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Chester calls for support for Wildcats at Gippsland's all abilities basketball tournament International Day of Disability
Darren Chester invites Gippslanders to the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex on December 3 for the inaugural All Abilities Basketball Tournament, celebrating local talent, inclusivity, and International Day of People with a Disability.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester is encouraging Gippslanders to head to the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex (GRSC) on Tuesday, December 3, to support the Wildcats in the inaugural All Abilities Double AA's Basketball Tournament. Next week, the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex will play host to the inaugural All Abilities Double AA's Basketball Tournament," Mr Chester said.
Darren Chester with players from the Wildcats Masters Basketball Club, who will be sporting their white and blue colours next week (on Tuesday, December 3) for the inaugural All Abilities Double AA's Basketball Tournament at the Gippsland Regional Sports Complex
Chester promotes inclusion
Mr Chester said, "The All Abilities Double AA's Basketball Tournament, facilitated in collaboration with Wildcats Masters Basketball Club and the George Grey Centre, is the first event of the newly established interstate all abilities competition featuring two divisions, hooper and hooper assist. Twelve teams from across Victoria, including local side Wildcats Masters Basketball Club, are set to participate in the upcoming tournament at the GRSC on Tuesday, which just so happens to be International Day of People with a Disability."
"I caught up with some of the talented local athletes who will don the white and blue Wildcats singlets next week. The team is very excited to represent the region and showcase Gippsland as the home of some truly remarkable athletes!"
"This exciting event is open to the public, and I encourage Gippslanders to head to the GRSC on Tuesday to support the Wildcats and all the enthusiastic competitors. Volunteers, coaches, families, and supporters will be inspired by the efforts, talents and positivity of those competing and can learn from their passion, enthusiasm and joy," said Mr Chester.
Pictures from Darren Chester MP website.
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