About Us
Special Olympics Sydney Hills is one of the many Special Olympics programs around Australia transforming the lives of people with an intellectual disability through regular sport, competition and personal development. Our focus is on helping all people with an intellectual disability reach their personal best, regardless of their skills.
SOA
To view the organisation on a national scale follow the link to SO Australia.
2020 Sports Calendar
2020 sports-calendar current from Jan 2020
Policy Documents
Click here for direct access to SOA policy docs http://www.specialolympics.com.au/index.php/members
Volunteers needed
Basketball coaches – click for more information
Swim correction coaches – click for more information
Committee Position – Fundraising/Social Activity Coordinator
We have a new fun position available on our committee of volunteers. If you can spare a few hours per week and have the capacity to organise some social activities we would love to hear from you. For more information please contact Rolla – email sydneyhills.secretary@specialolympics.com.au
Committee members/roles
CHAIR – Kelly Duncan / VICE CHAIR – Barry Philps / MEMBERSHIP OFFICER – Kylie Heggie / TREASURER – Sam Mohammadpour / SECRETARY – Rolla Wadih / SPORTS COORDINATOR – Wayne Lever / PUBLICITY – Michael Richardson / GENERAL COMMITTEE – Kerry Nethery, Lynda Anderson and Christine Matthews/club uniforms and social media
Sydney Hills Facebook
Leon Burwell Basketball Competition Round 1. Mitchell and Shay representing Sydney Hills.
Good Luck
Day one of Competition finished Mitch and Shay played 3 games each today and are back tomorrow for the finals.
Happy Birthday Jacob ... what better way to finish a dance class !
happy birthday jacob
The “KNA AllStars” is open to females and males 14 years and over with a disability. The focus is on participation, netball skill development, fun and friends in an inclusive, structured, social environment. Netballers from beginner to more advanced levels are supported with the help of wonderful coach volunteers.
CASTING CALL - PAID OPPORTUNITY!
Mischief Media is looking for a young male actor (between 12 and 15) living with diplegia for a lead role in a short film.
The character is clever, funny, quick-witted and brave. The character will be using crutches in the film and will have been living with disability long term.
The commitment will be 3 to 4 days shooting and is a paid opportunity. Screen tests will be held on the 21 st of January and a script will be made available to interested actors.
Please contact naomi@mischiefmedia.com.au to register interest.
Sydney Hills Special Olympics Swim event is on again at Oakhill, Sunday March 1st 2020. The event is open to ALL Special Olympics Athletes.
1st entry received today, don't leave yours till the last minute.
Basketball and Swimming coaches needed #specialolympicssydneyhills #inclusion #fitness #friendship #socialskills hillsspecialolympics.org/about-us/
COACHES ,,, we need YOU ...School terms only
Basketball - Tuesday 5-6.15pm Hills Grammar School / Wednesday 6-7.30pm Castle Hill High School.
Swimming - Stroke correction - Thursday 6.45-7.45pm Oakhill College
Further details on our web page
hillsspecialolympics.org/about-us/
Sydney Hills Special Olympics Swim event is on again at Oakhill, Sunday March 1st 2020. The event is open to ALL Special Olympics Athletes. Entry forms and event info is pictured. Hills Athletes please send your form direct to Russell Becker via email or at swim training.
A lovely message received from one of our athlete family...
'Dear Wayne, Thankyou for your support & organising the Basketball/Swimming Program, Davin has enjoyed his basketball with Sydney Hills Club this year. He has improved his social, coordination skills with other team players & has enjoyed attending Basketball & Swimming. Thank you for giving him this opportunity
Davin’s Family'
See how you can get involved
Special Olympics Sydney Hills welcomes volunteers of all ages to help our athletes reach their potential. Qualified coaches are especially welcome. Simply click the button below and fill in and email the Get in Touch form. We’ll get right back to you!