Sydney Upper North Shore Basketball Club is thrilled to announce an upcoming local event that is sure to be a slam dunk for all participants! In collaboration with Special Olympics Australia, we are hosting a basketball tournament exclusively for Special Olympics Clubs.
This exciting event is part of Special Olympics Australia's mission to enhance the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in various sports, including basketball. Through our partnership with Special Olympics, we aim to create more opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to engage in physical activities and develop their skills.
Our collaboration extends beyond just this tournament. Over the next three years, we will be working closely with Special Olympics Australia to integrate their competitions into state basketball tournaments, providing our athletes with even more avenues to showcase their talents. This initiative will help promote inclusivity and equal participation in the sport across the nation.
We are especially thrilled to utilise the Australian Government's Sporting Schools initiative to offer a specially adapted program for students with intellectual disabilities. This program will focus on developing their physical literacy and teaching them foundational movement skills necessary for an active and healthy lifestyle.
But that's not all! We will also continue the Young Athletes program, a fantastic opportunity for children aged two to eight, with or without intellectual disabilities, to develop fundamental movement skills. Our coaches, who have been accredited through the Young Athletes coaching course developed by Special Olympics Australia, will be delivering these resources and programs.
This partnership will bring us one step closer to our goal of providing recreational basketball as a pathway into Special Olympics club training or our very own Kindergym program, offered by Gymnastics Australia. We firmly believe that everyone, regardless of their abilities, should have the chance to participate and excel in sports.
So mark your calendars and get your basketball gear ready! Sydney Upper North Shore Basketball Club invites all interested players from Special Olympics Clubs to join us for a day full of fierce competition, camaraderie, and fun. Let's come together to support and celebrate the incredible talents of our athletes and make this tournament one to remember. See you on the court!
