State Youth Games - YL

Co-ordinator / Leader Joel Holewa and Yvette Collins
Contact Number Joel: 0403 233 298, Yvette: 0407 873 432
Email joel_holewa@hotmail.com, ycollins@iprimus.com.au
Members / Participants 25
Year the group started 2012
Gathering place / time Lardner Park, Warragul
Main Function / Purpose State Youth Games is held every year on the Queen’s birthday long weekend. After a sojourn, and a name change (from YL to Holy Sport) the Holy Spirit crew is this year heading down to State Youth Games to get rowdy, chat about God and the important things in life, play sport and hang out with each other. In 2014 around 30 people (age group being from 12-30) and many volunteers attended State Youth Games from the Parish and its surrounds. It was sensational.

About State Youth Games

What is SYG?

State Youth Games is an action-packed weekend of sports and activities for young people. Approximately 3000 people camp out together, play sports all day and celebrate at night. It is organised by Youth Vision Victoria – the youth ministry arm of Churches of Christ in Victoria. Youth Groups from all over the State travel for the event.

What’s its Purpose?

State Youth Games aims to bring young people together in a community of fun and involvement where they can enjoy sporting pursuits in a Christian context. State Youth Games assists the local church youth groups to reach out to young people in their communities and involve them in an activity which is non-threatening, fun, relevant, energetic and challenging.

Where and When is it held?

State Youth Games is held each year over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in the Warragul district, about an hour east of Melbourne (Australia). The base camp is located at Lardner Park and activities take place in Warragul, Drouin, Trafalgar and Lardner Park.

How much does it cost?

An $109 (inc. GST) registration fee per person covers use of the campsite and facilities, all sports participation, including use of venues, facilities, umpiring and trophies. Spectators are charged $79. Extra costs ($65) for transport and meals are usually charged by each of the participating groups.

Who can go?

State Youth Games is open to anyone in year 7 or above. The upper age limit for individual sports is 30, but youth leaders over 30 may participate in any of the team sports with their young people. People of any age may attend the weekend and enjoy the exciting atmosphere of the event. Aside from the fun of cheering for your team, there are many opportunities to assist by umpiring, scoring, setting up, participating in things like the disco, worship, coffee lounge, or doing other organisational tasks. Although State Youth Games is organised by Churches of Christ, youth groups from many denominations attend.

What next?

In 2019 we will be going again, for more information, please contact us! Also, if you would be able to help in any way, we would love to hear from you! For more info and to sign up go to: http://stateyouthgames.com/vic/

Images - 2014