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Dates set for Kurrung Sports Carnival

29 June 2018

The annual Kurrung Sports Carnival is being held again for its 9th year. 
Registrations are now open for the top end’s largest regional sports tournament which will be held in Jabiru on 31 August - 1 September 2018.
Proudly hosted by West Arnhem Regional Council, Kurrung Sports Carnival will feature the men’s AFL competition as well as men’s and women’s basketball games with hundreds of competitors taking part.
Teams from across the top end including Gunbalanya, Jabiru, Daly Waters, Warruwi, Maningrida, Minjilang and Darwin are expected to compete for their chance to take home the Kurrung basketball and AFL trophies.
This year’s Kurrung Sports Carnival will once again run in conjunction with the Mahbilil Festival which is an annual celebration of Kakadu culture, featuring indigenous bands and local art displays.
Registration forms can be obtained from Council’s Facebook page or at any of the Council offices in West Arnhem communities. 
Registrations close on Monday, 13 August 2018.
Plans for the major event are well under way and volunteers and potential sponsors are encouraged to contact Erin on 0429 652 085.