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...

Bike Ride

Our final event for 2009 is happening this weekend, Sunday 20 Dec, 11:30: a bicycle ride along the foreshore.

We'll meet up in Port Melbourne, near where the Spirit of Tasmania docks, the end of the 109 tram line, in front of the IGA where there is parking I believe... From there we'll ride to Brighton - about 10 km each way - and then back to Hot Honey on Armstrong St for a late lunch. If you're a road cyclist and want to continue the ride further, I'm sure you will find others who will join you! If you are new to cycling and want to turn around earlier, save us a table at Hot Honey...and don't eat all the cornbread!!

The forecast is for a picture perfect sunny 24 degrees...but we'll be out whatever the day brings! Hope to see you all there.

Tennis!

On Sunday 22 November, Sporty Dykes are playing tennis! The Ace Girls tennis club is hosting the event at Albert Park reserve (corner St Kilda Rd and Hanna St) from 11:30-1. Bring a racquet if you can! Then join us for lunch at a local eatery.

Softball

The Sporty Dykes are returning to Edinburgh Gardens on Sunday 18 October to play softball - hopefully this time without the rain and hail! Though we'll be there, regardless of the weather!!! Noon sharp at the corner of Jamieson St and Albert Crescent.

No prior experience required and all equipment provided; just bring your good attitude!

Afterwards, we'll be adjourning to a local pub for lunch.

31 people!

Congratulations to all 31 members who came out for volleyball on Sunday, 20 Sept. A good time was had by all, warming up, learning some skills, playing a few games. And then, of course, eating at Hot Honey afterwards.

Remember, our next event is Softball in Edinburgh Gardens, 18 October at noon. More details to follow.

See you then!

Volleyball on Sunday

Remember everybody! This coming Sunday, 20 September, volleyball at MSAC, 11:30 -1:00, followed by lunch at Hot Honey on Armstrong St.

We've got 2 courts and some coaches coming along so hopefully we'll have enough people to get several games going to make sure people at all skill levels have a great day!!

SD will be featured on the Sports Lounge on Joy radio tonight, 94.9 fm in Melbourne or online at joy.org.au. Maybe tune in and give the show a call!

See you there!

Badminton!

Hi Everybody!

Just wanted to remind you that this Sunday, 16 August, at 11:45 am, Sporty Dykes are playing badminton at MSAC. Followed by lunch at Hot Honey, Armstrong St, Middle Park at about 1:15.

Hope to see many of you there!!

p.s. the few photos we have from White Out have also been posted to the site. If you're interested scroll down to see them!