TABLE TENNIS FOR THE BLIND "how is this Possible?"

 

This low impact, fast and furious game that is sweeping the world is making a popular come back.

 

Regardless of your fitness levels, age or levels of blindness or low vision.  Anyone can play this game at a competent level.  Either as an individual or as a team.  It is one of the few sports where a person who is totally blind can compete not only against people who have low vision but also can compete against people who are fully sighted at an equal level.

 

Already there are sighted teams who want to challenge Blind or Vision impaired people at this game.  So all we need now is some V.I.P. players to accept these challenges.

 

 

Blind Table Tennis's will be held on the first Saturday of each month starting  February.

 

Date:     First Saturday of each month

 

Time:   2pm till 4pm

 

Where:   25 Cressy Avenue, Windsor Gardens

 

Cost:      Gold Coin Donation

 

Contact Person:  Anthony Clarke,  8261 3715

Email:  antclarke@cobweb.com.au

 

For further information regarding table tennis for the blind or public transport options to attend, please contact Anthony Clarke, Table Tennis Co-ordinator on the above number.

 

 

 

Paul Reeves is the founder of Australia's First Special Needs Judo club, which was incorporated in March, 2007. Elizabeth Special Needs Judo Club is a not for profit incorporation for children with disabilities to play and learn Judo as a sport.  Paul's motivation developed from his experience, that many children couldn't gain access to suitable Judo Clubs, or coaches simply didn't understand the complexities of disabilities to coach people with disabilities.  Yet he has seen the potential and benefits Judo has on young people, including physical development, Psychologically growth, social interaction and confidence.

 

This year Paul is planning to organise a National Judo competition for people with disabilites and has competitiors from as far away as Tweedheads wanting to come to Adelaide to compete.

 

If you know of someone between 5 and 18 years old whom has a disability and may be interested in trying Judo as a sport, Paul would welcome them to come along to the club or phone Paul on 043 769 2168 for further information.

 

 

 

 

 

The following recreation and Leisure opportunities are run by the RSB in partnership with the Blind Welfare Association of South Australia

 

For more information about recreation and leisure opportunities in your area please contact:

 

Northern Suburbs:         Felicity McAvaney

                                             8254 3011

                                             Email: fjmcavaney@adam.com.au

 

Southern Suburbs:         Neil Davies

                                             8326 1188

                                             Email: neildavies@adam.com.au

 

 

 

 

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Disable Sailing wished to invite persons to partiipate in the opportunity to sail the seas.  Sailors will be instructed in most aspects of yacht handling and trained in the following areas:  General Seamanship, Setting Sails, Trimming Sails, Points of Sail, Spinnaker Handling, Outboard Motor Instructions, Helming and Much More.  Disable Sailing has a 24ft Sailor Yacht, called FREEDOM, and this has been specifically designed to accommodate persons with a mild disability, with a spacious cockpit accommodating eight sailors.

 

The program operates from the Cruising Yacht Club of SA, at North Haven (CYC) between November  and April .   Dates for this year are as follows:

 

Sunday, 1st November          10-30am - 12-30pm  and  2-30pm - 4-30pm

Sunday, 15th November        10-30am - 12-30pm  and  2-30pm - 4-30pm

Sunday, 29th November        10-30am - 12-30pm  and  2-30pm - 4-30pm

Sunday, 13th December        10-30am - 12-30pm  and  2-30pm - 4-30pm

 

 

You will need to bring a hat, sun screen, water and a jacket.  Life Jackets are provided and the cost is $5.  Registration is required 2 days prior by calling either Deirdre 0404 033 327 or Peter 0411 291 373.  Because sailing is weather dependant please call to confirm on the day by 8am.