来自昆士兰州各地的年轻泳者将于本周末在洛克汉普顿的2nd World War Memorial Pool(第二次世界大战纪念游泳池)参加Beef City Swimming Carnival(牛肉之城游泳锦标赛)。该赛事由Caribeae Swimming Club(卡里比游泳俱乐部)主办,Rockhampton Regional Council(洛克汉普顿地区市议会)通过其社区援助计划提供4,500澳元赞助予以支持。市议员Cherie Rutherford表示,此类赛事有助于运动员建立自信、向同辈学习,并为其打开通往全国乃至国际赛事的途径,同时还能带动本地游客消费。年满8岁及以上的参赛者将参加各泳姿及混合泳项目,其中成绩最快者将参加David Milburn Top Gun(大卫·米尔本“顶级枪手”)赛事。
More than 400 young people with disabilities have taken part in sport through the Geelong All Abilities Sports Club in its first two years. Also known as Geelong Stars, the club offers inclusive programs in many sports, from Australian rules football to boxing and cycling. Founder Scott Smith said the focus is on participation rather than competition. Programs run over three weeks in small groups, and the club now has sections for children aged five to 12 and teenagers aged 12 to 18. Smith said the programs have helped many participants make friends and feel more confident.