Community Sporting Organisations
We have overwhelming response from our local sporting community to be a part of the AIS Open Day. The following sporting groups will showcase a range of sports, games and activities, and have plenty of giveaways for kids and their parents.
Are you lucky enough to have your photo taken with some of the Canberra’s well known mascots?
Come down to the AIS Open Day and participate in the following sports:
Active After School Communities – AASC
Children can get into the spirit of the AIS Open Day by joining in with the Active After-school Communities (AASC) program of fun games and obstacle courses. Activities will be running throughout the day on the lawns outside the AIS Hub and all children are invited to come along and get active! You may even have the chance to meet one of our friendly AASC mascots - Pablo Participation, so don’t miss out! The Active After-school Communities (AASC) program is an Australian Government initiative that provides primary school children with free sport and other structured physical activity programs during the after school timeslot. No matter what sort of ability or experience you’ve got, you can join in.
Location: Open Day Hub area (map reference: 1)
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
ACT Brumbies
Brumbies Rugby will be hosting a stall at the AIS Open Day on 28 April 2013, from 10:00am – 1:00pm, as part of the Centenary of Canberra celebrations.
There will be spot prizes, giveaways and autographs available on the day, as well as an opportunity to meet the Brumbies crew, including Brumby Jack.
Location: Open Day Hub area (map reference: 1)
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Capital Football
Come and participate in a series of ‘small sided football games’ and meet some of our athletes. We will also have plenty of giveaways and athlete signings throughout the day.
AIS Women’s Football athletes, Mackenzie Arnold, Michelle Heyman, and Georgia Yeoman-Dale, will also be down onsite participating in their games throughout the day.
Location: Outdoor Synthetic (map reference: 8)
Time: 10:30am – 2:30pm
Cricket ACT
Come and meet some of the Cricket ACT team, and participate in their fastest bowl activity.
We will also run a mega match on the lawns of the AIS Open Day, and have plenty of giveaways for children and parents.
Location: Open Day Hub area (map reference: 1)
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Netball ACT – ANZ NetSetGO!
Get down to the AIS Open Day to meet the Darters Panther, and have a go at our shooting and floor ladder activities.
We will have some athletes onsite for you to meet and have your photo taken with.
Location: Open Day Hub area (map reference: 1)
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
NRL – Game Development
NRL Game Development will be onsite with their ‘pass the ball challenge’, and handing out NRL and Raiders giveaways, including some mini footballs.
Location: Open Day Hub area (map reference: 1)
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Roller Derby
Sit back and watch the exhibition match between local Roller Derby clubs within the ACT. We encourage you all to get along and see how exciting this sport is.
Location: AIS Arena, Sports Visitors Centre (map reference: 25)
Time: 12:15pm – 1:45pm
Swimming ACT
Come and visit our stall where our local clubs are represented, and athletes will be onsite. There will be a number of ‘goswim’ bags and swimming giveaways for visitors.
The AIS 25m pool will be open for free swimming all day.
Location: Open Day Hub area (map reference: 1) and AIS 25m Pool (map reference: 5)
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
