Havana dance party at Schoolies?
Our video above shows Whitsunday Schoolies participating in the Blow Zero competition which was held late in the hours of darkness. How does it work? It’s simple. In this case students needed to win a dancing competition (inspired by the on-stage presence of our very own Senior Constable Tara Stanton – how good was she). If a Schoolie was selected as the winner – they must then provide a ZERO reading on a roadside breath testing device. If you provide a reading – not matter how small – you cannot claim the prize.
This year a Schoolie who travelled all the way from Mareeba was judged the out-right winner – participants fought against the North Queensland heat and humidity any way they could, in this case, the shirt came off to stay cool.
Having won the dance competition, the winner then moves to the next stage – provide a ZERO reading on a roadside breath testing device
The Blow Zero prize – a huge Youi Boom speaker! Gratefully accepted 🙂
There is a Blow Zero contest every single night for the duration of Schoolies – with a different style of competition each night. Win the comp, provide a zero reading – you get the prize.
Whitsunday Schoolies Safety Response, coordinated by the Whitsunday Regional Council, provides an alcohol and drug free Schoolies area called Schoolies Central. Every night while the Schoolies are dancing to the beat at the Red Frog dance parties the Blow Zero competition is run in partnership with the Red Frogs.
At Schoolies Central there are many volunteers, police and ambulance officers to assist with Schoolies and ensure everyone is safe.
The chill out zone is exactly that, somewhere to chill, rehydrate and get some free snacks or arrange a walk home by the Red Frogs team. It is manned by first aid officers and a nurse from Proserpine Hospital who will help with anything from a blister to a sore head. If further medial intervention is needed the Queensland Ambulance have set up a field hospital where higher level treatment can be delivered.
The safety of Schoolies is paramount in Schoolies Central and the whole area of Airlie Beach area.
Police encourage all Schoolies to be safe and watch your mates.
If you need to talk to someone at Schoolies remember the Red Frogs Hotline 1300557123.
If there is an emergency always call Triple Zero (000).
