The SOV Barwon Region has been established since 1990 and covers the Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula areas of Victoria including the municipalities of Greater Geelong and the Surf Coast Shire.
The region offers training and competition in the sports of Aquatics, Athletics, Basketball, Gymnastics, Tennis and Tenpin Bowling. To find out more about the sports offered and how to get involved please contact the Secretary on (03) 5248 4692 or email ronlovell@optusnet.com.au
Sports Contacts:
Athletics Contact: Sandra Lovell - P 5278 4709; Training during summer months only, please phone Sandra for further information.
Basketball Contact: Sandra Lovell - P 5278 4709; Training - Leisuretime Centre, Anakie Road North Geelong; Wednesdays 6.00pm to 7.00pm except School Holidays. $2 fee.
Gymnastics Contact: Silvija Simpson 5248 4692 AH; Training - Geelong Gymnastics Centre, 110 Victoria Street North Geelong; Saturday - Beginners Class 10.30am to 11.30 am, Advanced class 11.30am to 12.30pm except School Holidays, Public Holidays reduced term fees for Special Olympic members
Swimming Contact: Jillene Delahunty - Evenings AH 5241 3167; Training - Leisurelink, Reynolds Road; Wednesdays 7.45pm to 9.00pm except School Holidays, normal admittance fee applies. Winter month's day and times will change, please phone Jillene to confirm training times.
Tennis Contact: Debbie Thompson - 5275 4291; Training during summer months only please phone Maureen for further information.
Ten Pin Bowling Contact: Jodi Larkins - 5241 7474; Training - Geelong Bowling Lanes, Reynolds Road Belmont; Friday 5.45pm to 6.40pm (approx) except School Holidays, Public Holidays. Cost is $10.50 per week, which includes 3 games per week plus end of year function.
For any additional information please contact us: Special Olympics Barwon Region, PO Box 1387, Geelong 3220 Secretary - Silvija Simpson AH 5248 4692; email: ronlovell@optusnet.com.au
Please Note: Special Olympics Annual Registration Fee is $70.00 per calendar year (payable after 3 try-outs).
"Let me win
But if I cannot win
Let me be brave
In the attempt"
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