THE popularity of the ‘Justin Roy Kids Bash’ in memory of the late Justin Roy Scott, who tragically lost his life in flooding at Groper Creek several years ago has grown considerably, judging by the large crowd of children (and adults) who joined in several hours of fun and games at the Home Hill Racecourse on Saturday, February 11.
The free fun day for participants of all ages took place under the shady trees at the race track, as the children joined in a variety of games and activities and numerous opportunities to take home some of the many prizes that were on offer throughout the afternoon, resulting in many proud young entrants – and even a number of parents – lining up for the trophy presentations at the end of the day’s activities.
The activities included a Merry-go-round, Large Jumping Castle, Tommy the Trackless Train, an Animal Petting Farm, the Surf ‘N Slide Waterslide, Fairy Floss and Slushies for the kids, Face Painting and Three-Legged Races in five age groups.
A major feature of the many activities was a Helicopter Lolly Drop with the children lining up with a variety of collection pieces including small packets through to large boxes to ensure they were able to take home all they could from under the lollies that were dropping from the sky.
Those people who supported the event did not go home hungry either with plenty of food available to fill the hunger pangs.
Organisers offered a raffle prize of a 6hp Mercury motor, donated by Peto Marine with all proceeds going to local charities.
The Family of Justin Scott offered their thanks to all of the sponsors and the community for supporting the day in memory of their much-loved and dearly missed Justin Roy Scott.
Prize winners during the afternoon included:
Jog for Justin:
- 5 & Under: Toby Heatley 1, Ruben Vass 2, Celine Bain 3
- 6 and 7 Boys: River Vass 1, Flynn Levitt / Marcus Paine 2, Nate Caspanello 3
- 6 & 7 Girls: Evie Prescott 1, Milla Caspanello 2, Amity Dale 3
- 8 & 9 Boys: Ryder Vass 1, Logan Alcorn 2, Landyn Woods 3
- 8 & 9 Girls: Charlie Heatley 1, Lillea Levitt 2, Maddison Searle 3
- 10 & 11 Boys: Sam Heatley 1, Noah Heatley 2, Jakob Taylor 3
- 10 & 11 Girls: Jasmin Erquiaga 1, Eden Godfrey 2, Amaya Hudson 3
- 12 & up: Jake Erquiaga 1, Graham Harmsworth, 2, Ruby Prescott 3.
Three-Legged Race:
- 5 & Under: Ally Davenport, Harley Vass 1
- Age 6 & 7: Flynn Levitt, Lucas Payne 1
- Age 8 & 9: Lillea Levitt, Nate Linton 1
- Ages 10 & 11: Rowan Kelly, Sam Heatley 1
- Ages 12 & up: Amia Caspanello, Ruby Prescott 1
- Adult Male: John Ross Dale, Ben Prescott 1
- Adult Female: Holly Davenport, Jodi Levitt 1
Sack races:
- 5 & Under Boys: Hayden Vass 1
- 5 & under Girls: Kiara Kerr
- 6 & 7 Boys: Flynn Levitt 1
- 6 & 7 Girls: Charlie Heatley 1
- 8 & 9 Boys: Ryder Vass 1
- 8 & 9 Girls: Kayley Rowe 1
- 10 & 11 Boys: Sam Heatley 1
- 10 & 11 Girls: Jazzmyn Erquiaga 1
- 12 & up Boys: Beau Ellwood 1
- 12 & up Girls: Ruby Prescott
- Adult Male: Ben Caspanello 1
- Adult Female: Sherryn Woods 1
Colouring in competition:
- Rheanna Bain 1, Celine Bain 2, Daley Flanigan 3
- The winner of the Mercury Motor was Stacie Lovelady.
- The winner of the 9l Fridge Freezer was Darby Amos.
Sponsors of the Kids Bash:
- Truenorth Interiors Pty Ltd
- Truenorth Equipment Hire
- Peto Marine
- Caspanello Family
- Burdekin Communications/Jaycar
- Vass Engineering
- Next Gen
- Home Hill News & Coffee
- Crown Hotel
- Amcal’ The Corner Co
- Mark Hudson Engineering & Welding
- Amusements Plus.
The proceeds from the raffle for the motor were donated to VMR Burdekin; The bar proceeds went to the Royal Flying Doctor Service; and the proceeds from the raffle went to the SES Burdekin.
