The Disability Information and Resource Centre

Participants with a physical disability will play doubles with an able bodied person. Team up with a family member or a friend and take on a new concept of wheelchair tennis.

Sunday 10 April 2011, Broadview Tennis Club (Myponga Tce, Broadview).

RSVP before Friday 8th April 2011 to Louise Woods at Wheelchair Sports SA, email: membership@wheelchairsports-sa.org.au or telephone: 8234 1533.

Cost: $10.00 per doubles team incl BBQ.

The Semaphore Netball Club is looking for netballers with an integration difficulty (i.e. an intellectual or other disability which may affect the integration of a person into regular community activities), 14 years or over, to play in the C5 Adelaide Metropolitan Netball Division 2011 Winter Season.

Who coordinates the program each week?

SASRAPID.

When and how does the program operate?

• Each Saturday, 12.15pm – 1.45pm at ETSA Park
• The competition runs from May to September
• Full competition rules apply

How much does it cost to participate?

• Club fees and associated costs (uniform etc.)
• SASRAPID registration $8
• Entry to ETSA Park

For more information contact Joyce McNab, President of the Semaphore Netball Club C5 on 8248 3097. Or you can phone SASRAPID on 8410 6999.

The 3rd South Australian Amputee Golf Open 2010 is taking place from 9 to 12 November 2010.

Adelaide Shore Golf Park
Military Rd
West Beach SA 5024
(08) 8356 4811

Organised by the South Australian Amputee Golf Association.

Schedule

• Junior Tournament Tuesday 9th November 9am.
• Pro Am Celebrity Competition Wednesday 10th November 9.30am. Competitors arrive Speeches and group photo; 10.30am Tee off.
• 1st Round SA Open Thursday 11th November. Competitors arrive 9.30 am. Opening ceremony, Speeches and group photo; 10.30am Tee off
• 2nd Round SA Open Friday 12th November. Check Tee off time with Pro shop or hotel.

Contact Gary Hart (President) on 0417 894 557 or SAAGA at info@saaga.org.au for more details.

Sitting Volleyball is a fun way to exercise and enjoy the company of others.

Who can play?

Anyone who is able to move around the floor (with or without a disability).

Where

Goodwood Community Centre
Rosa Street Goodwood

Want more details or wish to register a team?

Contact Heather Brown on 8272 1495 or Dinny Sheffield on 0412 795 881 of D-Volleyball SA Inc.

The SA Government has supported this Sitting Volleyball project by funding provided through the Inclusive Recreation Inclusive Sport (IRIS) scheme.

This weekend South Australia is playing host to Round 2 of the National Wheelchair Rugby League.

Saturday 10th:

• 10am – 12pm
• 2pm – 4pm

Sunday 11th:

• 9am – 11am
• 1pm

Location: The Parks Recreation Centre, Angle Park.

Gold coin donation entry.

Have a look at the flyer.

For more information contact Louise from Wheelchair Sports SA on (08) 8234 1533 or membership@wheelchairsports-sa.org.au.

The Elizabeth Special Needs Judo Club is seeking funding to enable them to compete in a Special Needs Judo competition in Tweed Heads in 2011.

Paul Reeves, the head coach of the club, has written a letter outlining their need for funding. You can read it here.

The following information comes to us from Special Olympics Australia:

Dear friends and sports fans,

Special Olympics Australia and the police officers in the Law Enforcement Torch Run program are about to embark on our biggest awareness and fundraising campaign, 43 towns and cities in 29 days from March 19th.

The torch will travel across Queensland, NSW, ACT, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia leading into the opening ceremony of our IX National Special Olympics Games being hosted in Adelaide.

Our “Flame of Hope” torch will arrive in South Australia in Mt Gambier on 12th April and head through 15 towns in 8 days finishing at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Special Olympics Australia National Games.

You and your teams/friends are all invited to celebrate with our SA Special Olympics athletes, coaches, fans and supporters in our “Run with the LAW” torch run and show your support. Together, we can all make a difference and continue transforming the lives of children and adults with an intellectual disability through sport.

Register today – Run, Donate or come and cheer our athletes on any of our legs as per attached flyer.

To view the torch run map, visit http://www.runwiththelaw.com.au/index.php/locations/sa

You can also download flyers, posters and sponsor me posters at http://www.runwiththelaw.com.au/index.php/fundraising/resources to promote your team

For more information and to register, please visit our website at www.specialolympics.com.au or www.runwiththelaw.com.au

Or contact me, Lisa hester – SOSA State Manager

Thanks again for your support, get ready to celebrate with us.

Lisa

The City of Marion Community Grants Program is now open.

Grants of up to $2,000 and $5,000 are available in 4 categories:

• Arts & Culture
• Community Development
• Environment
• Sport % Recreation

For more information, or to obtain an application form visit:

Web: www.marion.sa.gov.au

Email: council@marion.sa.gov.au

Phone: 8357 6850

Applications close on Friday 9th April, 2010

The Disability Information and Resource Centre recently received the following information from Special Olympics Australia.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NATIONAL GAMES

ADELAIDE APRIL 19 – 24TH 2010

Volunteers are now being recruited for the 2010 Special Olympics National Games to help make this a memorable event for all athletes and their families. More than 800 athletes with an intellectual disability will travel to Adelaide from all over Australia to compete in this event.

A team of 500 volunteers is needed to help out in all aspects of the Games, including logistics, spectator services, sport venues, opening and closing ceremonies, families and siblings activities, transport, accreditation, and volunteer management and training. Volunteers may also have an opportunity to take on a team leader role.

We are seeking volunteers who are available for all or part of the Games week, over 16 years of age, willing to attend training prior to the Games and to undergo a free National Police Clearance. In return we can offer training & support to be part of this national sporting event and the chance to gain valuable experience & skills.

Contact us now for an information pack on volunteers2010ng@specialolympics.com.au

or call (08) 7220 7278