Getting our game on with Tom Molyneux (Umpiring), Martin Stark (Boxing), Sarah Lawless (Roller Derby)

Welcome to Game On JOY 94.9’s Home of Sport every Wednesday from 6-7pm where you’ll hear where you can get your game on! This show is all about showcasing where sport is safe, inclusive, welcoming and fun for the Rainbow community!

We speak with Tom Molyneux, Hockey Geelong Association Umpires Convenors, about the joys of being a hockey umpire and why you should consider taking up the whistle. We also learn about how inclusive hockey is as a sport and Tom shares what being Gunditjmara man means to him and the significance of the Welcome to Country ceremony at sporting events. (Starts 2min 07secs)

We are joined by Martin Stark Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The World Gay Boxing Championships about how this ground breaking event is heading to Canada in 2026! Martin chats with us about breaking down stereotypes in boxing, tackling homophobia and transphobia, and finding the courage to be your authentic self.  And he is well credentialled to talk about courage having written a book about it – Courage: Your Right Hook: Learn the Six pillars of Courage and Make Courage a Habit. (Starts 16mins 17 secs)

We hear what is happening in sport in regional Victoria and chat with Sarah Lawless, President of the Gippsland Ranges Roller Derby Club about how the club is thriving and we encourage you to pull on some skates or even officiate. (Starts 30mins 19secs)

The Rainbow Sports Wrap keeps you up to date with news and events in the LGBTQIA+ sporting world and we hear from Michael Goode Australia’s 1st LGBTQIA+ Racer as our Who is getting their game on weekly special guest talking about his take on inclusion in motorsport!

A big thank you to our wonderful guests for their support of an inclusive and supportive sporting culture and mindset, and encouraging everyone in the Rainbow community to get their game on!

And thank you for being a part of Team Game On!

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