ymca massive murray paddle 2015 event book

1EVENT BOOK

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WELCOMEFrom the Chairman

KEY CONTACTSAt event

EVENT SCHEDULEOverview

SCRUTINEERING & EVENT CHECK-INFive Day Event Three Day EventOfficial Briefing

MERCHANDISEOfficial event merchandise

404 CLUBYour chance to win a Mirage Sea Kayak

PADDLERS MAKING A DIFFERENCESpotlight on some ofour 2015 fundraisers

RED DAYDress up in red on 28 November (Day 4)

STAY AFLOAT THIS EVENTKeep connected and up-to-date

#SELFIE CHALLENGEAn engaging off-water challenge

START TIMESStart times for 2015

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15 TROPHIES, AWARDS & RESULTSTrophies, awards & resultsPresentationsMargaret Baker TrophyMark Thornthwaite AwardRizzoli Volunteer AwardNomination Forms21-26DAILY SCHEDULES & MAPSDay 0 - 24 NovDay 1 - 25 NovDay 2 - 26 NovDay 3 - 27 NovDay 4 - 28 NovDay 5 - 29 Nov

SPONSORS, PARTNERS &SUPPORTERSWithout whom the event wouldnt be possible

EVENT PHOTOSAvailable for purchase

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CONTENTS

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WELCOME!

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Are you ready for the longest paddling event in the Southern Hemisphere?

We are very excited that once again the YMCA and a dedicated team of volunteers, who are the backbone of the YMCA Massive Murray Paddle, are bringing you this iconic event for its 47th consecutive year on the Murray River.

In many ways its the same iconic event it has been for the past 46 years, but given a new lease on life. Its great to see so many people who come year after year, and were proud to have you back again.

Our aim during the event is to help you paddle safely along the 404km of river from Yarrawonga to Swan Hill and to ensure you have everything you need to have a great time along the way.

Although a challenging sporting event which encourages community participation and fun, one of the main focuses of the event is to raise funds for the YMCA. This year, funds raised at this event will go towards purchasing a youth bus to help deliver vital youth programs to young people doing it tough.

On that note, we would like to say a big thanks to those who fundraised and especially to those in the 404 Club. Almost $400,000 was raised to help people doing it tough. Just remember, that whilst your pain on the river is temporary, your impact in the community changes lives, thank you for your incredible support.

Another big thank you to all of our terrific partners including Mirage Sea Kayaks, The Right Merchandise, Tourism Victoria, Moira Shire Council, Berrigan Shire Council, Shire of Campaspe, Gannawarra Shire, Swan Hill City Council, Murray Regional Tourism Board, Mannagum Enterprises, Land Rovers Owners Club of Victoria, St. Johns, and WICEN (Wireless Institute Civil Emergency Network) who generously give support through sponsorship, partnerships and during the event.

We look forward to meeting you all on the banks of the Murray and sharing the feeling of finishing with you in Swan Hill! Make sure you, and your friends and family at home, stay afloat and connected throughout the event with our daily communications, our social media and web updates.

For the last six years, YMCA Victoria has managed this iconic paddling event. From 2016, the YMCA Massive Murray paddle will be jointly managed by Mirage Sea Kayaks and Sydney Harbour Kayaks (SHK). YMCA would like to thank you for your support over the years and may this year be unforgettable!

Best wishes,

Peter DunnChairman Management Committee & Chief Safety OfficerYMCA Massive Murray Paddle

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KEY CONTACTS

For all emergency situations, your first call should always be to 000. This includes bushfires, flooding, snake bites, serious injury and any other extreme or

dangerous situations.

Our team is happy to deal with any event related enquiries. Come and see us at the start or finish lines as first point of call, or if your enquiry is urgent you may use the contact details below. However, please understand that some team members may not always be available (e.g. due to phone reception or duties), so please consult our check-point staff, our website or social media if you have a quick and easy question about logistics or need directions.

EVENT TEAM:

Lee Conway (YMCA Victoria) Event Management 0409 205 219

Audra Petri (YMCA Victoria) Event Management 0407 045 044

Hannah Heggie (YMCA Victoria) Event Management 0449 900 420

Peter Dunn (Management Committee) Chief Safety Officer 0419 393 632

Paul Andrews (Operations Group) Race Director 0408 376 700

MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS:

Laura Munns (YMCA Victoria) Tues - Fri Media / Communications 0457 083 872

Calum Smyth (YMCA Victoria) Sat-Sun Media / Communications 0401 356 7786

EVENT SCHEDULE

The event course is subject to change, depending on external factors such as weather and river conditions. Please refer to the

detailed daily schedule and course maps from page 28 in this book.

DAY 1 25 NOVEMBER, YARRAWONGA TO TOCUMWALFull Distance / Relays: 93km. Half Distance: 51kmJuniors J14 / J16: 27km, J18: 51km

DAY 2 26 NOVEMBER, TOCUMWAL TO PICNIC POINTWhite Ribbon Day- say NO to violence, and YES to gender equality.Full Distance / Relays: 94km. Half Distance: 50kmJuniors J16: 34km, J18: 50km

DAY 3 27 NOVEMBER, PICNIC POINT TO ECHUCAFull Distance / Relays: 78km. Half Distance: 50kmJuniors J14 / J16: 20km, J18: 50km

DAY 4 28 NOVEMBER, ECHUCA TO TORRUMBARRYRed Day! Make sure youre decked out in your best red outfits.Full Distance / Relay: 62km. Half Distance: 32kmJuniors J16 / J18: 32km

DAY 5 29 NOVEMBER, MURRABIT TO SWAN HILLPresentations will be held at Pioneer Settlement in Swan Hill.Full Distance / Relay: 77km. Half Distance: 21kmJuniors J14 / J16 / J18: 21km

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EVERYONE HAS A STORY...SHARE YOURS. #MASSIVEMURRAYPADDLE8

EVERYONE HAS A STORY...SHARE YOURS. #MASSIVEMURRAYPADDLE 9

SCRUTINEERING & EVENT CHECK-IN

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The onus is on you to ensure that you arrive in time for your start with your boat fully prepared appropriate boat number holder with number attached, fixed positive buoyancy, and life jackets on board or worn by juniors. Should you be unable to start at your allocated time due to addressing any of these issues, time penalties will apply.

FIVE DAY EVENT

Tuesday 24 November (Day 0), Yarrawonga Holiday Park Yarrawonga (at the Start Line area for Day 1) event check-in and boat scrutineering from 3pm 5pm and event briefing from 6pm 7pm. To avoid queues, get there early.

At least one person from each team or boat will need to come and collect their race packs, boat number and event briefing information. You will be verbally briefed when you check-in.

If you are unsure of the type of vessel you are competing in, or in which category you belong to, a member of Race Group will be available to scrutineer your craft. All boats will be checked to see that they have their boat number attached with an appropriate boat number holder and for positive craft buoyancy.

Please Note: After Day 1, you may not be able to change your class you can however change category if required e.g. from full distance to half distance.

SINGLE AND THREE DAY EVENTS

For one and three day paddlers, you can have your boat scrutineered at the start line from 6am on the day you begin paddling, or at the finish line of the day prior to you commencing.

All boats will need to collect their race packs and boat numbers and be checked for a boat number holder and positive buoyancy prior to entering the water.

Refer to the course maps for approximate arrival times at finish lines throughout the event.

OFFICIAL BRIEFING6pm Tuesday 24 November

This is the last opportunity we have to advise you of any changes or variations to pre-published safety and event information that can sometimes occur at the last minute. At least one representative from each team must attend the event briefing.

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OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE

Weve got some Massive merchandise to help keep you comfy, protected from the elements, and not to mention looking stylish, throughout the YMCA Massive Murray Paddle. Available in a range of unisex sizes:

T-shirts $40Singlets $35Hoodies $60 (Limited amount available, get in quick!)Caps $20Scholl Sorespot Moleskin and bandages ($15 for both $10 for the moleskins only)

Keep you eyes peeled for our official merchandise tent throughout the event to get your hands on some rad items! The t-shirt material is breathable and protective - perfect for on the river.

EFTPOS available. $20

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$40

$35

$60

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STAY AFLOAT THIS EVENT

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SMSWell send you daily u

pdates via SMS, if

required. Make sure your contact number is

correct! If details have changed, update at

registration checkin.

RESULTSAvailable online daily

via the website and

shared via Facebook.

FACEBOOK

Daily updates, news and results will be

shared with our community, friends and fam

ily

following at home (use #MassiveMurraySel

fie)

www.facebook.com/massivemurraypad

dle

WEBSITE

News and results will be posted daily and

linked from the home page, along with

important at event info like links to maps.

www.massivemurraypaddle.org.au

INSTAGRAM

@massivemurraypaddle

Use the hash-tag #MassiveMurraySelfie

TWITTER@murray_marathon

Use the hash-tag #MassiveMurraySelfie

YOUTUBEUpload your own or c

heck out some of our

videos at www.youtube.com/

massivemurraypaddle

PHOTOSPhotos will be for sale

online through the

event photographer at:

www.onepointtwosport.com.au

5 DAY #SELFIE COMP

Upload a picture of yourself, also known as a selfie, to Facebook or Instagram, to enter a competition for greatness scratch that, to be the Most Massive Murray Paddler.

Massive could be talking about your willpower while doing the event, it could be the training youve been doing in the lead up, or it could be the massive Murray itself.

We know that the people that do this event are prepared for the big things in life, but we want you to prove it and brag about it to your mates. Show all your friends and family at home how youre doing something different whilst making a difference.

A selfie is a photo taken by ones self, of ones self. A #MassiveMurraySelfie is a photo taken by a legend, of a legend, with the intent to upload to social media in order to become Most Massive Murray Paddler and to win a $50 package per team boat for the official event photos.

The competition will be judged on the final day, with the winner announced at presentations on Sunday November 29. Check out all the pics by searching the #MassiveMurraySelfie on Facebook or Instagram.Note: Once uploaded to one of our social media websites, you agree to give YMCA permission to use said selfie for promotional purposes.

THE CHALLENGE

DAY 1. The Massive Photo The more

people the better! Youre about to take part

in the biggest paddle event in the Southern

Hemisphere, no normal selfie will cut it.

DAY 2. Massive Paddler To take on a

challenge like this, we know youve got the

massive weapons to prove it! Take a selfie of

your gun show, include #MassiveMurraySelfie.

DAY 3. Massive Distance If you can get

a selfie with the start or finish line, include the

hash-tag #MassiveMurraySelfie, well not only

believe you have traveled the distance, well a

lso

tick it off the checklist for you.

DAY 4. Massive Merch Check out our

awesome gear and take a selfie either in

your official gear or over at our merchandise

tent. Make sure you include the hash-tag!

#MassiveMurraySelfie.

DAY 5. Massive Thanks to our awesome

volunteers who are the backbone of the event

.

Say thanks, shake a hand and take a selfie wit

h

one of our volunteers.

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START TIMES

START # MARSHALLING

START TIME CRAFT TYPE SECTION

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Area A

6:40AM

7:00AM As notified

All craft / paddlers determined to be in a slow boat or paddle at a slow rate. An early start can be requested by

discussing it with the Race Director.

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Area B 7:10AM

7:30AM

TC1 ALL RKS1 All TC2 ALL TC4 ALL RKL2 All Women C1 ALL

OC1 ALL SS1 All Women

SUPs All TK1 All Women

RKM1 OV40, OV50+ & All Women RKL1 OV40, OV50+ & All Women

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Area C 7:40AM

8:00AM

RKL2 OPEN, OV40, OV50+, All Mixed &

Relay

TK1 OPEN, OV40, OV50+ & Relay

TK2 OV50+, All Mixed & All Women

RKM1 Open

C2 ALL

K1 Open, OV40+, All Women

RKL1 OPEN

OC2 ALL, Relay

SS1 OV40 +

SS2 OV40, OV50+, All Women, All Mixed

UNR1 OV40 +, All Women

All Schools Adventure Cup

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Area D 8:10AM

8:30AM

OS1 ALL OS2 ALL SS1 OPEN SS2 OPEN

UNR1 OPEN & Relay RK1 Relay

UNR2 All Inc. Relay TK2 OPEN, OV40, W Relay OC6 ALL K2 ALL

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Area A 8:40AM

9:00AM

TK2 SCHOOLS RELAY

K4 ALL

TK2 Open Relay

K2 Relay

K1 Relay 16

The 404 Club isnt just something that youre born into, 404 club members are made.

Are you strong enough to tough it out on the river AND help someone doing it tough?

If you think you have what it takes to tackle the Southern Hemispheres longest race - its not too late to make a difference off the water too.

To join the 404 Club all you need to do is raise $404 on top of your entry. The funds raised go towards YMCA programs to help young people in communities throughout Victoria doing it tough.

Want to know the best thing? For every $404 raised to your name is an entry into the draw to win a boat thanks to our sponsors Mirage Sea Kayaks. The deserving winner will be announced on Monday 14 December. You will have until midnight on 13 December to raise your $404 so keep fundraising until then.

To set up your own fundraising page, sponsor a paddler, or make a donation, just go to www.massivemurraypaddle.org.au/support to find out how.

Since 2009 well over $300k has been raised and put back into local communities. Thanks to last years event alone, Cobram Special School got to go on a snow camp and Laundry Mates, a social enterprise Laundromat run by people with disabilities in Echuca, was launched as a result of funds raised.

We know that you have what it takes. We know that your strength isnt all upper-body. We know that when you see someone struggling, youll fight. We know that youll get out there and raise that $404 and help deserving communities.

404 CLUB

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PADDLERS MAKING A

DIFFERENCE

Whether you are taking on the challenge solo or as part of a team you can make a difference in the lives of young Australians by fundraising. Money raised goes towards helping young people build bright futures through providing community grants.

In 2014, the funds raised for YMCA were given to deserving programs and organisations via our Take the Challenge grants.

Find out why some of this years paddlers are raising funds for a good cause.

The Blues and Brothers relay team have taken on the iconic YMCA Massive Murray Paddle annually for the past 11 years, with members of Victoria Police and Koori youths paddling together in the 404km, five day event.

The aim of the program is to create a positive relationship between the young people and members of the Police Force and attempt to tackle the over representation of Indigenous young people in the criminal justice system. We have officers here from Melbourne, Ballarat, Horsham and Shepparton and they team up with the young people and paddle down the Murray over five days, said Kieran Walshe, former Deputy Commissioner of the Victorian Police. The program has indicated a reduction in youth recidivism in those that have participated in the program and our aim is to grow and continue this program so more young people, along with our officers, can be a part of it.

Up to 56 members annually make up the Blues and Brothers relay team, who paddle and camp for five days along the Murray River at the event. Blues and Brothers were nominated for the Victorian Indigenous Community Justice Awards for their participation in YMCA Massive Murray Paddle.

The program has indicated a reduction of youth recidivism in those that have participated in

the program and our aim is to grow and continue this program so more

young people, along with our

officers, can be a part of it.Kieran Walshe

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They won the Leadership Innovation Award at the Indigenous Community Awards in 2010 at Federation Square. Tony Lovett, a community volunteer at Grampians Regional Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee and organiser of the Blues and Brothers team said that the program provides positive steps in building a relationship between police and Koori youths. The [event] is physically tough, but if the kids and police can conquer the river together, maybe we can conquer the issues on the streets too, he said. The Blues and Brothers team are just one example of the positive impact the event has on the community through participation. The teams model can be applied to other groups in the community looking for opportunities to work on physical and life skills. Participating as a team in the event helps foster focus, goal setting skills and responsibility in a different environment that can then be transferred back to everyday life.

Other expected outcomes include: A sense of achievement after paddling the longest event in the Southern Hemisphere in a relay team, leading to improved self-esteem. Improved teamwork and leadership skills through preparation, racing and camping together. Improved social skills from close knit living within a diverse community the event becomes its own community as it travels along the river. The ability to learn, achieve, connect with and support each other in an environment that may be outside of participants normal comfort zones. Learning that physical activities can be fun and social, especially for participants who may be uncomfortable with competitive sport or not used to the great outdoors. Awareness that physical activity can improve mental health and wellbeing. Increased knowledge of the effects of diet and activity on health. Learn paddling skills and then develop them in what can be challenging race and river conditions. Achievement of a personal fitness goal. Increased stamina and fitness. The YMCA Massive Murray Paddle is a community event that welcomes newcomers. Whether you are in it for the competition or just up for the challenge, there are multiple entry options to suit different paddling abilities; all participants share the challenge, unique experience and camaraderie of paddling down the Murray River together.

The [event] is physically tough, but if the kids and police can conquer the river together, maybe we can conquer

the issues on the streets too.

Tony Lovett

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RED DAYHeld on Saturday 28 November, the fourth day of the event, paddlers dress up and decorate their boats in red to celebrate the benevolent work of YMCA Victoria.

All paddlers get in the spirit of the day, preparing costumes and performing songs or chants. The start line is always a sight to behold. Go all out coordinate as a team, stand out as an individual and go in the draw for the coveted title of Winner of the Red Day competition.

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TROPHIES, AWARDS

& RESULTS

RESULTS

Results will be posted daily onto the our race results website. Links will be provided on the homepage of our website and on social media. All results are interim until completion of the event on Sunday 29 November, and they will be finalised in time for presentations that evening.

COMPLETION AND CLASS MEDALS

Completion medals for the single, three and five day events will be presented at the finish line for each respective event.

Overall class winners, trophy and award recipients will be announced at the presentations event in Swan Hill on Sunday 29 November, after the final day of paddling.

We want to recognise how challenging this amazing event is. In our eyes you are all winners!

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Official YMCA Massive Murray Paddle presentations are at Pioneer Settlement, Sunday 29 November, after the last days paddle.

Entry into Pioneer Settlement is free, and for $15 per person ($12 for kids) you can enjoy a meal. Drinks at bar prices.

Dinner is served between 6pm - 7pm. Presentations commence at 7.30pm and will finish up 9pm. Stay on to celebrate after well wrap things up at the settlement by 10pm.

Bookings for dinner are essential to ensure accurate catering numbers. Call now to book your place:

Pioneer SettlementMonash Drive, Swan Hill, 3585Toll Free: 1800 981 911 P: 03 5036 2410 Email: [email protected]

PRESENTATIONS

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Margaret, a former two-time winner of the handicapped award and long time supporter of the event, tragically passed away in 1998 in a light aircraft accident. Her husband John and four others also perished. In memory of Margaret, the trophy is awarded to the leading overall boat based on handicap time in the YMCA Massive Murray Paddle.

PAST WINNERS (*Indicates reduced distance due to cancelation of days paddling) YEAR RECIPIENT/S CRAFT CLASS TIMES 2015 **Your name here** 2014 Michael Dinkgeve CS1 OV50 32:38:40 2013* Glen Orchard OS1 OV40 22:13:40 2012 Raewyn Duffy RKM1 WV50 30:01:24 2011 Cathy Gleeson RKM1 W 31:16:33 2010* Tom Simmat RKM1 OV60 17:52:26 2009 Tony Hystek UNR1 OV50 26:07:52 2008 Tony Zerbst TK1 OV50 25:51:58 2007 Tom Simmat RKS1 O 24:52:05 2006 Hargreaves/Leverett/ K4 O 24:18:47 Stenhouse/Naughtin 2005 Tom Simmat RKS1 O 24:44:09 2004 Simon Stenhouse SS1 MO 25:44:23 2003 Tom Simmat RKS1 MO 23:44:05 2002 Tony Zerbst K1 MV50 24:26:18 2001 Leah Cook & K2 WO 25:09:02 Denise Cooper 2000 Ian Kelk & Anthony Meade TC2 MV60 25:41:15 1999 Noel Hunter & Bill Dunn C2 MV50 23:58:08 1998 Paul Bourne SKS1 MV50 25:51:53 1997 Kent Jaques TK1 MV50 25:57:55 1996 Bailey/Bird/Krautz/Beale K4 MV40 24:53:43 1995 Chris Le Dieu & Ann Marley TC2 XV50 24:53:59 1994 Margaret Buck TK1 WV50 24:35:22 1993 Margaret Buck K1 WV50 24:08:26 1992 Margaret Baker TK1 WV60 22:11:26 1991 David Ahmed WWK1 O 24:45:09 1990 A OLoughlin K1 O 24:50:59 1989 Kevin Phillips C1 MV40 24:38:40 1988 Kevin Phillips C1 MV40 24:33:07 1987 M Baker & N Robinson TK2 WV40 24:21:57 1986 G Long & R Wheelan TK2 MV40 25:33:19 1985 Brian & Gary Coulhart C2 Int 25:44:31

MARGARET BAKER TROPHY

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The Mark Thornthwaite Award is presented to the participant who best encapsulates the spirit of giving and incredible effort. Nominations for the award are made by the event community and then judged by the events Management Committee. You can have your say and nominate someone by completing the tear out form on page 26.

YEAR NAME2015 **Your name here** 2014 Adele Church of Chicks with Attitude2013 Daryl Sutton, of Team DILLIGAF 2012 Air Force Cadets crew 2011 Andrea Snoxall 2010 Elizabeth Hirrschoff 2009 Rod Clarke 2008 Ray Basile 2007 Ray Harkness 2006 Merv Atkinson 2005 Graeme & Lorraine Smith 2004 Erin Lynch

YEAR NAME2003 William (Bill) Robinson 2002 Stuart Mitchell 2001 Ted Jackson 2000 Ian (Kippy) McIntosh 1999 Craig Thomson 1998 Mike Tegg 1997 Chris & Marianne Leaver 1996 Michael Dinkgreve 1995 William Dunn 1994 Roger Wiggins 1993 William Robinson 1992 Richard Beal 1991 Vin Waters

MARK THORNTHWAITE AWARD

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In recognition of the vital contribution volunteers make, the Rizzoli Volunteer Award is given to those who make the event happen.

YMCA Victoria would not operate in many areas without the dedication and skill set volunteers bring. Without them, the YMCA Massive Murray Paddle would not be possible.

The award is named in honour of David and Wendell Rizzoli who have volunteered at over 80 Murray Marathons between them. Theyre best known for working with the Race Group Team, with David behind the microphone and Wendell with her 1870's musket at the start and finish line each day.

YEAR NAME2015 **Your name here** 2014 Gerald Wener (WICEN)2013 Peter Dunn (Chief Safety Officer)2012 Graham and Lorriane Smith (Race Group) and Fred Storey (WICEN) 2011 Chris Allen (Land Patrol)2010 David and Wendell Rizzoli (Race Group)

RIZZOLI VOLUNTEER AWARD

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MARK THORNTHWAITE AWARD NOMINATION 2015Your Name/Boat #(optional):

Who are you nominating?

How have they demonstrated the true spirit of the event?:

RIZZOLI VOLUNTEER AWARD NOMINATION 2015Your Name (optional):

Who are you nominating?

How have they gone above and beyond as a volunteer?:

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WHATS ON:Non-paddling day. Scrutineering and Check-in will take place at Yarrawonga Holiday Park at the Start line for Day 1 (see map on page 30) from 3pm 5pm and event briefing from 6pm 7pm. See pages 10-11 for more details. Merchandise will be available for sale and pre-order collection.

WHERE TO SLEEP: Yarrawonga Holiday Park (03) 5744 3420 Central Yarrawonga Motor Inn (03) 5744 3817 Quality Motel Yarrawonga (03) 5744 1956 Lakeview Motel Yarrawonga (03) 5744 1555 Boomerang Way Tourist Park, Tocumwal (03) 5874 2313

When planning your next trip to the Murray, please consider staying with one of our accommodation providers and support those businesses who support the event.

WHERE TO EAT:Yarrawonga Hotel, Bar and Restaurant35 Belmore Street, YarrawongaOpen for Lunch and Dinner Tel: 5744 3009 Tocumwal Bowls Club, Tocumwal NSWBuffet Dinner served from 6.00pm 8.00pmPhone: (03) 5874 2253 or call Rod (chef) on 0404 731 985 for bookings.

DAY 0 - 24 NOV

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DAY 1 - 25 NOVWHATS ON:Start: Rear of the Yarrawonga Holiday Park. Finish: Tocumwal Boat Ramp.Check-in/Scutineering on the day: 6am at Start line at the information tent.Merchandise: Finish line. White Ribbon Day: 25 November is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women known as White Ribbon Day. To observe this day, were offering all paddlers and support crews a White Ribbon Tattoo.

WHERE TO SLEEP: Boomerang Way Tourist Park, Tocumwal (03) 5874 2313 Yarrawonga & Mulwala Visitor Information Centre (03) 5744 1989

When planning your next trip to the Murray, please consider staying with one of our accommodation providers and support businesses affiliated with the event.

WHERE TO EAT:Tocumwal Bowls Club, Tocumwal NSWBuffet Dinner served from 6.00pm 8.00pmPhone: (03) 5874 2253 or call Rod (chef) on 0404 731 985 for bookings.

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p: (03) 5866 2289 f:(03) 5866 2905

e:[email protected]

web: www.nathaliabarmah.com.au

Itsfun country

YARRAWONGA MULWALA COBRAM BAROOGA NUMURKAH BARMAH NATHALIA

www.suncountryonthemurray.com.au #visitsuncountry

Cnr of Punt Rd & Station St, Cobram VIC 3644

Freecall: 1800 607 607

p: (03) 5872 2132 f: (03) 5871 1727

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Irvine Pde, Yarrawonga VIC 3730

Freecall: 1800 062 260

p: (03) 5744 1989 f: (03) 5744 3149

e: [email protected] web: www.yarrawongamulwala.com.au

99 Melville St, Numurkah VIC 3636

p: (03) 5862 3458 f: (03) 5862 3459

e: [email protected] web: www.numurkahtourism.com

Cobram-Barooga Visitor Information Centre

Yarrawonga-Mulwala Visitor Information Centre

Barmah Forest Heritage & Education Centre

Numurkah Visitor Information Centre

Create memorable moments in Sun Country on the MurrayFrom Yarrawonga to Barmah, Sun Country on the Murray offers an incredible range of ways for you to relax, unwind and enjoy time with family and friends.

From Lake Mulwala, along the Murray River to the Barmah National Park you will find activities for everyone including river cruises, water sports, fishing, canoeing and camping, and all are within minutes of one of more than 100 sandy river beaches.

We also have a wide selection of championship golf courses; an emerging art scene, delectable food, wine and farm gates produce and fascinating regional and indigenous arts, culture and heritage.

Want to book your next holiday and create memorable moments in Sun Country on the Murray?

Contact our friendly staff and ambassadors for your free official visitor guide and information on how to book your visit to Sun Country on the Murray.

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DAY 2 - 26 NOVWHATS ON:Start: Tocumwal Boat Ramp. Finish: Picnic Point Boat Ramp.Check-in/Scutineering on the day: 6am at Start line at the information tent.Merchandise: Finish line.

One in three women will experience some type of violence from a male during their life. When we promote equality and respect we can prevent the violence before it occurs by changing the attitudes and behaviours behind it. YMCA Victoria has been building our commitment to gender equality through our Y Respect Gender Project. This project has worked to build awareness of these issues, promote an equitable and respectful culture, and embed gender equality principles in all our actions and policies.

So as you paddle today take a moment to remember White Ribbon Day is about more than saying NO to violence its also about saying YES to gender equality and respectful relationships

WHERE TO SLEEP: Picnic Point Caravan Park (03) 5884 3375


WHERE TO EAT:Mathoura District Bowling Club, Mathoura NSWDinner served from 6.00pm 8.00pmCourtesy Bus The Bowling Club runs a courtesy bus, however bookings are essential. Phone: (03) 5880 3200

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IMPORTANT:Due to recent weather and the impact it has had on the access roads, Day 2 course may be subject to change. Please ensure you attend the Event Briefing on Day 0 from 6pm 7pm for the latest information.

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DAY 3 - 27 NOVWHATS ON:Start: Picnic Point Boat Ramp. Finish: Echuca - Victoria Park Boat Ramp.Check-in/Scutineering on the day: 6am at Start line at the information tent.Merchandise: Finish line.

WHERE TO SLEEP: Merool on the Murray (Moama) (03) 5480 9111 Paddlewheel Motel (Echuca) (03) 5482 3822


WHERE TO EAT:Harvest Hotel - 183 Hare Street, Echuca, VICDinner served from 6.00pm 8.30pmPhone: (03) 5482 1266

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We wish you all the best for the event and hopeto see you back in Echuca Moama soon.

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DAY 4 - 28 NOVWHATS ON:Start: Echuca - Victoria Park Boat Ramp. Finish: Torrumbary Weir.Check-in/Scutineering on the day: 6am at Start line at the information tent.Merchandise: Finish line.

Red Day: Today is Red Day! Dress up in your best red gear to celebrate the benevolent work of the YMCA and go in the running for the coveted title of best-dressed. Dress up your team, boat, crew - everyone gets involved. See page 20 for more information.

WHERE TO SLEEP: Murrabit Recreation Reserve (Football Club)


WHERE TO EAT:BBQ and drinks at Finish line will be available thanks to the Gunbower Lions Club.

Murrabit Football Club is again hosting their annual Massive Murray Paddle Dinner, an event not to be missed. Located at the Murrabit Recreation Reserve, all you will need to do is leave your tent/van on the reserve and spend a couple of hours in the air-conditioned comfort of the club rooms.

The Football Club put on a two-course dinner, main and desert for only $20 per head. Drinks are available at bar prices. Dinner served from 6.00pm 8.00pmBookings are essential, call now and support a fantastic local community club.

Scott McNeil on: 0419 561 126

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DAY 5 - 29 NOVWHATS ON:Start: Miss MG Keats Picnic Area, Murrabit. Finish: Riverside Park Swan Hill.Breakfast available at the Start line thanks to the Murrabit Lions Club.Check-in/Scutineering on the day: 6am at Start line at the information tent.Merchandise: Finish line.

WHERE TO SLEEP: Big 4 Riverside Swan Hill (03) 5032 1494 Best Western Travellers Rest Motor Inn 1800 807 549 Australian Settlers Motor Inn (03) 5032 9277


WHERE TO EAT:Breakfast available at the Start line thanks to the Murrabit Lions Club.

Riverside Park Cafe is only two minutes from the Finish line.

The night of all nights The YMCA Massive Murray Paddle presentations are held at Swan Hills premier tourist attraction Pioneer Settlement.

Join us for dinner and stay for presentations to celebrate and award our family members that have gone above and beyond on and off the river.

Dinner will be served between 6pm 7pm and presentations will follow from 7.30pm 9pm. Hang around to have a celebratory beverage (at bar prices) with your paddling family.

Bookings are essential call The Pioneer Settlement on (03) 5036 2410 to book. Dinner is $15 adult / $12 child for a friendly BBQ feed.

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SPONSORS

PARTNERSTourism Victoria

Moira Shire CouncilBerrigan Shire CouncilShire of Campaspe

Gannawarra Shire CouncilSwan Hill Rural City Council

Mirage Sea Kayaks is a key strategic partner for the YMCA. Mirage sells a wide range of high quality, sea kayaks to all types of paddlers. And they have kindly donated the kayak for the 404

Club fundraiser prize.

The Right Merchandise is a supplier and sponsor of the event giving the YMCA Massive Murray Paddle discounted rates on all our amazing

new merchandise.

Your perfect choice for relocation

Kerang, Cohuna and Koondrook

Imagine nishing work to relax by the river, enjoy a round of golf or a BBQ with friends.

Escape the hustle and bustle. Choose your lifestyle destination close to nature.

Aff ordable housing, great services, safe and friendly communities.

Kerang, Cohuna and Koondrook Investigate the possibilities!www.gannawarra.vic.gov.au

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SUPPORTERSWICEN (Wireless Institute Civil Emergency Network) is

an organisation of amateur radio enthusiasts who provide communications to emergency response agencies in times of need. The WICEN team is responsible for providing a reliable

communications network covering the route each day.

The Land Rovers Owners Club of Victoria provide volunteers who lead our Land Patrol functions. Land Patrol is responsible for signposting the roads traveled by the event community, for the location and management of the land-based checkpoints, and for maintaining and reconciling the records of all paddlers participating in each stage of the

Massive Murray Paddle.

Mannagum Enterprises specialises in the storage, distribution and transport of commercial refrigeration, catering equipment, shop fittings and fragile freight. Mannagum has been servicing the specialised freight industry successfully

for 10 years and support the event through their storage and transportation services.

THANKYOU!

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PURCHASE EVENT PICS

PHOTO PACKAGES:A photography package is available for each Boat / Team to purchase: $50 will get you an electronic copy of every image that our award winning official event photographer takes during the event. These images will include a range of on and off water images, starting with the opportunity to get a team / boat photo at scruitineering, start line, checkpoint, finish line and presentation event images. All images will be loaded onto a USB and available for collection at the Presentation event, or posted to you after the event.

ABOUT OUR PHOTOGRAPHER:Mark Dadswell is an award winning Melbourne based sports photographer specialising in shooting graphic action images for commercial and editorial clients. Check out his website at www.markdadswell.com to see the quality of his work. To purchase your teams photography package, come and see us at the merchandise tent at check in, or any finish line from Day 1 through to Day 4.

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