Athletics Summer Program 2010

Special Olympics Upper North Shore does not currently run it’s own athletics training.  All of the local Little Athletics Associations in the Upper North Shore Region happily accept registrations for athletes with intellectual disabioities.  Parents are however, asked to supervise and help their child each week.

Athletes who participate in weekly Little Athletics training are eligible to participate in all Special Olympic Regional and State competitions provided that they are registered with Special Olympics.

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Basketball Program

Here you will find days, times, location and contact details for the SOSUNS Basketball Program.

The Brickpit
Dartford Road
Thornleigh
Sunday: 4pm - 5pm
Contact: Anthea Karseboom  0418 778 869  antot@hotmail.com

 

North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre
Cnr of Clarke and Oxley Rds
Crows Nest
Sunday 4pm - 5pm
Contact:  Tina Kitromolides  0411 243 374    tinakit@optusnet.com.au

New Basketball Group Starting May 23rd

Feel like scoring some baskets?  Want to learn some groovy bouncing moves?  Feel like some fun with friends on a Sunday afternoon?  Yes?

Then come and join the new SOSUNS basketball group starting 23rd May at North Sydney Indoor Sports Centre.  Training sessions will be held every Sunday from 4pm - 5pm.  Join the fun and fantastic coach, Hugh and his volunteers Paddie, Lachie and Sophie.  Learn some basketball skills and play a game.

RSVP:  debfrost@bigpond.net.au    0424 403 065

Mike ‘The Mean Machine’ and Shane ‘Everready Bunny’ Take on the Basketball

Michael ‘The Mean Machine’ Karseboom and Shane ‘Everready Bunny’ Doowage had the privilege of participating in their first Special Olympic National Games as members of the awesome NSW mixed basketball team.  These enthusiastic athletes played with enjoyment, tenacity and sportsmanship in true Special Olympic spirit, never giving up against more experienced teams.

Eventually their dedication was rewarded as they won their last game of the tournament with amazing teamwork and supportive coaches cheering them on from the sideline.  The athletes deservedly felt like champions and their elation at winning was unbelievable.

The team was placed sixth and Mike was the highest goal scorer for almost every match.

But winning isn’t everything.  When Mike was asked what was the best part of his week he answered that it was “…meeting Aaron my coach, making so many new friends and having the most fun I have ever had!!”

Our tallest SOSUNS athlete, Jackson Fennell, was a member of the open men’s team.  This team rewarded loyal supporters with a breathtakingly close game in the bronze medal playoff match against Queensland.  With minutes to go NSW were 10 points up but Queensland were not finished yet and played well to win by 2 points.  It was an exciting match talked about right through the athlete camp.

Nathaniel Runs and Jumps for Bronze

Nathaniel was SOSUNS only representative in the athletics and he did a great job. 

Nathaniel loved the atmosphere of athletes focused on competition but still ready to be friendly and have fun.  He had a fantastic time, meeting up with old friends and making loads of new ones as well.

Nathaniel won bronze in the long jump and 4×100m relay and came 4th in 100m and 200m.

 

 

 

A highlight for Nathaniel was the closing ceremony where he enjoyed dancing in front of the band.  Patting the beautiful white police horses was also a highlight for Nathaniel.

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