Inclusive Sports Open Day at Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre

Published on 12 June 2025

The Wangaratta Sports and Aquatic Centre (WSAC), in collaboration with Community AccessAbility, proudly hosted a successful Come and Try Open Day—an initiative aimed at introducing inclusive, low-impact sport and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities.

Held on Thursday 12 June at the WSAC stadium, the event welcomed participants of all abilities to engage in a variety of accessible activities within a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.

Attendees had the chance to try their hand at inclusive sports such as indoor soccer, pickleball, modified netball, basketball, circuit courses and more. Activities were spread across multiple courts to encourage exploration, participation, and the discovery of new interests.

This initiative is part of a broader strategy to activate WSAC’s facilities during non-peak hours and foster greater community inclusion. Following the success of the open day, WSAC and Community AccessAbility plan to introduce a regular, rotating schedule of inclusive activities to ensure ongoing opportunities for engagement.

Leon Newton, Sports, Aquatic and Events Precinct Manager, said:

“We aim to reduce barriers and build a community where a person’s abilities, cultural background, gender, identity, or financial situation does not hinder participation in sport and recreation”