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21/10/2009

 Media Release                                                           21 October 2009       
                               
                                                                                                            
 The Ruddster Draws Barrier 6 in Sandhurst Cup                              
               ETS debate goes Underground  
 
A carbon neutral worm race being run at Sandhurst, Australia's only drought proof suburb in Melbourne, to raise money for a unique golfing clinic to teach amputees to play golf, today announced a slider called 'The Ruddster'.
 
The Ruddster, a lively wriggler with good odds and an international track record, has been entered by a a Melbourne based syndicate.   
 
The Ruddster from Queensland will carry an ETS saddle cloth and has drawn Barrier six for the event.  
 ruddster
The IWRC (International Worm Racing Council) the controlling body, will stage the Sandhurst Cup as an alternative climate change event to the Melbourne Cup to promote the contribution of worms to the environment.    Race Organiser and Chief Steward Ron Smith said worms play a major economic, environmental and social role in climate change.
 
"Worms underpin the Australian agricultural industry and are the environmental cleaners of household waste through worm farms and condition Australia's soils, but none of the political parties have one word in their policies about Worms.    
 
"The  Sandhurst Cup will be run under strict IWRC rules with random drug testing, no whips, no hurdles and the dipping of worms in any alcohol before racing or during training is banned and subject to heavy fines.
 
"We believe 'Get It Right' could be entered by the Federal Opposition."   
 
The Sandhurst Cup will take place at 11.30am Sunday 1 November 2009 at Sandhurst Club.  The starting time of 11.30am is necessary as the race may take between an hour to two hours to finish depending if the track is dry or heavy.  
 

Recent track work with Sliders at Sandhurst    

Companies or syndicates wanting to support the Limbs 4 Life golf program by sponsoring a racing worm should contact Melissa Noonan at Limbs 4 Life on 1300 782 231.
 
Media Enquiries:  
Ron Smith, Race Organiser and Chief Steward Mobile: 0417 329 201
Melissa Noonan, Executive Officer, Limbs 4 Life 1300 782 231
 
The Amputee Golf Clinic Program Background 
 
 limbs for life amputee

 
With the support of Christian Hamilton from the Sandhurst Club and the PGA Learning Centre Limbs 4 Life launched the first amputee golf coaching clinic in April 2009.
 
The purpose of these clinics is to provide amputees with the tools required to become involved with golf and have the confidence to participate.  
 
The benefits of the amputee golf clinics are twofold; firstly golf is a wonderful sport for people living with a physical disability, more so amputees; as it enhances and challenges balance, assists with flexibility and aids core stability while promoting general well being.   The second benefit is simply the fact that the clinics provide the opportunity for amputees to get together in a relaxed environment and can share the benefits of peer to peer support. 
 
Amputees from all ages are welcome to attend. We encourage novice golfers while they are still in-patients at rehabilitation hospitals. It gives them something positive to focus on outside of what is a serious clinical environment.  Ideally we would like more women and children to get involved too and will make that a part of our focus in the coming months.
 
Amputee golf clinics are promoted under the guise of "focus on something you CAN do" and golf is a perfect fit.
 
Testimonials from participants  
 
I love attending the clinics and I always learn something and come away with a real sense of satisfaction.  Mark (below knee amputee)
 
Since losing my legs all I have wanted to do is play golf - slowly this is becoming a reality for me. I travel from Ballarat to attend every clinic. I am so happy. Allan (bilateral above knee amputee)
 
I never really thought of all the benefits that the clinics would bring. Thank you all so much. Chris (arm amputee)




 


 

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