WA Athletics Program - Canning - Term 1 2024

Dates: Wednesday 17 April - Wednesday 26 June (11 weeks)

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Ern Clark Athletics Track, LOT 4465 Wharf St, Cannington WA 6107

Cost:

- Special Olympics Athlete Members: $176 ($16 per week), per participant

Focus:

Special Olympics Sport Training Programs are for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism. The programs are focused on the skill development of each athlete, ensuring they are ready to compete at Special Olympics' local, state and national competitions. The program is delivered by qualified coaches, with support from our dedicated volunteers.

Sessions include:

- Skill-development workout drills, activities and assessments

- Individual goal setting for athletes

- Practice competition opportunities

- Performance feedback and support

Who can get involved?

- Registered Special Olympics athlete members

- Athletes who want to improve their skills to compete in upcoming local, state and national competitions.

- Athletes who are comfortable in a group setting, where support is provided at a 1 staff to 5 athlete ratio.

How to register:

To join the program, athletes must register online via this page by Wednesday 10 April.

Kindly note, coaches will need to see each participant's program confirmation email at the first training session.

If you have any queries on the program, or need support in registering, please contact Special Olympics WA office on info.wa@specialolympics.com.au or 1300 225 762.

Special Olympics and NDIS Goals:

The types of NDIS goals this program can help a person achieve include:

- Social and Community Participation

- Health and Wellbeing

- Personal Development

If you require extra support with making an NDIS claim for the program, please reach out to the Special Olympics WA office on info.wa@specialolympics.com.au or 1300 225 762.