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March 2013
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
SOWA Welcomes and Congratulates‌
Michelle Bennett SOWA would like to congratulate Michelle Bennett for her recent nuptials in Kalgoorlie. Michelle has been involved with SOWA for many years competing in Aquatics and has represented the Goldfields and Western Australia on many occasions. Michelle was well supported on the day by fellow athletes Erin Wood, Jamie Jones and Liam McCacktney. Coaches Dot Shipard and Perry May were amongst the guests at the wedding and reception. We wish Michelle all the best for a long and happy union.
Sarah de Rozario SOWA State Treasurer Sarah and partner Ben welcomed their first child, Sebastian Howard. Sarah is enjoying being at home settling Sebastian in to a busy routine of eating and sleeping. Congratulations to both Sarah and Ben.
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Track VS Track Field VS Field
WA’s Master of Golf
Our track and field athletes from Kalgoorlie competed in the WADSA Athletics Championships in March at Athletics WA Stadium. The weekend of competition was successful resulting in personal bests and great outcomes. Coaches Dot Shipard and Perry May travelled with the team and led them to their successes. Congratulations to the team on all of their deserved efforts.
Athlete Song Ng and official, Lindsay Murphy have been selected to represent SOWA at the upcoming SO Asia Pacific Golf Masters to be held in Macau, China in April. 8 different nations will compete at the prestigious international golf tournament. Song and Lindsay were selected from a large number of candidates. Congratulations to both Song and Lindsay and all the best for an awesome trip! (Picture to the left)
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SOWA Takes On High Flying Morley Eagles (Picture to the left)
Over the long weekend in March, our softballers were challenged to a game by the Morley Eagles at their home grounds. The fierce competition between the two friendly teams was highlighted by home runs and double plays. The morning concluded with a sausage sizzle and social function. A massive thanks to Barb and Craig Turner for their efforts in organising the day, and a huge thanks to the Morley Eagles for their hospitality.
TENPIN BOWLING Our Tenpin Bowlers were also kept busy over the long weekend competing at the annual WADSA Tenpin Bowling Championships at Superbowl Warwick. SOWA were well represented at the competition in singles and doubles. Some of the highlights from Saturday include; Louise Godfrey - 1st place handicap series: Tracy Storey 3rd place handicap series:
Kelly Zimbulis - highest scratch series: Matthew Pegdon - highest handicap game; Jordan Hunter - highest scratch series. On Sunday, SOWA shone through again with the Teams competition – 1st place overall - Special Olympics Team 4 – Ryan Bordas, Matthew Pegdon, Leah Osborne, Greg Black. A huge thanks to all the volunteers that made the weekend possible.
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March 2013 Left: ALPs mentee Leah Osborne with mentor Amy Kerr
Right: ALPs mentee Kristy Baker with mentor Meredith Cully
Mentee Rusty Nelligan with Mentor Mark Dood
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ALP’s Athlete Leadership Program porttitor. New Recruits Sign up to lead the Way.
The Special Olympics Western Australia Leadership Program kicked off the program for 2013 with 20 new recruits. The informal training session held under the shade of the trees at St George’s College was well represented by the SOWA athletes and university students. The training session was on an opportunity for athletes and mentors to meet for the first time and to get to know each other.
Guest speakers Richard Pengelley and Akram Azimi addressed the keen and eager mentors and mentees to learn about the ideals of SOWA, leadership and service within the community. The group was also fortunate to have the Honourable Ken Michael and Mrs Julie Michael drop in to wish everyone luck with the year ahead.
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Together We Succeed WILDCATS host the ALP’s Mr. Nick Marvin, CEO of Wildcats, graciously hosted the ALPs team recently at the Perth Arena. Mr. Marvin led the athletes; mentors; volunteers and parents on a tour of the new home venue of the Wildcats. The group were then invited to attend a cocktail function before the game, and then watched the fierce game between the Wildca Wiildcats and the Cairns Taipans from a corporate Wildcats and the Cairns Taipans from the comfort of a corporate box. The opportunity to meet and learn the skills of good leadership and management from Mr. Marvin was greatly appreciated by the ALPs mentors and mentees. The day was topped off with Geoffrey Holloways birthday and a good win by the Wildcats. Many thanks to Mr. Marvin and his gracious staff. Left: ALPs members at the Wildcats game
SOWA Swimmers Take the Plunge! 11 swimmers from Special Olympics Perth Metro North region take off on Thursday 4 th April to attend the Canberra Centenary Aquatic Championships being held in Canberra, ACT. Led by Head of Delegation Kathy Holloway, Coach Bob Tarr, Julie Lester and Dee Furnell, our swimmers will do us proud in the water, competing against 230 other swimmers from other Australian states and Asian countries. All the best to; George Harwood; Greg Black; Peter Furnell; Kristy Baker; Caroline O’Halloran; Garrick Snell; Gal Rose; Jenny Webb; Geoffrey Holloway; Rachel Duggin and Colin Jackson. SOWA would like to wish all 11 swimmers the best of luck in their competitions and we are sure you will make us all very proud. Left: SOWA Swimmers Geoffrey Holloway and Peter Furnell with CEO Gill Stapleton
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Special SO, Word from the West Olympics Western Australia. Sports
March 2013
A new Special Olympics basketball program will be commencing in April at the Southlake Leisure Centre. Under the supervision of Liz Noordhoek, players of all abilities are welcome to participate.
Tuesday 2nd April 5.00pm to 6.00pm Players aged between 12 and 16 years Tuesday 2nd April 6.00pm to 7.00pm Players aged between 16 years and over $5.00 per player per night Southlake Recreation Centre-90 Southlake Drive, Southlake
SOWA State Games 2013 11/12/13 October Pinjarra, Western Australia The annual State Games weekend will be held in October in the Shire of Murray. Teams will be accommodated at Fairbridge Village. http://www.fairbridge.asn.au/ A new Special Olympics football (soccer) program will be commencing in April at the Korella Park in Mullaloo. With support from Football West and under the supervision of
The weekend of activity will include sports, initiative courses and Opening and Closing Ceremonies.
Chantal du Preez and Tom Potter, players of all abilities
ALL SOWA SPORTS WILL BE ON OFFER
are welcome to participate.
The State Games will be the qualifying event for the 2014 National Games being held in Melbourne, Victoria
Players aged 16 years and over Tuesday 2nd April 4.30pm to 6.00pm Korella Park-49 Korella St, Mullaloo
All athletes must be registered to participate, so if you haven’t renewed your membership, get your registrations in AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to qualify.
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March 2013 Proudly printed by: Mr. LUKE SIMPKINS Federal Member for Cowan
DATE
EVENT
SPORTS
VENUE
APRIL 2nd
Southlakes Basketball Program commences
Basketball
Southlake Recreation Centre
2nd
Mullaloo Football Program commences
Soccer
Korella Park, Mullaloo
5th
Canberra Centenary Aquatics Championships
Aquatics
Canberra
12th
Community Sports-Link Skills Day
Soccer
Herb Graham, Mirrabooka
28th
Sanitarium Weetbix TRYathalon
Juniors
Langley Park, Perth
2/3/4/5th
SOWA State of Origin Challenge
Multi-Sport
Kalgoorlie, WA
10th
Community Sports-Link Skills Day
Soccer
LeisureLife Centre, Vic Park
11th
Athlete Leadership Program Training
ALP's
St George's College
14th
SOWA Board Meeting
SOWA Board
SOWA State Office
4th-11th
Football Week
Soccer
Football West
7th
Community Sports-Link Football Tournament
Soccer
NIB Stadium
14th
Community Sports-Link Ribbon Day
Multi-Sport
Broome
16th
Everybody's Game Tournament
Basketball
Basketball WA Stadium
21st
Community Sports-Link Ribbon Day
Multi-Sport
28th
Community Sports-Link Ribbon Day
Multi-Sport
Armadale Recreation Centre Southwest Rec Centre, Bunbury
2nd
SOWA Board Meeting
SOWA Board
SOWA State Office
25th
Community Sports-Link Skills Day
Cricket
Joondalup Arena
27/28
Training Camp
Equestrian
Brigadoon
1st
Community Sports-Link Skills Day
Cricket
Murdoch University
6th
SOWA Board Meeting
SOWA Board
SOWA State Office
10/11th
Bunbury Regional Tournament
Tenpin Bowling
Bunbury
10/11th
RDAWA Training Weekend
Equestrian
RDAWA
16th
TMA Sports Lunch
17th
Athlete Leadership Program Training
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
Hyatt Regency Hotel ALP's
St George's College