July 2012 Edi on
Included in this newsle er: Highlights of July (page 2, 3 & 4) SOA Strategic Launch Regional Development Day Basketballers Hit Pakenham Congratula ons to teams represen ng SA (page 5) Trans Tasman in Cairns Junior Games in Newcastle New Opportuni es (page 6) Netball Swimming Fitness Upcoming Events (page 7) Asia Pacific and Selec on events Limestone Coast Football Games
Community Sports Link Program (page 8) School Holiday Basketball Dance Day A achment: Donut Drive Fundraiser
Message From Chair of Special Olympics State Board: Roseanne Healy Welcome to an update from Special Olympics South Australia for the month of July. It is a great pleasure for me to share with you all, that in South Australia we now have 862 par cipants engaged in Special Olympics programs with, a record number of 204 athletes registered this year. As a further indicator of a bright future and our leadership in guid‐ ing athletes of all abili es along their sports journey; over 100 of our registered members are under the age of 21. Growth of this nature strengthens our role na onally while extending our leader‐ ship and impact for the benefit of the South Australian community. This trend is reflected in the Na onal trend which also with Special Olympics Australia touching the lives of some 6,000 members, heading close to the targeted 7000, for 2012. On behalf of the State Board, I welcome all our new members and their families and hope that your journey through Special Olympics brings you many new and wonderful experiences through sport. As I start my own journey as the Chair, I am confident that Special Olympics is on the cusp of something great. In terms of how we will get there.. there is a commi ed team working hard to ensure that the this State, offers its members and volunteers as many opportuni‐ es as possible to reach their per‐ sonal best while ensuring that Spe‐ cial Olympics also plays a valuable role in li ing the spirit of our com‐ munity. I look forward to mee ng you at an event in the near future. Roseanne
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Highlights Of July
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Special Olympics Australia 2012 – 2105 Strategic Launch Friday 20th July Medina Grand Adelaide Treasury Guests Included: Hon Tom Kenyon, Minister for Sport, Mr Rick Neagle; Represen ng Kelly Vincent, Mr John Gardner Shadow Minister for Families and Disability, Mr Paul Zimny and Mr Kieran Sandow Salisbury Council, Ms Tara Andrews; The Office of Sport and Recrea on. Mr Mark Kirchner Westpac Bank, Mr Edward Scanlon Represen ng Orana, Mr Robert Dempsey Represen ng Minda Mr Kaye Mahomet Represen ng Volunteer SA & NT, Mr John Mundy SA Football Federa on, Mr Danny O’Brien: Basketball SA, Shane Bernhardt – Cricket SA, Ms Jill Ribbons ‐ Riding for the Disabled Chief Inspector Sco Allison and Sergeant Wendy Mazik – LEFTR John Cranwell – SASRAPID, Soula Dagas – Interwork, Representa ves from the SA State Board Representa ves from Regional Commi ees and Members of the Athlete Leadership Program. A wonderful event to launch the new Strategy but also to highlight where we have come from over the last 18 months and where we want to be by 2015. Lachlan Woolle was MC for the evening and did a great job keeping the evening flowing but also giving the guests an insight into what doors Spe‐ cial Olympics has opened for him. New State Chair, Roseanne Healey gave a brief overall of the past 18 months and how many people we have touched through our Special Olympics programs and more importantly our focus going forward. Gill Stapleton, CEO of Special Olympics Australia who spelt out our pathway over the next 3 years and what the bigger picture looks like. A very successful evening with the start of many new connec ons.
Highlights Of July
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Special Olympics South Australia Sent three teams to the Victoria State Basketball games 28 – 29th July Pakenham Victoria At 6.30am on Friday 27th July 22 athletes and support staff climbed on board the bus and headed to Victoria. 11 hours later we arrived at our hotel and a er tea, team mee ngs were held and then it was off to bed to freshen up for a long day of compe ons star ng Saturday. Saturday and Sunday saw each team play up to 5 games each before the finals on Sunday a ernoon. Division One: Coached by Teresa Kinross. The team played well throughout the tournament facing some bigger stranger opposi on players from Victoria. They were ready for the finals and played a well contested game right to the dying minutes – second by 3 points but the team can hold their heads up high as they were successful in so many other ways. The final game was played in the spirit of any true grand final with everyone determined to win. The game was played with great sportsmanship and respect for each other’s abili es. Thank you for giving us a great game to watch. Division Two: Coached by Trevor Kinross A very new team and the first me playing together. They played well with a few games very close in the end. As they ba led the increas‐ ing injury list, they fought hard right up to the last game. Finishing in 5th place but earning the respect of the other teams with their sports‐ manship and determina on. Thank you for a great me and for ge ng to know you – we look forward to the next event.
Division Three: Coached by Igor Negrão A first me coach and first me for a number of players. They had fun and entertained many with their skills and approach to the game. The team was captained by Nathan Balkwill and lead in a ack by Toby Sutherland and Daniel Tsatsaronis. Toby was the top goal shooter in every game. The three leaders encouraged the team to keep going and instruc ng them on how to move the ball down the court throughout the games. They played in the Grand Final and stood up to an advancing opposi on – holding out in the end as the Gold medal winners. Well done everyone.
Regional Development
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Regional Development Day
As you would have read in previous newsle ers late last year we held a Public Forum to present a proposal to develop the regions. This was brought about due to a number of reasons but in the main the programs needed rejuvena ng, bringing our boundaries in line with local Council to help with fundraising and also to try and generate inter regional compe ons and so more opportuni es for our athletes. Those who a ended took back the informa on to the current commi ees with a month to report back any concerns. These proposed changes were adopted and the planning started. Board member Grae‐ me Alder and Lisa Hester met with Warrant Officer Spinks to discuss a plan that would see South Aus‐ tralia with 6 regions by the end of 2012. To drive this ini a ve we sought applica ons for new Chairs and Sports Conduits for each region. These two people with the support of current commi ee members and the State Office will be set the task of finding new people to fill remaining commi ee places. We have been fortunate indeed to have had responses from some very talented and commi ed people who have taken on the challenge and will certainly help us achieve our goal. We met on Saturday 21st for a planning day. Facilitated by Graeme Alder the group started se ng their Business Plan. For the next 12 months. New Regions for the start of 2013 will be: Adelaide Hills /Fleurieu; Adelaide South; Adelaide North; Limestone Coast; Riverland and Spencer Gulf Through David Braun TAFE students have designed Regional tops and banners which will begin the process of iden fying each region. What does this mean for our members? Towards the end of 2012 when membership is up for renewal you will be receiving a le er about the changes and which region you will be in from January 2013. It will make no difference to your training but will mean that when we hold state games or invita onal events you will be represen ng your region. It will mean more sports programs, more compe ons, more members and most of all a proper structure for each region to be run independent of the State Office. Each new region will be planning a membership day so you can meet your new commi ee and get to see what they have in plan for 2013. This is all very exci ng and such a big step for South Australia to make but what a difference it will make to what we can offer and a place you can call your own. Do you want to be a part of these new commi ees and help shape your regions future contact the office for posi on details and they can be emailed to you or posted to you, 8234 8730
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Congratula ons
2012 Special Olympics Australia Junior Na onal Games Congratula ons to all the Volunteers and Athletes who have selected to represent South Australia at the 2012 Junior Games in Newcastle NSW in De‐ cember. Head of Delega on: Leanne Vanderhoek Assistant Head of Delega on: Nicolle Hancock Teresa Kinross – Head Coach Basketball Igor Negrão – Basketball Coach Juniata Wooden – Team Support Basketball Danielle Kirkman – swim coach Athle cs Coach—posi on to be filled Anna ‐ Team Nurse Athletes Sam Paior‐Smith Charlie Wilkins Rylee Uhl William Nimmo Shane Colmer Keenan George Dent Dylan West Tahlia Ba William Turner Lisa Nible Chloe Nible Brayden Featonby Shanika Ahma Lovell
If you want to read more about the selec on process for travelling teams please go to the web‐ site: www.specialolylompics.com.au/members Links under online training will explain the selec‐ on process for you.
Page 5 2013 Trans Tasman Tournament Congratula ons to the following volunteers and members who will be travelling to Cairns to represent SA . Head of Delega on: Billie –Jo Barbara Assistant Head of Delega on: Stephen Datson Team Support: Mary Folland Tenpin Bowling Team Head Coach: Chris ne Hurling Assistant Coach: Stephen Datson Team Members: Patrick Hayes Mark Russ Ma Bell Peter Tsatsaronis Therese Garton Jenny Roberts Daniel Antal Robert Evans Basketball Head Coach: Trevor Kinross Assistant Coach: Igor Negrão Team Support: Kate Lewis Team One Members: Damian Rak Shaun Sellars Juanita Wooden Sam Crease Con Gourmas Ma hew Eisemann Jim Taylor Team Two Members: Nathan Balkwill Laura Hester Lauren Packham Catherine Beinke Rachael Krinks Joshua Gordon Benjamin Jarre Jamal Seiler
New Opportuni es
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NEW! Netball
IT is Back Swimming at the Aqua c Centre
Do you enjoy playing netball or would like to play netball? Summer Season – Semaphore Netball Club are looking for teams who maybe interested in playing netball over the summer season. The season will run from October to March with a 6 week break over Christmas. The games will be played at the Pt Adelaide Netball Associ‐ a on Courts, Hart St, Glanville on a Tuesday or Wednesday night. Please advise the office by 15th August Cost will be kept to a minimal amount. if you would like to be a part of this please contact the office on 8234 8730 or by email: lisah@specialolympics.com.au
Thanks to Daniella we will be able to recommence our swimming program. Daniella comes to us with a world of experi‐ ence as herself a compe ve swimmer, coach and as having had personal experience of living with a person with a disability.
Commencing Tuesday 7th August Adelaide Aqua c Centre Tuesday nights 6—7pm This will be open to swimmers of all abili es. Please contact the office on 8234 8730 if interested.
Fitness Opportunity
Have you ever wanted to join a gym but you just don't feel comfortable In partnership with Access Fitness we are looking at a small group of people who would like to be a part of this trial program. The experienced team at access fitness will develop a program especially for you and in a quiet well equipped gym you can strife to improve your fitness level
Cost: $33 per month for unlimited sessions Open 5 days a week 8.30 to 5pm (7.30 on Monday & Wednesdays) Address: Ground Floor Suite 1 2 Portrush Rd , Payneham SA 5070
www.accessfitness.com.au Easy access by bus Call them direct or ring the office to register and car parking your interest. WE want to get this group available started ASAP.
1300 368 141 or 8234 8730
Upcoming Events ……...
Limestone Coast Invita onal Regional Football Carnival
1st & 2nd September Mt Gambier If you play Soccer and would like to join the soccer squad going down to be a part of this event, please contact Danny Kane on 0422322084 or Keith Seiler on 0418897422 for more informa on. Registra on info also available from the SOSA office 8234 8730. Program: Friday night – Torch Run and Ligh ng of the cauldron Saturday /Sunday Round Robin Style Games Saturday night – official Launch of the region. Sunday Finals and closing ceremony Accommoda on available at a very good price and a bus is being organised to get there. All the details on the registra on form. Entries close 13th August 2012.
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2013 Asia Pacific Games Earlier this year Special Olympics Australia announced that Newcastle, Australia had won the bid to host the inaugural Asia Pacific Games in December 2013. Australia will be sending a team with athletes com‐ pe ng in the following sports: Athle cs, Aqua cs, Bas‐ ketball, Football, Table Tennis and Tenpin Bowling. Athletes from across Australia will be selected from State Games that have been iden fied as qualifying events. In South Australia the events nominated are: Basketball – Victorian State Games 28/29th July 2012 Football – 1st & 2nd September 2012 – Mt Gambier Tenpin Bowling – November 10 & 11th – Port Pirie Aqua cs & Athle cs– November 20912 – TBA Table Tennis in conjunc on with Table Tennis SA ‐ TBA Selec on Criteria for Asia Pacific games will be: All athletes must be registered Must be over the age of 16 for selec on Records reflec ng ongoing training and compe ‐ on are registered on our Data Base Results from the nominated qualifying events Informa on rela ng to these events will be made available on the website, emailed, posted out and sent to coaches. Stay tuned.
Highlights Of July ‐ Community Sports Link Page 8 Basketball School Holiday Clinic SCOSA + SOSA + Basketball SA + Volunteers = Fun Day On Wednesday 10th July, Lee‐Anna and a small band of volunteers met 15 enthusiast young people and together they spent 3 hours learning new basketball skills. Finished the day by forming two teams playing a couple of games. The volunteers quickly planned and adapted sessions to ensure that everyone was kept busy and given the opportunity to join in. Thank you to Lee‐Anna, her team of friends, SCOSA staff and helpers and Basketball SA for supplying balls for the day.
Come and Experience Dance Tuesday 31st July 54 budding Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were given the opportunity to express themselves through the wonderful world of dance and music. Yolande, the Dance instructor from the Foot Steps Dance Company guided them through learning the steps to three dances. Firstly an aerobic workout dance, then an easier dance step number and finishing off with a bit of hip hop. All joined in, even the teachers and carers giving it a go. Well done everyone and it will definitely be a event in 2013.