During the April school holidays, aspiring athletes gathered at Newman College, Churchlands, for our Sports Academy Program.
Sports Academy is a social skills program where children and teenagers come together to explore different sports in small groups. Each group was supported in trying a range of different sports, including:Â
- Hockey
- Volleyball
- Multi-sports stations
- Netball
These groups offer a comfortable and supported environment to develop connections with peers, build teamwork skills and enjoy getting active.
To make this week possible, we teamed up with some specialist sports coaches from local clubs. You can find out more about the coaches and clubs who joined us and see them in action during the week below.
Volleyball with Coach Shingie Volleyball WA Volleyball WA’s Adaptive Volley disability inclusion programs offer a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for people with disability of all ages, their families, and support workers. Participants learn the basics of volleyball, through the use of modified rules and equipment, with all sessions led by accredited coaches. Free trials sessions are available.
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Hockey with Coach Jenn Kwinana Tigers Hockey Club (KTHC) is a community-focused club dedicated to promoting inclusion, growth, teamwork, encouragement, and respect. Their All Abilities Hockey Program aims to provide a welcoming and accessible environment for individuals with disabilities to experience the joy of hockey. Through tailored coaching and flexible participation options, they strive to make hockey a sport for everyone, fostering confidence, physical activity, and a sense of belonging. | |
Netball with Coaches Honey and Lux Characterised by an innovative and inclusive approach, Removing Barriers aim to eliminate the obstacles that participants face in their netball journey. Their team is dedicated to making netball accessible to everyone, regardless of physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities. Remove Barriers intends to showcase how sports can serve as a platform for unity and empowerment.
Netball with Coach Keenan The Netball WA No Limits Netball Program is a participation-based program for individuals aged over 12 years old with an intellectual disability. Each No Limits Netball Program site delivers weekly training programs and/or competitions to advance social and physical skills as well as drive overall mental wellbeing. | |
Multisport Station with Coaches Fletcher, Sean, Jaymon and Tahlia ACE Sport Coaching support both children and young adults with disabilities in building their gross motor skills, fitness and confidence. This is all done through fun and engaging sport/fitness activities. The development of these key skills allows participants to improve their social inclusion and be more connected in the community. Parents, caregivers or support workers can submit questions or enroll a participant through the enquiry page on the ACE website.
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Following the program, participants were supported by our therapy team and specialist coaches to link in with their local community club to further their sporting skills.Â
Our April program provided participants with the opportunity to engage with inclusive clubs, learn some new skills and have fun with their peers!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the April Sports Academy. We look forward to seeing families and coaches again in October.
Sports Academy is provided as part of our comprehensive therapy service and is facilitated by our therapy team in collaboration with specialist sports coaches. You can find out more information about the program here.
Check out our April Sports Academy in action below!Â
