LIAM DURKIN
By LIAM DURKIN
CONNECTIONS through sport were seen in earnest at the recent Big Sports Day.
The event, conducted by Gippsport, brought a number of youth support agencies to the Gippsland Regional Indoor Sports Stadium.
Participants were able to enjoy a range of activities in an inclusive and relaxing environment, and then take home valuable information from institutions such as YSAS, Berry Street, Victoria Police and Reclink.
Now into its fourth year, the Big Sports Day aims to promote healthy living, and help youth
become more aware of support services available to them.
In the words of Gippsport “this is about promoting early intervention. The sooner you deal with a problem, the better it is for the individual and the community”.
The Big Sports Day gave parents and kids a great outlet for the school holidays, and there
was no shortage of activities on offer.
Those venturing from station to station inside the GRISS had the opportunity to bounce around the jumping castle, test their balancing skills in the gymnastics arena, or go for the bullseye on the giant inflatable dart board.
The free event also catered for those in the creative sphere. Face-painting was popular, as was the painting section, where youngsters were busy putting brush to paper drawing up
an artwork to proudly display.
Commercial radio music permeating through speakers provided an appropriate soundtrack,
as Katy Perry reminded all in attendance they were ‘a firework’.
Of all things in society, music is perhaps the one that offers the strongest link between
generations.
It does, however, carry an interesting concept all the same.
What will be considered ‘classical music’ in 20 years? Will we be hearing Katy Perry, Taylor
Swift and Justin Bieber on Gold FM?
Just like classical music, the Big Sports Day looks like it will endure for many years to come.
Logan and Black (11) from Traralgon, take a break from their table tennis match.
