With the 2024 Olympics about to start, Wyndham residents are being encouraged to get a taste of the sports that will feature in Paris at a series of come and try sessions.
The come and try sessions will run from July 26 to September 8 and include sports such as athletics, gymnastics, table tennis and taekwondo.
Wyndham mayor Jennie Barrera urged locals to get into the spirit of the Paris games and give some Olympic sports a go.
“We look forward to our community being inspired by the Paris Olympics and Paralympics and making the most of the ‘come and try’ sessions that are on offer in Wyndham,” Cr Barrera said.
For those too young for the come and try sessions, colouring-in sheets depicting Olympic sports can be downloaded from Wyndham council’s website and once completed, dropped in at any council run community centre where they will be put on display.
Olympic themed storytimes will also be offered at Tarneit, Point Cook and Manor Lakes libraries.
With a number of Wyndham athletes competing in Paris, Cr Barrera said the local community would also be provided the opportunity to show their support.
“We’ve listed those athletes who are connected to Wyndham and will be competing in the Olympics and Paralympics on our website, to help you follow along and support them.”
Coinciding with the the Olympics and Paralympics, Reclink Australia are collecting quality, new and used sporting equipment to provide to disadvantaged Australians to help improve their participation in sport.
Donations can be made directly to Reclink at 11/13 Gerves Drive, Werribee every Monday from 10am or to arrange a drop-off or pick-up contact Peter Cullen via 0421 442 340 or email at admin@reclink.org.
For more information about the come and try sessions, visit: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/games-2024.
