2021-22 Para Athlete Program
The 2021 Para Athlete Program is a 16-week program designed to provide a positive environment for athletes with a disability the opportunity to learn and engage with the sport of athletics in a fun and supportive environment. The Para Athlete Program encourages persons with various disabilities the opportunity to be active and involved in mainstream sport.
The Para Athlete Program is open to participants with physical impairment, vision impairment, intellectual impairment, hearing impairment, and transplant impairment who will all have the opportunity to be active and participate. Information about further opportunities and pathways to being involved in the sport will be provided to all participants during the program.
Beginning on Monday 27 September at 4:30pm, sessions will be held every Monday and Thursday (excluding public holidays) and will finish in late January. Parents and caregivers are highly encouraged to attend an introduction session on Monday 20 September 4:30-5:30pm, to learn more about the program and connect with coaches and program leaders.
When:2021 Program Introduction: Monday 20th of September at 4:30pm (online or in-person) Program Start Date: Monday 27th of September Session Times (Every Monday & Thursday) Location:SA Athletics Stadium 145 Railway Terrace, Mile End, SA 5031 |
Video from the 2018 Para Athlete Winter Program which this program builds on. |
Register
Participants in the program will need to register and complete the online form via the link below.
Participants will also need to complete the Medical Form prior to partaking in the program.
Further Information
For any further enquiries, please call 83543477 or contact pathways@athleticssa.com.au