Events in VIC

Today's date is 10/09/2026
Melbourne Inner East Inter Club Basketball Tournament

Melbourne Inner East Inter Club Basketball Tournament

LETR are seeking volunteers and athlete leaders to attend and assist with medal presentations the MIE Interclub Basketball Tournament on 13th September 2026 at Nunawading Basketball Stadium.

September 13, 2026 9:00 am
Nunawading Basketball Stadium
Melbourne Inner East Tennis Club Games

Melbourne Inner East Tennis Club Games

LETR are seeking volunteers and athlete leaders to attend and assist with medal presentations at the Melbourne Inner East Tennis Club games on Saturday 19th September 2026 at Willison Park Tennis Club. LETR have also been asked to speak at the Opening of the event.

September 19, 2026 9:00 am
Willison Park Tennis Club
MILDURA – 2026 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GAMES FINAL LEG

MILDURA – 2026 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GAMES FINAL LEG

The Final Leg is one of the signature events of the Special Olympics National Games, held every four years. Law Enforcement Officers carry the ‘Flame of Hope’ across Australia, culminating in the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony.

In 2026, the flame will travel via two national routes—WA to Melbourne and QLD to Melbourne—before both teams join to open the National Games.
2026 is also a significant year for Special Olympics Australia as it marks it’s 50th Year anniversary milestone further increasing the honour we have in Victoria to have been selected as the hosting state this year.

We would love for LETR/Victoria Police members and Special Olympics Athletes to join us at the MILDURA Torch Run on 14th October 2026.

Please note: This is a light jog to a run, for those unable to complete this activity we welcome you to register and join us at Langtree Mall for the Final Leg Ceremony following the Torch Run.

Further details surrounding start/finish times and locations will be distributed to registered attendees. 

 

October 14, 2026 1:45 pm
Mildura Wharf
SWAN HILL – 2026 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GAMES FINAL LEG

SWAN HILL – 2026 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GAMES FINAL LEG

The Final Leg is one of the signature events of the Special Olympics National Games, held every four years. Law Enforcement Officers carry the ‘Flame of Hope’ across Australia, culminating in the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony.

In 2026, the flame will travel via two national routes—WA to Melbourne and QLD to Melbourne—before both teams join to open the National Games.
2026 is also a significant year for Special Olympics Australia as it marks it’s 50th Year anniversary milestone further increasing the honour we have in Victoria to have been selected as the hosting state this year.

We would love for LETR/Victoria Police members and Special Olympics Athletes to join us at the SWAN HILL Torch Run on 15th October 2026.

Please note: This is a light jog to a run, for those unable to complete this activity we welcome you to register and join us at Swan Hill Clocktower for the Final Leg Ceremony following the Torch Run.

Further details surrounding start/finish times and locations will be distributed to registered attendees. 

October 15, 2026 10:30 am
Swan Hill Clocktower
ECHUCA – 2026 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GAMES FINAL LEG

ECHUCA – 2026 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GAMES FINAL LEG

The Final Leg is one of the signature events of the Special Olympics National Games, held every four years. Law Enforcement Officers carry the ‘Flame of Hope’ across Australia, culminating in the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony.

In 2026, the flame will travel via two national routes—WA to Melbourne and QLD to Melbourne—before both teams join to open the National Games.
2026 is also a significant year for Special Olympics Australia as it marks it’s 50th Year anniversary milestone further increasing the honour we have in Victoria to have been selected as the hosting state this year.

We would love for LETR/Victoria Police members and Special Olympics Athletes to join us at the ECHUCA Torch Run on 15th October 2026.

Please note: This is a light jog to a run, for those unable to complete this activity we welcome you to register and join us at Hopwood Gardens for the Final Leg Ceremony following the Torch Run.

Further details surrounding start/finish times and locations will be distributed to registered attendees. 

October 15, 2026 2:30 pm
Alton Gardens
ALBURY & WODONGA – 2026 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GAMES FINAL LEG

ALBURY & WODONGA – 2026 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GAMES FINAL LEG

The Final Leg is one of the signature events of the Special Olympics National Games, held every four years. Law Enforcement Officers carry the ‘Flame of Hope’ across Australia, culminating in the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony.

In 2026, the flame will travel via two national routes—WA to Melbourne and QLD to Melbourne—before both teams join to open the National Games.
2026 is also a significant year for Special Olympics Australia as it marks it’s 50th Year anniversary milestone further increasing the honour we have in Victoria to have been selected as the hosting state this year.

We would love for LETR/Victoria Police members and Special Olympics Athletes to join us at the ALBURY & WODONGA Torch Runs on 16th October 2026.

Please note: This is a light jog to a run, for those unable to complete this activity we welcome you to register and join us at NSW / VIC Border line on Lincoln Causeway,
Wodonga for the official handover of the ‘Flame of Hope’ from NSW to VIC or Junction Square for the Final Leg Ceremony following the Wodonga Torch Run.

Further details surrounding start/finish times and locations will be distributed to registered attendees. 

October 16, 2026 9:00 am
Albury Police Station
BENDIGO – 2026 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GAMES FINAL LEG

BENDIGO – 2026 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GAMES FINAL LEG

The Final Leg is one of the signature events of the Special Olympics National Games, held every four years. Law Enforcement Officers carry the ‘Flame of Hope’ across Australia, culminating in the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony.

In 2026, the flame will travel via two national routes—WA to Melbourne and QLD to Melbourne—before both teams join to open the National Games.
2026 is also a significant year for Special Olympics Australia as it marks it’s 50th Year anniversary milestone further increasing the honour we have in Victoria to have been selected as the hosting state this year.

We would love for LETR/Victoria Police members and Special Olympics Athletes to join us at the BENDIGO Torch Run on 16th October 2026.

Please note: This is a light jog to a run, for those unable to complete this activity we welcome you to register and join us at Bendigo Town Hall for the Final Leg Ceremony following the Torch Run.

Further details surrounding start/finish times and locations will be distributed to registered attendees. 

October 16, 2026 9:45 am
Bendigo Town Hall
BALLARAT – 2026 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GAMES FINAL LEG

BALLARAT – 2026 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GAMES FINAL LEG

The Final Leg is one of the signature events of the Special Olympics National Games, held every four years. Law Enforcement Officers carry the ‘Flame of Hope’ across Australia, culminating in the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony.

In 2026, the flame will travel via two national routes—WA to Melbourne and QLD to Melbourne—before both teams join to open the National Games.
2026 is also a significant year for Special Olympics Australia as it marks it’s 50th Year anniversary milestone further increasing the honour we have in Victoria to have been selected as the hosting state this year.

We would love for LETR/Victoria Police members and Special Olympics Athletes to join us at the Ballarat Torch Run on 16th October 2026.

Please note: This is a light jog to a run, for those unable to complete this activity we welcome you to register and join us at Bridge Mall for the Final Leg Ceremony following the Torch Run.

Further details surrounding start/finish times and locations will be distributed to registered attendees. 

October 16, 2026 2:00 pm
Queen Alexandra Rotunda
GEELONG – 2026 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GAMES FINAL LEG

GEELONG – 2026 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GAMES FINAL LEG

The Final Leg is one of the signature events of the Special Olympics National Games, held every four years. Law Enforcement Officers carry the ‘Flame of Hope’ across Australia, culminating in the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony.

In 2026, the flame will travel via two national routes—WA to Melbourne and QLD to Melbourne—before both teams join to open the National Games.
2026 is also a significant year for Special Olympics Australia as it marks it’s 50th Year anniversary milestone further increasing the honour we have in Victoria to have been selected as the hosting state this year.

We would love for LETR/Victoria Police members and Special Olympics Athletes to join us at the GEELONG Torch Run on 17th October 2026.

Please note: This is a light jog to a run, for those unable to complete this activity we welcome you to register and join us at Pavillion Geelong for the Final Leg Ceremony following the Torch Run.

Further details surrounding start/finish times and locations will be distributed to registered attendees. 

October 17, 2026 9:15 am
Buoys Sculpture, Steampacket Gardens
MELBOURNE – 2026 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GAMES FINAL LEG

MELBOURNE – 2026 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL GAMES FINAL LEG

The Final Leg is one of the signature events of the Special Olympics National Games, held every four years. Law Enforcement Officers carry the ‘Flame of Hope’ across Australia, culminating in the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony.

In 2026, the flame will travel via two national routes—WA to Melbourne and QLD to Melbourne—before both teams join to open the National Games.
2026 is also a significant year for Special Olympics Australia as it marks it’s 50th Year anniversary milestone further increasing the honour we have in Victoria to have been selected as the hosting state this year.

We would love for LETR/Victoria Police members and Special Olympics Athletes to join us at the MELBOURNE Torch Run on 18th October 2026.

Please note: This is a light jog to a run, for those unable to complete this activity we welcome you to register and join us at TBC for the Final Leg Ceremony following the Torch Run.

Further details surrounding start/finish times and locations will be distributed to registered attendees. 

October 18, 2026 3:00 pm
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
Melbourne Eastern Ranges Bocce Competition

Melbourne Eastern Ranges Bocce Competition

LETR are seeking members and Athlete Leaders to attend and assist in Medal Presentations at the Melbourne Eastern Ranges Bocce Competition being held on 6th November 2026. Medal Presentations are expected to be held from 8:00pm.

November 6, 2026 6:00 pm
Knox Italian Community Club
Melbourne Inner East Bowling Presentation Day

Melbourne Inner East Bowling Presentation Day

LETR are looking for volunteers to attend and assist in setting up and presenting medals and trophies to the 2026 MIE Bowlers at Zone Bowling Forest Hill Chase on 22nd November 2026

November 22, 2026 8:30 am
Zone Bowling, Forest Hill Chase
International Day of People with a Disability CBD Torch Run

International Day of People with a Disability CBD Torch Run

Law Enforcement Torch Run is celebrating IDOPWD

All Victoria Police employees and volunteers are encouraged to come along and celebrate International Day of People with a Disability (observed annually on 3 December) by participating in the Law Enforcement Torch Run on Friday, 4th December 2026. Joining us for the run will be Special Olympics Athletes from across the state!

The route starts from the VPC and concludes on the Southern Riverbank where the Disability Sport and Recreation Festival will be taking place.

We look forward to seeing you there!

December 4, 2026 10:00 am
Victoria Police Centre Forecourt
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WAIVER TERMS & CONDITIONS

Background

The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) conducts a wide range of events throughout the year in support of Special Olympics Australia. These events serve both to raise funds and to promote awareness of Special Olympics activities at local, state, and national levels. Examples of such events include, but are not limited to:

  •  Bunnings BBQ fundraisers,
  • Polar Plunge events,
  • Torch Run and associated supporting activities,
  • Sports carnivals,
  • Club, regional, state, and national sports and games events,
  • Winter sports programs,
  • Athlete Leadership Programs,
  • Family fun days,
  • Special Olympics program events.

These events are organised by Law Enforcement Torch Run (Victoria) Incorporated in collaboration with Special Olympics Victoria and Special
Olympics Australia.

Participation in these events may involve physical exertion and/or risks inherent in recreational, leisure, or sporting activities. It is important to note that:

Participant Responsibilities:

Event organisers do not possess knowledge of individual participants’ physical abilities or disabilities. Accordingly, they are not reasonably able to assess, nor do they accept responsibility for assessing, the safety of an individual’s participation. Each participant is responsible for determining their own fitness and capacity to engage safely in the event.

On-Duty Status for Victoria Police Employees:

Victoria Police employees may attend LETR events in an “on duty” capacity, but this status must be granted and confirmed in advance. In most cases, securing “on duty” status is the responsibility of the individual participant and must be sought through the appropriate command structure. Event organisers may facilitate this process where explicitly stated. 

By participating in LETR events, participants acknowledge these terms and
accept all associated risks inherent in the activities.

Terms & Conditions

By agreeing to enter the Event, the participant:

  1. Agrees that they have been sufficiently advised of the potential risks, dangers and hazards associated with attending the Event.
  2. Agrees that at all such times while attending the Event the participant’s property and person is at their own risk.
  3. Wholly assumes and accepts all liability for the materialisation of any risks, dangers and hazards associated with their actions in attending the Event.
  4. Agrees to participate and voluntarily assume the risk of injury or bodily harm to themselves on attending the Event and participating in any activity at the Event.
  5. Agrees to abide by any lawful instructions given by the employees, agents and volunteers of the Event Organisers, and further agrees to indemnify the Event Organisers and its employees, agents and volunteers, against all liability that may incur, including legal costs, caused or contributed by the participant’s negligence or failure to comply with such instructions.
  6. Agrees to ask for any additional information or explanation about the Event or a particular activity at the Event should they not fully understand the Event, an activity at the Event, or any instructions about participating in an activity at the Event, prior to attending the Event or participating in any activity at the Event.
  7. Acknowledges that the purpose of this document is, to the maximum extent permitted at law, to exclude any liability for personal injury which may be incurred by the Event Organisers or its employees, agents or volunteers, arising out of or in connection with your attendance at the Event or participation in any activities at the Event.
  8. Acknowledges that on occasion, promotional videos or photographs may be used by the Event Organisers which may include your image while attending the Event and consents to this use unless you specifically request the Event Organisers in writing that your image not be used for this purpose.
  9. Accepts with full knowledge that there is a risk of injury and accident associated with attending the Event or participating in activities at the Event, and accepts that they will not have any claim of any nature against the Event Organisers or their employees, agents or volunteers, for any illness, injury or adverse change in medical condition or state of health, arising directly or indirectly from attending the Event, or participating in any activities at the Event.
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