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Leisure Networks currently operates the Access for All Abilities Program, with the key objectives of:

* Promoting awareness of the benefits of active participation;
* Providing support for inclusive sport and recreation environments;
* Influencing the planning and development of accessible and inclusive sport and recreation environments; and
* Fostering and developing partnerships to enhance access and inclusion in the sport and recreation sector.

Through the Access for All Abilities program Leisure Networks works in partnership with local sport and recreation clubs to deliver a range of activities. Please see below for the range of exciting options.

For further information about the Access for All Abilities Program or any of the activities please contact Patrick Brown on 5224 9926 or patrick@leisurenetworks.org

All Abilities Football League

All Abilities Netball League

Barwon Disability Cricket League

Indoor Soccer - Geelong

All Abilities Lawn Bowling League

Wheelchair Soccer

Sailability

Target Rifle Geelong

All Abilities Gymnastics

All Abilities Fishing

All Abilities Football League

The AAFL is a modified version of Australian Rules Football, it’s no contact so it’s safe, fun and fair but it still has all those great things you love about Aussie Rules Footy like kicking, handballing, marking and kicking goals. A competition for girls and boys 12 years and over, games will be played on Sundays from 11am – 12.30pm and will begin in late March 2010. For more information please call Patrick Brown at Leisure Networks on 5224 9926 or email patrick@leisurenetworks.org Top

All Abilities Netball League

The GFL All Abilities Netball League is into its 5th season in 2010 and is strongly supported by St Albans, Grovedale, St Joseph's and Bell Post Hill Netball Clubs. Games are played at the Kardinia Netball courts on Friday nights from 5.30pm from May to September. This is mixed competition with the emphasis on inclusion and everyone having a go. For more information please call Patrick Brown at Leisure Networks on 5224 9926 or email patrick@leisurenetworks.org Top

Barwon Disability Cricket League

The Barwon Disability Cricket League is supported by cricket clubs in the Geelong area and is heading into it’s fifth season. The league is aimed at people aged 14 years and older and you don’t need to have played before. Everyone gets a bat and a bowl and the focus is on fun! The season starts in November and for more information please contact Patrick Brown at Leisure Networks on 5224 9926 or patrick@leisurenetworks.org Top

Indoor Soccer - Geelong

Two Indoor Soccer programs are available in the region, the North Geelong and Barwon Boomers soccer programs. These programs are supported by local clubs and are very easy to play,suiting people of any skill level with fun and inclusion as the key focus. Both programs run on Saturday mornings during the second and third school terms. The North Geelong program will run from 10.00 - 11.00am at the Leisuretime Centre, Corio and the Barwon Boomers program will run at the Barwon Valley Activity Centre in Belmont from 11am – 12pm. For more information please call Patrick Brown at Leisure Networks on 5224 9926 or email patrick@leisurenetworks.org Top

Indoor Soccer - Colac

Indoor Soccer for people with a disability is a safe, fun and inclusive indoor soccer competition that is open for people of all ages and ability levels. The competition is supported by Colac Otway Soccer Association and games are played from February to April on Saturday mornings from 10am to 11am at Bluewater Fitness Centre in Colac. For more information please contact Pat from Leisure Networks on 5224 9926 or patrick@leisurenetworks.org

AABL - Geelong & Colac

All Abilities Basketball for people with a disability in Geelong runs from March to May on Wednesday nights from 5.30pm at The Arena in North Geelong. The AABL is a fun, safe and inclusive compeition and games are played on the main court at The Arena, the same court used by the Geelong Supercats! A similar AABL competition is run in Colac from July to September from 10am on Saturday mornings at Bluewater Fitness Centre in Colac. For more information about these great compeitions please contact Pat from Leisure Networks on 5224 9926 or patrick@leisurenetworks.org

All Abilities Lawn Bowling League

Leisure Networks in conjunction with the Geelong & District Bowls Association, and local bowling clubs and local disability agencies have once again combined to run the All Abilities Lawn Bowling League. A new season will begin around October 2010 and will be held at Drumcondra Bowls Club, Geelong West Bowls Club and Geelong Lawn Bowls Club. For more information please call Patrick Brown at Leisure Networks on 5224 9926 or patrick@leisurenetworks.org Top

Wheelchair Soccer

Wheelchair Soccer is the newest craze in disability sports. It’s inclusive and easy to play, all you need is a wheelchair, whether it's motorized, manual and even people who need assistance to play. It’s played with a large ball with four players on each team at the Barwon Valley Activity Centre each Monday morning. It’s open to anyone who wants to play. For more information please call Patrick Brown on 5224 9908. Top

Sailability

Sailability operates in numerous countries throughout the world, through activities at 350 local Sailability clubs. Sailability is a "not for profit", volunteer-based organisation which, through the activity of sailing, enriches the lives of people with any type of disability, the elderly, the financially and socially disadvantaged.

Sailability Geelong operates out of the Royal Geelong Yacht Club at Eastern Beach and runs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from November to May.

To get involved, contact Murray Mitchelhill from Sailability Geelong on 0408 159 298 or email myhill@bigpond.net.au

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Target Rifle Geelong

Target Rifle Geelong in partnership with Leisure Networks is developing opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in Target shooting. Target shooting is a safe sport for men and women which is both challenging and rewarding, and is a great social outing. Target Rifle Geelong is committed to building an inclusive club environment and are able to make modifications to cater for all. Why not get a group together and come along for a shoot? To get involved in target rifle shooting contact Club Captain David Knight on 0419 157 410 or email david.knight666@yahoo.com.au Top

All Abilities Gymnastics

Geelong Gymnastics are conducting regular Gymnastics classes at their fantasticly equiped centre at the Arena,110 Victoria St, North Geelong. Its great fun, participants learn gymnastics in a safe and friendly environment with accredited coaches. Gymnastics improves fitness, co ordination, flexibility and strength. The classes are conducted on Saturdays 10.30-11.30am and you get your 1st lesson FREE. Seasonal fee is $110(per term), $61 rego/insurance(per year) To get involved email the centre on info@ggc.org.au or calle Lisa on 5277 9364 Top

All Abilities Fishing

All Abilities Fishing was a smash hit in the summer of 2009/10 and will be continuing in 2010/11. Fishing rod’s, tackle and bait are provided by Fishcare Geelong with fishing experts on hand to teach you to bait up and cast out! Drinks and snacks also provided. For more information, contact Patrick Brown from Leisure Networks on 5224 9926 or email patrick@leisurenetworks.org Top

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