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Garth has represented Special Olympics New South Wales at National Games in Basketball, Track & Field and Floor Hockey and he has also represented Special Olympics Australia in Basketball. 

Garth is over 6’5’ tall and is fondly referred to as “Big Bird” by all Special Olympics athletes and volunteers.

 As an athlete in his early 40’s Garth still competes in Aquatics, Tennis and Ten Pin Bowling and although he has retired from playing Basketball he still remains actively involved in the sport as a Coach.

Under the guidance of his mentor Lorraine Clark, Garth has taken over the responsibility of coaching the junior and developmental players at Sydney Northern Region. He has helped the athletes learn the skills required to play basketball, develop fitness and team work and most importantly instilled in all his athletes the importance of good sportsmanship. The teams success at the recent State Games (Gold Medal –Challenge B Division), can be directly attributed to the impact Garth has had on the athletes as a Coach and a role model.

Special Olympics Sydney Northern Region is extremely proud of Garth and the contribution he has made to Special Olympics he is a very valued member of our region.

On October 11 and 12 2008 Garth successfully completed the Special Olympics Australia Athlete Leadership Program. For the first time in his 22 years as a Special Olympics Athlete he spoke in a public forum to a group of his peers about his time in Special Olympics and the many friends he has made.

The region is seeking good quality goods to sell on the Special Olympics stall at Warringah Mall’s Annual Charity Day on Saturday 1st November 2008

We only want goods that are saleable such as plants, jams, books, clothing that is clean and in good condition. Maybe you could cook a cake or some biscuits to help the region.

You can bring your items to Bowling on Saturday or to your other sports through the week.  Items can also be dropped off at 122 Allambie Road, Allambie Heights.

Golf training occurs every Wednesday from 4:30pm - 5:30pm at Long Reef Golf Club.

Please contact Judy Buckley on 9452 4595 if you are interested in participating in this sport with SO Sydney Northern Region.

Important information for swimmers - Oct 2008 >>Click here

Regional Training for Summer is now at Pittwater House Pool, South Creek Road Dee Why commencing from 7-8pm Thursday evenings.

Athletes from Sydney Northern Region enjoy competing at Regional and State events so come and join our happy team of swimmers.

On Saturday 20^th and 21^st September two teams of basketballers (16 athletes), travelled to Terrigal to compete at the State Basketball Competition. The teams played 3 games of Basketball each with the C Grade winning two and Challenge B winning two and drawing in one game.

 The C Grade team displayed great team work all weekend. Both their offensive and defensive play was great and every player gave outstanding performances. The highest point scorers for the C Grade were Bindi Fontan-Holder, Ben Crane and Anders Kobula with very impressive defensive work by our two females Analise Fadeev and Gabrielle Clark who were supported and backed up with some great individual game play by Kieran Kelleher, Nick Hogan and Darren Martin.

 The Challenge B Team were simply fantastic in their first competition – capably coached by Special Olympics athletes Garth Perry this team of players grew taller with every game played. They were all hungry for the ball and after a few nervous moments settled in to playing great team work in passing and dribbling the ball.  Harrison Werner was our highest scorer with an impressive 44 points supported by Mathew Sestich who earned 22 points for the team.  Great defensive work was displayed by Steve Paranthoeine, Beth Hull, Elyce Leyland, Amanda Storey, Mark Jensen and Adrian Milner.   

 Head Coach Lorraine Clark is extremely proud of all players they have trained hard all year and the results are a true indication of their commitment.

Garth Perry’s success as a 1^st year coach also gave the region and his mentor Lorraine a great deal to be proud of. Garth was a great basketball player and now he is on his way to be a great Special Olympics Basketball Coach.  Congratulations Garth.

C Grade Photo: Seated L to R – Darren Martin, Gabrielle, Clark, Analise Fadeev and Nick Hogan - Standing L to R – Lorraine Clark (Coach), Anders Kobula, Ben Crane, Bindi Fontan-Holder and Kieran Kelleher

Challenge B  Photo – Seated L to R – Adrian Milner, Mark Jensen, Beth Hull and Amanda Storey - Standing L to R – Steve Paranthoeine, Harrison Werner, Garth Perry (Coach), Elyce Leyland and Mathew Sestich

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