AR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2016

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1 AR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 "As much an expedition as a race" 2016 SHOALHAVEN NSW

2 THE RACE ABOUT THE SHOALHAVEN, NSW, AUSTRALIA THE RACE The AR World Championship 2016, hosted by the XPD Expedition Race, will take teams representing over 30 countries on a 600km journey through the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The winning team is estimated to complete the non stop, unsupported course of trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and navigation in 4.5 days. The event will be a straight out linear race, no mandatory stops, no dark zones, no optional controls - pure adventure racing at it s best! Dates will be set for mid November WHO CAN ENTER? It has been a long tradition of Adventure Racing that elite and novice teams race shoulder to shoulder on the same course and this will be embraced by the ARWC The course will remain open for 8 days, with only one short course option at the end of the race, giving most teams the opportunity to finish. Entries open on 24th of February Qualifying spots for the ARWS, 40 spots allocated on a first in first, 10 spots for special interest teams. Entry fee is $7,990 AUD (approx $5,700 USD/ 5,000 Euro). Entries are expected to sell out quickly. I would like to welcome all of the competitors, official and spectators travelling to the area as part of the event and wish those taking part the best of luck for the gruelling event. Shoalhaven Mayor, Councillor Gash. The Shoalhaven is a dream playground for an adventure racer. A staggering 70% of the region is national park or native forest. There are over 19 major water catchments including rivers, bays and lakes. Scattered along 165kms of coast line are 109 pristine beaches. Jervis Bay in the Shoalhaven is home to the whitest beach in the world and its clear turquoise waters are amongst the most beautiful in the country. In November Jervis Bay is one of the best places to witness the majestic humpback whales on their annual migration as they take time out to rest and play with their calves in the calm waters. The Shoalhaven is teeming with iconic Australian wildlife. From kangaroos on the beach to wombats in the forests - you are guaranteed to encounter these famous creatures. Back from the coast is the grand Morton National Park, which is one of the largest national parks in NSW. It is a spectacular wilderness labyrinth of sandstone cliffs, canyons and beautiful natural forest. Nowra, the largest town in the region, is a world renowned rock climbing mecca and home to some of the countries toughest sport climbs. The weather should be ideal for the event with average daily minimum temperatures of 15 degrees Celsius and average maximums of 24 degrees. Be sure to sample the regions local food and wine including freshly shucked Sydney Rock oysters and dine in award-winning restaurants such as Bannisters in Mollymook and Cupitt s Kitchen.

3 Dubbo Taree Singleton GETTING HERE Orange INTERNATIONAL TEAMS Darwin Newcastle AUSTRALIAN HOSPITALITY. Sydney Nowra Western Australia Ulladulla Each international team will be buddied up with a local volunteer. They will be ready to help you with those tasks which can be difficult in a new country such as shopping for race food and finding that last minute piece of equipment. Northern Territory AU STR AL I A Queensland Shoalhaven SUPPORTERS. The Shoalhaven is a fantastic place for family, friends and supporters to visit. They are welcome to follow you during the race and after, why not stay a little longer and visit some of the great locations in New South Wales, including the unspoilt South Coast and stunning Sydney Harbour. Go to visitnsw.com to see what s on offer. AIRPORT TRANSFER. There will be an optional transfer for international teams from the Sydney International Airport to the Event Headquarters in the Shoalhaven. International teams may also choose to hire a car and drive themselves the 2 hours along the scenic coast road to the event. Brisbane South Australia Perth New South Wales Sydney Adelaide AIR Teams should fly into the Sydney International Airport. There are daily flights from all over the world. ROAD The Shoalhaven is a easy 2 hour drive South of Sydney. You can take the organisation transfer or rent a car. CANBERRA Shoalhaven Victoria Melbourne Tasmania 4 5

4 MEDIA TESTIMONIALS Journalists - Support packages will be available to accredited journalists and media for the event. Team Media - Assistance packages are also available to teams who bring their own team media. Television - A sports documentary will be produced on the event for national and international distribution. For more details contact louise@ geocentricoutdoors.com.au Nathan Fa'avae Craig Bycroft and his team are well versed in staging highly-polished major events and I have no doubt this will be Adventure Racing at it s finest, not only will the worlds best teams race each other through spectacular wilderness, but every team, every athlete, every participant, will be rewarded with a huge sense of satisfaction and pride for being part of something truly epic Marco Amselem Racing in Australia is a special experience for me. It is a such beautiful country, with a positive energy and cool people. My first Word Championship was in Tasmania 2011 and everything ran smoothly and the athletes had full support from the organisers. I believe this World Championship could be one of the best Adventure Races ever. Graham Bird My first XPD Australia was in Cairns in It was a race that broke me mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. It was a true test. It pushed me beyond my limits and I came out the other side better for it. It is probably still the race I look back on with the fondest and proudest memories. Kim Beckinsale 3 TIME WORLD CHAMPION RANKED WORLD NO. 1 TEAM MERRELL TEAM MOUNTAIN DESIGNS XPD is Australia s most iconic adventure race. The directors take us to some of the most spectacular locations Australia has to offer, and in doing so involve many of the local communities in some quite remote or historic towns. It is like we are explorers, moving through parts of our country with a map and compass like our ancestors did all those years ago. 6 7

5 Contact For race, sponsorship, media and all other enquires please contact the event director Craig Bycroft