29th July 2010,

2012 Australian Deaf Games Update

 

It is now less than 18 months to go before the 2012 Australian Deaf Games and preparations are in full swing from the Games Organizing Committee as we work towards putting in place the foundation for what we hope will be the biggest and best games yet!

As always we want to share with you the most up to date information as we know many of you have already begun planning your trip. Below is the most up to date information on key topics and hopefully will answer any questions you might have at this stage.

The key information for the 2012 Australian Deaf Games is:

Location: Geelong, Victoria 

Date:  12-21 January 2012

Opening Ceremony: The final date is to be confirmed, however, the most likely opening ceremony date at this stage is Friday 13th January and it will be held at The Arena (110 Victoria Street, North Geelong). You can check the Arena at: http://www.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/Leisure/venues/item/thearena.aspx

Closing Ceremony: The final date is to be confirmed, the venue will be Costa Hall which is situated at Deakin University's Waterfront campus in the Geelong CBD. You can check it out at:

http://www.gpac.org.au/content/Public/VENUE/Costa_Hall.aspx

Games Hub: The venue for the Games Hub is yet to be confirmed, however we are well just yet in advance in our negotiations and we can confirm that the hub will be in central Geelong incorporating the waterfront.

Accommodation: There will not be an official Games accommodation location or provider, rather we encourage you to source your accommodation needs with one of the many quality providers which cater for all budget needs. For all the up to date information on where to say and what to do in Geelong go to the Visit Geelong Website:

http://visitgeelongbellarine.com/great-ocean-road/destinations/geelong/

Website and Registrations: The hard work is currently underway to finalize the Games program and build the official website.  Registrations and the ADG website will be launched on January 12th 2011 – officially 1 year prior to the Games. In the meantime please stay tuned to the Deaf Sports Australia website www.deafsports.org.au for all the latest information.

Games venues: The following is the latest information on all the sports venues:

  • Kardinia Aquatic Centre is the venue for the Swimming, Diving and Waterpolo competitions (Park Lane, South Geelong);
  • John Landy Field will be the venue for Athletics which is located on Barwon Terrace in Geelong;
  • Kardinia Park and South Barwon Reserve will facilitate the cricket competition.
  • West Oval Velodrome will host the cycling event. The Velodrome is on the cnr of Weddell Road and Midland Highway, North Geelong. The time trial and road race is yet to be confirmed.
  • Squash will be held at the Leisuretime Centre - 262-282 Anakie Road, Bell Post Hill.
  • Soccer will be played at Myers Reserve - Creamery Road, Bell Post Hill.
  • Golf is yet to be confirmed, however we are currently in discussion with Thirteenth Beach to be the venue for Golf (Barwon Heads Road, Barwon Heads) and hope to have an announcement shortly.

Discussions are currently in the final stages for Shooting, Darts/8-ball, Lawn Bowls, Ten Pin Bowling, Tennis and Table Tennis and we hope to have an announcement shortly.

Please see map below for venue locations.

Over the coming months we will provide further information as it becomes available and as always you can contact the DSA office directly if you have any queries.

 

 

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