Athletics Summer Program 2011/12

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 disabilities.  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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Nathaniel and Mathew Run, Throw and Jump at the State Athletics Carnival

At the recent SONSW State Athletics Carnival Nathaniel Quan and Mathew Phelan had a fantastic day demonstrating their allround athletic skills.  From running races to throwing and jumping events the athletes enjoyed competing against their Special Olympics friends.

Nathaniel won silver in the 4 x 100m relay race, silver in the long jump, bronze in the 200m, bronze in the 400m and 5th place in the 100m.

Mathew, aged only ten and a newcomer to athletics, won gold in the softball throw, gold in the standing long jump, silver in the 50m run and bronze in the 100m run.

The parents of both athletes emphasised how much they enjoy the thrill of competing and making new friends at the carnivals.  “Mathew’s self esteem really receives a boost as he returns home from a carnival where he has spent the day competing in an atmosphere of acceptance and fun,” says Paul, Mathew’s Dad.

SOSUNS encourages all parents and athletes to keep an eye out for the carnivals being held most weekends and GET INVOLVED!  Carnivals cater for athletes of ALL abilities!

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.

Nathaniel on track for Nationals

Nathaniel recently had a great day representing SOSUNS at a regional athletics carnival held at Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah.  The meet proved a great opportunity for Nathaniel to have a final competition before he represents NSW at the upcoming National Games.

Nathaniel has been training extremely hard and this showed as he achieved first place in the long jump and the 4×100 metre relay and fourth in the 100 metres.

SOSUNS Athletes are Champions

Nathaniel and Thomas recently competed at the Special Olympics State Athletics Championships held at Sylvania Waters Athletics Field.  Both athletes had a fantastic day enjoying not only their events but also the opening cermony including the lighting of the cauldron and the athlete marchpast. 

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