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2 Jul 2025

Getting our game on with Movember, Pride In Sport and The Flying Bats

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Getting our game on with Movember, Pride In Sport and The Flying Bats

Welcome to Game On JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport every Wednesday from 6-7pm where you’ll hear where you can get your game on! This show is all about showcasing where sport is safe, inclusive, welcoming and fun for the Rainbow community!

We chat with Owen Brigstock-Barron Director, Global Sports Health Initiatives – Movember, live in the JOY 94.9 Sport Studio! Movember is on a mission to help men, and their communities, live healthier, longer lives and has partnered with Pride Cup to change men’s health in sport by reducing homophobic behaviour through engaging young men in meaningful conversations about inclusion, respect and belonging. Check out the awesome Winter Program and apply now to take part in the Summer Program! (Starts 1:58)

We are joined by Beau Newell, National Program Manager Pride In Sport, to chat about the Australian Pride in Sport Summit, which is in September and the key themes, as well as the trends at last week’s National Sports Convention in Melbourne, and a brand new initiative the ‘community club’ membership. And the TCS Sydney Marathon has become a member of Pride in Sport reinforcing their commitment to building a running community that is diverse, welcoming, and empowered at every level so we hear about all the opportunities for avid runners! (Starts 14.10)

Alex Watson, Outreach Manager with The Flying Bats is on the line sharing all the fun of the club’s first ever Pride Cup on July 6 after 40 years in operation. The Flying Bats is the largest LGBTIQA+ football club in the world. Based in Sydney, Australia, the Club was founded in 1985, is run by a dedicated committee of volunteers. Head along to their event on Sunday 6^th July with North West Sydney Football Ltd, at Morrison Bay Park! (Starts 29:11)

To close we have a shout out from Rudy Jean Rigg – non-binary transgender host, creator, advocate ad pop-culture fiend and now working with Pride Cup about the importance of these events all year round! (Starts 41:42)

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!