The SOV Ovens and Murray Region has been established since 1981 and covers the north eastern area of Victoria including the municipalities of Benalla, Wangaratta, Albury / Wodonga with athletes from Tallangatta and Myrtleford attending as well.
In October 2009 SOV Ovens and Murray Region will be hosting the State Winter Games - this is a time when all eleven SOV regions come together for competition.
April through to October each year, the SOV Ovens and Murray train fortnightly in Baskeball and Tenpin Bowling. November through to early April training is conducted in Athletics, Bocce and Tennis with Softball played only in certain seasons, depending on demand. All training is done on weekends - all Basketball training is on a Saturday with all other sports on a Sunday.
The region offers training and competition in the sports of Athletics, Basketball, Bocce, Softball, Tennis and Tenpin Bowling. To find out more about the sports offered and how to get involved please contact the Secretary - Mary James at maryjjames@bigond.com or 0438 082 717.
Address:The SecretarySpecial Olympics Victoria Ovens and Murray Region46 Cook StBenalla Vic 3672"Let me win
But if I cannot win
Let me be brave
In the attempt"
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