Event Information
About the event:
For
more than forty years, the Australian University Water Ski & Wakeboard
Championship has been the pinnacle event for tertiary student water sports
enthusiasts. Attended by competitors from all over Australia, it is the
focal event of the year where the best students on the water battle for
national honours in slalom, trick, jump and wakeboarding.
This year’s event will be known as the Australian University Water Ski &
Wakeboard Club Championship (AUWWCC) and promises to bring together some of
the finest talent in Australia. Stretched across 5 days of competition at
the Max Kirwin Ski Park, Mulwala in Victoria, the event includes official
familiarisation plus preliminary and final rounds of all events.
A full social program complements the event, with the festivities forming as
much a part of the culture of these championships as the on water
performances. Current and ex-university students gather from all states to
cheer on their teams and enjoy the fantastic atmosphere on the banks of the
Murray River.
A number of university athletes have gone on to represent their country at
the highest level in water skiing – names like Joel Wing and Chris Cockburn,
past university champions, are ranked among the top water skiers in the
country and have represented Australia at the world championships.
Regardless of whether you’re an accomplished skier/boarder or a competition
novice, the Australian University Club Championships welcomes all skill
levels, with minimum qualifying standards. Plus the on site entertainment
and great people means that whether you’re in first place, last place or
just pissed for six days straight, you'll have the time of your life!!!
Location
The
2010 Australian Universities Waterski & Wakeboard Clubs Championships are
being held at the magnificent Twin Lakes of the Max Kirwin Ski Park, from
the pristine site of the Mulwala Waterski Club. The site is located in
Mulwala, which is situated in Victoria’s north-east, approximately 3 hours
drive from Melbourne and 1 hour from Albury.
Map:
Google Maps Link
Directions to the site
The Max Kirwin Ski Park site is located approximately 300 km north-east of
Melbourne, heading out on the Hume Highway. The Max Kirwin Ski Park site is
off Tocumwal rd, approx 15 minutes from the Mulwala Ski Club on Melbourne
St. The map below help get you to Mulwala and if you have any trouble
finding the site, just ask a friendly local to point the way.
Directions from Melbourne
• Head from Melbourne out the Monash Freeway, on city-link and through the
Domain Tunnel
• After exiting the tunnel, remain in the left lane and take a left hand
turn to travel across the Bolte Bridge onto the Tullamarine Fwy, then
exiting onto the Western Ring Road
• Continue along the Western Ring Road and take a left onto the Hume Freeway
• The Hume will take you all the way up towards Benalla
• Take a left onto Benalla - Winton Road, and then the 3rd right onto
Benalla - Yarrawonga Road
• This will bring you all the way into Yarrawonga; at the T-intersection of
Benalla-Yarrawonga rd and Murray-Valley Hwy, turn right and then left at the
round-a-bout onto Benalla-Yarrawonga rd.
• Continue straight through the town of Yarrawonga and over the bridge, this
becomes Melbourne st and you will pass the Mulwala Ski Club on your right
• Drive over the Canal and take the first street on your left (Savernake
rd), there will be a sign to the Max Kirwin Ski Park here
• Turn left into North st and follow the road around to the right (Mulwala
Savernake rd) – DO NOT CROSS THE RAILWAY!!!!
• At the intersection turn left into Tocumwal rd (cross over railway and
canal)
• Follow this road for approx 1.5km, there will be a turn off on your right
to the Max Kirwin Ski Park…please drive slowly up the dirt road!!!
• You have arrived! Welcome!!
Map:
(For the moment, please follow the link provided, more detail coming
shortly)
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tab=wl
Yarrawonga / Mulwala Region:
What you will discover in Mulwala is an exciting country town, built on the
holiday ideals of sunshine, swimming, skiing, and sinking extraordinary
quantities of 'refreshments'.This year's tournament at the Max Kirwin
Waterski Park, is perched on twin man-made lakes designed specifically for
tournament skiing, just a short drive outside of the Mulwala township.
Wineries, golf courses, waterslides, go-karting, great shopping and loads of
cafes, are all nearby and provide ample distraction for those who want a
little variety.
Corowa Shire is a prospering rural community centrally located on the
Majestic Murray River in New South Wales between Sydney and Melbourne,
within easy travelling distance to the rural cities of Albury, Wodonga,
Wangaratta, Wagga Wagga, Shepparton and the Nations Capital, Canberra.
Located only 3 hours from Melbourne, 4 hours from Canberra and 6 hours
from Sydney, with a great climate and vibrant atmosphere Corowa Shire is an
ideal location for businesses, families and retirees to experience
exceptional lifestyle and opportunity.
For further
information call
(03) 5871 9222 or visit the friendly staff at
the Moira Shire Council.
Accommodation
The
accommodation included in the social levy’s will be Camping on-site at the
ski club, there is plenty of gassy area available for tents and amenities &
shower access will be arranged daily.
Ample options for Motel & Cabin accommodation are also available in the
surrounding area. We will endeavor to assist anyone who would prefer this
sort of accommodation, however please note it is an option that comes at an
additional cost, please let us know. |
