News
1st November 2011- ADG 2012 Victorian Team Presentation & Award Night is postponed!
The date and venue was changed due to demands. Vicdeaf being our major sponsor, it was agreed to host our uniform presentation and awards event at Vicdeaf Annual Christmas Rally.
Vicdeaf Christmas Rally will be held on Sunday 4th December at L.A. Parker Reserve, Williamstown - 11AM to 3PM.
Victorian Team Presentation and Awards is at 1.30PM
There is NO COST to attend this major event. Tickets to the 25th November event will be refunded.
Vicdeaf and DSRV are looking forward to see your families and you at the Christmas Rally!
Thursday 23 June 2011 - 2012 Asian Pacific Games - Update
Hello!
As you may be aware that the 7th Asia Pacific Games will be held at Seoul, Korea from 19 – 26 May 2012, Deaf Sports Australia is keen to send sports teams that are included at the Games. To view the sports being held at the Games, go to www.seoul2012.com for details. Please note that two non-Deaflympic events have been included and they are, Baseball and Futsal.
As part of gauging interest in these Games, I have attached the Expression of Interest form for you to distribute to your network contacts. All athletes and officials who are keen to participate at the Games will be required to submit their EOI. Please note, that submitting EOIs does not guarantee selection in the Australian Team, however if an athlete or official is not selected by their National Deaf Sports body, they will be able to receive their refund after payment has been made.
The attachment outlines the purpose of the EOI and the processes involved. It is important to note that the closing date for the EOI forms to be submitted is FRIDAY 19th AUGUST 2011.
Should you have any questions regarding the EOI, please do not hesitate to contact me at DSA via email on irena.farinacci@deafsports.org.au
friday 27th may 2011-Smart Auslan for National Sports Muesum
Australian Communication Exchange (ACE) had launched the Smart Auslan for National Sports Muesum in Melbourne which Deaf and hearing impaired people can now view the Auslan-interpreted or to read caption or to listen the audio commentary. Well done, ACE!
Here's the Media Release from Phil Harper.
Dear friend,
I’m writing to let you know about a major breakthrough in accessibility to museum audio tours - the launch by the Australian Communication Exchange (ACE) of its new Smart Auslan service. Deaf and hearing impaired visitors to the National Sports Museum in Melbourne can now receive an Auslan translation as well as captions for all exhibits that have an audio commentary.
Visitors can either pick up a pre-loaded handset from the museum counter or download the application free to their Android phone via www.smartauslan.com.au. When the handset is pointed at the Quick Response code on the exhibit, the device plays an Auslan video translation with captions (see below).
Brent Phillips, President of Deaf Sports Australia, was a guest speaker at the launch and explained how this exciting innovation will allow Deaf and hearing impaired people to enjoy the National Sports Museum fully at any time.
The first Deaf and hearing impaired people to try out the Smart Auslan service were amazed by its ease of use and delighted that exhibits can now be brought to life. Click here to view a YouTube video of the launch and information on Smart Auslan.
The National Sports Museum is open 7 days a week and welcomes Deaf and hearing impaired people, school and community groups to visit their wonderful and accessible sporting displays as well as see the MCG.
For more information on the Smart Auslan service, contact ACE by phoning 1300 133 968 or emailing info@smartauslan.com.au for more information. Smart Auslan is just one ground breaking service to be followed by a number of other major applications launched by ACE later this year.
As a valued friend, ACE would be very interested in your feedback on this exciting service. Please pass this information on to your networks.
Regards
Phil
PS: if you are having difficulty accessing the Youtube video of the Smart Auslan launch, here is the website link - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTBBOjJ_HXY
friday 27th may 2011- Media Release by Deaf Golf Australia : The 2011 Australian Deaf Golf Championships
Deaf Golf Australia held the 19th Australian Deaf Golf Championships in the Links Lady Bay at Normanville, South Australia - 6 to 8th May 2011. Around 30 golfers from all over the Australia had attended this wonderful event and it was perfect weather which it was a bonus.
Please read Media Release and see these official results of the 2011 Australian Deaf Golf Championships
Download: Media Release | Official Results for Individuals| Offical Results for Teams
friday 27th may 2011-26th National Deaf Basketball Club Championships - update
There is a rumour going around saying the 26th National Deaf Basketball Club Championships in Adelaide has been cancelled!
Deaf Basketball SA want to assure you that this rumour is NOT TRUE. The championships is still going ahead.
It will be held in Adelaide from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th July 2011.
Player rego: $80
Coach/Manager rego: $80
Masters (over 40’s) rego: $40
Juniors (under 18’s) rego: $40
50th year anniversary dinner: $30
Basketball stadium entry (to watch the games): $10 for both days (Saturday and Sunday).
*** players DO NOT need to pay for the stadium entry fee ***
If you want to pay for your registration and dinner, please contact Tanya Morgan from Deaf Sports and Recreation SA (dsrsa@adam.com.au)
Deaf Basketball SA is celebrating a 50th year anniversary and will be holding a dinner on Saturday 9th July.
Costs $30 per head for a buffet style dinner including desserts.
There will be photos, videos, memoirs etc on display from the old Deaf basketball days.
Ex-Deaf basketball players from all over Australia are encouraged to attend the dinner! An event NOT TO BE MISSED
Thursday 12th May 2011 - Result of DEaf Bushwalking Day
Written by Glen Flindell
"Eighteen enthusiastic deaf bushwalkers turned up for the DSRV bushwalking event at Westerfolds Park in Templestowe despite wet weather being forecast. We were lead by our experienced bushwalking guide Mick who took us along both designated tracks and less well-trodden paths.
Unfortunately an interpreter never showed up so there wasn’t a high level of communication between the leader and the group however Mick was able to get his point across where necessary and provided us with a map. The walk saw us come in close contact with the local wildlife including some rather colourful birds and as we crossed bridges some interesting objects were observed below in the river such as abandoned lawn mowers.
We also came across an Aboriginal Art Gallery where some of us mastered the didgeridoo and created our own music. We admired some impressive paintings and items that were on sale by various local Aboriginal artists.
Overall it was an enjoyable 3.5 hours of recreation and all participants would like to see further bushwalks conducted in the future."
Friday 4th March 2011 -National Deaf Basketball Club Championships recruitment
Calling all deaf and hard of hearing females aged 12years and older, we’re setting up women basketball team/s to play at National Deaf Basketball Club Championships to be held in Adelaide July 8-10th 2011.
Please email Lisa Westwood at lisawestwood@msn.com if you’re interested! Come along for fun and good times :)
Look forward to hearing from you!
Tuesday 22th Feburay 2011 - DSRV trivia quiz! Win a $100 rebel voucher!
If you answer any of the questions correctly, you will go into the draw to win $100 "Rebel" voucher.
One correct answer to question will be worth of one draw entry. If you are able to answer five questions correctly, you will receive five entries. More you have the right answers, more the chance for you to win a voucher!
There is only two conditions:
- You need to subscribe for DSRV newsletter by 25th March. If you are already a subscriber to DSRV newsletter then you are eligible to win as well.
- Must live in Victoria.
1) In what year was the first Australian Deaf Games formerly named as the Deaf Carnival held in Victoria ?
2) Name a life member of Victorian Sports Association of the Deaf/ DSRV or Jolimont Square Social Club?
3) Name a person who has worked at Victorian Sports Association of the Deaf or Jolimont Square Social Club or DSRV (but you can’t name Meg Aumann - the current Coordinator)
4) Name the magazine that was printed by Victorian Sports Association of the Deaf/ DSRV or Jolimont Square Social Club many years ago?
5) Name the oldest sports club in Victoria??
Send your answers to info@dsrv.com.au by Friday 18th March at 5pm. We will draw the winner out on our next meeting on first Monday of April and will notify the winner via email. The result will be posted in next newsletter!
Good luck!
Tuesday 22th Feburay 2011 -DO YOU WANT TO COMPETE AT ADG2012?
If you are interested in competing at ADG2012, for example, swimming, water polo, field athletics, beach volleyball, cycling or any team sport, you can fill out the Expression of Interest form. We will forward them to the right club/association or people involved.
Please note that according to Deaf Sports Australia’s eligibility policy, you must have at least 40db in your better ear in order to compete, and provide an audiogram. If unsure, you may contact deafsports@deafsports.org.au
Tuesday 22th Feburay 2011 - VICTORIAN DEAF SPORTS TEAM MANAGER
VICTORIAN DEAF SPORTS TEAM MANAGER
16th Australian Deaf Games, Geelong January 2011Applications for Team Manager are invited for the Victorian Team entering the 16th Australian Deaf Games to be held in Geelong from 14 to 21 January 2011.
Selection criterion for the Team Manager’s position:
The Manager’s role will vary depending on the make-up of the team. The selection of an appropriate manager will be crucial to the overall success of a touring team.
The successful applicant should have skills and experience as follows:
- Group leadership or team management;
- Prior experience in dealing with state or national event managers;
- General overall understanding of sport;
- The ability to communicate fluently in Auslan;
- Excellent people management skills and;
- Ability to prepare and present written reports.
The successful candidate will be compensated for their work during the games. This may include wages and/or payment of accommodation for the games and/or other non cash benefits. This will be negotiated with the person who is successful as Team Manager at the interview.
Please download this job description: PDF
Tuesday 22th Feburay 2011 -BASKETBALL TRAINING SESSIONS STARTING!
Deaf Basketball Victoria has been able to secure a court at Elstenwick Primary School - Murphy St, Brighton, on the first Sat of each month, so that we can conduct training sessions for the 2011 NDBCC and 2012 ADG as well as maintaining fitness.
The sessions will run from 9am (sharp) until 11am on each of these days. Dates for the next 3 months are 4th March, 2nd April and 7th May.
Participants in these sessions are reminded that they must be members of DBV for insurance purposes.
More information on www.dbv.org.au or e-mail info@dbv.org.au
Tuesday 22th Feburay 2011 -VICTORIAN DEAF TENPIN BOWLING CLUB LEAGUE - VACANCY
We have some vacancies if any tenpin bowler wants to join & play with us. Meet every 4 weeks at Forest Hill AMF, at Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre, 3rd Floor.
4.30pm onwards. Next bowling on Sunday 6th March.
Season January - November 2011
Cost $22 to play, plus TBAL & VDTBC membership.
If you are interested or need further information, please contact: Lisa Taylor. SMS: 0403 490 217 or email vdtbc@hotmail.com
Tuesday 22th Feburay 2011 -MALE & FEMALE SQUASH PLAYERS REQUIRED!
Chris Storer, a Victorian squash player and champion is seeking male and female players interested in playing squash at Australian Deaf Games 2012 in Geelong.
Please express your interest to Chris on steelroots72@hotmail.com. He will organise training sessions for the squash team.
Tuesday 22th Feburay 2011 -TEAM MANAGER WANTED FOR VICTORIAN DEAF GOLF TEAM!
Applications are open for Team Manager for the Victorian Deaf Golf Team for the Australian Deaf Games in Geelong over 14-22 January 2012. This position will be volunteer only but DGV will cover for accommodation (must stay at same accommodation as Team) and communication (SMS) expenses. You are responsible for transport to Geelong and for your own food / drinks.
Responsibilities for the team manager will include looking after team of approx 12-15 golfers, co-ordinating accommodation (DGV have already made a booking for accommodation), co-ordinating transport between Geelong and 13th Beach, be contactable by all members of the team via SMS or email, receive payments / oversee the budget, monitor timesheets and results, assist the Team Captain wherever possible, and provide a report at end of the Australian Deaf Games. If you know of anyone who would be good for this, please forward this on to them.
If interested, please send an email to gbalharrie@vicdeaf.com.au including your name and a brief description of your skills, and why you think we should appoint you as Team Manager!
Please send by FRIDAY 11 MARCH 2011. DGV shall then be in touch by Friday 18 March 2011 including an interview if required.
If you are interested to play golf at the Australian Deaf Games, then let us know. If you wish for DGV to assist in booking accommodation for you, please let us know.
Wednesday 16th Feburay 2011 - Calling for Coaches & Team Manager
With the 16th Australian Deaf Games in Geelong coming up, Deaf Netball Victoria is NOW RECRUITING motivated and committed support team to support the Victorian netballers for 11 months starting March 2011 until end of January 2012.
The Australian Deaf Games will be held in Geelong on 14 to 21 January 2012. The last Australian Deaf Games in Gold Coast, DNV sent two state teams and went on to win silver and bronze. Naturally, we want to win at home in 2012!
The following positions are now open:
- 2 x Coaches
- 1 x Team Manager
- Interpreter – in addition to one of the above roles. For example, Team Manager/Interpreter or Team Assistant/Interpreter.
All positions are voluntary.Please view the Role Advertisement and Position Descriptions for Coach and Team Manager before applying from our website - http://www.deafnetballvictoria.org.au/members_AGM.html
Expression of interest close on Friday 4th March 2011
Wednesday 16th Feburay 2011 - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT DSRV! Readvertised
Deaf Sports Recreation Victoria is seeking an experienced and motivated Sports Coordinator to undertake a number of roles. With the forthcoming Australia Deaf Games in 2012 and the opportunity to build on the excellent work of the departing Sports Coordinator, this position is an opportunity to make your mark in all things sports and recreation.
Job description had been changed recently, so please download this PDF document and read it.
Good luck!
Sunday 11th February 2011- Official Announcement Regarding the 17th Winter Deaflympics
According to ICSD, Vysoké Tatry, Slovakia – The International Committee of Deaf Sports (ICSD) regrets to confirm that the 17th Winter Deaflympics has been officially declared cancelled at 16:00 on Friday, 11 February. The 43rd ICSD Congress will be postponed to a later date.
http://www.h3.tv/deaflympics-slovakia-2011/h3-announcement-regarding-the-17th-winter-deaflympics/
You can follow developments regarding the cancellation through ICSD’s official website – www.deaflympics.com. Media outlet H3 also has numerous videos and interviews with ICSD officials in International Sign covering the events – www.h3.tv.
See iAuslan’s video interview with DSA President Brent Phillips on the cancellation and its impact
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cep0BWb1lTE&feature=youtube_gdata_playerSource: Deaflympics
Friday 14th january 2011 - EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT DSRV!
Deaf Sports Recreation Victoria is seeking an experienced and motivated Sports Coordinator to undertake a number of roles. With the forthcoming Australia Deaf Games in 2012 and the opportunity to build on the excellent work of the departing Sports Coordinator, this position is an opportunity to make your mark in all things sports and recreation.
· 12 hours per week
· Based at East Melbourne
· Working alongside a young and vibrant Board of Directors
· Position is contracted until June 30th 2012
Please find more information by downloading this document.
Friday 14th january 2011- 2012 AUSTRALIAN DEAF GAMES ‘ONE YEAR TO GO’ LAUNCH – NEXT MONDAY!
It is now only one year to go until the 2012 Australian Deaf Games and to celebrate this milestone and to support the Deaf Ashes Cricket Test in Geelong DSA and GOC will be holding a special presentation.
Date: Monday, January 17th, 2011
Location: Geelong Grammar School - 50 Biddlecombe Avenue, Corio, Victoria, Australia, 3214
Time: 12.25pm start (lunch break of the Cricket Test – the playing hours are 9.30am- 5.30pm)
GUEST SPEAKERS
• City of Greater Geelong Mayor Cr John Mitchell
• DSA President – Brent Phillips
Download: invitation
Friday 17th December 2010 - The Lord's Taverners Australia Deaf Cricket Ashes & Tri Series
Cricket Australia is seeking volunteers for The Lords Taverners Australia Deaf Tri Nations Series.
The Australian, English and South African Deaf Men's Teams will play a series of test matches, one-day and T20 matches from 16th to 27th January 2011 at Geelong Grammar.
The following volunteer roles are required throughout the tournament:
Sight screen attendants x 4
Scoreboard attendants x 2
Team liaison officers x 3
Ground managers x 2
Interpreters x 8
Function officers x 6
Bus drivers x 3
Please contact Kristen Beams (Cricket Australia) if you are interested to volunteer to support this amazing event.
Email: kbeams@cricketvictoria.com.au
Phone: 03 9653 8883.
Friday 17th December 2010 - The Lord's Taverners Australia Deaf Cricket Ashes & Tri Series
As a continuation of the old rivalry between Australia and England this summer, Cricket Australia is proud to announce The Lord’s Taverners Australia Deaf Cricket Ashes & Tri Series will be held in Geelong from 17-27 January 2011. Australia and England will contest a three-day Ashes Test from 17 January and the old rivals will then be joined by South Africa as the series becomes a three-pronged One-day and Twenty20 International competition.
Damien Bown, Cricket Australia General Manager Game Development, spoke of the significance of the Ashes & Tri Series and the rare opportunity it presents those selected to play.
“Cricket Australia’s vision is for cricket to be Australia’s favourite sport and to achieve this cricket must be a sport for all Australians,” Mr Bown said.
“It’s wonderful to see athletes of all abilities having the opportunity to represent Australia and take on the challenge of competing against top-class cricketers from countries like England and South Africa.”
Proudly sponsored by The Lord’s Taverners Australia, the event follows a successful Tri Series for cricketers with an intellectual impairment in 2009 and is a feature of Cricket Australia’s Disability Action Plan.
As host of the series, Cricket Australia has organised the event in partnership with Deaf Cricket Australia, Deaf Sports Australia, Cricket Victoria and The Lord’s Taverners Australia.
Geelong Grammar School will host the event which will involve the world’s best Deaf Cricketers, including Australian Captain Kym Daley.
The series will be officially opened at the MCG during the Commonwealth Bank Series match between Australia and England on 16 January. Alex Blackwell, Captain of the Southern Stars, Australian Women’s Cricket Team is the official ambassador of the series.
AUSTRALIA TEAM
Kym Daley – Captain
Justin Bergin – Vice Captain
Duc Le
Tim Regan
Matthew Shenton
Adam Vero
Bradley Trudgett
Mark Theodossiou
Grant Thomson
Michael Parremore
Ross Churchyard
Paul Welch
Luke Trudgett
Andrew Park
Ben Skinner
John Webb – Coach
Kevin Smith – Team Manager
Susan Emerson - Interpreter
FIXTURE
Test
17-19 Jan Australia vs. England
One Day Internationals
21 Jan Australia vs. South Africa
22 Jan South Africa vs. England
23 Jan Australia vs. England
27 Jan FINAL
T20 Internationals
24 Jan South Africa vs. England
24 Jan Australia vs. England
26 Jan Australia vs. South Africa
26 Jan FINAL
PRESENTATION NIGHT
It will be held on 27 January 2011 at Geelong Grammar School. Details to be released soon.
WEdnesday 8th Decemeber 2010 - Coordinator meg Aumann resigned from DSRV
The Board of DSRV is sad to announce that Meg Aumann has resigned from DSRV as Coordinator effective from 14th January 2011. Meg started in 2007 and has been part of making DSRV what it is today.
DSRV wishes Meg all the best and further information will be available in the next one week. Once again DSRV would like to thank Meg for her commitment to DSRV and wishes her all the best for the future.
Tuesday 7th December 2010 - new board member and updated dsrv board
We would like to welcome Jasveen Kaur who recently joined the board. Jasveen will replace Prudence Connell as the new Treasurer. Prudence is now our new vice-president.
Updated DSRV Board for 2010/11:
President - Grant Roberts
Vice-President - Prudence Connell
Treasurer - Jasveen Kaur
Ashleigh Kedge
Alice Ewing
Vicky Li
Sarah Maree Gillespie
Glen FlindellWe look forward to seeing great achievements from our new treasurer and vice president!
Thursday 2nd December 2010 - SBS Broadcast of FIFA 2018 / 2022 World Cup Announcement Captioned live
Extracted from DSA's website:
Deaf Sports Australia (DSA) has managed to convince SBS to provide live captioning of their Broadcast of the anouncement of the host nations of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups from Zurich, Switzerland.
SBS will broadcast the FIFA announcement live on Friday 3 December 2010, beginning at 1.55am and ending at 3.00am AEST.
DSA Applauds SBS for their decision to provide live captioning of the announcement, and wishes the Football Federation of Australia the best of luck as we await the announcement of the 2022 World CUp host nation.
Well done DSA and SBS for their hardworking to provide equal access for all people!
Thursday 2nd December 2010 - dsrv's fun activies for vicdeaf rall
DSRV is organising fun games for everyone especially for kids. We will provide the popular tug-o-war & parachute games! See you there on Sunday!
Thursday 19 November 2010- Important notice: Friday Night Trivia event - Cancelled
We regret to advise that this fundraising event is cancelled due to lack of attendances and we will look at having it again next year.
Thank you for your support.
Yours in netball,
DNV Committee members
9th November 2010 - DSRV's New Announcement
DSRV wishes to announce the new board committee for 2010/11.
President: Grant Roberts
Vice President: Vacant
Treasurer: Prudence Connell
General Board Members: Glen Flindell, Ashleigh Kedge, Alice Ewing, Sarah Maree Gillespie and Vicky Li
Glen Flindell and Grant Roberts has recently joined the Board of DSRV to further strengthen the good work that DSRV had undertaken over the last few years.
Glen brings to the board his International and National experience having represented Australia in the Deaflympics in Melbourne and Taipei. Glen is the rank number 5 in the world for Deaf Tennis and DSRV is delighted that he has decided to join the Board.
Grant was approached by the DSRV to take on the role of President to help drive the organisation forward especially with the Australian Deaf Games coming up in 2012. Grant has been involved in Tennis in the past as both President of Deaf Tennis Victoria and Deaf Tennis Australia, as well as being team manager (Tennis) for the Deaflympic in Melbourne 2005. Grant was also involved in the steering committee for the Melbourne 2005 Deaflympics (chaired by the former Patron of DSRV Dean Barton Smith), Employment wise - Grant was Manager of VCOD (2000 -2004) and then Manager/CEO of Tasdeaf from 2005 to 2010). Grant is now living in Geelong where he is working at the office of DHS in Geelong.
Thanks must go to our outgoing President Gary Kerridge, Vice President Ryan Gook and Board Member Penny Gillett for their service to DSRV over the past few years. They will continue their involvement in other ways, such as seeking sponsorships for the Victorian ADG2012 Team.
DSRV looks forward to a new year for 2010/11!
11th October 2010 - September & October e-newsletter are out now!
Here’s our e-news for this month! Lots of news and events this time. Enjoy reading!
Download: Sept/Oct Newsletter
11th October 2010 - Volunteers Wanted for Australian Deaf Games 2012 in Geelong!
Put your hands up if you are interested to volunteer for the 2012 Australian Deaf Games!
The Volunteers Coordinator, Melissa Bryson and her team are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who would like to contribute to the success of the Games which will be held at Geelong in Victoria in January 2012. The Games are now under 500 days away and it is the time to gather all people to ensure the event is a success for everyone!
Volunteers will be required to assist with Registrations, sports, logistics, and so on. Volunteer forms will be released soon so keep your eyes peeled for future announcements in the meantime.
For further information about volunteering or to express your interest, please contact Melissa on melissa.bryson@austdeafgames.org.au
11th October 2010- 11th Margo Allen National Deaf Netball Club Championships – Brisbane
The 11th Margo Allen NDNCC was held in Brisbane on 18-19 September 2010 outdoors in the Queensland weather.
Our Victorian team Pink Peaches won the championships while our two mixed teams came 3rd and 8th. Well done to Victorian Emma Tuohey who won the Most Valuable Player award and to Jacqi Mellington for the Young Rising Star award. Great effort!
Thanks to Deaf Netball Queensland for the excellent organisation of the NDNCC this year! We look forward seeing you all in Geelong at ADG2012!
Women's Competition - Team Results
1st Pink Peaches (VIC)
2nd Blasters (QLD)
3rd Central Coast Firestorm (NSW)Women's Competition - MVP Results
1st Emma Tuohey (VIC)
2nd Kym Mellington (QLD)
3rd Tanya Hallett (QLD)Women's Competition - Young Rising Star Award
Jacqi Mellington (VIC)Mixed Competition - Team Results
1st Central Coast Watch and Learn (NSW)
2nd Incredibles (QLD)
3rd Pink Zebras (VIC)
8th OCTOBER 2010- DSRV is on Facebook and twitter!
DSRV has joined Facebook and Twitter. We would like to invites you to follow us!
Our Facebook page is named: Deaf Sports Recreation Victoria (DSRV).
Monday 4th October 2010 -Deaf Basketball – DSRV website have a new look!
It is time for DSRV website to get a new look! Thanks to new boards members, Sarah Maree Gillepsie and Vicky Li, they worked hard to give a fresh breath for DSRV website. Now this new version of DSRV website will contains many exciting new features such as event calender, photo slideshows in gallery page, accessibility (e.g. text size control) and a list of sport and recreation clubs. Enjoying the new stunning look of DSRV website!
Monday 4th October 2010 -Deaf Basketball – Talented Athletes Program for Deaf Athletes
Deaf Basketball Victoria and Basketball Victoria are proud to announce the introduction of the Talented Athletes Program for Deaf Athletes (TAPD). The program is aimed at the development of athletes (male and female) that are aged 15 years of age and above.
The initial program will run from Thursday, 7th of October 2010 and will conclude on Thursday 9th of December. The program will focus on individual skills for Basketball and will provide a great opportunity for athletes to develop and fine tune skills, through coaching by experienced coaches.
The TAPD program will provide an essential part of the pathway of Victorian based athletes that are wanting to compete at the 2011 World Championships, 2012 Australian Deaf Games and also the 2013 Deaflympic Games.
The program is open to all deaf and hard of hearing athletes. This includes athletes involved in mainstream competitions such as VJBL, Big V and other association based programs. The program will take on a permanent focus in 2011.
Specific Program Information:
Venue: Aqualink Box Hill - Surrey Drive, Box Hill (Melways Reference: 47 C11) The venue is also accessible easily by Public Transport and a 5 minute walk from Box Hill Station and Centro Box Hill.
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Dates: Thursdays – 7th October to 9th of December
Costs: $2 per session
To register your interest, please contact Matthew Dunstan on (03) 9927 6666 (Voice Only) or email to matthew.dunstan@basketballvictoria.com.au
6th October 2010 - Calling for New Innovative & Motivated Board Members!
Dont miss this opportunity to get plugged into the heart of the deaf sports and recreation community in Victoria!
We are Deaf Sports Recreation Victoria are currently searching for innovative and motivatedp eople to fill the following positions:
2 x leadership positions - past involvement in boards/committees an advantage
2 x general committee members to assist with our new portfolios
Your opportunity to:
- Bring your ideas about events and activitiyes to life!
- Make new friends, meet new people!
- Enjoy networking with other like-minded people and organisations
- Use and do something worthwhile with your skills!
- Feel a sense of achievement in providing opportunities for others
- Try new thing & see new places that you may not otherwise have access to
- Add expereince and skills to your personal CV
DSRV is the peak organisation supporting the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in Sport, Recreation and Health and Well Being.
DSRV have grwon considerabily in stature over the past 3 years and have created several opportunities for individuals and clbus. The outcomes achieved so far have been a geniune team effort by our Board and the rewards for all involved have been many.
Our demands for information, advocacy and support is increasing and we recognise that our team needs to expend to meet these demands.
We need individuals who feel they can provide enthusiasm, leadership and above all have a passion for Deaf Sport, Recreation and Health & Well Being!
If this sounds like you, please contact Meg Aumann - maumann@dsrv.com.au and/or Attend our upcoming Annual General Meeting, Friday 22nd October where nominations to the Board will take place.
6th September 2010- DSRV Fun Run
In August DSRV held its fun run at the Coburg Athletics Club. The event was to mark 500 days before the start of the 2012 Australian Deaf Games that will be held in Geelong.
And what a fantastic event it was. Over 50 people attended and DSRV were proud to launch the Victorian uniform for the ADG in 2012. Congratulations to all that attended. Over $1000 was raised which will go towards the Victorian Team expenses at the ADG in 2012. This is the first of several events that will be held to raise money for the Victorian team that will be coordinated by DSRV. WATCH THIS SPACE.
A big thank you to AUSLAN SERVICES who are DSRVs major sponsor and supporter. Without their support this event would not have been possible.
6th SEPTEMBER 2010- The 8th WORLD DEAF GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
St Andrews, Scotland, 9-13 August 2010
MEDIA RELEASEDeaf Golf Australia would like to congratulate the Australian Deaf Golf Team on their brilliant effort at the 2010 World Deaf Golf Championships held at The Fairmont, St Andrews, Scotland on 9-13 August 2010. The 2010 World Deaf Golf Championships was attended by 114 golfers from 15 countries: Australia, Canada, Denmark, England, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, South Africa, Sweden, U.S.A, and Wales.
Results by Australian golfers were :
Mens ChampionshipsDenver Magnusson (Vic) 4th with 313 (77, 77, 81, 78) - 13 shots behind winner
Jack Besley (Vic) 10th with 319 (81, 78, 76, 84)
Ben Clifford (Tas) 13th with 328 (85, 85, 80, 78)
Mark Aird (Qld) 21st with 334 (84, 86, 83, 81)
Phil Malm (Tas) 32nd with 346 (89, 83, 88, 86)
Luke Ellis (NSW) 39th with 354 (90, 99, 80, 85)
Ray McGuiness (NSW) 41st with 356 (93, 91, 86, 86)
Simon Hogan (Vic) 58th with 384 (103, 90, 96, 95)The Australian Mens Golf Team showed brilliant teamwork in finishing runners-up in the Mens Teams Championship, 4 shots behind Scotland. This was the closest margin ever!
Ladies ChampionshipsJennifer Maric (Qld) 4th with 369 (89, 98, 92, 90) - 6 shots behind winner
Seniors ChampionshipRobert Bowler (NSW) 7th with 367 (89, 100, 86, 92) - 35 shots behind winner
Kevin Hayden (Qld) 10th with 379 (95, 96, 93, 93)Congratulations to each Australian golfer for their excellent contributions.
Deaf Golf Australia would like to offer congratulations to the winners of each category :Mens Champion : David Ewen (Scotland)
Ladies Champion : Melissa Stockton (USA)
Seniors Champion : Kenneth Hoffman (Canada)
Mens Teams Champion : Scotland
Ladies Team Champion : USAFull results available on the 2010 World Deaf Golf Championships website:
http://www.wdgc2010.com/championships/index.php