Latest email

Jun 1st 12:09PM

Dear Group Coordinators,
 
The State Youth Games committee is very conscious of the fear surrounding the swine flu outbreak and the possible risks associated with our event.
At this stage we intend for the event to go ahead as planned, but we will monitor the situation and the level of risk as best we can.
We are in the process of finalizing our policy on the situation. In the meantime, here is a brief list of the measures we are currently taking.

We are doing our best to take a balanced and pro-active approach to this situation and encourage each group to do the same. Over the next week, check with any participants showing flu like symptoms that they have not been in contact with the flu. Your attention to this during the event will also be vital. Finally, we encourage you to be a constant reminder to your group about basic hygiene practices (ie washing hands, covering mouths, dishwashing practices etc). If you have any questions about any of the above, don't hesitate to contact us.
 
 
SYG Committee


Latest email

May 29th 4:00PM

Hey Guys some information for you.  Please read it all as it is all extremely important.
One week out, hope you all pumped. Juzzy

Registrations
On the Friday Registration will be open from 4 o'clock  

Aerobics
Please keep on sending through your music for those who have not yet done it.  

Booklets  
The draws have been completed for all individual sports, and are now available for viewing on the website.
Additionally a preliminary version of your customised booklet for the weekend is now available in the 'downloads' section of the registration site.  This is your final opportunity to review the information, particularly the draws as they apply to your group, before the booklet is finalised tomorrow.  Please review and if anything is incorrect please contact us urgently.  
The booklet is designed to be printed and folded in the middle, when printing you will need to do so double-sided and select the option of 'flip on short edge' or 'flip up' depending on your printer.
Please do not print the booklets for your group until advised that the finalised copy is available for download, which will occur tomorrow night, as whilst we are not expecting any major changes it is still potentially possible that will occur, which would require a re-print.

Additionally if anyone wishes to participate in the following sports please let us know, as there are vacancies available:
- Swimming Medley Under18 Relay
- Ten Pin Bowling Ladies' Open
- Tennis Ladies Open
- Mountain Bike Ladies Open
 Please let us know,as currently we only have 1 or 2 people in the draw for those sports.

"Final Call For Volunteer Helpers (Please!!!)

Thanks heaps to all those who have already volunteered to help out as sports coordinators, marshals, umpires and first aiders. SYG relies so heavily on your volunteer support and you have done an awesome job so far.
At last check there were still a few crucial vacancies that we are keen to fill before the SYG weekend. These are listed below along with the churches which are competing in that particular section. Could you please consider asking around within your church groups and seeing if we can fill these vacancies by this weekend.

Marshalls (3)  We also need volunteers to help with directions on the day and helping to keep competitors in the right locations and moving in the right directions.

Time Keepers (4) Volunteers to assist with place getting and timing of each category.

 Whilst you are logged in and registering to help, you can also check out and fill the vacancies for the following

Thanks for all your help. We look forward to seeing you down at Lardner Park (Sports Team)


Latest email

May 26th 10:21PM

Hey guys, hope your weeks are going well   I cant believe it that SYG is next week. Congratulations on an amazing effort that you have all put in.  I know its not an easy job another week and you will see all your hard work. Being just over one week there is still alot of things to get through.  

Helpers and Officials - There are many spots left to be filled and many churches with very few or none listed.  SYG is a give and take system.  Without people running SYg it does not occur.  BUt without your Help over the weekend SYG does not happen.  Lets all chip in so that everyone can have a good time.   Activities.  If You are planning on have an event, including anything where formal or informal invitations are made to other members of SYG, ranging from parties, to food fights, to pig wrestling. 
The Committee needs to be made aware and approve of the activity.  On the SYGREGO website there is a form you can fill out.  Please help us all in doing this.   Registrations - On the Friday night when you arrive at Lardner Park we require EVERY GROUP To Register.  If you dont there will be a grave danger of lunatics running through your campsite. No but seriously Please come and Register,  There are many things we need to check off for the weekend.  Would really appreciate your assistance with this.   Finally SPIRIT SYG and Spirit go hand in hand. 
When things get stressful and dont go the way you want.  When everyone is tired, things are running late, when things beyond our control happen. 
Lets just remember why we are down at Lardner Park.  Not to win and dominate, but to share our spirit and discover the spirit of our Lord Jesus. 
Have Grace and Compassion.  I would love that this year churches leave SYG not talking about who won overall, but talking about the youth group they are catching up with the following term.  Or the Spirit and kindness shown to them by another Team. SYG gives many of us a one and only opportunity in a year to mix with churches from all ove the State.  Lets  make the most of this, and show who we are, Followers of Jesus.   Finally there are some churches who have not updated there Official Church Trading Details.  We need the contact details of the Church, not the Youth Group.  Could you please all check you have done this.   There will be lots of emails over the next few days, please take the time to read them as lots of important information will be talked about.   Thankyou so much Juzzy


Latest email

May 21st 1:03PM

Hey all.

1: As many of you would know SYG is run by volunteers - around 300 of them!
 
We are in the final stages of planning the big weekend and are still seeking more helpers, without these coordinators SYG does not happen.
 
I am urging all groups to visit the registration website and see where you can help. There are still many roles around Sports Coordinating, Umpiring, Marshalling, Security and Cleaning.
 
As a guide we ask that for every 10 participants, you supply one coordinator (these coordinators get points towards your churches total). Again if a particular sports does not have a coordinator it will not run.
 
If you have any questions about what a Sports Coordinator does please visit the SYG website. If you have specific question relating to coordinating a particular sport you are most welcome to call me. Shona Coutts, Sports Director 0409 106 706
  Again if a particular sports does not have a coordinator it will not run.  We will be forced to do this if we cant find anyone to run the sports.

2: The campsite map has been loaded onto the registration site. When you log onto your group site you will see the map.     

3: Group sports timetables are nearly ready to be released.  Thanks to everyone for your efforts in clearing out your unwanted sports.

4: Aerobics music please keep sending it.  I currently have 4 songs for over 20 groups.

5: Please remeber to have the final list of participants and helpers in for SYG before monday before games.  As this final week incurs a fee as indicated in the booklet.

6: If you plan on hosting an activity down at SYG at night time, it needs to be approved.  To apply please use the activity link on your SYG REGO page.  Any activities not approved will be shut down over the weekend. If you have issues with this please feel free to email.

Thanks once again for all your hardwork.  Not Long now and you will see it all pay off.   Juzzy


Latest email

May 18th 11:36AM

Sports
Team registrations close tonight at midnight.  After this time no additions or subtraction of team sports can occur.  You need to make sure you have all of your sports entered. Induvidual sports close next week so you have slightly longer to get them finalised.

Camping
For those of you who have 0 or very close to 0 participants entered.  We are allocating camping spots by the end of tonight.  If you havea large church and have very few people entered in I would suggest you add everyone in.  Likewise the week of SYG any additions or subtractions of SYG participants inccurs a fee.  I know some people have had some issues with this.  If this is you please email a response to me and i will pass it on to the appropriate person.

Activites
State Youth Games appreciates the community spirit shown by so many churches attending our event. If your group would like to run an activity at State Youth Games which other groups attending the event could participate in, please click the ‘activities' link on the sygrego site and fill in the application form.

Opening Times
This year we are trialing a new Friday night schedule:
8:00pm:  Village (Finish 9:45pm)
9:45pm:  Doors open for Opening Ceremony
10:00pm:  Opening ceremony
11:00pm:   Aerobics F  

Aerobics Music
This year i would like to create One aerobics cd.  To prevent people losing cd's not working etc.  Any one who has entered a team into aerobics i need you to send your music through to me, exactly as you want it played ( with instructions ) and i will burn them all onto one CD.  In either MP3 or WMA format  

Registrations
Just a reminder that everyone will need to register there group at SYG on the Friday night.  If you have any problems with this please email me ( ie if you are coming up on the Saturday)   My availibility today is up until 4 oclock, and after 1030 tonight.  If you need to contact me do it before or after the hours listed.   Thanks for all the hard work you are all putting in. Im sure SYG will be fantastic, and cant wait to meet you.   Juzzy


Latest email

May 15th 11:14AM

Hey Guys, Hope final team registrations are going well.   Have a few little things to remind you of. Team Regos close Monday at Midnight.  After this there is no more adding or deleting of team sports.    The following monday induvidual sports will be closing.  After this time no sports will be deleted or added.   The following Monday no more participants can be added or deleted.   This is the week of SYG.   I will follow up with a more detailed email on Tuesday once majority of sports are out of your head.   Please also look at sport co ordinators and officials that we need for the weekend to run.  Please go in and select some that you are able to fill.    Will see you all very soon. Juzzy


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