Council continues support for Rockingham Beach Cup

The City of Rockingham has again thrown its support behind this year's Rockingham Beach Cup (RBC).

Council agreed to provide the Rotary Club of Palm Beach with $177,500 of funding for this year's event on November 11 and 12.

The event is highlighted by a community festival and a series of horse races that take place on the sand at the Rockingham Foreshore. 

Last year the RBC attracted about 22,000 people to the Rockingham Foreshore across the two days, with more than 9000 visitors coming from outside of Rockingham. 

It injected more than $1.5 million into the local economy, and for every dollar of grant funding provided by the City it generated $5.51 in visitor expenditure. 

Mayor Deb Hamblin said Council was keen to support the RBC once again given the benefits provided by the unique event.

“Since 2016 the City of Rockingham has supported the Rotary Club of Palm Beach WA to deliver this iconic event,” Mayor Hamblin said. 

“Over the years RBC has consistently demonstrated that it is the type of event which can drive economic growth and enhance tourism in our City. 

“The City hopes to see many locals and visitors from far and wide descend on the Rockingham Foreshore and Rediscover Rockingham this November when the RBC returns.” 

RBC Committee Chair Donna McDonald said the Rotary Club of Palm Beach was excited to present the event with support from the City.  

“The Rotary Club of Palm Beach is delighted to again bring the race track to the seaside. This year’s Channel 7 Rockingham Beach Cup is only possible with the long term support of the City of Rockingham Iconic Grant Funding. The two-day event brings locals and visitors together to connect as a vibrant and active community and to Rediscover Rockingham.

“We are very excited crowds will again have the opportunity to experience the magic of horses thundering down our beautiful foreshore with the choice of viewing from one of two unique licenced areas or from our huge free family-friendly festival on Churchill and Bell Parks.”