Yarrabilba News Spring 2020

Sport and Recreation gaining steam Thank you to community members who responded to the recent Sport and Recreation Survey. Prior to COVID-19 restrictions there was a wide mix of activities being undertaken, but the high performers were walking, gym and club sport. It is definitely pleasing to see how people have continued (and even ‘stepped up’) their walking habits through recent times, utilising the many kilometres of walking trails and outdoor parks and recreation spaces in Yarrabilba. As restrictions have started to ease further, we are very excited to share some developments being made in the delivery of club sport opportunities for Yarrabilba residents (in COVID Safe ways). With some programs already up and running and others in development behind the scenes, the survey results showed us there is a very strong interest in getting back into the game. Take a look at who is currently playing… Yarrabilba Touch Footy Yarrabilba Touch Association have just commenced their next season which runs until mid December at the Shaw Street Oval. Affiliated with Touch Football Queensland, they have started with 13 mixed teams on Friday and four junior teams on Wednesday. With their eyes on competing for the Queensland State Cup, they are putting the call out to locals to sign up. Contact: Cameron Perry Phone: 0423 965 949 Email: yarrabilbatouch@outlook.com www.facebook.com/yarrabilbatouch Yarrabilba Basketball Continuing their second season, Yarrabilba Basketball have been meeting at the multi-purpose hall and Yarrabilba State Secondary College. Juniors train on Wednesdays 4-6pm, and Game Days are on Mondays 5-7pm. Seniors (mixed) are also playing and all skill levels are welcome. Open scrimmage is available to anyone on Sunday afternoons (Juniors 4-5pm and Seniors (16+) 5-7pm). Contact: Luke Douglas Phone: 0448 800 539 Web: www.yba.org.au Email: info@yba.org.au www.facebook.com/YarrabilbaBasketball Yarrabilba Cricket Association The ‘Yarrabilba Cane Toads’ have kicked off their season with the following activities: • Junior Blaster Program - Tuesday afternoons 3.30- 4.30pm for children aged 5-7 • Master Blaster Program – Thursday afternoons 3.30pm-5pm for children aged 7-10 • LDCA Division 1 and Division 2 Senior Cricket (16+) These programs are being run at Yarrabilba State Secondary College. Contact: Brendon McCoy, President Web: www.yarrabilbacricket.com Email: president@yarrabilbacricket.com www.facebook.com/bilbscricket Stay tuned for more updates on our community Facebook page as further activities are announced. YSSC students launch an Op-Shop in Yarrabilba Students of Yarrabilba State Secondary College now operate an op-shop called The 3 R’s - Reuse, recycle, repurpose. It is open to the public every Wednesday morning from 8am - 9am during term time. There is complimentary tea and coffee - a chance to chill, chat and grab a bargain. (EFTPOS only). If you have any goods to donate to this student initiative, please contact YSSC on 5549 8777 . They are looking for clothing, books, linen, toys, kitchen stuff, bric-a-brac, furniture (excluding electrical goods).