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Concrete Classic Oct 06
Aug 12^th, 2006 at 6:43pm

Hi all,

Elise, Jim, Liam and I are organising the next Concrete Classic Grin

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The proposed date is October 28th - 29th.
Penrith have OK'd the date and venue but there are still some formalities to go through.

The plan is to have:
a ball race
the gift race (deckless)
boat-a-cross
boat-a-relay
fun freestyle comp
int-adv freestyle comp

The event is open to everybody from beginners to pro's with the emphasis on fun and some friendly competition.
There will probably be a BBQ lunch both days and plenty of prizes.

More info will be available in the near future.

Cheers
Ben

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Swiss Senior Member Offline Posts: 421 Warrandyte-upon-Yarra Gender:	Re: Concrete Classic Oct 06 Reply #1 - Aug 13^th, 2006 at 11:17am Hey Ben, Thanks for organising a concrete classic. From what I heard it's a bit of fun and I'd definitely be up for it! Cheers, Jean
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Re: Concrete Classic Oct 06
Reply #2 - Aug 14^th, 2006 at 10:29am

Cool Ben,

Unfortunately I'm in Uganda at that time but the other concrete classics have been a heap of fun for everyone. The last one in Feb we had a crew of mixed ability from people who were swimming a fair bit to people who were serious about freestyle and everyone had an awesome time and got involved.
I hope some of the Vic crowd make the trek up as it's a really fun weekend Cheesy

I'm just bummed to be missing the Gift - my tip for that race is stay right of centre on bottom drop Wink

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Re: Concrete Classic Oct 06
Reply #3 - Aug 14^th, 2006 at 12:25pm

I'll do my best to russle up a few mexicans for the event. This is all assuming the water level in the lake comes up again. I hear the low water level in the lake is making a bit of a mess of the course at the moment. Any news on this front. I'd really like to hear when it comes up enough to bring the course back to normal.

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Re: Concrete Classic Oct 06
Reply #4 - Aug 14^th, 2006 at 2:40pm

They have been pumping water in to the lake and Penrith has had some rain. The water level is up and the course is the best it's been for about 8-10 months. Main has been made a hole again, jacks is nice and deep and the frier is super quick. Ming Lee has left bottom drop and it's starting to for a more user friendly holw. Not many rafts right now either. It's sweet! Grin

Ben

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steff Full Member Offline Posts: 188	Re: Concrete Classic Oct 06 Reply #5 - Aug 17^th, 2006 at 11:39am How fixed are those dates? (Should I book my tickets down now, or wait? VB has $99 each way from Brissie). Als, I'll still be paying penance for my 10 weeks of annual leave this year, so would only be able to fly down Sat night - is it worth coming for just the Sun, and what are the chances of H20 on the Mon? Ta steff
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Baby_Sarah Senior Member Offline Posts: 429 Melbourne	Re: Concrete Classic Oct 06 Reply #6 - Aug 17^th, 2006 at 11:43am Do it Steff!! And get some other Brissyites to come down too - You'll be ripping it up after the Nile woo hooo two weeks today til we fly out.....
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steff Full Member Offline Posts: 188	Re: Concrete Classic Oct 06 Reply #7 - Aug 17^th, 2006 at 11:54am Yes - I'm sure I will have well refined swimming techniques!! Yeah, I'll try and get a crew down from here, but between the nile and NZ, I can't see myself getting another weekend off until...!!! ...reminder to self... must do travel insurance! steff
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Baby_Sarah Senior Member Offline Posts: 429 Melbourne	Re: Concrete Classic Oct 06 Reply #8 - Aug 17^th, 2006 at 12:22pm yeah travel insurance ... that's something I was doing today too! I'm getting excited!!! But yeah I think the Concrete Classic will be good fun even if you are just there for the Sunday. Definitely try and rope in some other QLDers Are you doing NZ this summer?
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steff Full Member Offline Posts: 188	Re: Concrete Classic Oct 06 Reply #9 - Aug 17^th, 2006 at 12:59pm AAGGGH - no! Did NZ Jan/Feb. Scott would kill me if I had any more time off! Have no leave left! Was thinking South Africa and Kenya 2007, China 2008, Nepal 2009... Any ideas for 2010? steff
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Baby_Sarah Senior Member Offline Posts: 429 Melbourne	Re: Concrete Classic Oct 06 Reply #10 - Aug 17^th, 2006 at 1:22pm Gotta fit Norway in there somewhere! After this I'm out for the next two years due to being a poor student again as of next year. But Norge, Sverige and Suomi are on my list - might need to train on NZ's west coast first though.
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Ben Senior Member Offline unleash your monkey Posts: 277 Sydney, Australia Gender:	Re: Concrete Classic Oct 06 Reply #11 - Aug 17^th, 2006 at 3:13pm We are thinking of trying to incorporate a funyak race for non-paddlers. What do people think? Worthwhile? Ben
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Baby_Sarah Senior Member Offline Posts: 429 Melbourne	Re: Concrete Classic Oct 06 Reply #12 - Aug 17^th, 2006 at 3:31pm It's a cool idea but it depends on how many non-paddlers are likely to be around, from memory of previous events there weren't too many.
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Re: Concrete Classic Oct 06
Reply #13 - Aug 18^th, 2006 at 6:26pm

The dates are firm with PWS and us.
We are going to have a "come and try day" on the same days.
It's been great in the past so hopefully we can keep on making it better and getting more people to come along.
We will have an itinerary as soon as it's approved from PWS, so if you want one you can contact me at helix@pnc.com.au or contact Ben & Elise through Wavemonkey
Have a great time in Uganda Sarah

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Tommo Junior Member Offline I love YaBB 1 Gold! Posts: 16 Sydney Gender:	Re: Concrete Classic Oct 06 Reply #14 - Aug 21^st, 2006 at 6:31pm Hey Guys, Sounds sweet, i will be home from New Zealand by then, so im definately in. If the last ones are anything to go by, it should be a cracker. Keep goin huge, Tom
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