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Explore the region and score big!<\/p>\n
International cricket is coming to the region for the first time in August and to celebrate we\u2019re launching a Discover Mackay cricket scorecard challenge!<\/p>\n
The competition will run from August 7 to 31 and there are more than $5000 in prizes up for grabs!<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Calling all local businesses to show their true colours!<\/p>\n
Decorate your business, shop, caf\u00e9, restaurant or bar in your\u00a0favourite cricket team\u2019s colours\u00a0and you could\u00a0score a $2500 advertising voucher.<\/p>\n
To enter, email a photo of your business before game week (Monday, August 18) in team colours, to communications@mackay.qld.gov.au<\/a>. Be sure to include a description of your decorations with your email\/photo.<\/p>\n Terms and conditions can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n How to play!<\/p>\n 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!<\/p>\n 2. Grab a scorecard from a council Customer Service Centre, Harrup Park or Southern Cross Austereo or download HERE<\/a>, complete the challenges listed below and explore the region to score runs.<\/p>\n 3. Keep track of your runs on the scorecard and score a half-century or century to win a guaranteed prize!<\/p>\n 4. Submit your scorecard – When you\u2019ve finished your innings, email a copy of your scorecard to communications@mackay.qld.gov.au<\/a> or upload it on the web entry form below.<\/p>\n TIP – Hit each ball for as many runs as you can and keep track of your runs total on your scorecard.<\/p>\n Prizes up for grabs<\/p>\n 50 runs \/ half century \u2013 Cricket Australia merchandise gift pack with cricket ball (stress ball), drawstring bag and water bottle (until stocks last \u2013 100 available)<\/p>\n 100 runs \/ century \u2013 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)<\/p>\n Highest score \u2013 $1200 sports equipment pack from Intersport Mackay<\/p>\n Second highest score \u2013 $850 sports equipment pack from Intersport Mackay<\/p>\n Third highest score \u2013 $500 sports equipment pack from Intersport Mackay<\/p>\n 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!<\/p>\n FAQ<\/p>\n > When are the international cricket games being held in Mackay?<\/p>\n There are two men\u2019s One Day International games scheduled for Australia vs South Africa at Great Barrier Reef Arena on August 22 and 24. Purchase tickets here<\/a>. Australia A also plays India A in the T20 series International Women\u2019s Cricket on August 7, 9 and 10 at Great Barrier Reef Arena and entry is free. More details here.<\/a><\/p>\n > How do I find out more about the scorecard challenge and how do I earn runs?<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n > Terms and conditions for the competition can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Are you ready to play?<\/p>\n Make sure you have grabbed BALL THE CHALLENGE1REGISTER YOUR TEAM<\/p>\n Step up to the crease and register your team to score the first six runs on your scorecard. 2CAPTURE THE MAGIC OF MACKAY<\/p>\n Hit us with an image of your favourite Mackay location and upload the photo below.<\/p>\n 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)<\/p>\n 3BEACH BASH PHOTO PERFECTION<\/p>\n We love an LBW (legendary beach weekend)! Upload a photo of a classic game of beach cricket at one of Mackay\u2019s 30+ beaches. (Score four runs per location on your scorecard)<\/p>\n BONUS RUNS – Upload an extra photo of \u201c#discovermackay\u201d written in the sand for a bonus two runs per beach visited.<\/p>\n 4BOWLED OVER BY NATURE<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n TIP – Don\u2019t forget to set your social media settings on “public” so we can find your entries!<\/p>\n (Score four runs per location on your scorecard)<\/p>\n 5HOWZAT MOMENT IN MACKAY<\/p>\n Upload a photo of your best outing or a cheeky \u201chowzat!\u201d (finger raised, of course!) during your favourite Mackay moment.\u00a0(Score four runs per location on your scorecard)<\/p>\n 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!<\/p>\n 6PITCH PERFECT AT GREAT BARRIER REEF ARENA<\/p>\n Visit an international cricket game in Mackay, take a photo and upload to the council here. (Score six runs per international game attended)<\/p>\n ARE YOU A WINNER?? BONUS Score some extra prizes by getting creative with your photos. The most creative photo submitted each week will win an instant prize!<\/p>\n Here\u2019s some ideas \u2013 get creative with your photos.\u00a0\u00a0We love a \u201cclassic catch\u201d, a \u201cglorious dive\u201d or a big \u201ccover drive\u201d in a scenic location (safety first).\u00a0\u00a0Extra credit for working some sneaky cricket references or poses into your shots!<\/p>\n SUBMITSUBMIT YOUR SCORECARD HERE!<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget to upload your completed scorecard here or email it to communications@mackay.qld.gov.au<\/a> before midnight, August 31.<\/p>\n![\"scorecard](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/DMScorecard_promo_banner.jpg\")
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