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This article was published on Friday, 9 October, 2015. The information contained within may be out of date or inaccurate. News articles and media releases older than 60 days are archived for future reference.

Lock in 51 days of major sporting events

Greater Shepparton will be buzzing with 51 days of major sporting events kicking off next weekend with the BMX Victoria pre state titles and Dynamites and Crackerjack Final.

Greater Shepparton Mayor Cr Dennis Patterson said these 12 major events will see more than 20,000 visitors converge on our region.

“Events like these help build Shepparton’s profile as a key major sporting events destination in regional Australia,” Cr Patterson said.

“Hosting these events also supports Council’s plan to build quality facilities for our community while also attracting visitors to stimulate our local economy.”

“This campaign will see 12 key state, national and international sporting events grace our city attracting more than 20,000 visitors and generating over 30,000 bed nights to our accommodation industry. Six sell out blockbuster weekends will contribute approximately $9m to our local economy.

“Council strives to attract the biggest and best events to Greater Shepparton boosting employment, tourism, entertainment and liveability for our community.”

“Sports tourism is an integral part of our major events calendar and this will be built upon in 2016 with major sporting events already secured to the region including the 2016 Australian Seniors Tennis Teams Carnival and Individual Championships, BMX Australia Nationals Series, National MotorX, Basketball Victoria Country under 14 Championships and the Australian Mini Mokes Nationals Convention over Easter.” 

Event details:

Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 October: BMX Victoria pre state titles and Dynamites and Crackerjack Final @ Shepparton Sports Precinct

Friday October 23 to Sunday 25 October: Australian Football Skools International Championships @ Shepparton Sports Precinct

Wednesday 27 to Thursday 28 October: Greater Shepparton PGA Golf Masters @ Mooroopna Golf Club 

Saturday 30 October to Sunday 1 November:Victoria Arabian Horse Championships @ Tatura Park Events and Equestrian Centre

Saturday 7 to Friday 13 November: Victorian Open Bowls @ Shepparton Park Bowls Club and 17 other locations around the region

Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November: Challenge Shepparton Triathlon @ Victoria Park Lake

Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November: Shepparton Multisport festival including Brooks Fun Run McDonalds Trikids Aqua Shop Open Water Swim, Shepparton Hexman Triathlon, Shepparton Cycling Club - Lakeside Criterium Series Victoria Park Lake

Friday November 20 to Sunday 22 November:BMX Victoria State Titles @

Shepparton Sports Precinct

Friday November 27 to Sunday 29 November: Spring Car Nationals @ Shepparton Showgrounds

Friday November 27 to Sunday 29 November: GV Quarter Horse Jackpot Show @ Tatura Park Events and Equestrian Centre

Friday December 4 to Sunday 6 December: Greater Shepparton Basketball Association Junior championships @ Shepparton Sports Stadium and 14 other venues in the region

 Friday December 4 to Sunday 6 December: Victoria All Welsh Pony Show @ Tatura Park Events and Equestrian Centre

For more information, including event details visit www.greatershepparton.com.au

 

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