Lightning to Strike at the St Bernard's Gift
09 January 2012
The fastest athlete's in the state, will be moving like lightning on sunday feb 5th at the St Bernard's Gift.
The fastest athlete's in the state, will be moving like lightning on sunday feb 5th at the St Bernard's Gift. The St Bernard's Gift is one of a series of prestigious events, run by the Victorian Athletics League (www.val.org.au). In a professional athletic's season culminating with the world famous Stawell Gift, which was first held in 1878.
Races at St Bernard's will be run over distances between 70 and 2,000 metres on a handicap system, allowing every athlete the opportunity to be competitive in any race.
The starting gun for the opening event will be be fired at 11am and the day will be filled with an action packed program.
Feature events include: 70m Don Furness classic, 800m feature race, 2000m open, 800m for women and veteran's, 70m womens dash, 1600m novice, a footballers cup and all culminating with the Blue Ribbon 100m Gift Final.
Early track preparations are all ready underway,and we are targeting another super fast deck this year. Casual food and drinks will be available from our award winning kiosk, while those looking for airconditioned comfort will be able to relax upstairs and enjoy a panaoramic 180 degree view of proceedings,while enjoying an icy cold beverage and gourmet lunch.
Luncheon seats can be booked for just $25 which covers food,tea and coffee plus an exclusive open air balcony to view all races. Please contact Luke Gollant now on 0419 502 588 or email gollant@pacific.net.au to reserve your seat or table of ten.
The 2012 Gift will also have a special family focus and children of all ages are especially welcome. A childrens handicap race will be held and a jumping castle will give those little future aths stars a good work out.
In an Olympic year this event is a great chance for local sports fan's to whet their athletic's appetite and see the fastest and the best scorch down the St Bernards track.
So if you feel the need, the need for speed and are looking for a fun/exciting and different day out.
Please save the date, book a seat for lunch,or drop in with the kids... to see lightning strike at the St Bernards Gift on Sunday Feb 5th !
