Team Sydney’s Sports Day Out
Sunday 12 October, 2008

This blog is for all sporting clubs/contacts to find out all the latest on SDO08.

Where: Moore Park west and in the grounds of Sydney Boys High School

From:      11am to 5pm         Entry is free
                                

Funding:

City of Sydney’s Community Grants Programme 2008

Sponsor:

ACON
 

These clubs have signed up so far:

Freezone Volleyball,

Sydney Frontrunners

Dance Dance and Hot to Foxtrot Dancing

Outfielders Softball

Sailing

To add your club as a participant, or for any other information/opportunities, contact Wayne Morgan at 

TS-SDO@teamsydney.org.au 
Ph: 9311 3062    M: 0416 251681

We hope to also have on board:  

Rugby Union, Soccer, Badminton, Wrestling, Softball, Aerobics and Pilates, Tennis, Petanque (Bocce), Cycling, Basketball, Golf, Martial Arts, Netball, Table Tennis, Tug-of-War challenge

 
We are planning for exhibits by: 

Swimming, Water Polo, Diving, Ten Pin Bowling, Sailing, Squash, Bushwalking, Chess, Surfing (female), Triathlon groups & Gay Games Cologne.
 

 What’s It All About?

This day is an opportunity for gay and lesbian sporting groups to showcase their sport-activity.

For most clubs this will be a direct presentation and involvement on the day (eg running, volleyball, dancing).

For some clubs the facilities are just not available on site for participatory activities so these clubs will be displaying information and in some cases providing food and drinks to those attending.

Good looking swimmers, divers, sailors, ten pin bowlers and other community organisations will staff food and drink stalls.

 
Registration:

Everybody who participates must register at one of the entry gates and you will be given a Wristband that tells everyone that you have registered.  Sorry people, but this is necessary for insurance purposes.
 

You will not be allowed to participate in any of the activities unless you are wearing your wristband.

You will also be issued a Passport that will help you get your fun and participation organised, ensuring you miss nothing.

Prizes will be awarded to the person(s) who participate in the most activities during the day. And we don't mean super athletes - we encourage all levels of people to get involved - come out and play! Get involved and get healthy!

 
Want to get involved? 

All Team Sydney member clubs have been invited to participate in the third SDO.

Last year many hundreds of people joined in and all clubs attracted new members as well as promoted their sports to the GLT community. Even straight folk came along and some ended up joining some groups as members.

It's a day for everyone. If you are not part of a Team Sydney club you may also participate (a small fee applies) - maybe you are interested in cricket, lawn bowls, roller blading, Aussie rules (males) or many other sports not yet represented within Team Sydney. We would love to hear from you.

Field sports/activities will be based on the playing fields of Moore Park eg. Soccer, Softball, Rugby, Running etc

Within the gymnasium of Sydney Boys High School you will find Volleyball, Badminton, Dancing, Basketball etc.

On the courts around the gymnasium will be tennis, netball, basketball, etc

A timetable will be available soon so participants can schedule their day.


Odds and Ends:

First Aid facilities and trained First Aiders will be available on the day. 

Bring a picnic along or buy food and drinks on the day.  There is plenty to watch and enjoy. Bring your family and friends. There will be even some old-fashioned picnic events like 3-legged racing, change of sex drag relay and more.

Sports Day Out will continue even in rainy weather.  We will just move as many sports as possible indoors.

 The Healthy Lifestyle:

Community organisations will be on hand to provide you with Healthy Living information. Make sure you check out all the stalls and activities;  we all want to make sure we enjoy living in this great country.