 DIRT FEST VICTORIA
Novotel Forest Resort, Creswick
17th & 18th March, 2012
SCHEDULE
 Saturday 17th March, 2012
Saturday Evening
Sunday 18th March, 2012
Note: Times indicate event starts. Registration is earlier.
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ARE YOU VICTORIA'S NEXT DIRT MASTER OR DIRT MISTRESS CHAMPION?
- Reigning Dirt Master Victoria Champion: Rhys Newsome
- Reigning Dirt Mistress Victoria Champion: Joanne King-Hudson
A key feature of the Dirt Fest weekend is the Victorian Dirt Master & Dirt Mistress Championships. One male and one female competitor will take home the title as VICTORIAN DIRT MASTER or DIRT MISTRESS CHAMPION. Dirt Master competitors will push themselves to the limits in three gruelling long course events over two days in the aim to record the fastest cumulative time to take out this prestigious title.
Enter all three long course events to be in the running for the 'Dirt Master' & 'Dirt Mistress' Championship Award.
- Saturday AM: Tre-X Off Road Triathlon (500-23-8)
- Saturday PM: 8km Trail Run
- Sunday AM: 48km XC MTB
CLICK HERE for full details on discounts and how to enter.
 Victorian Dirt Master & Dirt Mistress Prizes:
Over $1,100 in Prize Value!
Dirt Master Finishers
Victorian Dirt Master & Dirt Mistress Champions
- $250 Cash
- Novotel Forest Resort Holiday Package: 3 nights accommodation in an Executive King Room, including breakfast.
- Free Entry to the Qld Dirt Master Championships
- Plaque Engraved on Australian Dirt Master Championship Trophy
DIRT MASTER & DIRT MISTRESS CONTENDERS
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Victoria |
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GREGG BEST: East Launceston, Tasmania |
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ROWAN TATCHELL: Box Hill, Victoria |
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GEOFF SUESS: Thornlands, Queensland |
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CONNIE SILVESTRI: Bardon, Queensland |
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MIKE 'BOBCAT' HARVEY: Herston, Queensland |
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JANE CLIFTON: Preston, Victoria |
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 TRE-X OFF ROAD TRIATHLON:
AM Saturday
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FRIDAY EVENING |
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06:30pm |
Registration 1 Opens |
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07:00pm |
Registration 1 Closes |
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SATURDAY |
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06:30am |
Registration Opens |
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06:45am |
'On the Day' Entries Close |
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07:00am |
Registration Closes |
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07:10am |
Transition Area 2 Closes |
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07:15am |
Event & Safety Brief at the Finish Line |
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07:15am |
Transition Area 1 Opens |
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07:30am |
Group Ride to St Georges Lake |
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08:30am |
Transition Area 1 Closes |
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08:45am |
Teaser Wave 1 Start |
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09:00am |
Long Course Wave 1 Start |
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09:20am |
Short Course Wave 1 Start |
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12:00-12:30pm |
Dirt Kids Duathlon Start |
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*1:30pm |
Presentations (estimated time) |
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 FREE MUD RATS KIDS FUN RUN: PM Saturday
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3:30pm |
Registration Opens |
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3:45pm |
Registration Closes |
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4:00pm |
Course Brief |
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4:05pm |
Event Start |
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4:20pm |
Event Finish |
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8KM TRAIL RUN & 4KM FUN RUN: PM Saturday
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 48KM XC MOUNTAIN BIKE: AM Sunday
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7:30am |
Registration Opens
Course open for practice Ride.
Note: Only registered riders displaying a race number may enter the course |
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8:00am |
Course closed for practice Ride |
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8:30am |
Registration Closes |
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8:45am |
Course Brief |
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9:00am |
Event Start |
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*2:00pm |
Presentations |
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 24KM XC MOUNTAIN BIKE: AM Sunday
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7:30am |
Registration Opens
Course open for practice Ride.
Note: Only registered riders displaying a race number may enter the course |
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8:00am |
Course closed for practice Ride |
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8:30am |
Registration Closes |
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8:45am |
Course Brief |
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10:15am |
Event Start |
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*2:00pm |
Presentations |
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 FREE MUD RATS KIDS DIRT BIKE: AM Saturday
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07:30am |
Registration Opens |
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08:00am |
Registration Closes |
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08:30am |
Course Brief |
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08:35am |
Event Start |
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08:45am |
Event Finish |
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LOCATION
Novotel Forest Resort Creswick
Hardcore adventure meets 5 Star Luxury at the Novotel Forest Resort Creswick. This is a weekend for the entire family and includes special discounted accommodation packages for participants and a fantastic buffet dinner on Saturday evening.
Click on the links below to find out more
About Novotel Forest Resort Creswick
Located just 75 minutes northwest of Melbourne CBD in the heart of Victoria's spa region, the Novotel Forest Resort Creswick is nestled between the area's two most popular destinations - the historic goldfields of Ballarat and the beautiful and iconic Daylesford and Hepburn Shire.
Featuring 144 luxurious rooms and suites - all with balconies and spas, each room provides spectacular views overlooking the Resort's Tony Cashmore designed 18 hole championship golf course or the Creswick State Forest.
The property boasts a boutique day spa, heated pool, spa and fitness centre, restaurant and state-of-the-art conference facilities.
 This purpose built Conference/Convention Hotel features 10 conference rooms all with natural light and spectacular views. Meeting spaces are complimented by three pre function areas, three business centres, wireless and broadband internet, an inhouse audio visual technician , dedicated executive boardroom, private dining room, library themed boardroom and Grand Ballroom capable of hosting 600 delegates.
The resort also offers A Wide Range of Dining Options, Golf, Tennis and a, Day Spa!
Novotel Forest Resort
1500 Midland Hwy,
Creswick, Victoria 3363
For Bookings
Phone: 03 5345 9600
Email: novotel@forestresort.com.au
Web: www.novotel.forestresort.com.au
Special Discounted Accommodation Packages for Competitors
From $159 Per Room Per Night!
 Novotel Forest Resort would like to extend the following rates for participants and spectators at The Tre-X Off Road Triathlon Series and Dirt Fest Weekend on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th of March, 2011 at Novotel Forest Resort:
- $169 per room, per night in a Standard King Room including full buffet breakfast for two
- OR $159 per room, per night in a Standard King Room including full buffet breakfast for two based on a minimum two night stay: Friday 16th and Saturday 17th March, 2011 / Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th March, 2011.
Accommodation Booking Details
For Bookings contact the resort directly by phone or email and advise that you are taking part in the Mountain Designs Adventure Race Australia and quote your entry invoice number to access the special accommodation rates for the weekend. The whole family and friends are more than welcome
Phone: 03 5345 9600
Email: novotel@forestresort.com.au
Saturday Night Celebration Dinner - Just $20 per head
Join us for a celebration 'Carb Loading' pasta buffet on Saturday evening. At just $20 per head it's fantastic value and a great opportunity to relax with fellow competitors over a great meal and perhaps a few drinks (for the not so competitive :-). Bookings are essential Tel: 03 53459600 to book
Child Minding Services at Novotel Forest Resort
Child Minding services at the Resort is provided by “Simply Helping” . For enquireis and bookings the team can be contacted at:
 Indulge Yourself with a Spa Treatment at Spa 407, Novotel Forest Resort
25% Discount off treatments during your stay at Dirt Fest!
Combine your weekend of adventure with pure indulgance at the Novotel's Boutique Day Spa,, Spa 407!
Guests of Dirt Fest who wish to indulge and treat themselves to a spa treatment at Spa407 will receive 25% off the treatment price during their stay. Simply quote the Dirt Fest & Tre-X Victoria event to receive your discount. Book at the Spa on the details below. But hurry, spaces are limited.
Spa 407
Penthouse 407 Novotel Forest Resort
1500 Midland Highway, Creswick VIC 3363
In house Guests dial 659
t. 03 5345 9659
e. spa407@forestresort.com.au
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HOW TO GET THERE
Directions to Novotel Forest Resort
Novotel Forest Resort Creswick is situated in the heart of spa country Victoria, only 10 minutes from the historic city of Ballarat and 20 minutes from Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.
Just 75 minutes from Melbourne CBD and just over one hour from Melbourne and Avalon airports, Novotel Forest Resort Creswick is easily accessed by plane or car both domestically and internationally.
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FACILITIES
Facilities for guests at Novotel Forest Resort include:
- Saturday Night Celebration Dinner
- Discounted Accommodation Packages
- Kids Club
- Restaurants & Bars including our signagure restaurant Harvest 383, Springs Bar & Terrace, The Sports Bar & 24hr Room Service
- Coffee
- Golf Course
- Spa 407 Health Spa
- Heated Pool & Gymnasium
- Tennis
- Bush Walking, Mountain Biking and Bird Watching
- On Site Parking
- Free Sausage Sizzle for competitors and volunteers
- Bathroom Facilities
To find out more about Novotel Forest Resort go to www.novotel.forestresort.com.au
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 MELBOURNE ADVENTURE CLUB
If you're In 2 Adventure and you're in Melbourne, then Melbourne Adventure is the club for you to develop your adventure skills and get ready for your next adventure in a fun, friendly group environment Melbourne Adventure (MA) is a club for everyone, they offer regular running, cycling, mountain biking, kayaking, navigation and swimming sessions across Melbourne.
Many of their members compete in triathlons, adventure races and multi-sport challenges along with the single discipline races. The value of a club is often over looked, if you haven't been involved in clubs before give Melbourne Adventure a try..
For $30 a year you get everything you need to get fit and active in a social and supportive environment. This is easily better value than a gym membership so get out of your comfort zone and come play with the team at MA!  The MA coaches are professionals, that means they provide free services for club members but offer other services at a cost. You can discuss your training with either Simon, Jarad and Liam.
If you'd like to get involved in the club, email
info@melbourneadventure.org.au or CLICK HERE TO JOIN ON LINE
To find out more go to www.melbourneadventure.org.au
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BIKE HIRE FROM TIPPERARY BIKE HIRE & SERVICING
Tipperary Bike Hire are based in Daylesford and are proud to hire great quality, up to date & well maintained mountain, commuter and kids bikes for everyone.
 Tipperary Bike Hire Offer:
- QUALITY BIKE HIRE (HELMETS AND LOCKS INCLUDED)
- FREE DELIVERY TO DAYLESFORD AND HEPBURN SPRINGS TOWNSHIPS
- MAPS AND SUGGESTIONS OF BEAUTIFUL RIDES FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS
- GROUP BOOKINGS OF UP TO 10 RIDERS
- LUNCH & ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES ON REQUEST
- BIKE PARTS AND SERVICING
FOR HIRE: Contact Geoff or Caroline
Tel: 0413 347 779
Email: tipperarybicyclehire@mmnet.com.au
Web: www.tipperarybicyclehire.com
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FAMILY DISCOUNTS
At In 2 Adventure we have kept entry costs for Dirt Fest to an absolute minimum, however we're keen to encourage as many families as possible to be a part of Dirt Fest. We do understand that entries for a large family can add up, so if you are a family unit, and members of your family are looking at taking part in a number of Dirt Fest Events, then email us at info@in2adventure.com.au PRIOR TO ENTERING with the following details:
- Your name, telephone number & email address
- The names of those in your family who will be taking part in Dirt Fest and the events they will be entering.
We will consider each request on an individual basis.
Important Information about Family Discounts
- Entries must be for members of one family unit. Groups of friends will not be considered. An email does not guarantee a discount. A family discount will be offered only at the discretion of the Event Managers.Discounts will only be considered prior to entries being received. No refunds will be given as a result of a Family Discount.Entries must be made on the same order.
- If a discount is offered and the entry does not match the details in the email request In 2 Adventure reserve the right., without prior notice to debit the difference in entry fees from the credit card listed on the order.
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COMPETITOR JOINING INSTRUCTIONS
Competitor joining instructions will be emailed to participants prior to the event.
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TOTAL FIRE BAN
Safety is our number one priority and to ensure we comply with permit requirements, in the event of a Total Fire Ban, the event will be cancelled. In the event of a cancellation full details will be posted on the NEWS PAGE of the Dirt Fest Website at www.in2adventure.com.au/dirtfest
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