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July 2013
WA Police Visit 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 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.
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July 2013 Cricket Skills Murdoch
Cricket Skills Joondalup 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.
Community Sports-Link Program June 2013
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 morning session was topped off with a visit from Justin Langer, Scorchers coach and cricket legend. Thanks Scorchers for all of your support.
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.
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.
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Meet the SOWA Board
July 2013
For full description of the SOWA board, go to www.specialolympics.co m.au/wa
Dr. Fiona Wood Patron
2013 Special Olympics WA Kimberley Committee
Tui Savu - Chair
Mike Doyle
Amy Andison - Treasurer
Helen Savu
Adriel Burley
Dean Holder – Secretary
Melinda Knox – Regional Sports Coordinator
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July 2013
Special Air Services Regiment host ALPs 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 When we went to the SAS Barracks we did lots of different things. We you next year!
Eloise & Jordan’s SAS story
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
Special Air Services Regiment Experience
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July 2013
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2013 SOWA STATE GAMES
REG IS T RAT IO N S
CELEBRATION CONCERT
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.
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.
Athlete and Volunteer registrations are now available on the State Games website.
http://www.jonnytaylormusic.com/
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 Celebration Concert Friday 11th October Fairbridge Village Pinjarra 7.30pm to 9.30pm Everybody welcome!! FREE ENTRY
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July 2013 Proudly printed by: Mr. LUKE SIMPKINS Federal Member for Cowan
DATE
EVENT
SPORTS
VENUE
Community Sports-Link Skills Day SOWA Board Meeting WADSA Aquatics Bunbury Regional Tournament RDAWA Training Weekend TMA Sports Lunch Football Training Athlete Leadership Program Training Volunteer Training Day Everybody’s Game Tournament
Cricket SOWA Board Aquatics Tenpin Bowling Equestrian Football ALPs ALL Basketball
Murdoch University SOWA State Office Challenge Stadium Bunbury RDAWA Hyatt Regency Hotel Coker Park, Cannington St George’s College Dept Sport & Rec Basketball WA
6th 12th
WADSA Golf Tournament Community Sports-Link Cricket Skills
Golf Cricket
Melville Glades Mandurah
17th 19th 22nd
Board Meeting Community Sports-Link Cricket Carnival Day EKS Day
SOWA Board Cricket
SOWA State Office WACA
11/12/13
SOWA State Games
ALL
Pinjarra
19/20 22nd 31st
Telethon Board Meeting Community Sports-Link Ribbon Day
SOWA Board Multi-Sport
SOWA State Office Kwinana Recquatic Centre
Everybody’s Game Tournament Community Sports-Link Ribbon Day Board Meeting SO Celebrates Asia-Pacific Games Team Depart
Basketball Multi-Sport SOWA Board ALL APG
Basketball WA Stadium Joondalup Arena SOWA State Office TBA Newcastle, NSW
AUGUST 1st 6th 10th 10/11th 10/11th 16th 17th 17th 18th 25th
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER 17th 22nd 26th 27th 28th