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Posted on Friday 22nd of September, 2017,
Greater Shepparton City Council officially announced Little Athletics VIC Northern Country Track & Field Championships will occur at Shepparton Sports City on 17 and 18 February, 2018.
Mayor Dinny Adem said “we are fortunate to have another great event come to Shepparton. To see children aged five to 16 years enjoying our new and improved athletics track, while providing children with great foundations to grow into athletes of the future. This is a good example of Council’s role in encouraging activity within our local community”.
“I am sure Greater Shepparton residents will welcome the little athletics participants and their families to the Shepparton Sports City in February next year as they spend time and money in our region keeping local businesses busy and the economy strong,” said Cr Adem.
As part of Councils commitment to the $21 million Shepparton Sports City redevelopment we invested in the Regional Athletics Complex to bring the big events to the region and this is another coup towards our ambition of being recognised as regional Australia’s sporting event capital.
The Little Athletics Championships will see approximately 600 competitors and officials stay for two days. The event is expected to attract an additional 2,000 visitors and create an economic benefit of approximately $733,000 to the region.
CEO Little Athletics Victoria Anthony McIntosh said “Little Athletics Victoria is thrilled to bring the 2018 Northern Country Region Track & Field Championships back to Shepparton – a welcoming town with a terrific sporting tradition. The refurbished track is a magnificent facility, and we’d expect two days of tough competition, and maybe even the odd record to tumble. It’s going to be exciting.
“Shepparton’s a terrific host town for a Little Athletics event – it’s easy to get to from all directions, with heaps of accommodation and things to do and see. We’d expect over 200 families to stay at least a night in town to experience the best of the iconic Goulburn Valley.
For more information about the Shepparton Regional Sports Precinct visit: www.greatershepparton.com.au
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