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Telephone: 0419 681543

Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

MEDIA INFORMATION                                                               12 June 2009

            PUMP N PEDALS DONATION ENSURES POLICE ON

BOARD FOR FESTIVAL FUN RIDE

With shoes and helmets kindly donated by Pump n Pedals, Cairns’ Police Bike Squad have confirmed they will escort children and families taking part in Sea FM’s Give Me 5 for Kids bike ride.  Add to that,  free bike-safety checks and theft prevention engraving for locals attending the Subway Cairns Festival of Sport on Sunday 21 June 09.

The 16 km ride will start from Fogarty Park at 12 noon and take in the city’s waterfront, promising an energetic and fun afternoon for all who participate.

Chairperson of Subway Cairns Festival of Sport organising committee, Malcolm Robertson said that while Sea FM’s Give Me 5 for Kids bike ride is just one of many family oriented events on the day, it deserves special mention in its support of local fundraising campaign, FNQ Hospital Foundation.

“ We are also delighted to have the Police Bike Squad on board thanks to our event partner, Pump n Pedals who have kindly donated their required cycling equipment (shoes and helmets) to the value of $2000,” he said.

Event & Activities Schedule

7am:                Sportscene Ocean Swim (1 km)

8am:                Pump n Pedals Coral Coast Triathlon & Cairns Crocs Short Course Triathlon

11am:              Pak Mag Kid’s Triathlon

12 Noon:          Sea FM Give me 5 for Kids Bike Ride (16 km)

12noon – 5pm:            Community Sport and Recreation Expo and Demos

1pm:                NQ Sports Foundation Cycling Criterium

3.30pm:           Your Fitness 2.5km Fun Run

4pm:                Your Fitness 10km Fun Run

All Day:            Kids Entertainment, food stalls, Tug of War

Loads of Giveaways and Sea FM Broadcasting live   

For more information go to www.sportsfest.com.au

Ends

Contact:

Cairns Regional Council, Inner City Facilities, Marketing and Promotions

Simone Roseler

P: 07 4044 3715 | F: 07 4044 3759 Mob: 0418 699 028

E: s.roseler@cairns.qld.gov.au

Sporting Showcase a Free Family Day of Fun - Sunday 21 June 09

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MEDIA INFORMATION                                                                    16 June 2009

CAIRNS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN SPORTING SHOWCASE

Sporting Showcase an all-ages affair in Fogarty Park and Cairns Esplanade

for Festival of Sport

The joy of sport will be showcased at this year’s Subway Cairns Festival Sport in an action-packed afternoon of demonstrations and displays in Fogarty Park.

Between noon and 5pm on Sunday 21 June, Cairns and its community is called to action as some 15 different sporting groups converge on Fogarty Park to promote their sport through a dynamic combination of displays and demonstrations.  Add to this, a lively program of free entertainment and activities that include a jumping castle for the kids, food stalls, tug of war, live band and loads more…and the ultimate family day out is ready for the taking.

According to event organiser, Simone Roseler of Cairns Esplanade’s inner-city facilities, the Festival’s Community  Sport and Recreation Expo is one of the day’s highlights and is designed to give people a better idea of sport and the range of sports available to people of all ages and fitness levels.

“This expo encapsulates the ‘a to z’ of sport in this town in an intensive, fun-filled afternoon that promises great spectacle while finding out more.

“This year’s festival is not just about elite competitors in a challenge of the fittest, it is also very much focused on the health and wellbeing of this community.  Our fun run training program leading into the event, along with this expo, are all about shedding light on the joys of getting out and about and fit.  And there’s not a better place to get started than our very own esplanade precinct,” she said.

Some of the sports showcased on the day include AFL, Rugby League, Union, Touch and Soccer football codes, athletics, baseball, cycling, dance, gymnastics, roller blading, netball, surf lifesaving, softball, tennis and vigoro to name just a few.

Event & Activities Schedule

7am:                Sportscene Ocean Swim (1 km)

8am:                Pump n Pedals Coral Coast Triathlon & Cairns Crocs Short Course Triathlon

11am:              Pak Mag Kid’s Triathlon

12 Noon:          Sea FM Give me 5 for Kids Bike Ride (16 km)

12noon – 5pm:            Community Sport and Recreation Expo and Demos

1pm:                NQ Sports Foundation Cycling Criterium

3.30pm:           Your Fitness 2.5km Fun Run

4pm:                Your Fitness 10km Fun Run

All Day:            Kids Entertainment, food stalls, Tug of War

Loads of Giveaways and Sea FM Broadcasting live   

For more information go to www.sportsfest.com.au

Ends

Contact:

Cairns Regional Council, Inner City Facilities, Marketing and Promotions

Simone Roseler

P: 07 4044 3715 | F: 07 4044 3759 Mob: 0418 699 028

E: s.roseler@cairns.qld.gov.au

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Telephone: 0419 681543

Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

JOIN BOB THE BIGGEST LOSER

MEDIA CALL

Media photo opportunity: Join Bob the Biggest Loser as he limbers up for a full day of fun and fitness at Subway Cairns Festival of Sport

When:  Friday 19 June 09 – Time TBC

Where: Cairns Esplanade (meet at inner-city facilities)

Contact: Pip Miller 0419 681 543 or pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

MEDIA RELEASE                                                                     June 2009

With just two days until Subway Cairns Festival of Sport gets underway, locals are invited to join Bob the Biggest Loser 2009 at this all fun, fitness party.  This weekend,  Bob will try out his slimmed down frame as the celebrity competitor in Sunday’s Coral Coast Triathlon  and later, motivating participants in 2.5km and 10 km fun runs.

After shedding a record breaking 87.6kg to win the latest Biggest Loser series, Bob Herdsman will return to Cairns to prove mere mortals can follow in the footsteps of elite athletes by joining in some of the fun family events at the annual sports fest.

So if you’ve ever fancied yourself completing a triathlon or just want to get the kids involved in a fun family bike ride, register now for the Cairns Crocs Short Course Triathlon or have the whole family join in the Sea FM Give Me Five For Kids Fun Ride.

“While the likes of Coral Coast Triathlon legends Neil Parker and Adrian Kuhne train throughout the year to maintain their competitive edge in Australia’s first and longest running Olympic Distance Triathlon, it’s not too late for the rest of us,” Festival spokeswoman Keri Frecklington said.

“Professional trainers from Your Fitness have been running free Couch to K classes on Tuesdays at 7am and Thursdays at 5.30pm and will continue to do so, right up until the Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport on June 21.

“The classes proudly sponsored by the Department of Local Government, Planning, Sport and Recreation and the Cairns Regional Council’s Esplanade Fun Free Fitness Program have been extremely popular, attracting up to 30 participants at a time, were designed to get couch potatoes fit, focus on improved running techniques, stretching and strengthening.

Festival of Sport is on Sunday June 21 from 7.30am to 7pm. See the website for specific event times and to register. Costs vary for each event.

Event & Activities Schedule

7am:                Sportscene Ocean Swim (1 km)

8am:                Pump n Pedals Coral Coast Triathlon & Cairns Crocs Short Course Triathlon

11am:              Pak Mag Kid’s Triathlon

12 Noon:          Sea FM Give me 5 for Kids Bike Ride (16 km)

12noon – 5pm:            Community Sport and Recreation Expo and Demos

1pm:                NQ Sports Foundation Cycling Criterium

3.30pm:           Your Fitness 2.5km Fun Run

4pm:                Your Fitness 10km Fun Run

All Day:            Kids Activities, Entertainment, Celebrity Tug o War, Food Stalls,

Loads of Giveaways and Sea FM Broadcasting live   

For more information go to www.sportsfest.com.au

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Pip Miller PR

Telephone: 0419 681543

Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

MEDIA INFORMATION                                                               12 June 2009

            PUMP N PEDALS DONATION ENSURES POLICE ON

BOARD FOR FESTIVAL FUN RIDE

With shoes and helmets kindly donated by Pump n Pedals, Cairns’ Police Bike Squad have confirmed they will escort children and families taking part in Sea FM’s Give Me 5 for Kids bike ride.  Add to that,  free bike-safety checks and theft prevention engraving for locals attending the Subway Cairns Festival of Sport on Sunday 21 June 09.

The 16 km ride will start from Fogarty Park at 12 noon and take in the city’s waterfront, promising an energetic and fun afternoon for all who participate.

Chairperson of Subway Cairns Festival of Sport organising committee, Malcolm Robertson said that while Sea FM’s Give Me 5 for Kids bike ride is just one of many family oriented events on the day, it deserves special mention in its support of local fundraising campaign, FNQ Hospital Foundation.

“ We are also delighted to have the Police Bike Squad on board thanks to our event partner, Pump n Pedals who have kindly donated their required cycling equipment (shoes and helmets) to the value of $2000,” he said.

Event & Activities Schedule

7am:                Sportscene Ocean Swim (1 km)

8am:                Pump n Pedals Coral Coast Triathlon & Cairns Crocs Short Course Triathlon

11am:              Pak Mag Kid’s Triathlon

12 Noon:          Sea FM Give me 5 for Kids Bike Ride (16 km)

12noon – 5pm:            Community Sport and Recreation Expo and Demos

1pm:                NQ Sports Foundation Cycling Criterium

3.30pm:           Your Fitness 2.5km Fun Run

4pm:                Your Fitness 10km Fun Run

All Day:            Kids Entertainment, food stalls, Tug of War

Loads of Giveaways and Sea FM Broadcasting live   

For more information go to www.sportsfest.com.au

Ends

Contact:

Cairns Regional Council, Inner City Facilities, Marketing and Promotions

Simone Roseler

P: 07 4044 3715 | F: 07 4044 3759 Mob: 0418 699 028

E: s.roseler@cairns.qld.gov.au

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Telephone: 0419 681543

Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

MEDIA CALL

Media photo opportunity: Launch of Sea FM Give Me Five For Kids Fun Ride. Five local kids will get on their bikes to ride with Pots and Pacey from Sea FM

When: Tuesday, June 9, 2.30pm

Where: Cairns Esplanade (meet at inner-city facilities building)

Contact: Pip Miller 0419 681 543 or pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

MEDIA RELEASE

Get on your bike to help the FNQ Hospital Foundation in the inaugural Sea FM Give Me Five For Kids Fun Ride.

The charity ride is part of The Subway Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport on Sunday June 21.

 It is the perfect environment to encourage kids to get on their bikes safely with a 16km ride around the Esplanade and CBD.

Participants will be able to get their bikes and helmets checked by Pump n Pedals and engraved by police who will be joining the event.

The Subway Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport is Cairns’ largest multi-disciplinary community sporting event with a variety of athletic events and free community activities sure to please both families and serious athletes.

For the early starters there will be the 1.5km Sportscene Ocean Swim and back by popular demand is the exciting Pump n Pedals Cycling Criterium, a fast paced event looping around the Esplanade.   

A new event this year, the Cairns Crocs Short Course Triathlon is to encourage everyone to try a tri. For the serious athletes, the Pump n Pedals Coral Coast Triathlon, now in its 27^th year, will see the return of a number of Legends – triathletes who have competed in at least 15 of the prestigious Coral Coast events.

The Pak Mag Kids Triathlon will put the region’s young athletes to the test, while the Your Fitness 2.5km and 10km Fun Runs will finish the day’s sport and recreation activities.

Bigger and better this year is the Cairns Esplanade Sport and Recreation Expo at Fogarty Park. The expo is free with giveaways, sporting demonstrations and more than 15 sport and recreation groups on display.

The Subway Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport wraps up in the evening with a free family concert on the Fogarty Park stage.

The Subway Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport is on Sunday June 21 from 7.30am to 7pm. See the website for specific event times and to register. Costs vary for each event.

For more information go to www.sportsfest.com.au

Members of the Police Bike Squad - Sarah Edwards and Brendan Skerke - on board to promote Festival of Sport

On Friday we launched Subway Cairns Festival of Sport….under rainy skies….local members of the police bike squad were on hand to help promote event and appear in media.

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Telephone: 0419 681543

Email: pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

MEDIA RELEASE                                                                    Friday 8 May 09

FUN & FITNESS FOR ALL AT SPORTS FESTIVAL

From the prestigious Coral Coast Triathlon to a bike ride for kids, the Subway Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport promises an action-packed day of fun on June 21.

The annual sports fest is Cairns’ largest multi-disciplinary community sporting event with a variety of athletic events and free community activities sure to please both families and serious athletes.

For the early starters there will be the 1.5km Ocean Swim, followed by the nationally recognised Coral Coast Triathlon. Back by popular demand is the Pump n Pedals Cycling Criterium, a fast paced event looping around the Esplanade.

The Pak Mag Kids Triathlon and the Sea FM Give Me Five For Kids Fun Ride will encourage families to get involved in bike riding while raising money for the Give Me Five for Kids campaign to raise money for equipment at the Cairns Base Hospital for kids services. 

Another great family event is the Your Fitness 2.5km and 10km Fun Runs, which will finish off the day’s sport and recreation activities.

Bigger and better in 2009 is the Cairns Esplanade Sport and Recreation Expo at Fogarty Park. The expo is free with giveaways, sporting demonstrations and more than 25 sport and recreation groups on display.

The Subway Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport wraps up in the evening with a free family concert showcasing a variety of local acts on the Fogarty Park stage.

Volunteers are needed for the event, if you are interested contact Lyn Cooper on l.cooper2@cairns.qld.gov.au.

The Subway Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport is on Sunday June 21 from 7.30am to 7pm. See the website for specific event times. Costs vary for each event. Registration opens Friday May 1.

For more information go to www.sportsfest.com.au

Contact:

Cairns Regional Council, Inner City Facilities, Marketing and Promotions

Simone Roseler

P: 07 4044 3715 | F: 07 4044 3759

E: s.roseler@cairns.qld.gov.au

Media Launch

The Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport Committee invites you to join
Deputy Mayor Margaret Cochrane for the official launch of the Subway Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport.

Location: Cairns Esplanade Plaza (near the lagoon)

Date: Friday 8^th May 2009

Time: 10.30am

Morning tea will be provided thanks to our naming

rights sponsor Subway.

RSVP:  Simone – s.roseler@cairns.qld.gov.au

                                    By Wednesday 6^th May (for catering).

Kryssi and the crew from Your Fitness got their ‘a’s into ‘g’ early this morning for a publicity stunt to promote Cairns Regional Council’s free training program entitled, Couch to 2.5 km run – that will take place in approx. six weeks time as part of Subway Cairns Festival of Sport on 21 June.

Sim Roseler, Marketing and Promotions Exec from Inner City Facilities, was on deck to lend her body - which couldn’t be described as a couch potato – for the stunt.

Pictures follow:

Sim Roseler reclines as the dudes from Your Fitness get ready to Lift

Up, Up and Away with the Couch....

and they

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COUCH POTATOES GET FIT FOR FREE

MEDIA CALL

Media photo opportunity: Free Couch to 2.5km Fun Run Training Program with Your Fitness Trainers pulling volunteer potatoes off their couch on the Esplanade

When: Friday May 1, 9.30am

Where: Cairns Esplanade – Meet at Esplanade office

Contact: Pip Miller 0419 681 543 or pip@pipmillerpr.com.au

MEDIA RELEASE

Calling all Cairns Couch Potatoes  to Get Fit for Free

Cairns Regional Council, in conjunction with Department of Communities – Sport and Recreation, has issued a challenge to the public to get off their couch and join the 2009 Subway Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport Your Fitness Fun Run on June 21.  

The free Couch to 2.5km Fun Run Training Program gives participants six weeks to get fit with classes every Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon starting next week (May 5).

“There’s no excuse not to get fit with free classes twice a week on the Esplanade – the perfect place to work out now the weather has cooled off,” Cairns Regional Council spokeswoman Simone Roseler said.

The free fitness classes are proudly presented by the Department of Communities – Sport and Recreation,  and the Cairns Regional Council’s Esplanade Fun Free Fitness Program.

Professional trainers from Your Fitness will run the classes for six weeks on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons starting on Tuesday May 5 at 7am and Thursday May 7 at 5.30pm.

The classes will involve general fitness, running techniques, stretching and strengthening exercises.

The Your Fitness Fun Run is one of the many events taking place as part of the Subway Cairns Esplanade Festival of Sport on June 21.

For more information go to www.sportsfest.com.au

Contact:

Cairns Regional Council, Inner City Facilities, Marketing and Promotions

Simone Roseler

P: 07 4044 3715 | F: 07 4044 3759

E: s.roseler@cairns.qld.gov.au