Not even the threat of a cyclone could keep the community of Gladstone from coming out in force for the Vibe 3on3™.

The good vibes just keep on spreading across the country, with the Vibe 3on3™ stopping off at the community of Gladstone in northern Queensland on the weekend of March 25 and 26.

Gladstone marked the second Vibe 3on3™ in one month to be held in a brand new location. The first weekend of March saw the Vibe crew hitting the town of Taree, with overwhelmingly positive results. And so the team was all fired up for another two days of high-energy fun when they landed in Gladstone.

They weren’t to be disappointed. The community had pulled out all the stops to ensure that the Gladstone 3on3 was one of the most successful to date, with more than 80 teams turning up at Kev Broome Stadium to take part.

“March was a terrific month for the Vibe 3on3™, with Taree producing huge participation numbers and now Gladstone topping it off with great local support as well,” says a chuffed Claude Williams, Vibe’s 3on3 coordinator.

“There was some outstanding basketball talent on show, and the beat boxing and dance performances were some of the best we’ve seen.”

Despite threats of inclement weather due to a spate of cyclones, the sun obviously didn’t want to miss out on all the fun, keeping rain at bay and non-stop basketball action on tap.

“For a first-time event, Gladstone exceeded our expectations,” Claude says, “There is no doubt we will be returning.

“A special thank you must go to Cedric Williams, who chaired the local organisation committee, and thanks also to Janelle Gilmour from the Kev Broome Stadium and Tracey French of the Gladstone PCYC.”

The Vibe 3on3™ is a two day Aboriginal youth weekend festival that incorporates basketball, dancing, art, culture and health. We aim to promote healthy lifestyles, strengthen communities and boost self-esteem. The Vibe 3on3™ is also an excellent opportunity for health services and related organisations to introduce themselves to the wider community. For more information, go to www.vibe.com.au

The Vibe 3on3™ would not be possible without our sponsors Rio Tinto Aboriginal Foundation, the Department of Health and Ageing through the Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts and the Alcohol Rehabilitation and Education Foundation.

Local sponsors for the Gladstone 3on3 were Nhulundu Wooribah, Gladstone PCYC, Gladstone City Council and the Calliope Shire Council.

Boys U10 Black Knights Julyess Jarvis (not in pic) Matangi Blackman Michael Philpot Presenter: Aunty Neola	Girls U10 The Lasers Jymeekah Blackman Taneesha Ghee Lona Sadam Presenter: Dennis Conlon
Boys U12 3 Stooges and a Monkey Cody Buchholz Jackson Barnes Jake Bailey Jaiden Bremer Presenter: Janette Yowyeh	Girls U12 Iles Sharisse Rankin Mele Ngalu Alani Ngalu (not in pic) Melissa Presenter: Luke Carroll
Boys U14 The Crew Nick Honoul Cameron O’Grady Kyle Druidd Presenter: Cedrick Williams	Girls U14 The Slam Dunks Emma Aeshlimann Malinda Aeshlimann Rebecca Redgen Presenter: Richard Geesu
Boys U16 Triple M Michael Saltner Michael Charles Kyron Jusd Myles (not in pic) Presenter: Ben Beezley	Girls U16 No Names Lauren Donald Shannal Saltner Gertie Lyall Presenter: Conrad Ingra
Boys U18 Sixers Mike Burnes (not in pic) Josh Duca (not in pic) Dean Hutchinson Darryl Hookey Juran Johnson Presenter: James Black	Girls U18 The Deadleys Wendy Pickering Sarah Pickering Angela Adam Katrina Anderson (not in pic) Presenter: Aaron Nagas
Boys OPEN Cudas Aaron Nagas Shane Brown Nathan Druitt Shane Prizeman Presenter: Simon Wake	My Story Winner Daniel Pickering Annallie Knight
Rap Competition Winners Boys Hawks Presenter: Annallie Knight	Rap Competition Winners Girls No Names Presenter: Mayor Peter Corones

Break-off Competition Winners Boys Horris Jones (1st) Simeon Fairburn (2nd) Jaleel Donald (3rd) Presenter: Isaac Parsons	Break-off Competition Winners Girls Hannah Geesu (1st) Adriana Johnson (2nd) Katisse Salam (3rd) Presenter: Tammie Jarrett
Puggy Hunter Winner Michael Charles Presenter: Claude Williams	Best Team Card Dungar Ginnies Tegan Sunita Adriana Emily Presenter: Mayor Peter Corones

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