Friday, July 12, 2024

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Burdekin Shines At The 2024 Bunburra Tournament

On Saturday 15 June, eight young Burdekin district representatives travelled to the Gold Coast to participate in the 2024 Bunburra Touch Football Tournament.

Organised by PCYC Queensland, the event invites teams comprising of young people aged 14 – 17 from First Nations communities across the state to come together to showcase their skills and participate in a spirited competition.

Bunburra is the Yugambeh word for beach, and the event fosters sporting skills and leadership qualities, with motivated, and high achieving young people selected to attend the tournament.

The conclusion of the tournament saw the Burdekin boys’ team closely miss out on a place in the finals, with the Burdekin girls team finishing in fourth place.

A highlight for both Burdekin teams was when they were given the opportunity to meet NRL Titans player Tina Fa'asuamaleaui. Overall, the event was enjoyed by all in attendance, and the Burdekin PCYC cannot wait for Bunburra 2025.

Eight young Burdekin district representatives travelled to the Gold Coast to participate in the 2024 Bunburra Touch Football Tournament.

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