Harper Sercombe
The inaugural Craigieburn Eagles and Broadmeadows Disability Services round robin tournament was played on Tuesday, July 25.
The basketball tournament was the product of 35 weeks of hard work by around 30 disabled people, aged from 25 to 40, who relished the opportunity to put their new skills into a game.
Treasurer of the Eagles and organiser of the games Neville Petrie said the initiative is something those participating “really look forward to.”
“They were all very thrilled with it and made their day,” he said.
Hosted at Craigieburn stadium, over 50 parents and helpers came to cheer on the players who were presented with certificates to mark their participation.
However, Mr Petrie said as the program relies on state government grants for court hire, coaching, travel fees and food and drink, there is no guarantee that it will run again next year.
