Game On!

1 Aug 2023

Why not get your game on with roller derby, volleyball, rugby or tennis?

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Why not get your game on with roller derby, volleyball, rugby or tennis?

Welcome to Game On! A new sport show on JOY 94.9 on every Tuesday from 7-8pm.

This show is all about you and how you can get your game on! It’s about presenting you with stories of where sport is fun, safe, inclusive and welcoming for everybody in the Rainbow community, and where you can be your authentic self. We’ll also set you up for sporting success by covering nutrition, fitness and mindset so you can make an impact on the track, on the field, on the court, on the pitch and on the podium across Australia and even around the world!

On the show tonight, we are joined by Nicole “Muggles” Mugford, Diversity and Inclusion Officer of the mighty Kingston City Rollers (KCR). Congratulations on winning the Community Sporting Organisation of the Year Award at the 2023 Pride In Sport Awards held in May and Most Improved Community Sporting Organisation for the Pride In Sport Index!

The KCR have a few awesome mottos: ‘Safety is sexy’ and ‘Tiny but mighty, United we roll!

You can get your skates or or get involved in so many other ways with this amazing club including as a bench coach, bench manager, stats tracker or jammer coach! No gear? No problem – they’ll sort you out. (Starts at 2:39 mins)

We head to the west to chat with Shaun Barnett, President Perth Scorpions Volleyball Club to talk lollipops. pineapples, 444s , trifle, vanilla and black beans! Check them out on their socials. there are so many events on the calendar – Have a go days, Friday Night Socials, the annual Adelaide Bash Tournament in November and you could even hang with the Perth Rock Wallabies1 (Starts at 11:21 mins)

We stay in the west to chat Chris Marr, President of the Perth Rams WA’s inclusive rugby union club and a club that boasts being listed as 2nd on the Pink Power List top 25 for Pride month alongside politicians, popstars, performers and presenters! Even beating super star soccer player Sam Kerr! Have a listen and get involved in the many events they are holding including hosting the Purchas Cup 2023. You might even like to support the Clun and buy yourself some Rams Slugggers Swimwear. (Starts at 23:26 mins)

Things have been heating up in Tassie in the world of inclusive tennis. Hendry Lukman, President of the Hobart Out Tennis Club aka Hobart Hotties and Tournament Director tells us how they are on fire! Check out their socials and see how much fun they are having on and off the court. (Starts at 34:34 mins)

A big thank you to all of our guests for their support of the LGBTIQA+ community enjoying and engaging in the wonderful world of sport!