Youth

SCHOOL SPORTS - THE GOOD GUYS GOOD TO BE ACTIVE PRORGAM

Total Recreation began working in schools in 2004 after it was identified that many students with a disability did not have access to structured sporting sessions during schools hours.

For example both Nemarluk and Henbury schools (both for students with a disability) neither have a sports teacher. As outlined in the School Sports survey conducted during 2009 67% of students involved in the School Sports program had never been involved in structured sporting activities previously. Also highlighted was that 81% of the students surveyed also felt that their involvement in the School Sports program had motivated them to become more active outside of school hours. A separate survey was also conducted with teachers and support staff who attended the program and they identified students involved had developed skilled, increased fitness and gained confidence from their involvement.

Over the past 6 years the program has developed from 1 school to now include 12 schools and over 200 students on a weekly basis. The program is delivered through 7 sessions each week in schools and includes the swimming carnival, NT Table Cricket Championships and the Nemarluk and Henbury athletics carnivals. The program provides a safe and inclusive environment in which students with a disability develop sporting skills, become part of a team and experience all of the advantages of being involved in physical activity.

A further pathway of this program is a gymnastics group, a swimming squad and a soccer squad all of which practice after school and involve athletes with a disability that were introduced to the sport during the School Sports program. Six of these athletes recently represented the Northern Territory at the Special Olympics Nation Games in Adelaide.

Physical activity is important in the development of any child. The School Sports program aims to close to gap between students with a disability and their peers, providing equal access to structure physical activity during school hours.

Tenpin Bowling

If you like your tenpin bowling and are looking for something to do on Saturday morning then the Rage League is for you. The tenpin bowling Rage League is open to youth members and now has over 12 bowlers from a variety of ages and skill level. Kaye Talbot is the head coach and has many year experience playing and coach at a national level. If you wish to find out more and would like to join contact Total Recreation on 8981 3686.

What: Tenpin Bowling- Rage League

Where: Planet Tenpin

When: Saturdays 10:30-11:30

Sailability

Sailability gives people the opportunity to get out on the water sailing in boats that are designed for people with limited mobility, providing a safe and secure environment. This is the perfect introduction to sailing for anyone that may not have sailed before and a chance for an experience sailor to develop their skills. If you are interested in attending sailing days or would like more information please call Total Recreation on 8981 3686.

YOUTH HOLIDAYS

Youth holidays are open to members aged 8-17 years old. They are held during the schools holidays and run between 2-3 days. In 2010 eight members spent 3 days at the Lake Bennett Resort and enjoyed canoeing, bush walking, cooking, fun games in the lake, mini gold and of course milo & ghost stories.

We are now asking youth members what holidays they would like to go on in 2011. If you have any ideas we would love to hear them! These are your holidays so call us and tell us what you would like to do for your holidays.

Youth Socials and Special Events

Youth Socials are offered to youth members 8-17 years old. The socials are held on Saturday afternoons once a month, activities include go-karts, rock climbing, tenpin bowling, zone 3 and movies. Each social combines a fun activity and dinner. Turn off the XBox get out, get active and join us great Saturday night!

Youth Special Events are also on offer to youth members, these include Circus OZ, Base in the Grass and a variety of live musical and stage acts on offer in Darwin.

Bookings for the youth socials and special events must be make on the Wednesday prior to the activity. All upcoming socials and special events can be found in our current newsletter.