Young Athletes - Youth Sutherland - Term 1, 2024

Special Olympics Young Athletes Program - is a games-based fundamental movement skills program for children and young people with and without an intellectual disability/autism aged 2-12 years-old. It helps them get active, make friends and have fun while learning important life skills. 

Young Athletes sessions are delivered in a safe and supportive environment by qualified coaches who run activities that promote movement, teamwork, decision-making, and communication. Coaches also teach players the importance of being fit and staying healthy.

These fun and inclusive sessions run weekly for 60 minutes over the school term.

Young Athletes is perfect for those who; 

• aren’t interested in competitive sport but would benefit from being active and having fun with others.    
• who want to play sport but want to try different activities to build the skills and confidence to take the next step.  
• siblings who want to participate in a program together.

The ultimate outcome for everyone is to enjoy being active – and to stay active for life!   

Duration: 60 minutes of game-based activities and circuits.
Time: Saturday's 3pm-4pm
When: 9 week program - 3rd February – 6th April (no session 30th March due to Easter)
Where: Minerva School entry via Merton St, Sutherland

Come and Play!    
Want to know more?  Visit our webpage to find out more information or contact us:

Website: specialolympics.com.au/youngathletes
Email: youngathletes@specialolympics.com.au 

About Special Olympics Australia 
Special Olympics Australia provides weekly grassroots sporting opportunities, recreational, social and health programs for people with intellectual disability/autism to help them develop physical fitness, build self-esteem, demonstrate courage, and make friends. With a focus on participation, Special Olympics is a great vehicle for inclusion, social and community participation, health and wellbeing, and personal development outcomes.