Early this morning, 12 young Lake Macquarie athletes boarded a bus as the first stage of an unforgettable trip.
The 12 children aged between 12 and 15 are off to the International Children's Games in Lithuania, where they'll compete against 15 hundred other athletes from around the world.
The opening ceremony is scheduled for the 5th of July, with the games running until the 9th.
Lake Macquarie Councils Manager of Community Planning John Ferguson has praised the event and says it's a once in a lifetime experience for the young athletes.
"It'll be one of those events in their life they'll never forget", he said. "It's the opportunity to meet with kids from all over the world".
The team is compromised of swimmers and track and field athletes, including Lachlan Mackay, Flynn Fardell, Dillon Siv, Abbey Proctor, Ella Cleare, Ella Bradley, Claudia Martin, Kaitlyn Klein, Samuel Jones, Bryce Webber, Skye Southam and Brew Austin.
Lake Macquarie has been a regular participant in the International Children's Games since 2008 and hosted the event in 2014.
