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Special Olympics Western Australia Newsletter July 2013
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SO, Word from the WEST July 2013
SOWA athlete, George Harwood was lucky enough to be taken by Inspector John Leembruggen
from the Western Australia Police Force to PolAir at the Air Support facility to see the planes and
new Police Helicopter. George was picked up in a police car and taken to Jandakot where the
pilots spent a great deal of their time answering questions and giving George a guided tour of each
of their specially fitted out aircraft. The new helicopter was very impressive and has been fitted
with an infra-red camera that is used for searching for people when they are missing or for
following cars/people that are wanted by the police. The pilots started up the helicopter which
created a huge amount of noise and wind. Unfortunately, due to the low lying fog we were not able to be taken up in the helicopter but the experience was amazing. We would like to thank John and
the staff at PolAir for spending so much of their valuable time with George and for allowing to get
inside the aircraft and answering our many questions. Annette & George Harwood.
SOWA
welcomes,
farewells,
thanks and
congratulates…
WA Police Visit
Proudly supported by
Special Olympics Western Australia can now be followed on twitter
@SpecialO_WA
SOWA athlete George Harwood with Superintendent John Leembruggen, Law Enforcement Torch Run Coordinator in WA at a recent visit to PolAir. George and John struck up a friendship after being paired up at the Junior National Games in Newcastle.
SO, Word from the West July 2013
Cricket Skills Murdoch
Students from Leeming, Warnbro
and Rockingham ESCs attended
the Cricket Skills morning held at
Murdoch University Sports Club
grounds.
With the support of SEDA students
and the WACA, the high school
students were subjected to the
fundamentals of cricket, adopting
newly developed skills in hitting;
bowling and fielding.
The students also received the
opportunity to meet Western
Warrior players Burt Cockley and
Simon Macken who assisted on
the day and shared their stories of
success on the field.
The cricket skill sessions will now
lead to a tournament day at the
WACA where the students will
have the opportunity to transition in to the 2013/14 season.
Cricket Skills Joondalup
Community
Sports-Link
Program
June
2013
Armadale
The multi-sport ribbon day held
in Armadale was attended by
students from Gwynn Park and
Mater Christi College.With
basketball; soccer; cricket and
WADSA modified activities on
offer, the students were subjected to skills in all sports.
Huge thanks to Hockeyroos
players whom swapped their
sticks for cricket bats and
basketballs on the day.
Students from Westminster
Education Support Centre were
treated to a phenomenal day at
Joondalup Arena recently. With
support from the WACA, they
were introduced to the basic skills
of cricket, learning how to throw
the ball at a target, hit and run and
concluded with diamond cricket.
In addition to the cricket skills developed on the day, the
students were extremely fortunate
to meet Scorchers players
Michael Beer and Liam Davis.
Both players were happy to pass
on their game tips, teach some
skills and compete in the friendly
game.
The morning session was topped
off with a visit from Justin Langer, Scorchers coach and cricket
legend. Thanks Scorchers for all
of your support.
SO, Word from the West July 2013
Meet the
SOWA Board
For full description
of the SOWA board,
go to www.specialolympics.co
m.au/wa
2013 Special Olympics WA
Kimberley Committee
Dr. Fiona Wood
Patron
Tui Savu - Chair Amy Andison - Treasurer
Dean Holder – Secretary
Melinda Knox –
Regional Sports
Coordinator
Mike Doyle
Adriel Burley
Helen Savu
SO, Word from the West July 2013
Special Air Services Regiment Experience
Special Air Services Regiment host ALPs
When we went to the SAS Barracks we did lots of different things. We met some of the soldiers. When we arrived we were given army clothes
to put on and wear during the excursion. And we painted our faces with
camouflage paint. We were allowed to keep the uniforms. They let us sit in the big trucks. The truck that Jordan was in had to take a few run
ups to get up the hill. It was so funny. We played some army games.
One of the games we had to avoid someone pretending to shoot us. They gave us a beautiful lunch. Then they took us to the gate and we
did paintballing. It was so much fun. There was army dogs and we were
not allowed to take any photos because it is a restricted area and we
were very lucky to be allowed to visit and look around. The family and friends we told were so jealous. We would like to thank the SAS
soldiers that showed us around and to also thank Di and Luke for this
opportunity. Jordan Hill and Eloise Bolam
Thanks to the phenomenal generosity of Major General Mick
Slater, our Athlete Leadership Program members were recently
treated to a visit to the Special Air Services Regiment (SAS) at
Campbell Barracks. The afternoon was led by Sergeant Harry
and Troopers Peter and Tim.
The afternoon included travel in Special Operations vehicles;
team building based dynamic scenarios, the shooting of some of
the training paint guns, a presentation in leadership and
afternoon tea.
The afternoon was a once in a life time experience and one that
everybody will take away for fond memories.
Thanks to Mick, Harry, Peter and Tim for an awesome time. See
you next year!
Eloise &
Jordan’s
SAS story
SO, Word from the West July 2013 Special
Olympics
Western
Australia
Special Olympics Western Australia is delighted to
announce that it will be holding its 2013 State Games in
Pinjarra, Western Australia over the weekend of 11th –
13th October 2013. The 2013 State Games is an
endorsed selection event for the 2014 National Games.
With 11 different sports on offer we are expecting over
150 athletes to participate.
Athlete and Volunteer registrations are now available
on the State Games website.
Be sure to register now to ensure your spot at what is
shaping up to be a fantastic event!
State Games website;
http://www.specialolympics.com.au/wa/stategames
Athlete Information Package;
http://www.specialolympics.com.au/images/soanew/
wa/stategames2013/State%20Games%20Registration%2
0Information.pdf
Athlete Registration;
http://www.specialolympics.com.au/images/soanew/
wa/stategames2013/State%20Games%20Registration%2
0Information.pdf
Volunteer Registration;
http://www.specialolympics.com.au/images/soanew/
wa/stategames2013/SOWA%20State%20Games%20Volu
nteer%20Expressions%20of%20Interest%20Form.pdf
2013 SOWA STATE GAMES
REGISTRATIONS
2013 SOWA STATE GAMES
CELEBRATION CONCERT
SOWA are proud to announce former Australia’s Got Talent finalist, Jonny Taylor will head the line up at the Celebration Concert of the State Games. Jonny has seen mainstream success over the past few years and his recently released album ‘Something To Say’ debuted at #2 on the ARIA Australian Country Album charts and #4 on the iTunes albums chart.
http://www.jonnytaylormusic.com/
2013 SOWA State Games Celebration Concert Friday 11th October
Fairbridge Village Pinjarra 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Everybody welcome!! FREE ENTRY
SO, Word from the West July 2013
Proudly printed by:
Mr. LUKE SIMPKINS
Federal Member for Cowan
DATE EVENT SPORTS VENUE
AUGUST
1st Community Sports-Link Skills Day Cricket Murdoch University
6th SOWA Board Meeting SOWA Board SOWA State Office
10th WADSA Aquatics Aquatics Challenge Stadium
10/11th Bunbury Regional Tournament Tenpin Bowling Bunbury
10/11th RDAWA Training Weekend Equestrian RDAWA
16th TMA Sports Lunch
Hyatt Regency Hotel
17th Football Training Football Coker Park, Cannington
17th Athlete Leadership Program Training ALPs St George’s College
18th Volunteer Training Day ALL Dept Sport & Rec
25th Everybody’s Game Tournament Basketball Basketball WA
SEPTEMBER
6th WADSA Golf Tournament Golf Melville Glades
12th Community Sports-Link Cricket Skills Cricket Mandurah
17th Board Meeting SOWA Board SOWA State Office
19th Community Sports-Link Cricket Carnival Day Cricket WACA
22nd EKS Day
OCTOBER
11/12/13 SOWA State Games ALL Pinjarra
19/20 Telethon
22nd Board Meeting SOWA Board SOWA State Office
31st Community Sports-Link Ribbon Day Multi-Sport Kwinana Recquatic Centre
NOVEMBER
17th Everybody’s Game Tournament Basketball Basketball WA Stadium
22nd Community Sports-Link Ribbon Day Multi-Sport Joondalup Arena
26th Board Meeting SOWA Board SOWA State Office
27th SO Celebrates ALL TBA
28th Asia-Pacific Games Team Depart APG Newcastle, NSW