Special Olympics Melbourne West Club
Overview
The Melbourne West Club is proud to be part of the Special Olympics network that provides a range of sport, recreation, social and health opportunities, for people with an intellectual disability to have fun, be healthy, build self-esteem, demonstrate courage, and make friends.
Special Olympics volunteers provide sports opportunities for all people with an intellectual disability regardless of their skills, and they do this every week in communities right across Australia.
While some Special Olympics athletes strive to win medals, others enjoy the chance to get active, have fun, make friends and be part of a family. Whatever their motivation, we cater for them by providing meaningful sports programs delivered within a supportive environment where people with an intellectual disability are accepted and can feel proud.
Special Olympics Melbourne West offer a range of activities listed below:
- Aquatics
- Athletics
- Basketball
- Bocce
- Bowling (Tenpin)
- Tennis
Email addresses are included beneath each of the sports.
Aquatics
Sunday 10:00am - 11:00am
Sunday 11:00am - 12:00pm
Victoria University Aquatics Centre, Footscray Park Campus, Ballarat Road, Footscray VIC 3011
Contact: Margaret Loveridge
melbournewest.swimming@specialolympics.com.au
Athletics
Sunday 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Moonee Valley Athletics Track, Corio Street, Moonee Ponds Vic 3039
Contact: Josie Salvatore
melbournewest.athletics@specialolympics.com.au
Basketball
Thursday 6:15pm - 7.00pm
RecWest Centre, Court 4, 39 Lily Street, Braybrook
Contact: Don McLaren
melbournewest.basketball@specialolympics.com.au
Bocce
Wednesday 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Italia Club Sporting Club, 128-152 Furlong Road, St. Albans Vic 3021
Contact: Gavin Dovey
melbournewest.bocce@specialolympics.com.au
Bowling (Tenpin)
Monday 4:30pm
Zone Bowling, Watergardens Vic 3038
Contact: Kathryn Vadnjal
melbournewest.bowling@specialolympics.com.au
Tennis
Sunday
Avondale Heights Tennis Club, Doyle street Reserve, Cornwall street, Avondale Heights Vic 3034
Contact: Jenny Bascetta
melbournewest.tennis@specialolympics.com.au