MUSGRAVE SUPER 8s CRICKET CARNIVAL

APRIL 29 to MAY 1

Rub shoulders with Australian cricket royalty Doug Walters & Jeff Thomson at this year’s Super 8s Carnival at Musgrave Roadhouse!

KIDS looking to learn how to shred the rails of a skatepark like a pro and learn some valuable life lessons along the way are encouraged to sign up for a Groms Skate Coaching Stomping Grounds clinic in Mareeba on 6 May.

Groms Skate Coaching has been a premier skateboard coaching support service and offered high-quality coaching services in Far North Queensland since 2012.

The founder Ryan Janda boasts over 20 years of skateboarding experience and has used his passion for the sport to overcome personal challenges and barriers.

Utilizing his lived experiences, he offers coaching services that help youth navigating similar challenges, enhance their skateboarding skills and promote personal growth and resilience.

Janda hosted three skating clinics in Mareeba over the course of March and will be hosting another on 6 May.

“We take pride in our unique supportive framework that not only empowers our participants but also enhances their resilience,” he said.

“We firmly believe that "boards break boundaries" and "rolling with resilience" describes our coaching services.”

The flagship program, Groms Skate Coaching

Stomping Grounds, is a free workshop initiative that prioritizes supporting young people in improving their existing skateboarding skills while also offering mentorship and guidance to foster the development of new skills that will serve them well into the future.

Groms also offers opportunities for participants to grow their skills and compete from grassroots to Olympic level.

“We are dedicated to providing inclusive and supportive coaching services to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities,” Janda said.

“Along with our flagship program, we also work within the NDIS space, supporting persons living with psychosocial impairments to increase their participation within the community through the development of skateboarding skills.

“We recognise that feeling comfortable within one's environment is crucial to personal growth and development.

“Therefore, we take great care to ensure our participants feel supported and valued, building and maintaining relationships that foster a sense of belonging and community.”

To register for the upcoming clinic in May head to http://ow.ly/c4aS50MXwRq and fill out the online registration form.

Teams from the Cape will do battle with sides from the Tablelands on the Labour Day weekend, from Saturday, April 29 to Monday, May 1.

Barbecue dinner & memorabilia auction on the Saturday night

Camping available Roadhouse kitchen open

Alcohol available to purchase

Members of the public are encouraged to come along & watch the social event being played in front of the iconic homestead