BEIJING 2008
On 20 July, a Paralympic Joint Marketing Programme Agreement was signed in Beijing, China, between the Beijing 2008 Organizing Committee (BOCOG) and the China Disabled Person's Federation (CDPF). Under this agreement, BOCOG will now be in charge of the marketing plans concerning the Chinese NPC and Paralympic Team. The plans include a sponsorship programme, a licensing programme, a philatelic programme and a commemorative coin programme. This agreement will help integrate the commercial and marketing rights of the Paralympic Games and increase the brand value of the Paralympics in China. For more information, please visit www.beijing2008.com

LONDON 2012
London 2012 Chairperson Sebastian Coe revealed the next steps for the planning of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Mr. Coe confirmed that he will take up the role of Chairperson of the London 2012 Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (London 2012). London 2012 Chief Executive Officer Keith Mills will become Deputy Chairperson, and a new Chief Executive will be recruited over the coming months. The first London 2012 board meeting will take place before the end of the month.

A transition team of around 50 people has already been put in place to ensure key priorities are addressed while London 2012 is established. Tony Sainsbury will be the Transitional Paralympic Games Project Manager until the end of 2005 and will be responsible for all Paralympic Games issues during this time. An Olympic Bill has already been introduced to Parliament, and Olympic Lottery Scratch cards, which will play a key role in funding the 2012 Games, will go on sale within weeks. For more information, please visit the official website at www.london2012.com

SPORTS NEWS

Athletics
Arrive Alive Summer Down Under
Hosted by NSWWSA, the Arrive Alive Summer Down Under 2006 Series will be included as part of the WORLD SERIES - the world's elite wheelchair racing championship series. The Oz Day 10K will be the official World Series point score event.

Entry forms can be downloaded at www.sportingspectrum.com.au

To keep up to date with the World Series, visit the website www.wcarcing.net

Basketball
IWBF ASIA OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS 2005 - DAEJEON KOREA:
PLAYING SCHEDULE: From Greg Love IWBF Asia Oceania Secretary General.

Men: Teams 1 Taiwan: 2 Korea: 3 Japan 4: China: 5 Australia
Women: Teams 1 Australia: 2 Japan: 3 China:

Day / date	Times	Game#	Game/Event		TJB/TV
Sat 08 Oct	10.00	01	China vs Japan	Men
	1200	02	Australia vs Japan	Women
	1430		Opening Ceremony		Yes
	1600	03	Korea vs Taiwan	Men	Yes
	1800	04	China vs Australia	Women
Sun 09 Oct	0900	05	Australia vs Taiwan	Men
	1100	06	Japan vs China	Women
	1300	07	Japan vs Korea	Men	Yes
	1600	08	Japan vs Australia	Women
	1800	09	China vs Australia	Men
Mon 10 Oct	1000	10	China vs Australia	Women
	1200	11	Taiwan vs China	Men	Yes
	1600	12	Japan vs China	Women	Yes
	1800	13	Australia vs Korea	Men
Tues 11 Oct	0900	14	Taiwan vs Japan	Men
	1100	15	Korea vs China	Men
	1530	16	Team Ranked 1 vs Team	Women	Yes
			Ranked 2 for Gold & Silver
	1800	17	Japan vs Australia	Men	Yes
	2000		Medal Awards & Closing Ceremony

Rowing
Australia wins Gold in Adaptive Rowing at World Championships

Dominic Moneypenny of Tasmania, making his international debut in the "fixed seat" men's single scull, continued Australia's impressive record in Adaptive rowing racing at the World Rowing Championships in Gifu Japan.

After qualifying first for the final in the previous day's seeding race, Dominic took an early lead and was never headed. Despite increasing headwinds, Dominic was able to maintain his position in front of the field and held off a late charge from the Italian sculler in the last 250 metres to win the Gold Medal.

Australia has won gold medals in adaptive events at the last three World Rowing Championships. Rowing is to be included in the Paralympic Games in Beijing.

Rugby
Chris Handy Cup
Following an intense Selection Camp the following players have been selected in the Australian Team to take on New Zealand in the Annual 5-test Chris Handy Cup series 28 September - 3 October.

Steve Porter (2.5) South Australia - Captain
Patrick Ryan (2.5) Queensland - Vice-Captain
Ryan Scott (0.5) South Australia - Vice Captain
Ryley Batt (3.5) New South Wales
George Hucks (3.0) South Australia
Grant Boxall (2.5) Western Australia
Bryce Alman (2.0) Victoria
Cameron Carr (2.0) Queensland
Peter Harding (1.5) South Australia
Scott Vitale (1.5) Queensland
Nazim Erdem (0.5) Victoria

Evan Bennett (Head Coach)
Brad Dubberley (Assistant Coach)
Maria Spiller (PCA/Team Manager).

This year's series will be held in Christchurch. As the current holders of the Cup, the Aussie team are fired up to keep it from the Athens Gold medallists and give coach Evan Bennett a winning start.

New Zealand National Championships
Congratulations to both Australian-based teams who recently contested the NZ Wheelchair Rugby National Championships. The two teams were as follows:

Queensland: Patrick Ryan, Cameron Carr, Matthew Thompson, Nazim Erdem and Grant Boxall
OZ4: Brad Dubberley, Bryce Alman, Ryan Scott and Greg Smith

Both teams played extremely well in tough competition, including the Number 2 ranked Canadian Team (split into 2 squads) and all of New Zealand's Provincial teams. Both Australian Teams managed wins over the Canadian Teams and close battles with the top NZ Teams - Auckland and Canterbury. The Queensland Team finished with the Bronze Medal behind the two NZ teams, whilst OZ4 finished in 5th. Particular congratulations to the following players who won individual awards: Greg Smith (Best New Talent); Grant Boxall (Most Improved); Brad Dubberley (Best 3.5; and Biggest Hit of the Tournament).

Tennis
Junior Rankings
Congratulations to Michael Esler (QLD) who continues his reign at the top of the Junior Boys Wheelchair Tennis Rankings in the latest listing at the end of August. Michael is joined in the top 10 by countrymen Heath Davidson (VIC) at 6; Dylan Alcott (VIC) at 8 and Kim Robins (WA) at 9. Richard Engles (NSW), Ben Beare (VIC) and David McCormick (QLD) are also in the Top 20.

Volleyball
Asia/Oceania Women's Sitting Volleyball
The Interim National Volleyball Committee of ASOD is please to announce the appointment of Mark Whiteman as the Volleyball Event Manager for the 2006 Asia/Oceania Women's Sitting Volleyball tournament that will be held in Newcastle. Congratulations Mark - we look forward to working with you on this event.

October/November Calendar of Events

October
5-13	Basketball	IWBF Asia Oceania Qualifying Tournament	Daejeon City, South Korea
29-30	Road	Oita Marathon	Oita, Japan
November
23 - 3 Dec	Rugby	IWRF Zonal Championships	South Africa
27-Dec, 3	Multi-sports	Pacific School Games	Melbourne, Victoria

 

 

 

 

 

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