Newsletter. DIARY Annual General Meeting. Boccia State Championships. March - April 2013 CONTENTS

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1 March - April 2013 The Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Sport and Recreation Association of Queensland Inc. DIARY Annual General Meeting Tuesday 4 June 2013, Brisbane Newsletter Boccia State Championships Scott Elsworth (NSW) defeated Fiona Lyons (Qld) in a tiebreaker in the BC1/2 draw at the Boccia State Championships in Brisbane on 2-3 March. It was always going to be a close match, with both players remaining undefeated prior to the grand final. Scores were level at twoall after full time, however Elsworth narrowly edged out Lyons to win the title. Twenty-five athletes competed at the annual event, which also included competition in BC3, BC4 and Open singles. Full results from this event can be found on our website. CONTENTS Representative Sport 2 State Championships 2 National Leagues 3 Volunteers 4 Classifications 5 Brisbane/Ipswich Sport 5 SEQ Sports Programs 7 Brisbane/Ipswich Gym and Fitness 8 Cairns Region 9 Capricorn Region 9 Mackay Region 12 Mackay Sports Programs 13 Townsville Region 14 Townsville Sports Programs 15 Contact Details 16 The Queensland Government provides funding to the Association to get more Queenslanders active through sport and recreation.

2 Representative Sport Boccia Australia National Titles Sunday 28 April - Thursday 2 May 2013 Sydney, New South Wales This year s national championships will include senior and junior competition for the first time. Details of team selection will be sent to interested athletes. The Queensland squad was selected at the 2013 Boccia State Championships in March. State Championships Inclusive Golf State Championships Friday 15 March 2013 Royal Pines Golf Club, Ross Street, Ashmore Golf Queensland will be hosting this event on the Gold Coast. For more information, contact Adrian Hewat at Golf Queensland on (07) Wheelchair Rugby State Championships Friday 26 - Sunday 28 April 2013 The Sports Centre, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall There will be action and excitement for players and spectators alike as The Bash showcases wheelchair rugby talent from around Australia - from developing players to Paralympians. Nominations will be sent to interested athletes and posted on our website in March. Athlete Funding Important changes to athlete funding guidelines The Athlete/Team Travel Funding Guidelines (for the period 1 February January 2014) have been updated and include some important changes. Unfortunately the amount available for athlete funding has had to be reduced from last year due to a reduction in fundraising income. General subsidies for national and international travel will be 50% (60% for one-on-one support) with a maximum subsidy available of $1300 (national) and $5000 (international). For further information, download the Athlete/ Team Travel Funding Guidelines from our website or contact the office for a copy of the guidelines. For more information on state and national championships and athlete funding, contact the Events Team on (07) or events@sportingwheelies.org.au page 2

3 National Leagues National Wheelchair Rugby Series (NWRS) This year, the National Wheelchair Rugby competition will continue as a development series to allow more player participation and development opportunities. Teams will compete in two tournaments, followed by a national championship event. This final event will be run according to the NWRL Rules and Regulations. Women s National Wheelchair Basketball League (WNWBL) Our state team, the MineCraft Comets, is set to go from strength to strength again in As well as the league rounds noted below, the team will participate in several training camps and enter a team in the Wheelchair Basketball State Championships ( The Classics ), in June. Round 1: 31 May - 2 June, Sydney Round 2: June, Perth Round 3: July, Sydney Round 4: 9-11 August, Brisbane Finals Round: 6-8 September, Sydney Tournament 1: April 2013, Melbourne Tournament 2: May 2013, Brisbane National Championship: August 2013 Sydney Nominations have closed, a selection camp has been held, and the squad will be announced in the next edition of the newsletter. Keep up to date with the Queensland Wheelchair Rugby team by visiting the Association s website. *Please note these dates are subject to change by the National League Nominations have closed, a selection camp has been held, and the squad will be announced in the next edition of the newsletter. Keep up to date with the MineCraft Comets by visiting the Association s website. page 3

4 National Leagues (continued) National Wheelchair Basketball League (NWBL) The RSL Queensland Spinning Bullets will be striving for the top in 2013, after finishing fourth on the NWBL ladder last year. Round 1: June, Adelaide Round 2: June, Brisbane (cluster round) Round 3: 6-7 July, Dandenong Round 4: July, Brisbane Round 5: July, Brisbane Round 6: 3-4 August, Perth Round 7: August, Dandenong Finals Round: 30 August - 1 September, Adelaide * Please note these dates are subject to change by the National League Nominations have closed, a selection camp has been held, and the squad will be announced in the next edition of the newsletter. Keep up to date with the RSL Queensland Spinning Bullets by visiting the Association s website. For more information on national leagues, contact Leagues Officer Naomi Oliver on (07) or naomis@sportingwheelies.org.au Volunteers 2013 Queensland Wheelchair Tennis Open Thank you to all the volunteers who assisted during the 2013 Queensland Wheelchair Tennis Open: Rosemary Crouch, Jillian Backer, Christine Dixon, Humberto Meneses (pictured right), Alex Wong, Jason Bryant, Chris Burnett, Janelle Gleeson, Lobezno Meneses, Sebastian Meneses, Monty Summers, Richard Marshall, Keith Evans, Tibor Hagymas, Mark Render, David Bartholomaeus, Craig Luhrs, Katrina Solomon and David Gardner. Upcoming events 2013 Wheelchair Rugby State Championships Friday 26 - Sunday 28 April 2013 The Sports Centre, Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall We are seeking volunteers for a range of roles including referees, score bench officials, general assistants and drivers. For more information about volunteering, contact the Events Team on (07) or events@sportingwheelies.org.au page 4

5 Classification Classification is an assessment process that separates athletes with similar levels of functional ability into groups or classes, so that they can compete in fair and equal competitions. Each sport has its own classification system to reflect its specific athletic skills and requirements. Trained classifiers will be available at the following events to classify competitors: 2013 Classification dates Sport Event Venue Dates Wheelchair rugby Wheelchair basketball Lawn bowls Wheelchair Rugby State Championships The Bash Wheelchair Basketball State Championships The Classics Lawn Bowls Multi Disability State Championships Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall Chermside Bowls Club, Chermside April 8-10 June 10 June Goalball Goalball State Championships Bowen Hills YMCA, Bowen Hills TBC Football Athletics Swimming Multi Disability Football State Championships Festival of Football South Queensland AWD Junior Championships Queensland Multi Class Championships Westside Football Club, Grovely TBC Brisbane Aquatic Centre, Chandler TBC TBC TBC For more information about classification, contact Athlete Development Officer Ben MacFie on (07) or Brisbane/Ipswich Sport Football Sundays 1.30pm (seniors) 3pm (juniors) Westside Football Club, Hanran Street Grovely The Brisbane Paralympic Football Program started on Sunday 17 February, and people of all abilities are welcome to come along and find out how they can get involved on or off the field. page 5

6 Brisbane/Ipswich Sport (continued) Golf The 2013 golf calendar has been finalised with four golf days to be held at different golf clubs around the Brisbane area. These events will provide an opportunity for golfers of all abilities to enjoy the game, develop their skills, learn more about golf etiquette and experience perhaps a new or unfamiliar course. Each day will feature a 9-hole Canadian Couples event for developing or social golfers, and an 18-hole Singles Stroke event for experienced golfers. Autumn Golf Challenge Sunday 21 April 2013 Nudgee Golf Club, 1207 Nudgee Road Nudgee Winter Golf Challenge Sunday 21 July 2013 Oxley Golf Club, 290 Boundary Road, Oxley Spring Golf Challenge Sunday 20 October 2013 Carbrook Golf Club Beenliegh-Redland Bay Road, Carbrook Tennis Tuesdays 5pm (beginners) 6pm (high performance squad) Queensland Tennis Centre King Arthur Terrace, Tennyson Tennis Queensland coordinates this weekly wheelchair tennis program. Equipment and coaching are provided. For more information, contact Community Tennis Officer Tanya Corbett on tcorbett@tennis.com.au. Tennis Queensland also coordinates competition opportunities for wheelchair players, players with an intellectual disability, and players with hearing impairment. For more information, visit their website au/qld/play-tennis/programs/disabilities Water skiing Free Come and Try Water Skiing Day 9.30am pm Sunday 24 March 2013 Lake Kurwongbah, Ski Rd, Kurwongbah Members can try water skiing (including sitskiing), tube rides, boat rides, or simply enjoy the peaceful surrounds. A free BBQ lunch is provided, and the Easter Bunny is expected to make an appearance! This activity is coordinated by Lake Kurwongbah Waterski Zone. page 6

7 South East Queensland Sports Programs Activity Program Days Frequency Time Venue Boccia East Brisbane League Sunday Weekly 10am - 12noon Capalaba State College, Junior Campus, 150 Mt Cotton Road, Capalaba North Brisbane League Brisbane City League Saturday 1st and 3rd 10am - 12noon Deception Bay PCYC, 100 Maine Terrace, Deception Bay Thursday Weekly 6pm - 8pm Bowen Hills YMCA, 95 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills For more information please boccia@sportingwheelies.org.au or contact Sport and Recreation Officer Ian Jones Goalball Brisbane Saturday Weekly 9am - 12noon Bowen Hills YMCA, 95 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills For more information please goalball@sportingwheelies.org.au or contact Sport and Recreation Officer Ian Jones Electric Wheelchair Sports Wheelchair Basketball Wheelchair Rugby Brisbane Saturday 1st and 3rd 11am - 2pm Inala PCYC, 37 Swallow St, Inala For more information, please mailbox@sportingwheelies.org.au or contact Sports Programs Officer Gia Walker BWBL Monday Weekly 6pm pm Southern Districts Basketball Courts, 1 Zahel Street, Carina Gold Coast Thursday Weekly 7pm - 9pm Nerang PCYC, Saturday 10am pm Cayuga Street, Nerang Sunshine Coast Tuesday Weekly 6.30pm pm University of the Sunshine Coast Sports Centre, Sippy Downs Toowoomba Friday Weekly 6pm pm Toowoomba Basketball Stadium, 254A South Street, Toowoomba For more information please basketball@sportingwheelies.org.au or contact Sports Programs Officer Gia Walker Brisbane Tuesday Weekly 6pm - 9pm Bowen Hills YMCA, 95 Abbotsford Road, Bowen Hills For more information please rugby@sportingwheelies.org.au or contact Sports Programs Officer Gia Walker For more information, contact our Brisbane office on (07) or mailbox@sportingwheelies.org.au page 7

8 Brisbane/Ipswich Gym and Fitness The Gym 60 Edmondstone Road, Bowen Hills The start of a new year is a good time to consider your current gym routine and think about changing it up! If you need advice, feel free to talk to one of our friendly staff. You might like to consider working with a personal trainer (PT) to help you stay on track. We ve had an increase in the availability of personal trainers in The Gym, so find out more about our PT services today. And don t forget to put your name on a ticket each time you visit The Gym for the chance to win our monthly gym competition. Opening hours: Monday: 8am - 12noon, 3.30pm pm Tuesday: 8am - 12noon, 3.30pm pm Wednesday: 8am - 12noon, 3.30pm pm Thursday: 8am - 12noon, 3.30pm pm Friday: 8am - 12noon Saturday: 9am - 12noon Staff Sadly, Emily Muldoon (right) has resigned as a full time gym staff member to pursue a Masters degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of Queensland. Hopefully Emily will be back to work casually when her uni schedule is not as busy. She will be greatly missed by staff and clients alike. You may have noticed some new faces in The Gym recently. Jess Badger and Nathan McCarthy have started casual work as gym supervisors and personal trainers. Both completed their university prac placements with the Association. Please help to make our newest staff members feel welcome! Massage and acupuncture service Our in-house massage and acupuncture services provide welcome relief for aches and pains - but you must book your appointments in advance. Bookings can be made by calling Re Therapies on Monday 8.30am pm Alisha Tuesday 8.30am - 1pm Damon Wednesday 8.30am - 1pm Alisha Thursday 8.30am - 7pm Damon Friday 8.30am - 1pm Alisha Acupuncture is available with Peter Markwell. Call Re Therapies to confirm his availability or to make an appointment. For more information, contact Gym Coordinator Shane Gilligan on (07) or gym@sportingwheelies.org.au page 8

9 Cairns Region Tenpin Bowling Thursdays 1.30pm - 4pm, Go Bowling Cairns, 93 Pease Street, Manoora Cost: $12.00 per player for two games and a hot or cold drink between games. Carers bowl for the same price. Saturdays 2pm - 4pm, Innisfail Sugarbowl Lanes 21 Lyons Road, Innisfail Wheelchair Basketball Thursdays 6.30pm pm, Bendigo Bank Stadium, 389 Aumuller St, Manunda For more information, contact Regional Development Officer Christine Wolf on (07) or cairns@sportingwheelies.org.au Capricorn Region Hire a Handcycle The Capricorn region has several handcycles available for loan at $5 per week. Handcycles can be used for recreation or competition, and are great for cross-training and charity bike rides. Please or call the Capricorn office if you would like to hire a handcycle. Volunteers urgently needed We urgently need volunteers to assist in Rockhampton in the following areas; office administration, program officers, coaches and team managers. Roles can start from as little as three hours per week. If you have time, please get in touch with the office. Basketball Rockhampton Social Sunday Competition Hegvold Stadium, Victoria Park Rockhampton Rockhampton Basketball are launching their first wheelchair basketball competition with the support of the Association. The competition will be played on Sunday evenings as part of the Social Sunday League. Team and individual nominations are now due. For more information, go to or competitions@rockhamptonbasketball.com.au. News the year that was 2012 was a mixed year for the region. There was the success and celebration of Frenchville Fury winning the State Football Championships and the Frenchville Rockwheelers winning the Northern Challenge, as well as Frenchville Sports Club hosting the 2012 Australian Paralympic 7-a-side Football Championships. There was great individual success with David Barber (football) captaining Australia on another overseas trip, Ben Lorimer (pictured below) winning gold at the Schools National Athletics Championships, Ben Lodewikus winning the Northern Challenge MVP, as well as other members such as Helena Kidd (boccia), Geoff Geall (lawn bowls), Ruby Lawler (swimming), Joel Coughlan (table tennis), John Wood (cycling) and Briannah Holloway (athletics) continuing to perform at the elite level with distinction. page 10 page 9

10 Capricorn Region (continued) The Rockhampton community continues to grow and develop in its inclusivity in sport, with great leadership and support shown by Frenchville Sports Club, Rockhampton Basketball, Rockhampton Tenpin Bowl, Bike4life, Rocky River Run, Community Solutions and Rockhampton and Gladstone Regional Councils. The recreation program continues to go from strength to strength with many members enjoying Rockets and Cyclones season tickets, trips to the cricket, football and tennis as well as a comedy cruise. There was also sadness with two quality young ladies, Erin Murphy and Mandy Fooks, passing during the year Capricorn Region Awards Sports awards Wheelchair basketball Ben Lodewikus Boccia Helena Kidd Football Brett Butler Swimming Ruby Lawler Cycling John Wood Table tennis Joel Coughlan Athletics Ben Lorimer Lawn bowls Geoff Geall Norm Graff Trophies Volunteer of the Year Shellie McGregor Norm Graff Trophies Community Spirit Award Rockhampton Tenpin Bowl Capricorn Most Improved Junior Athlete Corey Lawton Moni Goy Memorial Most Improved Athlete Todd Anderson Capricorn Junior Athlete of the Year Ben Lorimer NQX Athlete of the Year David Barber RSC Sporting Wheelie of the Year Jeremy Thorpe Terry Kennedy (Queensland Football Coach) and Football Award winner Brett Butler. Shellie McGregor (Capricorn Volunteer of the Year) with the Association s Regional Development Coordinator Michael Oxley (left) and Honorary Life Member David Pollard. For more information including season dates, contact Regional Development Coordinator Michael Oxley on (07) or capricornia@sportingwheelies.org.au page 10

11 2013 Wheelchair Rugby State Championships THE BASh Friday 26 - Sunday 28 April 2013 The Sports Centre, Boondall (Free entry!) Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association 60 Edmondstone Road, Bowen Hills Qld 4006 Phone: (07) Fax: (07) events@sportingwheelies.org.au Web: page 10 page 11

12 Mackay Region Upcoming Events Blokarting 1pm Saturday, 9 March 2013 Cape Hillsborough Beach Mackay members will once again set sail in the blokarts at Cape Hillsborough. There will be three blokarts available, including the twoseater, so everybody will be able to sail all they want. There is no charge for this activity, but please advise Mackay office if you plan to come along. In a repeat of 2011, the region s Senior Athlete of the Year was London Paralympian David Nicholas and the Junior Athlete of the Year was Logan Powell. David s year included gold in the World Track Championships in Los Angeles in February 2012 and gold and bronze medals at the Paralympics in London. Social Dinner Friday, 22 March 2013 Souths Suburban Bowls Club Corner of Wardrop and Field Streets West Mackay Join other members from the Mackay region for a meal, a couple of drinks and some quality chat. RSVP to Mackay office by Wednesday 20 March. News Members Christmas Party The oriental dress theme at the 2012 Christmas Party produced some spectacular outfits and a few dodgy ones as well. Whatever possessed one attendee to dress as a spring roll?! Judge Donna Sumpter chose Megan Donnelly and Valerie Wright (pictured right)) as the best dressed. The evening sold out with 40 members and special guests, including River2Reef Charity Bike Ride organisers Evan and Louise Corry. Almost half the crowd extended the enjoyment and stayed the night at the venue, Dolphin Heads Resort. A special local presentation was made to Bev Rush, the Association s newest Life Member, which was a highlight of the evening. It was wonderful to see Mackay s four Life Members together at this event. Swimming Logan Powell was unable to attend the Christmas party - he had bigger things happening at the McDonald s Qld Swimming Championships. Logan set new national records for the 100m backstroke and 100m breast stroke, reinforcing his selection as Mackay s top junior athlete of page 12

13 Mackay Region (continued) Wheelchair Basketball The PCYC Mackay Machines competed at the Suncoast Spinners Competition in January, finishing a very creditable fifth in A Grade. As the team was only brought together for this tournament, with players meeting each other for the first time at the event, this was a solid result. A well-earned bonus was the Encouragement Award for Josh Nicholson after just four months in the sport. Mackay Region - Regular Sports Program Activity Day Frequency Time Venue Cost Boccia Tuesday Weekly 1.30pm - 3pm Mackay Indoor Bowls Hall, Bridge Road, Mackay $2 This program runs during the school terms and will recommence from 5 March 2013 Wheelchair Dancing Lawn Bowls Wheelchair Basketball Aspidowns Basketball Tenpin Bowling Tuesday Weekly 3pm - 5pm Mackay Indoor Bowls Hall, Bridge Road, Mackay This program runs during the school terms and will recommence from 5 March 2013 Friday Weekly 9am - 11am Souths Suburban Bowls Club, 39 Wardrop Street, West Mackay Wednesday Weekly 6pm pm Mackay PCYC, off Norris Road, North Mackay Saturday Weekly 9.30am - 11am Mackay PCYC, off Norris Road, North Mackay Monday Weekly 6.30pm pm The Leisure Centre, Broadsound Road, Mackay $2 $4 $5 $5 For more information including season dates, contact Regional Development Officer Peter Sumpter on (07) or mackay@sportingwheelies.org.au page 10 page 13

14 Townsville Region Hire a Handcycle We have two handcycles available for loan which can be used by members for recreation, health or competition. They re also great for corporate or charity rides, and for events associated with the Townsville Cycle Club or local triathlon groups. Please or call the office if you would like to hire a handcycle. Upcoming Events Townsville McDonald s Crocodiles Basketball Games Choose your game up to eight seats are available at each of the games listed below, either within an accessible courtside box or designated seating area for wheelchairs. Places are limited so you ll need to get in quick! Saturday 9 March - Crocs vs Wollongong tip - off 7.30pm Sunday 17 March - Crocs vs Melbourne tip - off 12noon Cost per person/seat: $15 - this is 50% off the usual price for these seats! Games are played at the Townsville Entertainment Centre. Please call the Townsville office at least one week prior to each game to RSVP. Parasailing 10am - 12noon, Saturday 23 March 2013 The Strand, Townsville (Meet at Breakwater Marina off Mariners Drive, next to Tobruk Pool) Blokarting 3pm - 6pm, Sunday 14 April 2013 Pallarenda Beach (next to the boat ramp) Come down for what will no doubt be a lot of fun on the blokarts! Anyone can have a go and there s no cost - just bring your beach gear. Please make sure you RSVP by Wednesday 21 March. Parasail the Strand and experience the thrill of floating 80m above the ocean. See amazing views of the Strand, Townsville, beaches and Magnetic Island. Duration of flight is 10 minutes. Cost: $40 for solo parasail, $70 for paired parasail. These prices are over 50% off the regular price. A maximum of 12 people can be taken out on the boat, so RSVP as soon as possible (no later than Friday 15 March) to book your spot. page 14

15 Townsville Region (continued) News Powerlifting Congratulations to Townsville members Greg Moffat and Charles Taylor who both lifted personal best performances at the Powerlifting State Championships in Brisbane (16 February). Greg lifted 127kg in the 107kg division and Charles lifted 95kg in the 80kg division. Local volunteer wins state award Belated congratulations to Jake Cook, who took out the prestigious Col Marsh Volunteer of the Year award at the Association s 2012 Annual Awards in Brisbane. Jake has been the Townsville Committee Chairperson for the past two years, and took on the role as Boccia Program Officer for the local weekly boccia program last year. Jake has put in a huge number of volunteer hours in the past year, and it s been much appreciated. Well done, Jake! Jake Cook, with Honorary Life Member Peter Magee. Townsville Region - Regular Sport Programs Activity Day Frequency Time Venue Cost Boccia Monday Weekly 10-11am Townsville RSL Stadium, Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale $2 per session $10 for 8 week block Block 1: 4 February to 25 March, Block 2: 22 April to 17 June Table Tennis Saturday Weekly 11.30am pm Wheelchair Basketball Powerlifting Thursday Weekly 5.30pm pm Townsville Table Tennis, Charters Towers Road, Hermit Park Crocodiles Club Court, Stuart Drive, Wulguru Free (includes 1 year membership and 6 private coaching sessions) $4 per session If you would like to join or find out when training is on, please call the office for a calendar. Monday Thursday Saturday Weekly 5pm 5pm 9am Strand Fitness Gym, 31 Leichhardt Street, North Ward, Townsville Contact the gym for membership fees (07) For more For more information, information, contact contact State Regional Coordinator, Development Sports CONNECT/Disability Officer Jonathon Orman Education Jenny on Frowd (07) 4721 on (07) or or townsville@sportingwheelies.org.au jennyf@sportingwheelies.org.au page 15

16 Contact Details Brisbane Region Chief Executive Officer: Ray Epstein Services Manager: Kelli Chilton 60 Edmondstone Road, Bowen Hills, Qld 4006 Phone: (07) Fax: (07) Capricorn (Rockhampton) Region Suite 1, Brian Smith Sporting Amenities Building Rockhampton Basketball Complex, Victoria Park, Sir Raymond Huish Drive, Rockhampton, Qld 4700 PO Box 2126, Wandal Post Office, Rockhampton, Qld 4700 Phone: (07) Townsville Region Sports House, 3-9 Redpath Street North Ward, MC, Qld 4810 PO Box 5350, Townsville, Qld 4810 Phone: (07) Fax (07) Cairns Region Tills Street, Westcourt, Qld 4870 PO Box 228, Westcourt, Qld 4870 Phone: (07) Fax: (07) Mackay Region The Old Train Station, 37 Boddington Street, Mackay, Qld 4740 PO Box 1797, Mackay, Qld 4740 Phone: (07) Fax: (07) Fundraising Enquiries Business Development Manager: David Gardner 60 Edmondstone Road, Bowen Hills, Qld 4006 Phone: (07) Fax: (07) Have you heard the Association is now on Facebook and Twitter. Like us now to keep up to date with the latest news as it happens. Mission Statement Enhancing the lives of people with a disability through community engagement and education, sport and healthy activity. page 16