Wheelchair Sports NSW
ARRIVE ALIVE WHEELCHAIR SPORTS ROADSHOW
The "Arrive alive" Wheelchair Sports Roadshow began in 1998 when Wheelchair Sports NSW conducted the Gold Cup World Wheelchair Basketball Championships. The Roadshow was instrumental in promoting the Gold Cup and resulted in full capacity crowds every day of the competition. Screaming school children cheered on the best wheelchair basketball players in the world, heralding them as heroes.
In 2000, the Motor Accidents Authority of NSW became naming rights sponsor of the Wheelchair Sports Roadshow, under their youth banner "Arrive alive", and with that the focus of the Roadshow changed as well. Now the Presenters also talk with the students about driving behaviours and the way to increase their own road safety decision making. The physical presence and the stories the presenters have to tell, have a great impact on the students. This point is further reinforced by the wheelchair basketball game, where students experience what it’s like to be in a wheelchair, if only temporarily, as they are able to walk away after the game.
In conclusion the Roadshow raises awareness of wheelchair sport, creates a greater understanding of people with disabilities, encourages acceptance and integration, promotes Wheelchair Sport NSW to potential new members and includes the "Arrive alive" message and associated road safety messages.
In 2000, the Motor Accidents Authority of NSW became naming rights sponsor of the Wheelchair Sports Roadshow, under their youth banner "Arrive alive", and with that the focus of the Roadshow changed as well. Now the Presenters also talk with the students about driving behaviours and the way to increase their own road safety decision making. The physical presence and the stories the presenters have to tell, have a great impact on the students. This point is further reinforced by the wheelchair basketball game, where students experience what it’s like to be in a wheelchair, if only temporarily, as they are able to walk away after the game.
In conclusion the Roadshow raises awareness of wheelchair sport, creates a greater understanding of people with disabilities, encourages acceptance and integration, promotes Wheelchair Sport NSW to potential new members and includes the "Arrive alive" message and associated road safety messages.
What?
Where? When? Sessions? Cost? | Sessions include Road Accident Stories & Wheelchair Basketball Participation.
All bookings are subject to availability. The earlier you book the more likely to get your preferred dates and times. We’ll come to you but we’ll need access to a Multi purpose area, Basketball/Tennis Court or Quadrangle.
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How to book:
Contact Mel Jones
P: +61 2 9809 5260
Download information & booking forms for:
Sydney and Greater Sydney
Regional NSW
Sydney PCYC
For the purposes of the Roadshow and planning, Sydney is bordered by Waterfall, Rosemeadow, Camden, Penrith, Richmond, Cowan. All suburbs and towns outside this circle belong to the Regional NSW areas.
P: +61 2 9809 5260
Download information & booking forms for:
Sydney and Greater Sydney
Regional NSW
Sydney PCYC
For the purposes of the Roadshow and planning, Sydney is bordered by Waterfall, Rosemeadow, Camden, Penrith, Richmond, Cowan. All suburbs and towns outside this circle belong to the Regional NSW areas.
