The Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Centre was the venue for the Annual Hibiscus Coast District (HCD) Scouting Aquatastics Carnival on Sunday November 6, 2022.
44 youth members and around 15 leaders enjoyed the fantastic facilities in a sun safe environment.
Youth Members and leaders attended from Sarina, Banksia and Mackay City Central Groups to contest the Golden Snorkel Team Spirit Award.
Several fun activities were on the program for all to enjoy.
Teams were formed for many of the events with a mixture of age groups, from the Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Venturer Scouts, all encouraging one another and supporting the younger members.
The array of fun activities on offer included Sponge Pass, Rubber Duck Race, Ping Pong Challenge, Freestyle Races, Noodle Relay and Lolly Frog Relay.
The Joey Scout Challenge saw teams of youth members line up across the pool with the Joey Scouts on the edge of the pool tasked with passing across the pool without getting wet or being dropped.
There was a hotly contested freestyle race pitting Venturer Scouts against Leaders, with many of them touching the wall within a few seconds of one another.
This year, the Golden Snorkel Team Spirit Award was presented to the HCD youth members as they all supported one another, not just their own groups.
The Trophy will be displayed at each of the dens throughout the coming year.
Congratulations to the Leaders for providing the fun event and the youth members for the spirit in which they conducted themselves.
BRAVO!
Contributed by Mary Wallace
Scouts Youth Members and leaders from Sarina, Banksia and Mackay City Central Groups participated in the Hibiscus Coast District Scouting Aquatastics Carnival contest the Golden Snorkel Team Spirit Award. Photos supplied
