 11.35am to 12.40pm Football West

JULY

3rd July State Board Board Meeting Sirona Capital, Level 2, 7 Havelock St, West Perth 6.30pm SOWA

21st

Perth Metro Annual Awards Night Kingsway Sport Complex

23rd July Golf Lessons Marangaroo Golf Course Special Olympics Metro North

23rd

Therapy Focus Multi Sport SOWA Showcase Hamersley Rec Centre, Warwick 5.00pm – 5.45pm

28th

Gymnastics Junior Gymnasts Skills Day PCYC Subiaco

AUGUST

9th August State Board Board Meeting Sirona Capital, Level 2, 7 Havelock St, West Perth SOWA

4/5 August Tenpin Bowling Regional Championships Bunbury

10th August State Board TMA Sports Lunch Hyatt Regency SOWA

11th August Aquatics WADSA State Championships Challenge Stadium WADSA

11th August Soccer SOWA Development Squad Training Gibbney Reserve Maylands 11.35am to 12.40pm Football West

11th/12th August Junior National Games Junior National Games Camp TBA SOWA

13th August Golf Lessons Marangaroo Golf Course Special Olympics Metro North

21st August Athletics Season recommences Athletics WA Stadium SOPMN

25th August Athlete Leadership Program Training Session - guest speakers St Georges College SOWA

26th August Basketball Everybody’s Game Basketball Tournament Perry Lakes Basketball W.A.

2012 SPECIAL OLYMPICS WESTERN AUSTRALIA CALENDAR

JAN JUNE to AUGUST

LUKE SIMPKINS MP Federal Member for Cowan,

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