The annual week-long sporting event for people with disabilities, the Tri State Games is coming to Cobram/Barooga, Yarrawonga this November, 2022 and again in 2023.
Cobram Barooga Business and Tourism Inc (CBBT) in conjunction with Berrigan and Moira Shires, Barooga Sporties, Cobram PALS, YMCA and Valley Sport are thrilled to announce the 2022 and 2023 Games will be held in Cobram, Barooga and Yarrawonga.
The games are held in early November each year and after having to cancel the last two years due to COVID-19 restrictions they will attract up to 300 athletes, plus around 100 coaches and family and support staff.
Moira Shire Mayor Cr Libro Mustica said one of the main attractions of the Tri State Games is it offered an opportunity for people with a profound disability to participate in competitive sporting activities in a friendly and supportive environment.
“We hope the athletes will be excited to come to our region.”
The Tri State Games provides disability awareness opportunities to the community hosting the games through the training and inclusion of local volunteers, sporting and service clubs and community groups.
The games begin with an opening ceremony that includes a street parade and the raising of the Tri State Games flag.
Mayor of Berrigan Shire Cr. Matt Hannan said it was a great cross border effort to make a successful pitch for this event that would see the whole region buzzing for a full week of competition.
“This early announcement will give everyone involved, from volunteer groups to our main street traders and accommodation providers, time to prepare and offer the athletes and their families a truly memorable experience.”
