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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 it’s 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 2011, June 10-13) 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 $80 (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 $50. Extra costs (typically around $30-$40) 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.
I want to come. What do I do?
If you’d like to bring your Youth Group / Church along – that would be great. Fill out this form and we’ll send you out some registrations form, a leaders pack, a promotional poster, and everything else you’ll need. If you wish, we can send someone to visit your church service or youth group to show a promotional video, give a brief overview of the weekend, and generally give your group an idea of what SYG is all about.
If you don’t currently belong to a Youth Group or Church, contact us and we’ll hook you up with a group you can go along with. It’s a great chance to meet new people!
How else can I get involved?
State Youth Games always appreciates assistance There are plenty of ways you can get involved – check out our “Join the SYG Team” page for opportunities or contact us.
