Tri State games head to Cobram, Barooga and Yarrawonga

By Simon Ruppert

Sep 29, 2022

Tri State Games 2019 winning captains from Cobrams PALS, Providing All Living Supports, Andy Allert and Nicole Pizinni. — Champions: Tri State Games 2019 winning captains Andy Allert and Nicole Pizinni from Cobram’s Providing All Living Supports. Photo by Contributed

The Tri State Games, the annual week-long sporting event for people with disabilities is coming to Cobram, Barooga and Yarrawonga this November and again next year.

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Cobram Barooga Business and Tourism Inc 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 local cross-border communities

The games are held in early November each year, and after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, will attract up to 300 athletes, plus about 100 coaches as well as family and support staff.

Moira Shire Mayor Cr Libro Mustica said one of the main attractions of the Tri State Games was 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,” Cr Mustica said.

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.

Berrigan Shire Mayor 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,” Cr Hannan said.