XV Australian Deaf Games | January 3-10 2008, Gold Coast
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs are organised into categories, please select which one best suits you:
Q1: What does my registration include? Q2: How much is registration? Q3: Who do I submit my registration to? Q4: I live in Darwin (or Canberra), there is no state sports branch here? Q5: Does my Games registration include social events? Q6: Does my Games registration include the Closing Ceremony? Q7: Does my Games registration include the Opening Ceremony? Q8: Will daily registration be available? Yes, daily registrations will be available. They will go on sale during November 2007. Daily registration bracelets can also be purchased at the official Games information booth. Q9: What will my standard daily registration bracelet cover? Your daily registration bracelet will entitle you to attend all 'closed' sports that are in play on the day. A different colour will be used for each day. This gives you a wide choice on the day and you will be able to move between each event by simply showing your daily registration bracelet. Q10: What are 'closed' sports? The following sports have been identified as ‘closed’ - basketball, beach volleyball, eight ball, netball, swimming, table tennis, tennis. All sports (except swimming and athletics) are between 3-7 days in duration. Q11: How much will daily registration be? There will be two rates, depending how many 'closed' sports are being played on one day.
Q12: I am only interested in watching my favourite sport for a couple of days, so what do I do? You will need to buy a standard daily registration bracelet. Q13: I have registered my child who is planning to compete in swimming. Do I have to register as well? If you are going to watch your child compete in swimming, and you are not planning on going to any other sport, then you will need to buy and wear a specially marked daily registration bracelet. If you wish to watch other sports events on the day, you will need to buy a standard daily registration bracelet instead. Alternatively you may wish to register for a full Games package as this will give you a greater range of entitlements and benefits. Q14: What will my specially marked daily registration bracelet cover? Your specially marked daily registration bracelet will entitle you to attend swimming only. Q15: Is there any sport that does not require registration? Yes, the following sports do not require any form of registration and are open to all spectators: athletics, darts, golf, lawn bowls, squash and ten pin bowling (people competing in these sports will still have to register and pay). Q1: How can I become a Volunteer? The deadline for application is 28 September 2007. Click here to download the registration form. You can print this out and post to the Volunteer Coordinator, GOC08, PO Box 173 Annerley 4103 or email enquiry@austdeafgames.org.au for more information. Q2: Do I have to register for the Games as well? Yes, all volunteers must register for the Games. Your information will help build up a databank of information for better planning of future Games. Q3: Is accommodation for volunteers free? No, volunteers will have to find their own accommodation. Q4: I am under 18 years old, can I volunteer? If you are 13 years old and over, you may be able to volunteer. There are some opportunities for young people aged between 13-17 such as retrieving balls during matches, looking after athletes’ clothing while they are competing, and manning scoreboards. It is essential that at least one of your parents is also a volunteer so you may be rostered together. Q5: Where do volunteers come from? Volunteers may come mostly from the local Gold Coast and surrounding areas but there are others who come from Brisbane and interstate. Q6: Will we have a volunteers training day? Yes, it is very important that all volunteers undergo full and proper training before they can be rostered on for duty. There may also be some short orientation or training sessions from October 2007 onwards (usually in the evenings or on the weekends). Q7: Do I need to apply for a Blue Card? Yes, this is an essential requirement for anyone volunteering in Queensland and involves a police check. It is free to all volunteers and can be obtained from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian by going to http://www.ccypcg.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/applications.html Accommodation, Tours and Travel Q1: Are there any day trips organised? Q1: Where will the Opening Ceremony be held? Q2: Do I have to buy tickets for the Opening Ceremony? Q3: Where can I order tickets for the Opening Ceremony? Q1: Where will the Closing Ceremony be held? Q2: Do I have to buy tickets for the Closing Ceremony? · 0-4 FREE Q3: Where can I order tickets for the Closing Ceremony? Q1: Where will the different sports beheld? Q2: Where are the venues? Q3: I am new to deaf sports, how do I get involved in the Australian Deaf Games? Who organises the Social Program? The Social Program is jointly managed between Deaf Sports and Recreation Queensland (DSRQ) and Queensland Association of the Deaf (QAD). You can contact them on dsrq.qad08@iinet.net.au for more information. Where are the functions for evening ‘get togethers’ and parties? The Southport Sharks is the official social ‘hub’ of the Australian Deaf Games. How can I order tickets for social events? Tickets are available now! Click here. Alternatively, you can go to the Games information booth to purchase tickets. What’s happening for New Year’s Eve? The Gold Coast Deaf Club may arrange a fabulous New Year’s Eve party! Details are still being worked out. If you are interested, send an email to enquiry@austdeafgames.org.au and we will pass it on. Our children are 13, 6 and 4 years old. Do we have to pay registration for all of them? All children who are aged 12 and under are FREE. They will still have to fill out a registration form so that they can wear Games ID. Only your 13 year old will have to pay Youth registration, which will entitle him or her to access the Opening Ceremony and all sports. Your State Branch may have to ask for proof of age. Is there any child care provided during the Games? Child care is available at Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre for people who are staying at The Lodges. For more information, go to www.sportssupercentre.com.au and click on ‘programs’. The Southport Sharks also has a children’s games room. For more information, go to www.southportsharks.com.au and click on ‘junior sharks’. The GOC08 will not provide any child care programs through the Games, however check the DSRQ-QAD social program for any children’s activities that may be held during the evening, or email dsrq.qad08@iinet.net.au Q1: Who owns the Australian Deaf Games? Q2: Who can compete in the Australian Deaf Games? Q3: I have a dream of representing Australia – will the Australian Deaf Games help me reach my goal? Q4: I live in a different country – can I compete in the Australian Deaf Games? Q5: Will discounts be available on buses and trains for interstate visitors? Q6: What about pensioner discounts on public transport? Q7: Are there any shops near the Runaway Bay Super Sports Centre? Q8: How do I book my accommodation? Send your questions to enquiry@austdeafgames.org.au and we will endeavour to get back to you as soon as possible with an answer.
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