Following on from the success of the 2024 Special Olympics Victoria State Games in July, the City of Casey is pleased to announce it will host the State Summer Games on Saturday 21 September and Sunday 22 September.
More than 300 athletes will descend on multiple venues across the city to compete in athletics, golf, ten pin bowling, soccer, swimming and tennis.
The State Summer Games are Victoria's premier games, open to people with an intellectual disability to take part in a multi-sport weekend in the hope of qualifying for a place in the State team. The State team will represent Victoria at the 2026 Special Olympics Australia National Games.
City of Casey Chair of Administrators Noelene Duff PSM said it's an honour to host the State Summer Games and encouraged local sports fans to take the opportunity to attend and enjoy the events.
'We are thrilled to maintain a valued partnership with Special Olympics Australia who provides a platform for people with intellectual disability/autism to achieve their sporting goals,' Noelene said.
'We are proud to uphold our commitment to inclusion and diversity across Casey and continue to activate our community facilities and spaces to promote accessibility, connection and inclusion.'
Special Olympics Australia State Manager Victoria/Tasmania James Hammond said they are thrilled to return for a second action-packed weekend of sport as part of the 2024 Special Olympics Victoria State Summer Games.
'The City of Casey's dedication to fostering an inclusive community aligns perfectly with our mission at Special Olympics Australia and we are grateful for all the support they have provided,' James said.
The following events will be held across the two days:
- Golf: 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm, Friday 20 September, Ranfurlie Golf Club in Cranbourne
- Athletics: 11.00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 21 September, Casey Fields Athletics Track in Cranbourne East
- Ten pin bowling: 11:00 am to 5.00 pm, Saturday 21 September, OZ Ten pin in Narre Warren
- Soccer: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 21 September, Casey Fields in Cranbourne East
- Swimming: 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Saturday 21 September, Casey ARC in Narre Warren
- Tennis: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 21 September, Cranbourne Tennis Club
- Ten pin bowling, 9:00 am to 3:00pm, Sunday 22 September, OZ Tenpin Narre Warren
- Soccer: 9:00 am to 12:00, Sunday 22 September, Casey Fields in Cranbourne East
- Tennis: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm, Sunday 22 September, Cranbourne Tennis Club
The opening ceremony will be held on Saturday 21 September at Casey Fields Regional Athletics Centre from 9:00 am. Everyone is welcome to come along and cheer on the athletes during the games.
