Gordon Edwards, centre, from the Merinda Park Basketball Club with participants of the basketball program for people with a disability.PEOPLE with a disability who want to get fit, active and socialise can take part in a basketball competition.
The City of Casey’s Access for All Abilities program, in partnership with Merinda Park Basketball Club, has established a basketball program for people with a disability, and there is still an opportunity for people to join.
City of Casey arts and leisure manager Robyn Bowen said the competition was a great way for parents, carers and participants to join together and have some fun while getting fit.
“The men’s competition has so far been a wonderful success for all involved and we’re now trying to get some female participants involved for a female or mixed competition,” Ms Bowen said.
The competition for men aged 16 and over runs on Thursdays at 6.50pm and costs $10 per game. Participants are requested to bring appropriate leisurewear and sports shoes.
Games are held at the Terry Vickerman Centre at the Casey Indoor Leisure Complex, 65 Berwick-Cranbourne Road, Cranbourne East.
Those interested in taking part in the men’s or proposed women’s basketball competition can contact the City of Casey’s Access for All Abilities project officer Kirsty Beattie on 9705 5200, TTY 9705 5568, TIS (Translating and Interpreting Services) 131 450 or email caseycc@casey.vic.gov.au.
