Explore the region and score big!
International cricket is coming to the region for the first time in August and to celebrate we’re launching a Discover Mackay cricket scorecard challenge!
The competition will run from August 7 to 31 and there are more than $5000 in prizes up for grabs!
Step up to the crease and start your innings now by registering your team below! You can go solo if you prefer, but we recommend completing the challenges as a team with family and/or friends.
Calling all local businesses to show their true colours!
Decorate your business, shop, café, restaurant or bar in your favourite cricket team’s colours and you could score a $2500 advertising voucher.
To enter, email a photo of your business before game week (Monday, August 18) in team colours, to communications@mackay.qld.gov.au. Be sure to include a description of your decorations with your email/photo.
Terms and conditions can be found here.
How to play!
1. Register your team below to get started and score an instant six runs! Upload a photo of your team in your favourite team colours when you register for a chance to win the best dressed prize, a Sarina Sugar Shed hamper valued at $300!
2. Grab a scorecard from a council Customer Service Centre, Harrup Park or Southern Cross Austereo or download HERE, complete the challenges listed below and explore the region to score runs.
3. Keep track of your runs on the scorecard and score a half-century or century to win a guaranteed prize!
4. Submit your scorecard – When you’ve finished your innings, email a copy of your scorecard to communications@mackay.qld.gov.au or upload it on the web entry form below.
TIP – Hit each ball for as many runs as you can and keep track of your runs total on your scorecard.
Prizes up for grabs
50 runs / half century – Cricket Australia merchandise gift pack with cricket ball (stress ball), drawstring bag and water bottle (until stocks last – 100 available)
100 runs / century – Discover Mackay and Cricket Australia gift pack with beach towel, mini cricket bat and autograph pen and international cricket jigsaw puzzle (until stocks last – 50 available)
Highest score – $1200 sports equipment pack from Intersport Mackay
Second highest score – $850 sports equipment pack from Intersport Mackay
Third highest score – $500 sports equipment pack from Intersport Mackay
Instant prizes (bonus balls) – Score some extra prizes by getting creative with your photos. The most creative photo submitted each week will win an instant prize!
FAQ
> When are the international cricket games being held in Mackay?
There are two men’s One Day International games scheduled for Australia vs South Africa at Great Barrier Reef Arena on August 22 and 24. Purchase tickets here. Australia A also plays India A in the T20 series International Women’s Cricket on August 7, 9 and 10 at Great Barrier Reef Arena and entry is free. More details here.
> How do I find out more about the scorecard challenge and how do I earn runs?
If you need a few tips on how to hit a century or have any questions about the scorecard challenge or prizes, please email communications@mackay.qld.gov.au.
> Terms and conditions for the competition can be found here.
Are you ready to play?
Make sure you have grabbed
or downloaded your scorecard.
It’s now time to hit some runs……
BALL THE CHALLENGE1REGISTER YOUR TEAM
Step up to the crease and register your team to score the first six runs on your scorecard.
2CAPTURE THE MAGIC OF MACKAY
Hit us with an image of your favourite Mackay location and upload the photo below.
As an example, your photo/s could include the Pioneer River, one of the local lookouts, Bluewater Lagoon, Bluewater Trail, Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens, a local restaurant or bar etc. (Score two runs per photo location on your scorecard)
3BEACH BASH PHOTO PERFECTION
We love an LBW (legendary beach weekend)! Upload a photo of a classic game of beach cricket at one of Mackay’s 30+ beaches. (Score four runs per location on your scorecard)
BONUS RUNS – Upload an extra photo of “#discovermackay” written in the sand for a bonus two runs per beach visited.
4BOWLED OVER BY NATURE
Visit a local rainforest, park or botanic garden (or the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens!) and post a photo to social media with the hashtags – #discovermackay and #mackayscorecard.
TIP – Don’t forget to set your social media settings on “public” so we can find your entries!
(Score four runs per location on your scorecard)
5HOWZAT MOMENT IN MACKAY
Upload a photo of your best outing or a cheeky “howzat!” (finger raised, of course!) during your favourite Mackay moment. (Score four runs per location on your scorecard)
As an example, you or your team could be at scenic location such as a local lookout, or you could be having your favourite meal or drink at a local restaurant/bar. Any magical Mackay moment will do!
6PITCH PERFECT AT GREAT BARRIER REEF ARENA
Visit an international cricket game in Mackay, take a photo and upload to the council here. (Score six runs per international game attended)
ARE YOU A WINNER?? BONUS
BALLS
Score some extra prizes by getting creative with your photos. The most creative photo submitted each week will win an instant prize!
Here’s some ideas – get creative with your photos. We love a “classic catch”, a “glorious dive” or a big “cover drive” in a scenic location (safety first). Extra credit for working some sneaky cricket references or poses into your shots!
SUBMITSUBMIT YOUR SCORECARD HERE!
Don’t forget to upload your completed scorecard here or email it to communications@mackay.qld.gov.au before midnight, August 31.
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