By Alesha Capone
If you are keen to try out 14 different Olympic sports across the next six weeks, get ready for Wynopoly – the Tokyo Games edition.
Wyndham council and WynActive have launched the initiative, together with local sports clubs and associations, to help residents get active and learn more about the Olympics and Paralympics.
As part of Wynopoly, which will run from July 19 to August 15, the council has created an online board game for participants to download or collect from Eagle Stadium or AquaPulse.
Individuals and teams who take part in Wynopoly can tick off each of the 14 sports on the board, as they complete the different activities on offer.
The council will also host some come and try sessions, including cycling, weightlifting and swimming workshops at AquaPulse.
A free Multi-Sport Fun Afternoon will be held at Eagle Stadium on Sunday, July 25 from noon to 4pm, giving attendees the opportunity to try out at least six sports, such as table tennis, karate, volleyball, archery, athletics and basketball.
Residents taking part in Wynopoly can register and log their activities in return for points, to receive an electronic bronze, silver or gold medal.
Wyndham’s active city portfolio holder, Cr Peter Maynard, said Wynopoly would give people the chance to try something new, or pick up an activity they have not tried in a while.
“You don’t need to be an Olympian to participate, just a pair of runners and a can-do attitude,” he said
For more information about Wynopoly, visit: : www.wynactive.com.au/wynopoly, or www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/multi-sport
