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Sportsmans Parade, Lake Kawana
Sunshine Coast, Australia
Va’a World Sprints 2016 - Update December 2015 / January 2016
A quick Va’a World Sprints Update to keep all informed and help organise your visit.
Transport
We are currently discussing transport options with a number of service providers and need your help to
determine the best possible solutions. If you are looking for event transport or large group airport
transfers please submit our Transport Requirements Form at http://vaaworldsprints.com/transport.html.
This will help us identify how we can best support paddlers. For large group event transport dedicated
buses could be available, for small groups and individuals we are looking at the viability of a shuttle bus
from a central Mooloolaba location. The provision and scheduling of these services will be subject to
demand and will require pre booking and payment. These services can only be instigated if there is
sufficient interest. Pease let us know what you require.
We have also secured a 10% discount on small group (up to 20 people) airport transfers from Brisbane and
Sunshine Coast Airports when you book directly using the link at
http://vaaworldsprints.com/transport.html
Nandjimadji Ceremonial Canoe
The Nandjimadji Ceremonial Canoe and story are a representation of the support and respect that is at the
core of Va'a paddling. The Nandjimadji Art Group connects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
living with a disability to share stories and build resilience through art and yarning and we encourage all
paddlers to embrace the Nandjimadji values, artists and their supporters. You can see the story of the
canoe and artists at http://vaaworldsprints.com/nandjimadji.html .
Official Merchandise
Va’a World Sprints Official Merchandise is exclusively available from our official merchandise supplier Team
Elite Merchandise. A Merchandise Superstore will be in operation at Lake Kawana during the
Championships, with a comprehensive range of products available for male, female and junior competitors.
To support the sharing of the Nandjimadji story Team Elite is also working on a Nandjimadji range
incorporating the artwork of the Nandjimadji Art Group. Upon release these items will be available on line
and at the Va’a World Sprints site. Pre-orders for the overall range of merchandise will be online from 15th
February, with pre-orders closing 15th April. There is currently a small merchandise range available at the
Team Elite Merchandise online store and this will be expanded over the coming months.
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Sportsmans Parade, Lake Kawana
Sunshine Coast, Australia
Volunteers
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Va’a
World Sprints‬needs over 200 volunteers to help run the event. If you can Lend a Hand please visit our
Volunteer Registration and information page and register as a volunteer
http://vaaworldsprints.com/volunteerregistration.html .
On-site Vendors
We have released our Vendor Application Document and encourage all interested Vendors to submit an
application now. The application document and an online application form are available at
http://vaaworldsprints.com/vendorapplication.html .
Va'a World Sprints 2016 presents a unique opportunity to target a captured market over an 11 day event
period. With all day competition and evening events the scope to provide for 1,000’s of competitors and
supporters is an opportunity that is rarely available.
Para Va’a
A specific Para Va'a Invitation has been released and can be accessed at
http://vaaworldsprints.com/para.html . Para Classifications for Va'a World Sprints are VL1, VL2, VL3 with
provision for vision impaired (VI) athletes. Registration is via Area Co-ordinators and classifiers will be on
site at Lake Kawana from 5 May 2016.
FAQ’s
A FAQ covering a number of Elite/Club Championship rule points has been released by the IVF. Please
make sure you are familiar with the IVF Race Rules and the IVF FAQ. Both are accessible from
http://vaaworldsprints.com/rules.html .
Accommodation
Stay Oz Accommodation Management has already secured accommodation for a large number of paddlers.
They are the industry leaders in sporting group accommodation and will personally work closely with all
paddler groups to secure the best possible accommodation packages for the event. If you are looking for
accommodation contact Lisa at Stay Oz http://vaaworldsprints.com/stayoz.html .
Less than 5 months to go.
David Morcom for the Va’a World Sprints 2016 Organising Committee
Email: david@vaaworldsprints.com
Web Site: VaaWorldSprints.com
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