AAA Programs in Yarra

Basketball with Collingwood All Stars

All Stars Basketball is for boys and girls aged 8–15 years, with special needs, who would like to learn to play basketball at a fun, friendly and inclusive club. Brothers, sisters, mums and dads are encouraged to get involved as we have fun on the court.

When: Saturdays, 11.15am – 12.30pm

Term 1 2012 – 11 February to 24 March

Term 2 2012 – 21 April to 23 June

Term 3 2012 – 21 July to 15 September

Term 4 2012 – 13 October – 8 December

Where: Collingwood College, Corner of Cromwell Street & McCutcheon Way, Collingwood

Cost: $80 single child or $120 for two children
Includes coaching, registration, insurance and giveaways

Further information: Gerard Molan on 0409 047 056 or at molan.gerard.m@edumain.vic.gov.au
www.collingwood.basketball.net.au

Cricket with Edinburgh Cricket Club - Get Into Cricket!

Edinburgh Cricket Club is inviting families with children with special needs aged 8 – 15 years to take part in a new cricket program.

Get into Cricket is a modified version of the Milo in2 Cricket program. Experienced coaches will teach the basic skills of cricket to children with special needs aged 8 – 15 years in a friendly and welcoming environment.

When: Saturdays, 10am – 11am
18 February, 25 February, 3 March, 17 March, 24 March 2012

Where: Edinburgh Cricket Club, Brunswick Street Oval, North Fitzroy

Cost: $60 per child, including coaching and a Milo into Cricket starter pack which includes a backpack, ball, bat, hat and t-shirt.

Further information: Peter Mitten, Access All Abilities Officer, Yarra City Council, on 9205 5756 or at Peter.Mitten@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Crossing the Tightrope – Circus Skills for Kids with Disabilities

A circus program for boys and girls aged 8–16 years with special needs. Professional trainers from Westside Circus will teach children and their parents or carer a variety of skills to thrill, including juggling, hoops, tightrope walking and more!

When: Sundays, 10.30 – 12pm
26 February, 25 March, 29 April, 27 May, 24 June, 29 July, 26 August, 30 September, 28 October, 25 November 2012

Where: Warehouse 2, 29 Cameron Street, Brunswick
(families from Yarra have priority access in 2012)

Cost: $150 for 10 session program or $20 per class

Further information: Program Coordinator on 9383 2299 or email classes@westsidecircus.org.au

Soccer with Richmond Junior Eagles

Junior Eagles caters for young people with physical and intellectual disabilities. Learn to play soccer in a friendly, relaxed environment, where the focus is on fun, skill development and participation.

When: Saturdays, 9.30am – 11am
11 May to 17 August 2013

Where: Bastow Oval, Kevin Bartlett Sporting & Recreation Complex, Yarra Boulevard and F.R Smith Drive, Burnley Park

Cost: $100 for a 12 week season
Includes registration, uniform, coaching, trophy and team photo

Further information: Annette Hall on 0411 460 567 or at soccermail.hall@gmail.com

Tennis at Mayors Park Tennis Centre - Smash It Tennis!

Beginners and experienced tennis coaching program for players aged 8–15 years old with a disability. Qualified coaches from the Mayors Park Tennis Centre will teach players new skills suited to individual needs and abilities.

When: Tuesdays, 5.00pm - 5.45pm
During school terms

Where: Mayors Park Tennis Centre, Hoddle Street, Clifton Hill

Cost: $88 per child, per term

Further information: Jeff Baldasarre, Head Tennis Coach, on 9482 5200 or at jeffb@mayorsparktennis.net, or visit www.mayorsparktennis.net

Recreational Footy with Fitzroy Junior Football Club

Recreational Footy is a non-contact, modified version of AFL for boys and girls aged 12–16 years old with special needs. The season focuses on learning new skills, making new friends, and most of all, having fun!

When: Saturdays, 9.15am - 10.45am
18 May to 17 August 2013

Where: Fitzroy Junior Football Club, Ramsden Street Oval, Clifton Hill

Cost: $60 per child
Includes coaching, insurance, a trophy and a Fitzroy JFC jumper

Further information: Peter Mitten, Access All Abilities Officer, Yarra City Council, on 9205 5756 or at Peter.Mitten@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Further information
Peter Mitten
Access All Abilities Officer
9205 5756
Peter.Mitten@yaracity.vic.gov.au

National Relay Service
TTY users phone 133 677 then ask for 03 9205 5555.
Speak & Listen users (speech-to-speech relay) phone 1300 555 727 then ask for 03 9205 5555.
Internet relay users connect to the National Relay Service via www.relayservice.com.au and then ask for 03 9205 5555.