PCYC youth teams embrace obstacle challenge

Youth teams at north Brisbane PCYCs are ramping up the rivalry ahead of an annual fundraising challenge featuring giant inflatable obstacles.

Johnny Power and Eryn Turner from PCYC Zillmere will compete against PCYC Sandgate youth team members Daniel Jaques and Jordan Del-Bo at PCYC embRACE. Picture: AAP/Regi Varghese

PCYC youth teams at Sandgate and Zillmere are ramping up the rivalry ahead of an annual fundraising challenge featuring giant inflatable obstacles.

They are preparing for PCYC embRACE, a fun family event which features activities over a 2.5km course at PCYC Beenleigh on June 9.

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Branch managers Sergeant Chris Lambert (Sandgate) and Sergeant Scott Jensen (Zillmere) said they were enjoying the inter-club clash as both teams vie to become the highest fundraisers.

Embracing the obstacle challenge are (from left) Jacques Borreye, Aryan Sharma, Cody Hassum, and Eryn Turner from PCYC Zillmere, Daniel Jaques and Jordan Del-Bo from PCYC Sandgate, Johnny Power (Zillmere) and Christian Berkelmans (Sandgate). Picture: AAP/Regi Varghese

“The money raised from this fundraising event will enable PCYC Sandgate to continue delivering programs and activities to support young people in our local community,” Sergeant Lambert said

Sergeant Jensen said, “Not only is PCYC embRACE a great family event, it is also a fun way to build up friendly rivalry between clubs as each youth team competes for the highest fundraiser crown.”

PCYC Sandgate member 18-year old Jordan Del-Bo, who has been part of the club’s youth management team for more than four years, is looking forward to participating in the event.

“I’m looking forward to PCYC embRACE as I love getting involved in all PCYC events,” Jordan said.

“It’s important to me to support PCYC Sandgate as it provides a safe space, as well as a social outlet for many and a place people can ask for help.”

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PCYC Zillmere youth team member Eryn Turner, 16, is also excited about the event.

“I’m looking forward to a fun day out with my team raising money for PCYC Zillmere, and it will also be fun to race against PCYC Sandgate — may the best team win!” Eryn said.

PCYC embRACE participants can choose from three start times — 8am, 9am or 10am — and have one hour to tackle the challenge, completing as many laps as possible.

More than 1000 young people and families are expected to participate, with a free community festival open to all in Dauth Park.

The festival will feature live performances from Liz Conde and Devine our Destiny, a rock wall, traditional indigenous games, food, jumping castles and police demonstrations.

For more information visit embrace.pcyc.org.au