Game On!

3 Oct 2023

We’re talking Pride In Sport Summit outcomes and initiatives, inclusive soccer, inclusive ice-hockey and inclusive swimming!

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We’re talking Pride In Sport Summit outcomes and initiatives, inclusive soccer, inclusive ice-hockey and inclusive swimming!

Welcome to Game On! JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport every Tuesday from 7-8pm where you’ll hear where you can get your game on! This show is all about you and how you can get your game on by showcasing where sport is safe, inclusive, welcoming and fun for the Rainbow community!

Beau Newell, National Program Manager, Pride In Sport joins us to share the outcomes, areas of focus and new initiatives we can look forward to from the recent Pride In Sport Summit. (Starts 3:00 mins)

James Cardall President Pride Football Australia (PFA) tells us all about the burgeoning inclusive soccer league in Australia, how you can get involved and invites you to head along to the annual 2023 PFA Tournament on October 6 and 7, Perry Park, Brisbane / Meanjin. The Josh Cavallo Shield sees PFA 2023 hosts, Brisbane Inferno take on a PFA team comprising players from the Sydney Rangers, Melbourne Rovers & Perth Pride. The 2023 Justin Fashanu Cup will be played between traditional rivals Sydney Rangers FC and Melbourne Rovers SC. And PFA 2023 hosts Brisbane Inferno FC take on the Flying Bats FC in the Julie Murray Cup. What an amazing weekend! (Starts 12:26 mins)

Kade Matthews, Founder of Melbourne’s first LGBT+ Ice Hockey club the Southern Lights and President of Australian LGBT Ice Hockey provides an interesting insight into the sport and how you can take to the ice. (Starts 22:23 mins)

Ever thought about taking up swimming? Summer is upon us and the Glamourhead Sharks would love to see you poolside. Paul Whelan, President of Melbourne’s LGBTIQA+ Masters Swimming Club, delights us with the swimming exploits of the group all across the globe, at various pools in Melbourne and at their annual Queens of the Pool event at Sircuit Night Club where the Glamourheads and Melbourne Surge battle it out – with waterproof make-up! (Starts 31:21 mins)

In Who is getting their game on? this week, Katie Wykes, Deputy Chair Collingwood Pride encourages everyone to get involved with your AFL Pride group! (Starts 40:36 )

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset so that everyone can enjoy getting their game on!