Celebrating diversity in our community with a sports day to mark IDAHOBIT
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The Cardinia Shire community is invited to come together for a community sports day to recognise the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
Cardinia Shire Council encourages a sense of belonging for all people within our shire and supports an inclusive community for all.
The community try sports and participation day will take place on Sunday 16 May from 10am to 1pm at the James Bathe Community and Sports Hub on Caversham Drive, Pakenham.
The event will be run in partnership with Proud 2 Play and the Rainbow Sports Alliance which includes a number of state sporting associations that will provide fun and engaging active participation opportunities for all skill levels and abilities.
Some of the activities on the day will include:
Escaping Your Comfort Zone (information on bushwalking, how to get started, where and when to walk) Hockey Victoria will run a skills session and “take on the keeper” activity Netball Victoria will run a series of games to build social skills Athletics Victoria will host a “running for beginners” session. This will be hosted by the Melbourne Front Runners Gymnastics Victoria will run indoor tumbling, movement and balance activities Cricket Victoria will run a social six, fun games and skills session NRL will run social skills sessions and games Football Victoria will run a series of “Go Football” try games Fearless Movement Collective will run a safe and fun movement session Tennis Victoria will run a mini nets fun session Skate Victoria will run a “We Roll” taster session. Registrations are recommended to ensure sizing for skates.Cardinia Shire Council Mayor Councillor Brett Owen is encouraging everyone to come along and join in the fun at the sports day to recognise IDAHOBIT Day.
“This sports day is for everyone in our community. Whether you are keen to try new things or get back into a sport or activity you used to play, come along and join in the fun,” Cr Owen said.
“This is an opportunity for our community to come along and stand out against LGBTQIA+ discrimination.
“Visibility and education are two of the most important parts of IDAHOBIT so let’s make a difference.”
For more, visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/idahobit
Event InfoCome and Try Sports Day
Date: Sunday 16 May 2021 Location: James Bathe Community and Sports Hub on Caversham Drive, Pakenham Time: 10am to 1pm Cost: FREEThis event is supported by Cardinia Shire Council, Proud 2 Play and the Rainbow Sports Alliance and is being run in line with Council’s COVIDSafe Plan.