Disability & Special Needs Golf
In 2010 Mark Tibbles was approached by Gary Hart, President of the SA Amputee & Disabled Golf Association (SAADGA) with a view towards expanding the opportunities for people with disabilities to learn and play golf. Together they were instrumental in establishing 'First Swing Clinics' in Western Australia and the foundation of The West Australian Amputee & Disabled Golf Association (WAADGA). Clinics are held at The Vines Resort & Country Club on a regular basis under the guidance of Mark Tibbles (Please see below for the First Swing Clinic schedule).
"The First Swing Clinics provide an opportunity for amputees and physically and intellectually disabled people to learn the fundamentals of the golt swing and to play golf in a fun, friendly and supportive environment. It also fosters friendships and allows for interaction and socialisation which for many has been an important component in their rehabilitation and wellbeing. Very sadly Gary Hart passed away in February 2012. I will always remain grateful to Gary for sharing his insight into the challenges facing amputee and disabled golfers, for being inspired by his passion and for offering me the opportunity to be part of his vision for the future and in his quest to see golf accepted as a sport at the 2020 Paralympic Games." - Mark Tibbles
First Swing Clinic Schedule 2012
| Sunday 26th Feb |
9am till 10am |
Junior Program |
| Sunday 26th Feb |
10:15 till 11:15am |
Adult Program |
| Saturday 24th March |
9am till 10am |
Junior Program |
| Saturday 24th March |
10:15 till 11:15am |
Adult Program |
| Saturday 28th April |
9am till 10am |
Junior Program |
| Saturday 28th April |
10:15 till 11:15am |
Adult Program |
| Saturday 26th May |
9am till 10am |
Junior Program |
| Saturday 26th May |
10:15 till 11:15am |
Adult Program |
| Saturday 23rd June |
9am till 10am |
Junior Program |
| Saturday 23rd June |
10:15 till 11:15am |
Adult Program |
| Saturday 28th July |
9am till 10am |
Junior Program |
| Saturday 28th July |
10:15 till 11:15am |
Adult Program |
| Saturday 25th August |
9am till 10am |
Junior Program |
| Saturday 25th August |
10:15 till 11:15am |
Adult Program |
| Saturday 22nd Sept |
9am till 10am |
Junior Program |
| Saturday 22nd Sept |
10:15 till 11:15am |
Adult Program |
| Saturday 27th Oct |
9am till 10am |
Junior Program |
| Saturday 27th Oct |
10:15 till 11:15am |
Adult Program |
| Saturday 24th Nov |
9am till 10am |
Junior Program |
| Saturday 24th Nov |
10:15 till 11:15am |
Adult Program |
Mark Tibbles with the aid of an enterpreter prepares the WA Deaf Golf
Team for the 2012 Australian Deaf Games.
Cost = $20 per person, per session (including equipment if required)
For bookings and further information contact:
Mark Tibbles - email: mtigolf@optusnet.com.au ph: 0413 824 477