Rotary Club of Maitland Sunrise / NSW Sports Council for the Disabled
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Rotary Club of Maitland Sunrise / NSW Sports Council for the Disabled
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The Rotary Club of Maitland Sunrise
As part of a community service organisation, our club has made a decision to focus it's fund raising activity during 2001 on providing assistance for the physically disabled. Our aim is to make a contribution towards improving their quality of life both locally and also at an international level.
At the local level we have teamed up with the NSW Sports Council for the Disabled for this event. In general they are wishing to promote disabled sports in our region and in particular, wish to raise funds to purchase racing wheelchairs.
Internationally, we have committed ourselves to raise funds towards establishing a Jaipur Foot Camp in Nepal. Every $40 raised will be sufficient to provide one artificial limb for an amputee when matched with a grant from Rotary International.
The objectives are:
To raise money for the physically disabled. (All funds raised will be split equally between the NSW Sports Council for the Disabled and the Jaipur Leg Project) A target of raising a total of $10,000 has been set.
To increase the general awareness of physical disablement in the community at large.
To give the participants a small insight into the challenges faced by those disabled.
To bring the community together.
1. Registration
The Registration form should be posted to the address below prior to 30March01:
c/- Lawler Partners
7 Church St.
Maitland, NSW 2320
Please enclose your cheque for $150 made payable to 'Rotary Club of Maitland Sunrise'. There is no need for any action if the Registration Form and cheque have already been sent.
The Disclaimer must be signed by all team members even though insurance cover is in place. If more convenient it will be possible for team members to sign this on the day.
2. Timing
The competition will start at 9:00am sharp. All competitors should be at the venue by 8:30am for Registration and 'familiarisation'. Punctuality will be important throughout the morning as the scheduled starting times for the games will need to be maintained.
3. Dress
There is no particular dress requirement although a co-ordinated look may be an advantage, particularly for the Wheelchair Basketball. Non-marking shoes should be worn to ensure the high quality timber floors on the four basketball courts are not damaged.
4. Supporters
Supporters are welcome. There will be a nominal door charge of $2.00/adult, $5.00/family.
5. Catering
Food and drink will be available at the venue all day so there is no need to bring any refreshments. Those
teams that start the competition with a sumptuous bacon and egg roll will be at a definite advantage!
Maitland Federation Centre. This is the new sporting complex in Maitland with four full size basketball courts and seating for 300 spectators. Spectators will be encouraged to attend with a nominal entry fee being charged. Food and drink will be available at the venue.
The organising committee recognises the desired outcome of any prospective sponsorship and will be 'tailoring' the publicity to ensure your requirements will be met.
It is a community oriented event with a disabled theme. The publicity will reinforce your involvement in and your commitment to our local community. A 'media team' is being put together and we anticipate significant exposure on Television, on radio and in the press.
A lot of interest was generated in disabled sports by the Paralympics last year. This event should further promote this interest by providing an opportunity for the local community to participate in some of the sports or to observe them live (albeit at a lesser standard!).
Gold sponsorship
(One only at $2,500.)
This level of sponsorship is exclusive and the intention is to provide maximum exposure that would not be possible if there were to be more than one. All the publicity for the event will recognise your involvement as the primary sponsor. A team entry valued at $150 will be included with the gold sponsorship.
Silver sponsorship
(A maximum of ten available at $500 each)
A silver sponsor will be provided with extensive publicity through the media and on the day. Your company name and logo will be displayed at every opportunity.
Date: Sunday, 08 April
Venue: Maitland Federation Centre
Sponsors: To be Advised
The events: The games will involve the participation in each of 5 sports: goalball (vision impaired), sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, boccia, track & field. There will be a maximum of 20 teams each comprising 6 or 7 competitors with no limitation on age, sex or possible disablement.
8:30am : Registration
8:45am : NSWSCFD Demonstration (Goalball)
9:00am : Division 1, 1st event
9:15am : Division 2, 1st event
9:30am : Division 1, 2nd event
9:45am : Division 2, 2nd event
10:00am : Division 1, 3nd event
10:15am : Division 2, 3nd event
10:30am : NSWSCFD Demonstration (Basketball Challenge)
11:00am : Division 1, 4th event
11:15am : Division 2, 4th event
11:30am : Division 1, 5th event
11:45am : Division 2, 5th event
12:00noon : NSWSCFD Demonstration (To be advised)
12:20pm : Presentation of prizes & Raffle draw
12:30pm : Lunch
Each team will consist of 6 or 7 competitors. In each team there is no limitation on age, sex, or possible disablement.
A maximum of 20 teams will participate on the day.
The teams will be divided into four equal groups.
Two groups will form a Division
Each team will play every team in the other group of the same division in all five events.
Each event will run for a 12 minute period.
At any time only half the teams will be competing. They will take a 15 minute break before commencing the next event.
The scoring of the games will be::
3 for a win
2 for a draw
1 for a loss
The team with the most points after playing all five games will be the Divisional winner.
Prizes will be awarded to the two divisional winners.
A prize will also be awarded to the fastest team in game 4. (Slalom in Chairs)
Game 1. (Court 1)
GOALBALL (Usually for players with a vision impairment)
The game is played on a court approximately the size of a volleyball court. The ball has a bell which makes sounds as the game is played. The aim of the game is to roll the ball over the oppositions end line.
All three players in the team will be masked and padded and the court is outlined with tactile lines. Teams use substitutes and the winning team is the one leading at the end of 12 minutes.
Game 2. (Court 2)
SEATED VOLLEYBALL (Usually for players with physical disability)
A game similar to volleyball but all players must have their buttocks on the floor and play from that position.
The court is smaller and the net lower than that used for generic volleyball. The leading team after 12 minutes will be the winner.
There are 6 players in a team and substitutions are allowed.
Game 3. (Court 3)
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
A game played to basketball rules.
The maximum travel without a bounce, shot or pass consists of two rotations of the wheels. To avoid a blocking foul a chair must have it's axle in front of the opposition before turning in front of it. Other minor rules will apply.
The winner is the leading team after 12 minutes.
There are 5 players in a team and substitutions are allowed.
Game 4. (Court 4)
SLALOM IN CHAIRS
Weaving in and out of cones in one direction and straight back to the finish.
Conducted in opposing pairs with a point being allocated for each win.
The winner is the leading team after 12 minutes.
As a separate competition the times of the five fastest team members will be added together for an aggregate time and a prize will be awarded for the fastest team.
Game 5. (Venue to be advised)
BOCCE (Usually for players with a disability)
Similar to bowls where a jack (white ball) is used. The aim is to pitch your bocce ball nearest the jack or to dislodge the oppositions.
Teams will play in pairs with nearest the jack scoring one or more points.
The winner is the leading team after 12 minutes.
General Enquiries & Sponsorship: Alan Morrison - 4930 0530
Games Information (includung entries): Brian Jack - 4932 0999
Publicity: Tony Edmunds - 4933 5145
