eNews April 2019

embRACE the challenge, embRACE the fun!

Join us for a morning of fun and family entertainment at PCYC embRACE on Sunday 9 June.

Starting and finishing at PCYC Beenleigh our 2.5k course winds its way around Dauth Park and the surrounding area. You will have one hour out on the course to do one or 100 laps. Along the way you will take on giant inflatable obstacles, complete fun challenges and activities and laugh…a lot!

Why not ‘embRACE the challenge’ and see how many laps you can do in one hour! You can have your own personal goal or set up a team challenge with your friends or colleagues!

Join us afterwards at the free family festival open to all. Hosted by Channel 10 sports presenter Jono Williams we have live performances including the powerful voice of Liz Conde and Australia’s biggest upcoming boy band Divine our Destiny! jumping castles, a rock wall, Indigenous Games, a sausage sizzle plus much more!

Get in quick to take advantage of the early bird special and enjoy a family entry for only $50!

Find out more and REGISTER NOW for the early bird discount!

New Gymnastics Program raises the bar!

Following a hugely successful first term delivering our new Gymnastics Pathway Program, term two is set to be full of fun and fitness for all. If you are thinking of signing up for term two please be quick as spaces are limited and filling fast.

As the largest gymnastics provider in the state, PCYC Queensland’s lifelong gymnastics pathways offer opportunities for all ages and abilities to learn new skills and achieve goals in a fun and friendly environment through KinderGym, Recreational Gymnastics, Performance Gymnastics and Gymsports activities.

Gymnastics provides many benefits to children’s growth and development. It can:

** Enhance flexibility
** Improve balance
** Increase strength
** Improve coordination

Give your child a great start and enrol now for term two!

Are you a PCYC Queensland OSHC family?

If your child attends one of PCYC Queensland’s 113 Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services you can also access programs, activities and services provided through your local club.

Our clubs offer a wide range of activities (from boxing, gymnastics and dance to martial arts, basketball and soccer), youth programs, gym+fitness facilities and much more.

Find your local club and see what they have to offer today!

Interested in our OSHC Services?

Find out more about the services available and your nearest centre online.

BTC driving forward to support more learner drivers!

Our International award-winning, volunteer driver mentor program, PCYC Braking the Cycle (BTC) is now offered at 42 PCYC clubs across the state.

Most recently launching at PCYC Caboolture and PCYC Deception Bay the program continues to achieve fantastic results, helping more than 1,350 young people to obtain their driver’s licence.

The program is designed to support learner drivers without access to a supervisor or registered vehicle to complete their logbook hours. Participants are matched with a volunteer mentor who provides encouragement and helps develop positive road safety attitudes.

Interested in joining the program or becoming a mentor?

Simply complete the online enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch.

We have a WINNER or 3!

Congratulations to three lucky Queensland residents who were winners in the latest PCYC Lottery draw (No 70). One resident came away with the first prize of a brand-new Toyota Prado, and two with bonus prizes of a year’s supply of Coles gift cards!

The Labrador, Birkdale and Ashmore based winners were delighted and extremely surprised they had won. As long-term supporters of PCYC Queensland via the lottery they were extremely happy to be supporting PCYC Queensland and raising awareness for such a worthwhile charity.

The PCYC Lottery is your chance to support PCYC Queensland’s youth development and crime prevention programs and be in with the chance of winning some amazing prizes.

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North Queensland Flood Appeal

Thank you to everyone supporting PCYC Queensland’s North Queensland Flood Appeal. All donations made during March and April go directly to our clubs and members affected by this terrible natural disaster.

PCYC Queensland is proud to be part of the Townsville Youth Recovery Task Force, established to meet recovery needs of young people in Townsville through the delivery of free activities and programs.

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Play for Purpose

Did you know that our latest PCYC Play For Purpose draw is happening this Wednesday, 1 May? Tickets are just $10 each and you can win one of 7,525 prizes.

One very lucky PCYC supporter from the Gold Coast took our first prize last year and won an incredible $500,000 in gold bullion! Show your support and purchase a ticket today.

Hurry, sales for this draw close midnight Tuesday, 30 April.

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About PCYC Queensland

Since 1948, PCYC Queensland has been a trusted charitable not-for-profit that today supports more than 73,000 members across 54 branches from Torres Strait to the Gold Coast and beyond. PCYC Queensland is a leading provider of youth and community services and facilities.

Importantly, our clubs play a vital role in the lives of over 50,000 young people each year to have positive experiences, get involved in a range of sports and activities, and benefit from great mentors and community leaders including our serving police officers. Many of the young people we support are at risk, disadvantaged or disengaged. Your support makes the difference.

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