Mackay Wanderers Junior carnival
Mackay Wanderers Junior carnival is a much anticipated carnival on the regional football calendar. After its successful inception in 2016, the Junior carnival attracts players from the entire Whitsunday Coast Football zone, encompassing teams from as far north to Bowen, west to Moranbah & Emerald, and south to Sarina, as well as teams from Rockhampton.
The day consists of small sided non competitive games for teams from U5 to U8 with all participants receiving a Participation ribbon. U9 - U11 have the opportunity to play in a mini competition which sees the winning team players receiving a prize each. Age groups from under 12 through to U14/15 play a series of games with the winning team being awarded medallions.
Club trophies awarded on the day are March Past Winner, Fair Play/Spirit of Carnival and Overall Club Winner.
All non competitive teams receive 1 point towards the overall trophy and competitive teams will win points according to game result- 3pts for a win, 1 for draw and 0 for a loss.
Past winners include:
Overall Club Winner
City Brothers FC (2016)
Mackay Wanderers FC (2017)
Mackay Wanderers FC & City Brothers FC tied (2018)
Mackay Wanderers FC (2019)
2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
Mackay Wanderers FC (2021)
March Past
Magpies FC (2016)
Mackay Lions (2017)
Dolphins FC (2018)
(2019)
2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
Moranbah Hawks FC (2021)
Fair Play/Spirit of Carnival
Mackay Wanderers FC (2016)
Mackay Wanderers FC (2017)
Mackay Wanderers FC (2018)
Mackay Wanderers FC (2019)
2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
Mackay Wanderers FC (2021)
The day consists of small sided non competitive games for teams from U5 to U8 with all participants receiving a Participation ribbon. U9 - U11 have the opportunity to play in a mini competition which sees the winning team players receiving a prize each. Age groups from under 12 through to U14/15 play a series of games with the winning team being awarded medallions.
Club trophies awarded on the day are March Past Winner, Fair Play/Spirit of Carnival and Overall Club Winner.
All non competitive teams receive 1 point towards the overall trophy and competitive teams will win points according to game result- 3pts for a win, 1 for draw and 0 for a loss.
Past winners include:
Overall Club Winner
City Brothers FC (2016)
Mackay Wanderers FC (2017)
Mackay Wanderers FC & City Brothers FC tied (2018)
Mackay Wanderers FC (2019)
2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
Mackay Wanderers FC (2021)
March Past
Magpies FC (2016)
Mackay Lions (2017)
Dolphins FC (2018)
(2019)
2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
Moranbah Hawks FC (2021)
Fair Play/Spirit of Carnival
Mackay Wanderers FC (2016)
Mackay Wanderers FC (2017)
Mackay Wanderers FC (2018)
Mackay Wanderers FC (2019)
2020 cancelled due to COVID-19
Mackay Wanderers FC (2021)
A few snaps from PREVIOUS carnivals...
MWFC 2023 Junior carnival
Mackay Wanderers FC 2023 Junior Carnival is proudly sponsored by Muscle Garden.
save the date
Mackay Wanderers Junior carnival date for 2023 is
SUNDAY 6th August 2023 |
Sponsorship opportunities
There are many opportunities to support our carnival through in kind, donations, and sponsorships.
Your contribution supporting grassroots football in our community is greatly appreciated. |
2023 carnival co-ordinatorJessica Wilson
mackaywandererscarnival@gmail.com |