The Burnie PCYC or

Key Appointments

President : SGT Danny Russell

Vice president :Geoff White

Secretary/Treasurer :Geoff Taylor

The Burnie PCYC or 'police boys' as it is commonly known as, is at present going through some exciting changes, both visual and practical. Over the past two and a half years, the clubs premises has slowly been brought back to its former glory. Building security has been improved with security fences prohibiting access to the rear of the complex and several sets of sensor lights illuminating all areas around the outside of the building.

New vandal proof lighting has been installed in the corridor and room taking away the sinister gloomy appearance the inside once had. Both male and female toilets have been retiled with showers repaired and operational, providing that little bit of comfort for club users after a strenuous activity. Thanks must go to Neil Wiseman tiling and DAC Plumbing for a truly professional job.

Not to be outdone CAC projects have also done a marvellous job with the replacement of the basketball floor. This was a major maintenance that undoubtedly needed attention. This project was made possible with a $36,740 grant through the Tasmanian community fund.

In the visual department, a mural project continues to brighten the interior of the building and shows no sign of slowing up.

Many new partnerships have been forged with the Department of Youth Justice, Burnie City Council and Hellyer college to name a few.

Community support is high, with many donations both monetary and material being made to the club without which the club would most likely not be in the position it's in today.

The Burnie PCYC has more changes in store and many more projects in the pipeline and hopes to become a major activity/program facilitator within the community.

Mission Statement

To provide low cost activities for 'at risk' youth and youth from a lower socio-economic background.

To provide suitable rehabilitation and community service programs for juvenile offenders.

To provide teamwork/leadership programs for schools to promote tolerance and social interaction.

To provide recreational activities for the community.

Programs

Mural program

The Burnie PCYC Mural Project commences in Mar 02 with students from parklands High School & Local Artist Damian Rossiter who has been invaluable to the project. In Nov 02 the dept. of youth Justice became involved in the project to provide a suitable program for Juvenile offenders over the past year approx. 50 participants have been involved in the program with a re-offending rate of 1% a HUGE success.

The mural depicts an underwater theme in the female change rooms & part of the corridor & a bush theme in the male change rooms & part of the corridor meeting at a central point as a beach scene. The mural covers every wall surface in the change rooms, walls & ceilings in the corridors, possibly making it one of the largest single art pieces in the state.

The quality of work has been recognized by the Burnie City Council who nominated the PCYC for a tidy towns award.

The Obstacle Course

The obstacle course program has been designed to promote leadership, teamwork & co-operation among participants. The courses are designed to be mentally & physically challenging in a safe environment .The courses are an ideal activity for school groups with approx. 50-60 course run in 2003 raging from grade 10 down to grade 3.The program provides an enjoyable different type of activity for participants, as well as an opportunity for teachers to observe class groups from a different perspective. Cost for the obstacle course program is $10:50/hr. Bookings can be made by contacting the club superintendent on 64312139.

Unstructured Activities

The unstructured activities are run on Mon & Wed afternoons between 3-5pm.These activities cater for young people aged between 8-18 years of age. At $1.00 per session, the unstructured activities provide a low cost program that consists of trampolining, indoor soccer, basketball ,table tennis & gymnastic based activities in a supervised environment.

Volunteer assistant supervisors for Mon & Wed unstructured activities are most welcome and should contact Geoff Taylor for Information. A police check will be required.

Supervisors For Unstructured Activities

Geoff White ,Geoff Taylor ,Janette Acheson & Dion Barret

Contact Details

Burnie PCYC

PO Box 132

Burnie

Tas

7320

Ph:(03) 6431 2139