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Action from last year’s Active Fest. Photo supplied

Nine different sports will be on offer for children to try when Byron Council presents Active Fest at the Cavanbah Centre on Sunday March 12.

The event is free for children aged 7—14 years. Across the day they will get to try sports offered in the wider community such as rugby league, AFL, netball, baseball 5, triathlon, netball, football and basketball.

‘There will be plenty of food and drinks for the kids across the day, as well as giveaways and a skydiving demonstration,’ Damian Kelly, BSC Sports and Recreation Operations Coordinator said.

Club representatives will also be there to help with player registrations.

Participants need to register via the Byron Shire Council website before attending.

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