Sport for everyone
This article appears in the October 2009 edition of Sportshorts.
Students with a disability from independent schools recently attended a fun multi-sport day, designed to showcase ability and promote participation.
Held at Presbyterian Ladies College (PLC) in Sydney’s inner west, the annual event attracted 120 students from Years 3 through to 12.
“The multi-sport day provides an opportunity for students to try sports and encourages them to get involved on a regular basis,” says Margot Zaska from Sport and Recreation.
“It’s also a chance for sporting groups, teachers and students to share information on sporting programs and opportunities for people with a disability.”
A range of sports were on offer including football, softball, boccia, basketball, cricket, athletics, swimming and sitting volleyball.Preparations are already being made for the 2010 multi-sport day. There are also plans to expand the event to other regions and areas of NSW.
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Central West showcases Disability Sport a Month
An innovative program to give people with a disability a taste of different sports is underway in the Central West of the State. Disability Sport a Month offers people with a disability and their families the opportunity to try a different sport each month and connect with local sporting clubs. The program was launched in late August in Orange and will take place each month until July 2010.
“There is an impressive array of sports on offer,” said Darrin Yates from Sport and Recreation. “Some of the activities included are wheelchair sports, boccia, croquet, tabletop games, sitting volleyball, basketball, BMX and cycling, tenpin bowling, softball/T-ball and football (soccer).
“Blind cricket and sailability are also available to try and there are great wheelchair sports such as rugby, hockey and basketball available. We urge anyone who wants to expand their sporting horizons to give the program a go!”
Disability Sport a Month is supported by the Central West Disability Sport Network. Check out the Disability Sport a Month calendar or call Sport and Recreation Orange Office on 02 6362 6623.
More information
Margot Zaska
Sport and Recreation
Margot.zaska@communities.nsw.gov.au
