Kiama will host a state wheelchair basketball tournament later this year.
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NSW Wheelchair Sports are hosting the second annual ‘Slam Down Under’ Masters Wheelchair Basketball Tournament on October 19-20 at the Kiama Leisure Centre.
In October 2015, the inaugural ‘Slam Down Under’ Masters Wheelchair Basketball Tournament was held at the Kiama Leisure Centre.
NSW Wheelchair Sports had proposed to hold the second tournament at the Leisure Centre.
“As the Slam Down Under main tournament is being held immediately following the Masters in Shellharbour City Stadium, NSW Wheelchair Sports will encourage all participants and visitors to stay in Kiama for the duration of the two tournaments (Wednesday-Sunday),” Kiama council’s report said.
“The inaugural event in 2015 was recognised as a success with 23 players and attracted approximately 50 visitors to the Kiama area.
“The 2016 event is anticipating 50 participants to compete while attracting about 100 visitors.”
Financial assistance was sought from council to cover event running costs and marketing assistance to increase participant numbers.
At Tuesday night’s meeting, council pledged to support the Slam Down Under tournament through a donation of the hire fees of the Leisure Centre and promote the event through council and Tourism websites and social media channels.
