State Youth Games 2025

FINAL EMAIL!

8 minute read

Hi team,

SYG 2025 is almost here and we are so pumped to spend the weekend together!

This is your final info pack with everything you need to know before we hit the road — including what to bring, where to go, and who to contact if you get stuck. Please read carefully and reach out if you have any questions.

Sam Young

  Get to Know Your State Youth Games Leadership Team

• Group Coordinator & Young Adults Minister: Sam Young

• Youth Minister: Kate Alexander

• Sports Coordinators: Brendon Taylor, Josh Shaw, Aaron Moore

• Transport Coordinator: Luke Atkins

• Campsite & Tents Coordinator: Georgina Bonsor, Angel Smart

• Admin & Finance: David Deith

• Food Coordinators: Hannah Rowse, Ali Rowe

• First Aid: Martina Moore

We are here to support you – please reach out if you need anything.

Arrival Details

If you're driving to SYG you can arrive at Lardner Park from 9am. You'll need your Ticket and your Working With Childrens Check if over 18 when you arrive at the gate.

Red P platers can drive to SYG but are not allowed to drive over the weekend. There is designated Red P plate parking at the gate.

If you're carpooling from Bayswater, arrive at 5:00pm sharp at The Orchard Church of Christ Bayswater (643 Mountain Hwy, Bayswater).

Check in with Sam Young or a SYG leader immediately when you arrive to Lardner Park.

You'll be given your wristband at the gate – it must be worn at all times and is your access to re-enter Lardner Park.

Before the Event – What You Need to Know

What to Bring - now printable!

The what to bring list includes things like;

• Bible

• Waterproof shoes

• Torch

• Sleeping mattress, sleeping bag

• Gum Boots or Waterproof shoes 

• Umbrella

• Plate of food to share or a packet of biscuits

• Camping plate, cup, cutlery, and bowl

• And much more!

Culture and Expectations

• SYG is a Christian event – all participants are expected to be respectful during worship, sport, group times, and across the weekend.

• Be encouraging, positive, and look after one another.

• Represent our team and church with integrity, on and off the field.

Camping & Site Rules 

This year we're staying in the lower shed with some Young Adults camping outside on the lower grass area. Youth will be camping inside the shed.

• Respect our campsite and neighboring teams.

• Quiet time and lights out by 11:30PM each night.

• No alcohol, drugs, vaping, or smoking.

• Keep our site clean – everyone helps out!

• Campfires are only allowed in designated, supervised areas.

Meals & Food

• Our meals are organised by Hannah Rowse and the kitchen team.

• Only assigned kitchen helpers can access cooking equipment and fridges.

• Wash your hands before meals and clean up your own dishes.

• Don't forget your plates, cultery, cups and bowl!

Transport 

• Transport to sports venues is coordinated by Luke Atkins.

• Stick with your assigned vehicle group.

• Always stay with a leader or buddy when moving around.

Health & Safety 

• Shower daily and maintain good hygiene.

• Bring extra warm clothes – Lardner Park gets cold!

• Report any injuries, incidents, or unsafe situations to a leader.

• First Aid officers are available onsite throughout the weekend.

Sports! 

Sports have been finalised and teams allocated.

Sports Table 2025 All Participants

Saturday Sports

Sunday Sports

Remember to:

• Wear your uniform and runners

• Be on time

• Bring any required gear (shin guards, mouthguard, etc.)

• Respect refs and other teams

• Let a leader know if you’re injured or unwell

• Have fun!

Photos & Videos

Share your photos from the weekend here!

Upload an unlimited amount of photos of you and your friends. It could be David pulling a face, Sam playing sport, Aaron giving a high five.

We want to see them all!

Upload them here;

State Youth Games 2025 Photos

Music

Share your songs for the weekend here!

They'll be on repeat over the weekend in the shed.

Please only add worship songs to this playlist.

SYG Orchard 2025 Playlist

 Schedule

friday

5:00pm - arrive at church

5:30pm - travel to Lardner Park (byo dinner)

7:00pm - arrive at Lardner Park and settle in

10:00pm - opening ceremony

saturday

7:00am - wakeup call & karaoke

7:30am - breakfast

8:30am - sport session #1

12:00pm - lunch at Warragul Skate Park

1:00pm - sport session #2

6:00pm - dinner

7:00pm - night rally

8:30pm - small groups

10:10pm - beep test

11:30pm - lights out & in tents

sunday

7:00am - wakup call & karaoke

7:30am - breakfast

8:30am - sport session #3

12:00pm - lunch at Lardner Park

1:00pm - sport session #4

6:00pm - dinner

7:00pm - night rally

8:30pm - small groups

10:10pm - beep test

11:30pm - lights out & in tents

monday

8:00am - pack up campsite

10:30am - closing ceremony

1:00pm - arrive at church**

A Special Guest Returns!

This year Aaron Moore has returned to take his rightful place on the SYG team and we're excited! When you see Aaron give him a hug and the warmest of welcomes.

He and his wife, Alex, moved to QLD last year and we're privileged to have him return to play with us again!

We love you Aaron!

Post Event

Monday morning we pack up our site, go to the closing ceremony and travel home with our hearts full and muscles sore!

For those being picked up, pickup is the same as drop off, The Orchard Church of Christ Bayswater at 1pm.

Have Any Questions?

If you have any questions reach out to the team below and we'll help where we can!

Important Contacts

• Sam Young (Group Coordinator): 0435 501 793, sam@orchardchurch.org.au

• Kate Alexander (Youth): 0435 104 099,
  kate@orchardchurch.org.au

• David Deith (Admin & Finance): 0412 433 237, david@orchardchurch.org.au

We're looking forward to an amazing SYG and pray for a smooth weekend for all participants. See you all soon!

Sam Young

Join the Orchard SYG group!

You're Invited!

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State Youth Games Prep Night

Friday 30th 6:00–9:00pm
📍 643 Mountain Highway, Bayswater

SYG is less than two weeks away — and it’s time to get ready!

Whether it’s your first SYG or your tenth, we’d love you to join us for our State Youth Games Prep Night this Friday.

This is your one-stop night to get everything sorted — from sports to tents, transport to merch, and all the last-minute questions in between.

The State Youth Games team has worked tirelessly to organise another flawless event — and this night is the final piece of the puzzle.

Bring your indoor sports shoes, we'll be getting in some practice! We'll be playing a variety of sports including Indoor Soccer and Frisbee.

What You’ll Find Out

At the Prep Night, we’ll cover:

✅ What sports you’re playing (and how to swap if needed)
✅ What to bring & wear
✅ Tent setup & sleeping arrangements
✅ Transport to Lardner Park
✅ SYG merch and add-ons
✅ Working With Children Check (WWCC) requirements
✅ Final payments & rego steps
✅ Collecting your SYG ticket
…and more!

Bringing a Tent?

If you're bringing your own tent to SYG, this is your last chance to drop it off.
Please label it clearly with your full name and connect with Georgina Bonsor if you're unsure about anything.

Transport Checklist

We’ll be confirming all transport details on the night.
Make sure you bring or know:

• Your participant name

• Your driver’s licence (if applicable)

• Car type & number of usable seats (if applicable)

• Whether you're travelling from Bayswater or direct to Lardner Park

• Your car’s registration number

Sports Checklist

We’ll go over sports allocations and changes, including:

• Confirming your allocated sports

• Making any swaps or updates

• Details on what gear or equipment to bring

• Checking your profile on sygrego.com to make sure it’s all correct

Payments & Registration

Still need to finalise your registration?
We’ll help you:

• Collect your ticket

• Finalise payment if you haven’t already

• Check your profile and info on sygrego.com

Details at a Glance

Location: The Orchard Church – 643 Mountain Highway, Bayswater
Time: Friday, 6:00–9:00pm
Who: All SYG participants

If you have any questions before the night, just reach out — otherwise, we’ll see you Friday, ready to go!

Let’s get SYG ready!

—

Sam Young & The Orchard SYG Team

Join the Orchard SYG group!

State Youth Games 2025

8 minute read

Hi everyone,

Hope you’re getting excited!

SYG 2025 is coming up quickly and it’s shaping up to be an awesome weekend of sport, worship, camping, and good times together!

Just a heads-up that payments are now due — if you haven’t already paid, please jump on it this week so we can finalise everything for uniforms, food, and transport. You’ll find all the payment details below, along with a few quick reminders to help you stay prepped and ready. Let’s make this year one to remember!

Get pumped!

Sam Young 

📝 Quick Reminders:

👕 Update your t-shirt size on SYGrego.com
⛺ Drop your tent at Bayswater Church
🍽️ Bring a plate of food to share for SYG!
🎒 Start packing – make sure you’ve got warm clothes, uniform, toiletries, torch, and a chair
📧 Read the full info email if you haven’t already – it has everything you need to know to get ready

https://www.orchardchurch.org.au/SYG/previous-emails

💵 Important: Payments Now Due

Payments are now due, please make payment by May 20th. Payment plans are available, contact David Deith with any questions.

If you’ve already paid – thank you! 🎉

The amount owing can be found under Finance on the SYG rego site.
https://sygrego.com/

• 💰 $220 for Early Bird

• 💰 $240 for Regular

You can pay either online or via bank transfer:

Debit/Credit Card:

https://orchardchurch.chmeetings.com/events/14F9ED0944939933

Bank Transfer Details:
The Orchard Church of Christ
BSB: 013 223
Account Number: 86 259 61

Please include your name and 'SYG' as the reference (e.g., "J Smith SYG").

If you have any questions about payments, please contact David Deith (Admin & Finance).

🔥 Before the Event – What You Need to Know

🛠️ Meet Your SYG Leadership Team

• Group Coordinator: Sam Young

• Sports Coordinators: Brendon Taylor, Josh Shaw, Aaron Moore

• Transport Coordinator: Luke Atkins

• Campsite & Tents Coordinator: Georgina Bonsor, Angel Smart

• Admin & Finance: David Deith

• Fundraising: Angel Smart

• Youth Minister: Kate Alexander

• Food Coordinators: Hannah Rowse, Ali Rowe

We are here to support you – please reach out if you need anything.

🎒 What to Bring - now printable!

⛺ Tent Drop-Off – Important!

To make setup at Lardner Park quicker and easier, we ask that you drop your tent off at The Orchard Church of Christ (Bayswater Campus) before the event.

Please bring your tent to the church no later than Sunday 1st June .

Label your tent clearly with your full name!
Our site team, led by Georgina Bonsor, will transport and set up tents for you before you arrive at camp.

🕊️ Culture & Expectations

• SYG is a Christian event – all participants are expected to be respectful during worship, sport, group times, and across the weekend.

• Be encouraging, positive, and look after one another.

• Represent our team and church with integrity, on and off the field.

🍳 Meals & Food

• Our meals are organised by Hannah Rowse and the kitchen team.

• Only assigned kitchen helpers can access cooking equipment and fridges.

• Wash your hands before meals and clean up your own dishes.

If you have dietary requirements let Sam Young know.

👕 T-Shirt Sizes – Action Needed!

Please log in to your SYGrego.com account and update your t-shirt size under Extra Costs. https://sygrego.com/

We need your correct size ASAP to organise uniforms and team gear.

Thanks again for being part of the team — we’re pumped to share this experience with you!

– Sam Young & The Orchard SYG Team

📱 Important Contacts

• Sam Young (Group Coordinator): 0435 501 793, sam@orchardchurch.org.au

• David Deith (Admin & Finance): 0412 433 237, david@orchardchurch.org.au

Join the Orchard SYG group!

State Youth Games 2025

8 minute read

Hi everyone,

Welcome to the team!

We’re just a few weeks away from State Youth Games 2025, and we are so excited you’re part of the team!
This email has everything you need to prepare before the event, including what to bring, our expectations, payment info, t-shirt sizes, and a quick reminder to drop off your tent before the weekend.

Please read carefully so you're ready to go!

Sam Young

Group Coordinator

In this email;

• 🛠️ Meet your leadership team

• 💵 How to pay your SYG registration

• 🎒 What to pack for the weekend

• ⛺ Tent drop-off instructions

• 🕊️ Culture and behaviour expectations

• ⛺ Camping & Campsite

• ⚽ Sports

• 👕 How to update your t-shirt size

• 🛬 Arrival details and check-in info

• 📱 Key contacts for the weekend

🛠️ Meet Your SYG Leadership Team

• Group Coordinator: Sam Young

• Sports Coordinators: Brendon Taylor, Josh Shaw, Aaron Moore

• Transport Coordinator: Luke Atkins

• Campsite & Tents Coordinator: Georgina Bonsor, Angel Smart

• Admin & Finance: David Deith

• Fundraising & Youth: Kate Alexander

• Food Coordinators: Hannah Rowse, Ali Rowe

We are here to support you – please reach out if you need anything.

💵 Important: Payments Now Due

Payments are now due, please make payment by May 20th. Payment plans are available, contact David Deith with any questions.

The amount owing can be found under Finance on the SYG rego site.
https://sygrego.com/

You can pay either online or via bank transfer:

Debit/Credit Card:

https://orchardchurch.chmeetings.com/events/14F9ED0944939933

Bank Transfer Details:
The Orchard Church of Christ
BSB: 013 223
Account Number: 86 259 61

Please include your name and 'SYG' as the reference (e.g., "J Smith SYG").

If you have any questions about payments, please contact David Deith (Admin & Finance).

🔥 Before the Event – What You Need to Know

🎒 What to Bring - now printable!

⛺ Tent Drop-Off – Important!

To make setup at Lardner Park quicker and easier, we ask that you drop your tent off at The Orchard Church of Christ (Bayswater Campus) before the event.

Please bring your tent to the church no later than Sunday 1st June .

Label your tent clearly with your full name!
Our site team, led by Georgina Bonsor, will transport and set up tents for you before you arrive at camp.

🕊️ Culture & Expectations

• SYG is a Christian event – all participants are expected to be respectful during worship, sport, group times, and across the weekend.

• Be encouraging, positive, and look after one another.

• Represent our team and church with integrity, on and off the field.

🛏️ Camping & Site Rules

This year we're staying in the lower shed with some Young Adults camping outside on the lower grass area. Youth will be camping inside the shed.

• Respect our campsite and neighboring teams.

• Quiet time and lights out by 11:30PM each night.

• No alcohol, drugs, vaping, or smoking.

• Keep our site clean – everyone helps out!

• Campfires are only allowed in designated, supervised areas.

🎽 Sport Participation

The sports coordinators are currently requesting sports based on your preferences. There are a maximum amount of teams allowed in each sport and these slots are randomly allocated.

Due to this process we can't guarantee you'll play all of your selected sports.

• Be on time to all your games – timetables will be displayed at camp.

• Wear your uniform and bring your runners.

• Respect referees, officials, and other teams — no bad sportsmanship.

• Let a leader know immediately if you’re injured or feeling unwell.

🛬 Arrival Details

If you're driving to SYG you can arrive at Lardner Park from 9am. You'll need your Ticket and your Working With Childrens Check if over 18 when you arrive at the gate.

Red P platers can drive to SYG but are not allowed to drive over the weekend. There is designated Red P plate parking at the gate.

If you're carpooling meet at the Bayswater Campus at 5pm Friday June 6th. 

• Check in with Sam Young or a leader immediately when you arrive to Lardner Park.

• You'll be given your wristband – it must be worn at all times and is your access to re-enter Lardner Park.

🍳 Meals & Food

• Our meals are organised by Hannah Rowse and the kitchen team.

• Only assigned kitchen helpers can access cooking equipment and fridges.

• Wash your hands before meals and clean up your own dishes.

If you have dietary requirements let Sam Young know.

🚗 Transport

• Transport to sports venues is coordinated by Luke Atkins.

• Stick with your assigned vehicle group.

• Always stay with a leader or buddy when moving around.

❤️ Health & Safety

• Shower daily and maintain good hygiene.

• Bring extra warm clothes – Lardner Park gets cold!

• Report any injuries, incidents, or unsafe situations to a leader.

• First Aid officers are available onsite throughout the weekend.

👕 T-Shirt Sizes – Action Needed!

Please log in to your SYGrego.com account and update your t-shirt size under Extra Costs. https://sygrego.com/

We need your correct size ASAP to organise uniforms and team gear.

SYG 2025 is almost here and we are pumped!

Get ready for an awesome weekend of sport, late nights, campfires, epic worship, and memories you’ll never forget.

Thanks for being part of the team — let’s bring the energy, the good vibes, and make it the best SYG yet! LET'S GOOOO!

Sam Young

Group Coordinator

📱 Important Contacts

• Sam Young (Group Coordinator): 0435 501 793, sam@orchardchurch.org.au

• David Deith (Admin & Finance): 0412 433 237, david@orchardchurch.org.au

Join the Orchard SYG group!