Our November event will take place on Sunday 21 Nov from noon-1:30. Bring your own Frisbee if you can for a rousing game of Frisbee golf in Fitzroy Gardens. Revisiting a popular event from nearly 2 years ago, the Sporties will meet outside the Conservatory and work their way through the 9 part course in groups of 4 or so. Lunch to follow...
Keep your diary free on Friday night, 17 December as well for the SD xmas event of the year! 80s night at Icehouse, Melbourne's best ice skating venue. 7:30 pm start.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Softball
Football was fantastic!! Thank you to all the new and established members who turned out on a beautiful September Sunday to play a rousing game of footy. I was most impressed as I leaned on my crutches and watched from the sidelines....wishing I could play!!
This month we're back to the softball diamond. Sunday 17 October, noon-1:30 in Edinburgh Gardens, corner Jamieson St and Alfred Crescent. No equipment or experience necessary as all will be provided/explained. Followed by lunch at the N. Fitzroy Arms pub, corner Ray and Reid streets from 1:30.
This month we're back to the softball diamond. Sunday 17 October, noon-1:30 in Edinburgh Gardens, corner Jamieson St and Alfred Crescent. No equipment or experience necessary as all will be provided/explained. Followed by lunch at the N. Fitzroy Arms pub, corner Ray and Reid streets from 1:30.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Footy!
You've been asking for it and in September SD is delivering on the promise: we're playing touch footy, of the AFL variety, at Albert Park. 19 September, 11-12:30 or so, then lunch at Hot Honey.
Join us in the park, just inside from the Middle Park tram stop off Canterbury Rd. Walk around the tennis courts to the right and you can't miss us. Dogs welcome as long as they can behave around other dogs and you keep them under control.
Join us in the park, just inside from the Middle Park tram stop off Canterbury Rd. Walk around the tennis courts to the right and you can't miss us. Dogs welcome as long as they can behave around other dogs and you keep them under control.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Volleyball at MSAC
On Sunday 15 August we have volleyball at MSAC from 11-12:30. As always, lunch at Hot Honey to follow.
No experience necessary but if you own a volleyball, bring it along!!
No experience necessary but if you own a volleyball, bring it along!!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Basketball
Badminton was a rousing success, once again thanks to the efforts of our partners for the event, the Yellow Kitties. Thank you everybody for your enthusiasm and for making everyone feel welcome!
Our next event is basketball, again to be held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Sunday 18 July from 11:30-1:00. If at all possible, can you bring a basketball with you? Hopefully MSAC will have some to rent as well but last year we were caught short.
All experience levels welcome - from national champions to absolute beginners. Afterwards, we can talk about how great we were over a lovely lunch at Hot Honey in Middle Park.
Our next event is basketball, again to be held at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Sunday 18 July from 11:30-1:00. If at all possible, can you bring a basketball with you? Hopefully MSAC will have some to rent as well but last year we were caught short.
All experience levels welcome - from national champions to absolute beginners. Afterwards, we can talk about how great we were over a lovely lunch at Hot Honey in Middle Park.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Badminton
Despite a fairly serious injury to the best goalie, SD soccer was a rousing success! Thank you everybody for your enthusiasm and effort on the day - it was lovely to meet a whole new group of people and to welcome back many who have played with us in the past.
For the winter, we're moving indoors, starting on 20 June with badminton! We have 4 courts reserved at MSAC from 12-1:30 so everybody should get a good chance to play. Bring your own equipment if you have it - and some to share if possible. Otherwise, we hope to rent equipment and pass around the racquets available on the day. NO experience necessary! But we do ask for a $5 donation to pay for the court and racquet hire.
Afterwards, we'll adjourn to Hot Honey on Armstrong St for lunch.
Hope to see you all there!
For the winter, we're moving indoors, starting on 20 June with badminton! We have 4 courts reserved at MSAC from 12-1:30 so everybody should get a good chance to play. Bring your own equipment if you have it - and some to share if possible. Otherwise, we hope to rent equipment and pass around the racquets available on the day. NO experience necessary! But we do ask for a $5 donation to pay for the court and racquet hire.
Afterwards, we'll adjourn to Hot Honey on Armstrong St for lunch.
Hope to see you all there!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Soccer
Tennis in April was a rousing success!! Thank you to TJ, Chris and Rachel from the Ace Girls tennis group for providing coaching and drills to everybody, from the most advanced to the beginners. 28 women enjoyed a beautiful day in the sun and then a lovely lunch to follow.
Join the Sporties on 23 May from 11:30-1 as we test our foot-eye coordination with a game of soccer. We'll also have expert instruction from a member of the Melbourne Rovers so don't worry if you're not very good at this!
Albert Park, just behind MART cafe and the Middle Park tram stop. Then join us for lunch at Hot Honey.
Join the Sporties on 23 May from 11:30-1 as we test our foot-eye coordination with a game of soccer. We'll also have expert instruction from a member of the Melbourne Rovers so don't worry if you're not very good at this!
Albert Park, just behind MART cafe and the Middle Park tram stop. Then join us for lunch at Hot Honey.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Health study
The WOW study is currently exploring the links between women having sex with women and bacterial vaginosis. If you'd be willing to participate in the study contact them at wowhealth@mshc.org.au. Or check out their website at www.wowhealth.org.au.
You even get $20 (Coles-Myer gift card) for your minimal amount of time and effort! Plus a diagnosis on bv for yourself. And that good feeling of having contributed to the health and well-being of our community.
You even get $20 (Coles-Myer gift card) for your minimal amount of time and effort! Plus a diagnosis on bv for yourself. And that good feeling of having contributed to the health and well-being of our community.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Tennis
Hope to see you at tennis this Sunday, 18 April! We've got 4 courts at Albert Park Reserve, corner of St Kilda Rd and Hannah St, from 11:30-1. Instruction will be provided so don't worry if you haven't played before or haven't picked up your racquet in years. Do try to bring a racquet but there will be plenty to share if you can't.
Lunch to follow - probaby at Hot Honey, Armstrong St, Middle Park.
Lunch to follow - probaby at Hot Honey, Armstrong St, Middle Park.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Swimming, cont'd
The Glamourhead Sharks have organised a special free “Welcome to Women” swim night on Thursday 29th April at 6.20 – 8.00 pm at Wesley Pool Punt Road just down from High St Prahran. Women of any ability will be welcome to come and have a go. There will be coaching available and those who feel more confident can join in with the other swimmers.
Followed by a club dinner, to which all the women are invited, at the Prahan Hotel – Great Parmas and other food for $15.00! You’ll need to bring swimming goggles.
Don’t worry if you’re not fit we’ll play games and do some fun things as well as some stroke correction etc. If anyone wants to know more about our club check out our website at www.glamourheads.org.
Followed by a club dinner, to which all the women are invited, at the Prahan Hotel – Great Parmas and other food for $15.00! You’ll need to bring swimming goggles.
Don’t worry if you’re not fit we’ll play games and do some fun things as well as some stroke correction etc. If anyone wants to know more about our club check out our website at www.glamourheads.org.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
MQFF event
Anybody interested in seeing the QSAM sponsored film Training Rules at the Melbourne Queer Film Festival? http://www.mqff.com.au/film.php?PID=123
It is followed by a panel discussion and might be a nice SD event...Let's try to get a bunch of people there!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Rugby
If anybody is interested in trying Rugby, the Melbourne Chargers (gay rugby club) is starting a women's team, 13 March, 2 pm, Footscray Rugby Union. Contact glen@melbournechargers.org for more information.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Swimming
Next event: a day of swimming with the Glamourhead Sharks, 11:30-1:00 in Middle Park, on the beach in front of the Sandbar Beach Cafe, 175B Beaconsfield Parade. Come prepared to play around in the water or on the beach and then head over to Hot Honey for brunch.
Nothing more fun than being wet!!
Nothing more fun than being wet!!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Mother's Day Classic
Anybody interested in walking in the Mother's Day Classic to raise money for breast cancer? We have set up a Sporty Dykes team.
All you have to do is register at the Mother's Day Classic website, https://s.eventarc.com/event/view/331/tickets/mothers-day-classic-melbourne
Register for the 4km walk, starting time at 10:15. When it asks about joining a team look in the Established teams section for Sporty Dykes and register with us. There is also a Sporty Dykes fundraising page.
If you can't walk with us on 9 May you have the opportunity to assist us in fundraising for breast cancer research. Simply log into https://s.eventarc.com/sponsor/view/280/sporty-dykes
and donate! Thank you for your contributions!
All you have to do is register at the Mother's Day Classic website, https://s.eventarc.com/event/view/331/tickets/mothers-day-classic-melbourne
Register for the 4km walk, starting time at 10:15. When it asks about joining a team look in the Established teams section for Sporty Dykes and register with us. There is also a Sporty Dykes fundraising page.
If you can't walk with us on 9 May you have the opportunity to assist us in fundraising for breast cancer research. Simply log into https://s.eventarc.com/sponsor/view/280/sporty-dykes
and donate! Thank you for your contributions!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
New Partner
Hi everybody,
Sporty Dykes is excited to announce our new partnership with the Northside Clinic, our preferred provider of sexual and other health care for lesbians in Melbourne. Check them out at 370 St George's Rd, N Fitzroy or on the internet: http://www.northsideclinic.net.au/
If you are sexually active and have not had a pap test in the past 2 years, give them a call and get yourself checked! Make sure you discuss your own situation and learn whether a full sexual health check makes sense for you. They aren't just for gay men and women who want to get pregnant!!
And remember, 28 Feb - surfing in Ocean Grove!!
Sporty Dykes is excited to announce our new partnership with the Northside Clinic, our preferred provider of sexual and other health care for lesbians in Melbourne. Check them out at 370 St George's Rd, N Fitzroy or on the internet: http://www.northsideclinic.net.au/
If you are sexually active and have not had a pap test in the past 2 years, give them a call and get yourself checked! Make sure you discuss your own situation and learn whether a full sexual health check makes sense for you. They aren't just for gay men and women who want to get pregnant!!
And remember, 28 Feb - surfing in Ocean Grove!!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Surf Day
Next event is 28 Feb.: SURF DAY
SD are road tripping to Ocean Grove for a surfing day! We have six beginners' boards rented plus a group of women available to give lessons and lend us their more advanced boards. Or bring your bodyboard. Or just splash around in the waves with us and then join us for a bbq afterwards - basics supplied. It will be a terrific day!
SD are road tripping to Ocean Grove for a surfing day! We have six beginners' boards rented plus a group of women available to give lessons and lend us their more advanced boards. Or bring your bodyboard. Or just splash around in the waves with us and then join us for a bbq afterwards - basics supplied. It will be a terrific day!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Commencing 2010
Don't forget the Sporty Dykes Midsumma bbq at Catani Gardens, 31 January, noon. We'll gather under the big shade tree with the benches around it...we'll be the sporty women, you can't miss us! Bring balls, bats, frisbees, even togs...it's meant to be 34 degrees! Grill provided...bring whatever you want to throw onto it.
On Sunday we'll be getting a SD trivia team together to compete in the Also Foundation's Sexual Health trivia night to win us some cash to continue for another couple years. If you can't make it Sunday but want to participate in the trivia night, let me know. It will take place 19 Feb in Windsor and also requires a session with Also to learn the rules, etc...Date and time for that session TBA.
On Sunday we'll be getting a SD trivia team together to compete in the Also Foundation's Sexual Health trivia night to win us some cash to continue for another couple years. If you can't make it Sunday but want to participate in the trivia night, let me know. It will take place 19 Feb in Windsor and also requires a session with Also to learn the rules, etc...Date and time for that session TBA.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
BBQ
The December bike ride was an unmitigated success! 15 riders took part in a Port Melbourne - Brighton ride, most returning with the peloton to dine at our regular spot, Hot Honey on Armstrong St. We had a beautiful day and only suffered one minor mishap early on when a non-SD rider nudged one of our number to the ground. No first aid was necessary, however, and everybody continued on bravely.
Next event is a Sporty Dykes Midsumma BBQ at Catani Gardens on 31 January. Bring your frisbee, baseball/softball glove/ball, cricket gear, soccer ball, or just a nice blanket for a day of general sportiness. Provide your own provisions and get ready for a terrific day in St Kilda!
Also set your diaries for 28 February when Sporty Dykes are taking their second road trip. This time we're headed to Ocean Grove for a day in the surf. We've rented 6 beginners' surf boards and there will be experts on hand providing lessong. Many of us will also have our own bodyboards on hand. Afterwards one of our local members in Ocean Grove is allowing us to use her garden for a bbq so it should be a lovely day!! Perhaps carpooling for the event can be arranged at the January bbq...
Next event is a Sporty Dykes Midsumma BBQ at Catani Gardens on 31 January. Bring your frisbee, baseball/softball glove/ball, cricket gear, soccer ball, or just a nice blanket for a day of general sportiness. Provide your own provisions and get ready for a terrific day in St Kilda!
Also set your diaries for 28 February when Sporty Dykes are taking their second road trip. This time we're headed to Ocean Grove for a day in the surf. We've rented 6 beginners' surf boards and there will be experts on hand providing lessong. Many of us will also have our own bodyboards on hand. Afterwards one of our local members in Ocean Grove is allowing us to use her garden for a bbq so it should be a lovely day!! Perhaps carpooling for the event can be arranged at the January bbq...
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