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22nd Thredbo
National Running Week
Thredbo Alpine Village, Kosciuszko National Park
Saturday, 12 January to Saturday, 19 January 2002
 
Saturday, Jan 12  
 
11am-12am
and
1pm-2pm		 NRW Registration at Valley Terminal. No registration fee. Complete NRW disclaimer and obtain tags for all running events. No entry fee for runs. You must be registered before obtaining Chairlift/Activities Ticket. Enter for Crackenback Challenge at Valley Terminal (free). Obtain Chairlift /Activities Ticket from Thredbo Sports Centre. (Family Pass $180, Adult $56, Child under 15 $40, Seniors 65 yrs+, $40. Family Pass covers two adults and a maximum of 4 children under 18. All NRW registrants MUST have a Chairlift/Activities Ticket). Prices include GST.
 
2.30pm Ludwig Rabina's Crackenback Challenge. 2km/600m climb. Start at the rear of Valley Terminal. Course follows chairlift to Mt Crackenback summit. Children under 15 NOT permitted to compete. Event only suitable for healthy, experienced and well-prepared runners. Definitely NOT for fun runners. Sponsor: Kosciusko Thredbo. If you have been sick during the week DO NOT under any circumstances start in the event. Day competitors (who will not have purchased a NRW chairlift/activities ticket) will need to purchase a one-way chairlift ticket ($18).
 
6.30pm Crackenback Challenge Presentation at Bistro. Outright/veteran age categories only.
 
7pm NRW registration at Bistro (outdoors).
 
Sunday, Jan 13  
 
10-11am NRW Registration. Day participants enter for Thredbo Fun Run/Walk (free) at Valley Terminal.
 
11.30am Thredbo Fun Run/Walk - 6km, flat course, two laps of Thredbo Village. All prizes barrel draw. Start/finish Village Green. Bring your own drinks as none will be provided.
 
12.30am Presentation on Village Green. Participants must be present to be eligible for barrel draws. Sponsored by Kosciusko Thredbo.
 
6-7pm Bistro Happy Hour.
 
7pm NRW Tennis (Jeff Tayler), Golf (Peter Haynes) and Volleyball (Fran Dorey) registration at Bistro (outdoors). Please present your chairlift ticket (which has your name printed on it) when registering for these events. Tennis, Golf & Volleyball RESTRICTED to NRW charlift/activities ticket holders.
 
Monday, Jan 14  
 
9am-2pm Kosciuszko Walk, 13km. Depart at your convenience. Ideal family outing. Running/jogging is NOT permitted on the metal walkway for safety reasons. If NPWS rangers should identify NRW participants doing so permission for the Classic may be withdrawn. Alternatively - Thredbo River Track/Dead Horse Gap 10km run (starting at Valley Terminal and finishing at Top Station).
 
5pm Alfresco Pizza Mixed Relays - teams of 5 'selected' by Brian, relay legs 1km, Village Green. Prizes first across the line + three other winning teams.
 
6-7pm Bistro Happy Hour.
 
8-10pm New Balance Canberra Marathon Quiz Night. Organiser: Armstrong family. Random team selection. Venue: Keller Bar. Supporting sponsor: Wagga Wagga Road Runners Club.
 
Tuesday, Jan 15  
 
10am Armstrong 'Andicap (3km yacht handicap - one lap of fun run course). Sponsor: Ira & Chad Armstrong. Start/finish: Village Green. Timekeeper: Warwick Armstrong. All prizes barrel draw. You will be required to present your chairlift/activities ticket in order to claim a prize.
 
11am-4pm Dave Hobson Grand Slam Tennis preliminary rounds (pairing male/female - inexperienced/experienced). Sponsor: Kosciusko Thredbo. 4 Courts - 5 hours. Director: Jeff Tayler. Supervisor: Tony Greenwell. Rules - first to 6 (possible 11 games). Killer point on deuce. NRW ticket-holders ONLY.
 
5pm The Runners Shop Canberra Thredbo Invitational Mile - Village Green. Field restricted to 18. Sweep facilities. Handicapper: Bernie King.
 
5.04pm The Runners Shop Canberra Thredbo Fun Run Mile. Everyone most welcome. Sponsor: Brian Wenn. Village Green (3 laps). Prizes restricted to NRW chairlift/activities ticket holders.
 
6.30-8pm Complimentary drinks party courtesy of Thredbo Chamber of Commerce. NRW participants ONLY (admission by Chairlift/Activities ticket). The Keller Bar. No admission before 6.30pm.
 
8pm Brian & Mike Lenton's Thredbo National Running Week booklet available for sale ($5). Features results, historical tables & ranking lists: Challenge, Classic, Fun Run 1986-2001 (70 pages). Perfect NRW souvenir.
 
Wednesday, Jan 16  
 
2pm 'Cave Dundee' Thredbo Sprint Gift preliminary rounds (U/18 boys/girls, 18-39 men/women, 40+ male/female). Village Green. Repercharge heats. Sponsor: Dave Cundy (Cundy Sports Marketing).
 
2.30-6.30pm Dorey Alpine Volleyball. Village Green. Organiser: Fran Dorey. Sponsor: Dorey Family.
 
7pm Gift Final (12 competitors over 100m). Handicapping based on Stawell Gift. Village Green. Sweep facilities. Handicapper: Bernie King
 
from 7.30pm 22nd NRW Celebratory Dinner. Details to be announced.
 
Thursday, Jan 17  
 
8am Peter Haynes NRW Golfing Tournament sponsored by Kosciusko Thredbo. Awards in junior, open & veteran. Organiser: Peter Haynes.
 
11am Noel Harris 60 min Dingo Jog/Walk (sponsored by Body Health, Alice Springs). Start/finish: Cascade Track (5km south of Thredbo). Organiser: Noel Harris. Course out and back on Cascade Track. All prizes barrel draw. Please car pool (aim 4 per vehicle) and ALL cars MUST be parked in parking area opposite Dead Horse Gap. Participants walk 200m downhill to start. Parking NOT permitted by roadside.
 
5pm Thredbo Biathlon (run/swim) at Friday Flat Lake. Categories - U/18, open and veterans. Organisers: Ken Uren/Chris Toohey. Sponsor: Triathlon ACT. All prizes barrel draw. Incorporating the Margaret O'Donovan Physio Open Swimming Exhibition. Start/finish: Friday Flat Lake.
 
6-7pm Bistro Happy Hour.
 
Friday, Jan 18  
 
10am Desie Dazzler Dynamic Dash. Sponsored by Desie Joannides. Village Green. Distances range from 1km to 3km. Kids/teenagers fun run.
 
11am Eric and May Fazackerley 3km Fun Run/Walk for Veterans (males O/40 and females O/35). Sponsor: Eric Fazackerley. Start/finish: Village Green. All prizes barrel draw. Please have your NRW ticket ready to claim a prize.
 
6-10pm Dave Hobson Grand Slam Night Tennis (second round, quarter, semi and final: 4 courts/4hrs) at Valley Terminal. Sponsor: Kosciusko Thredbo.
 
Saturday, Jan 19  
 
10-10.30am Enter at Rawson Pass for Ludwig Rabina's Kosciuszko Classic (5km) by completing entry form and receiving race number. If you have been sick during the week DO NOT under any circumstances start in the event. Competitors not part of NRW will need to purchase a return chairlift ticket ($22). Allow a minimun of 1 hour for the walk to Rawson Pass. Catch chairlift by 9.15 at the latest. Running is NOT permitted on the metal walkway. The start at Snowy River Bridge is a 15 minute downhill jog or a 30 minute downhill walk from the Rawson Pass registration. NPWS participation limit 80.
 
11am Kosciuszko Classic, 5km, along the Old Summit Road. Start Snowy River Bridge. Finish at top of Mt Kosciuszko. Sponsor: Kosciusko Thredbo. Children U/15 NOT permitted to compete. Event only suitable for healthy, experienced and well-prepared runners. Definitely NOT for fun runners. Remember you are racing at high altitude in very changeable weather conditions. Ensure you take plenty of warm clothing, simple carbohydrates and drinks for post-race recovery and the demanding return journey to the chairlift. This event involves a tiring 20km of walking/jogging/racing. ** Please note the unpredictability of mountain weather means the Classic could be CANCELLED at very, very short notice.
 
6.30pm Kosciuszko Classic presentation at Bistro. Outright/veteran age categories only.
 
 

IMPORTANT

 
  1. NRW sporting events (tennis, volleyball, golf) are restricted to holders of the NRW Chairlift/Activities ticket. Thredbo mid-week running events (Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri) will require the production of your chairlift ticket to claim any barrel draw prize.
  2. There are no entry fees for runs. NO REGISTRATION FEE.
    Brian Lenton is the Honary Director. NRW is NOT a business venture.
  3. Thredbo Village is in the Kosciuszko National Park and there is a $15 per day car entry fee or $80 for an annual permit, obtainable on entry from NSW or at Thredbo Newsagency. Fines for non-compliance are rigorously enforced.
  4. CHAIRLIFT/ACTIVITIES TICKET. All NRW participants will be able to purchase a ticket allowing unlimited chairlift rides over the 8 days. It covers green fees any time you play golf during the week, but please note that normal green fees apply on the weekend (i.e. $15 per round). Tennis court hire is covered only at the specified NRW booking times.

    Costs are:
    Family Pass.................$180 (covers 2 adults and a maximum of 4 children under 18)
    Adult.......................$56
    Child under 15..............$40
    Seniors (over 65 years).....$40 All prices include GST.

    Please note that the Chairlift/Activities Ticket is not transferable and all NRW participants must have one. Take care of the ticket as it will not be replaced if lost or stolen. By way of comparison, normal charges for one return chairlift ride in 2002 are Family $48, Adult $22, Child U/15 $12 and senior $14. Green fees per game $15, tennis court hire $16 per hour.
  5. Presentations will immediately follow all running and sporting events whenever possible.
  6. Entry to any or all NRW events is conditional on completing a disclaimer. All NRW participants must be registered before a Chairlift/Activities Ticket can be obtained.
  7. Please note that NRW participants organise their own accommodation at Thredbo Village.
  8. Brian Lenton reserves the right to postpone, substitute or even cancel events due to adverse conditions (or circumstances beyond his control) without giving advance notice.
  9. Please note that if NRW participants wish to play tennis at times other than the NRW program bookings then normal hire fees apply. The Chairlift/Activities ticket covers green fees only on weekdays, but NOT weekends. Have your ticket ready for inspection while playing golf.
  10. It is the responsibility of participants to provide their own drinks/refreshments at all runs and races.

Program enquiries to:

Honorary Organiser
Thredbo National Running Week,
Brian Lenton,
PO Box 5, Duffy ACT 2611

General accommodation enquiries:

THREDBO RESORT CENTRE
Phone Toll Free 1800 020 589
FAX    (02) 6457 6470
www.thredbo.com.au
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