Sport
Can I get involved in sport in other ways?
Sporting clubs don't just need players. If you have a passion for a sport but cannot participate-despite modified rules and classifications-you can consider other ways of getting involved, including:
- coaching
- umpiring
- cheering
- providing on-field support
- being an official
- assisting with administration
- working in a canteen
- helping with event organisation
- joining a committee
- organising a sports newsletter
- having a role in team management
- being responsible for website maintenance.
Our stories
Queenslanders with a disability have shared how they are involved in sport in different ways with Disability Online:
- Martin Smith, who has a black belt in karate, shares how he tries to keep others smiling and having fun in his role as a qualified teacher, or sensei
- Josh Pople talks about being an integral part of the Capalaba Warriors rugby league team.
You can read more sports stories shared by Queenslanders with a disability.
Who can I contact to find out more?
You can contact a disability sports organisation, or a relevant state sports organisation, for information about how you can get involved in sport in different ways. A local club may also be able to provide you with advice about ways you can get involved.
The next page in this guide includes contact details for disability sports organisations, as well as online resources you can use to find a state sports organisation or a local club.
