Sports and Recreation

Sports and Recreation

Throughout the year, the badminton program has continued to provide opportunities for Vietnamese and other CALD background people to enjoy the sport. The Badminton Project called “Badminton Asian New Arrivals” was conducted in partnership with Badminton Victoria and AVWA Youth Project. The project offered staffing as well as free equipment like nets, racquets and shuttlecocks. The project also provides free training in badminton and free court use, with the aim to promote badminton in Victoria.

The Badminton project has four training groups: two groups from Gilmore Girls College and two new groups from St Albans Meadows Primary School.

The 2011 Gia Long Soccer Tournament comprised 8 teams of Vietnamese and CALD background participants, divided into two categories: four Senior over 35 and four Under 35 years of age. It aims to promote a healthy life style through sports & recreational activities in the community with the support from Western River FC and Burwood VN teams. The Grand Final, ending with BBQ and cup presentation was held at Henry Turner Reserve, Footscray on Sunday November 6th 2011.

Finally, my thanks go to Badminton Victoria, AVWA Youth Project, AVWA Staff and Board of Directors and, last but not least, our team of dedicated volunteers for their assistance and commitment in ensuring the success of the program.

Coordinator: Jimmy Hung Ly

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