Surfers, volunteers off to the beach HUNDREDS of surfers and volunteers are expected at Point Leo beach on Saturday (18 January) for the first event of the year held by the Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula (DSAMP). Registration for surfers and volunteers starts from 10am near the Point Leo Surf Lifesaving Cub. The first surfers will be in the water by 11am with the event finishing at 3 pm. “You don’t have to be an experienced surfer to help, we have volunteers of all ages and backgrounds who help at our events,” DSAMP president John Bowers said. “And we have all sorts of things for our volunteers to do, from being in the water to cooking a barbecue. “At one of last year’s events we
DAMIEN playing table tennis after the All Abilities Day torch relay at Mornington. Picture: Yanni
were short of people at the registration table and a very kind lady did a great job helping us out, so there Is plenty to do.” Mr Bowers said volunteers wanting to help in the water should take along bathers and a towel “and, if they have a wetsuit, that’s great”. Wetsuits could also be provided if needed. He said the DSAMP provided barbecued food, water and drinks. Merchandise sold to raise money for the DSAMP now included a new DSAMP drink bottle. Last year’s event in January had more than 200 volunteers and 100 participants. For more details or to pre-register visit Facebook DSAMP or call John Bowers on 0409 945 064.
FLINDERS MP Greg Hunt, right, volunteers at a 2018 Point Leo event with Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula president John Bowers. Picture: Keith Platt
Relay highlights all abilities A TORCH relay was a highlight of an All Abilities Day at Civic Reserve Recreation Centre last month. The Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics promoting inclusion, opportunities and respect for all, was started by Mornington Police Senior Sergeant Kirby Tonkin. About 20 police joined in. Ten people with varying abilities were chosen to run the torch through the Mornington Rose Gardens wearing torch bearers’ t-shirts. On their arrival the caldron was lit by Cr Antonella Celi who offi-
cially declared the day open. The event, celebrating International Disability Day, was run by Belgravia Leisure and Mornington Peninsula Shire. “A huge line-up of community clubs shows the passion the community has for supporting these events,” Somerville Recreation Centre manager Rosemarie Ackland said. Clubs and associations involved were Mornington Peninsula Table Tennis Association, Mornington Youth Club Gymnastics, Elite Tennis Association – as well as BAM All-
stars, Cricket Victoria, AFL Vic, Golf Vic, Ultimate frisbee and Westernport Basketball. The event was supported by the Special Olympics Victoria, Monash University, genU, Focus Life, Sonder Care group and the members of Mornington Lions who were in charge of cooking the sausages. Ms Ackland said 300 participants of all ages and abilities attended, as well as 100 volunteers, carers and staff.
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