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Watch here for information on upcoming events of our athletes who are blind or vision impaired.  They would love to have your support, as they achieve their sporting goals.
 
1st November       
 SA State Powerlifting Championships  
Barmera
29th Nov - 7th Dec
 Pacific School Games
Canberra
8th - 14th December
 Return Ashes Series (Cricket) Aust. v England
Melbourne
 

 
BIG DAY OUT
 
Blind Sporting Council would like to thank all the businesses who have assisted us to date via donations to provide the Big Day Out for children who are Blind or Vision Impaired.  If you wish to make a donation or require any further information please phone 8232 4644.
 
With your help these children will, in December be going to Long Island, Murray Bridge to do some water sports including rides in Speed Boats, on Inflatable Tubes and Biscuits, along with enjoying lunch and refreshments for the day, and their transport to and from Murray Bridge.
 
We thank you for making this possible, all the children are very excited about this special event that has been put on just for them.
 



COME AND TRY EVENTS 
 
BOCCIA
 
This is the Paralympics "wheelchair" version of "Italian Bowls", and is suitable for people with any level of physical ability/disability.
 
Wheelchair sports SA in conjunction with the Cities of Charles Sturt, Salisbury and Tea Tree Gully are running these Free Social Boccia Sessions for anyone who is interest in playing Boccia - including able bodied plays.
 
Boccia is suitable for all ages and all ability levels including people who have little or no upper body mobility.
 
 
Where:     Cheltenham Community Centre, 
When:       Friday 17 & 31 Oct, Friday 14 & 27 Nov, Friday 12 December
Time:       1-30pm - 2-30pm
 
Where:     Holden Hill Community Centre,
When:      Wednesday 5 & 19 Nov, Wednesday 3 December
Time:       11am - 12pm
 
Where:    St Jay's Recreation Centre, (Salisbury),
When:     Monday 3 : 10 : 17 : 24 November, Monday 1 & 8 December
Time:      5pm - 6pm
 
Contact:   Wheelchair Sports, 8349 6366
 

 
 
HIGH SIGHT
 
In February 2009, the High Sight Expedition team will attempt to break the record for the number of blind climbers on top of Mount Kilimanjaro.  Find out more about the team of climbers attempting to break this record, at their website and follow their progress.
 
 

 
 
 
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