NEWS FLASH!
VISACT Cricket - new players wanted!
- Peter Christison announces retirement
ACT cricketer player Peter Christison has announced his retirement from blind cricket. Christison (42) one of the world leading batsman represented the ACT at 2 National Blind Cricket Championships (2006 & 2008) as well as Australia at the 3rd World Cup. Christison was a handy bowler as well as being a alert fielder at mid-off. - Check out VISACT Cricket this season!
VISACT Golf
- NSW defeat Victoria with help of ACT golfer
ACT's leading blind golfer Len Hogg continued his good form at the Yass Country Golf Club on the weekend. The 14th Stableford Challenge between NSW and Victoria was won by NSW with Canberra-based Len Hogg scoring 36. For more information on becoming involved in vision impaired golf contact Stephen Fagg at sfagg@tpg.com.au - Spotters are needed! We are looking for people to be a 'spotter' - this simply means watching the golf ball and walking with the vision impaired golfer to the golf ball. There are opportunities to travel to interstate tournaments and make many great friendships. Be part of a group of 50 "spotters" in NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. Contact Stephen Fagg for more details.
Other news
- Tandem bike riding for vision impaired cyclists - for more information download a Word doc pamphlet! (128 Kb)
- Volunteers for ACT Blind Cricket
- VISACT Cricket Trivia Night - 29 November 2007 at West Belconnen Leagues Club (download flyer - PDF, 452Kb)
Welcome to VISACT!
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VISACT is the ACT's only organisation providing healthy, realistic, enjoyable, recreational and competitive sporting choices for people who are blind or vision impaired.
We exist to encourage people who are blind or vision impaired to participate in sporting and recreational programs. If you are vision impaired or blind, VISACT is your best place to get active, enjoy sport and exercise.
Join now to play a vast variety of sports. If your favourite sport is not listed we will work with you to ensure you get a chance to play it.
Get Out and Play!
Other Important Information
- VISACT promotional material has been developed with assistance from the ACT Government under the Disability Act Funding Program
- VISACT is supported by HealthPACT and adopts policies in the areas of smoking prevention, sun protection, healthy nutrition and physical activity.
- VISACT is not required to register for GST
- VISACT is a registered Deductable Gift Recipient (DGR) with the Australian Taxation Office
- All donations over $2 are tax deductible
- VISACT is a registered trademark