I think the sport neeeds local competitions to get new people interested.
I, for one, would help and sponsor a local Newcastle comp. I know alot of the councellors and think it would go off.
If not held in Newcastle, there are a few good spots up the coast that have great access.
I could get news coverage...twould be fantasmo.
I know it takes a lot of work(and usually one or two people are lumbered with all of it) but I recon it can work for all areas.

Lets get onto it.

Tone

Happy to sponsor and/or help in any way.

I seem to remember Missy organised one last year in about Nov I think, and there was a really good response (just no wind!). It was at nobbys, which seemed good because there was a lot of room up the top for launching and sitting etc.

Sounds like a good idea - there aren't many local comps around here for some reason.

Hey Lachlan...I recon Anna Bay's the best spot, loads of room and easily accessable by 4x4's.
I'll put up some prizes and I'm sure others will too.
Best days would be not too close to xmas as it gets very busy up there.
I recon we could get this up and running!
Tone

I'll give a pair of sheepskin seat covers or some ugg boots for another category. and MAYBE A FEW PAIRS OF UGGIES AS a "door type" prize?
Anyone else from NEWY that can put their hand up for some prizes,product, cash...anything, please let us know..

Thanks,
Tone

When we did the 2000 event it was really loose and people really liked the loose format(this type of thing is very popular with everyone who just likes to catch up with everyone and have a blast )basically all we did was name the dates and say 'see ya there ".The only organising we did was a whip around for prizes ,a big party house ,the dates and a morning get together for a BBQ brekkie and to decide the likely spot to go and ride .if there is a boarder cross component this would be alot more organising (and everyone runs for cover when you ask for helpers, and then when everything is dragged around and set up the wind doesn't blow this kind of answers stinky's question of why not so many local events )

cheers

lach

yep thats right and if it is fingal bay is a 10-15 min drive, and if it is NW Baggies and conroy are a 10 min drive, and west to east works on birubi .This is what we experienced in 2000 and we didn't miss a day.

Hey how are ya,

I'm not much of an organiser, but I can help people where ever possible...I think if we can get some dates organised, Lachlan would know enough people to get attendance up to a great level..
I recon Lach's idea of an easy/loose session is great and from his experience, I recon he'd know best.

I will try to get in contact with the coucellors I know up there to get permission(as soon as a dateline has been set).

Can we get some support from the mid coasters? and maybe some more local people/businesses to commit to some prizes.

The more upfront expressions of interest will determine whether this can be viable or not.

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Keep the offers coming guys...thanks Daz!

Everyone will be invited and encouraged to participate in this !
Thanks to everyones input so far, can we get some more pledges of support for prizes.