Inclusion
Joondalup Athletics Centre recognises that everyone has the right to equality and inclusion in the sport of athletics. We understand the equal importance of exercise upon the health of every member of our community and that people with disabilities should be provided with the same opportunities as their able-bodied peers.
​We encourage people with both physical and mental disabilities to join Joondalup Athletics Centre and become a member of our community. We are passionate about encouraging participation alongside our able-bodied athletes and making adaptations where required to ensure maximum participation and enjoyment.
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Where athletes require the assistance of a guide, we encourage our athletes to learn the skills required to assist their peers, providing them with opportunities, to be matched with the perfect partner to assist them in their athletics journey. This provides members with excellent partnership and trust skills for the future.
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If you are considering athletics but are unsure if it is suitable for you, please contact admin to discuss the options available to you.
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We look forward to welcoming people of all abilities to Joondalup Athletics Centre.
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​Athletics West lists the following athletic disability categories:
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Physical impairment
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Vision impairment
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Intellectual impairment
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Hearing impairment
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Transplant impairment
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​​Click here to read more about the classifications. (Note - you do not need to register a classification to join Joondalup Athletics Centre).
Peta Drew
Inclusion Officer
Please welcome our newly appointed Inclusion Officer for Joondalup Athletics Centre - Peta Drew.
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With over 25 years of dedicated special needs teaching experience, Peta brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Centre. She is passionate about creating inclusive environments that enable every individual to participate, thrive and feel valued.
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Throughout her career she has worked with children and young adults across a wide range of abilities and needs and has developed and implemented inclusive strategies that remove barriers to participation, promote confidence and foster positive relationships.
Peta believes inclusive practices can have a powerful impact on individual wellbeing, team cohesion and community spirit and understands the importance of adapting both physical spaces and social attitudes to create truly inclusive opportunities.
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We welcome Peta to the team and look forward to her engaging with all families and members during the season ahead. Please feel free to approach her if you have any questions.
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True Inclusion Method
Joondalup Athletics Centre are proud to offer the True Inclusion Method (or TIM for short) at all our Centre Competitions.
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TIM is a method of recognising individual achievements and improvements in individual results. Athletes and families are able to view their TIM results every week in Results HQ, alongside their regular results.
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Athletes who have the best improvement in Personal Best will be ranked 1st, 2nd, 3rd etc for each event.
