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Marcoola rocked Australia Day

Marcoola Surf Club was the place to be on our national day as hundreds made their way to the beach to celebrate in Aussie style.

Marcoola Rocks took place as families got the sand between their toes and the beat in their feet on one of the coast’s most picturesque beaches. From 1.00-9.00pm, music was made on the dunes in front of the clubhouse with the food stalls and activities keeping many entertained to the end.

From small beginnings in 2009, Marcoola Rocks has become synonymous with Australia Day celebrations and just keeps getting better. Just as they have been since the first event, the Marcoola Community Bank branch of Bendigo Bank sponsored the day.

Surf club president Di Lengui, said the club is deeply grateful for the sponsorship from its local Community Bank and says Marcoola Rocks is event for the whole town.

“It was a great day and our team of volunteers were amazing. So many locals decided to make their surf club the place to celebrate and we’re very grateful to all the club members and sponsors who made it all happen. Marcoola Community Bank has been with us since day one with this event and we’re just thrilled they continue to support what we’ve created here,” she said.

All proceeds from the event this year will go towards the further development of the youth program and the purchase of additional surf lifesaving gear and equipment within the club.

“All the bands and entertainment were free of charge and we drew a great crowd. It’s Marcoola’s biggest local celebration for the year many took the opportunity to come and enjoy the day and swim at our fully patrolled beach,” Ms Lengui added.

Marcoola Community Bank branch’s Mark Gielis said he and the Bendigo Bank team got right into it.

“Like everybody else, we loved taking in the great local music and enjoying all that’s great about being an Aussie. Marcoola SLSC did such an amazing job putting this celebration together and changing things a little bit each year to it looking and feeling fresh. It’s an event we love to support and we’ll be there again in 2021,” Mark said.

For more information about Marcoola SLSC, go to marcoolasurfclub.com.au