The Bengalla Cup Family Race Day, at Skellatar Park, will throw its support behind the local organisation on Sunday, during the running of the $30,000 feature event.

A free jumping castle and laser tag, along with a sausage sizzle, giveaways, Caffe Mobilita, bar and café facilities, popcorn, slushies, fairy floss and much more adds to the overall festive atmosphere.

Association secretary Mel Macrae-Gross admitted it was great to receive the backing of Bengalla, as well as the Muswellbrook Race Club.

“We have more than 350 registered members, so the money will go towards our [running] costs of the winter competition, end of season sausage sizzle and trophies,” she said.

“We’re inviting the players, their families and the entire community to come along.

“The more, the merrier – to ensure the day’s a success.

“We’ll also be conducting a raffle, manning the barbecue and hosting a few other activities.”

Bengalla community relations coordinator Debbie Day said the mining company was happy to lend a hand.

“We’ve been a long-term supporter of the Muswellbrook Race Club with sponsorship of the Bengalla Cup having started in 1994,” she said.

“Muswellbrook Race Club is a near neighbour to the mine and we are proud to be associated with such a high-quality country race club.

“This year’s beneficiary is the Muswellbrook Netball Association.

“Bengalla is partnering with the organisation in 2017 to support its winter competition, so the race day is another opportunity to support the many netball players in our community.”

Gates open at 11.30am, with the first race at 12.50pm.

Canteen Duty – 14’s Rep

BYE – Shooting Stars (Set Purple), Kelscape (Ledonna)(CR Grade), PPS (AR Grade)

10AM Crt 1 - NetSetGo Skills

Crt 3 – Munchkins V Happy Tooth Fairies

Crt 4 – Comprint Cuties V Denman RSL Devilettes

Crt 5 – The Flamingoes V Raine & Horne Hornets

Crt 6 – Mel’s Monsters V Denman Divas

Umpires – Coaches

11AM Crt 2 – North West Mining 14’s Rep V Hotondo Homes

Crt 3 – Kelscape Krushers V JFEA

Crt 4 – Comprint Catchers V 11’s Development Yellow

Crt 6 - Munro’s Marvels V JMG Fireworks

Umpires – Hair By Maddi Teen Queens x2, MFS Angels x2, Comprint 12’s x2, Amelia Wadwell

12.20PM Crt 1 - MFS Angels V Hair By Maddi Teen Queens

Crt 2 – Kelscape Kruizers V Pet Medical Ragdolls 

Crt 3 – PYP Allstars V Firebirds

Crt 4 – Denman RSL Dynamites V Workies Dangerous Divas

Umpires – Tina Bowditch, Shelby Lewis, North West Mining 14’s Rep x4, Munro Engineering 13’s Rep x4

1.40PM Crt 1 – 15’s Rep V Hunter Pro Signs

Crt 2 – Hunter Prestige Catering V Workies Wonders

Crt 3 – Keldan Cherrybombs Vs Munro Engineering 13’s Rep

Crt 4 – Comprint 12’s Rep V Pukara Power

Umpires – Tina Bowditch, Shelby Bowditch, 17’s Rep x4, Comprint Solutions x2

3.00PM Crt 1 – 17’s Rep V Comprint Solutions

Crt 2 – Boneys V Wonder Women

Crt 4 – La Bella Beauties V 11’s Development Green

Umpires – 15’s Rep x4, Shelby Lewis, Tina Bowditch