By Paul Rustomji of Austinmer Scout Group

On the evening of Monday, 4th March, Scouts from 1st Austinmer joined Scouts from nine other Scout Groups from across Wollongong to compete in the annual Billy Cart Derby.

1st Austinmer had three Patrols competing, all aiming to win the perpetual trophy. Held in Bulli Park, patrols of four have to race their Billy Carts down the hill, and run back up dragging their Billy Cart.

Nearly 100 Scouts from across the district competed this year, all with wooden Billy Carts constructed as part of their Scouting programs. As twilight fell everyone was excited to see the final race between a patrol from 1st Figtree and one from 1st Austinmer.

1st Austinmer won the final, winning the trophy back from 1st Bulli, who won in 2023. Congratulations to all Scouts involved.

Austinmer Scouts (11-15 years old) and Venturers (ages 15-18) meet at Austinmer Scout Hall on Mondays at 7pm during term time. Cubs (8-11) and Joeys (5-8) meet on Wednesday evenings and afternoons respectively. 

Contact Steve Turner 0406 695 575 for more info.