The NSW Government, via its tourism and major events agency Destination
NSW, has secured the Oceania Cross Triathlon Championships and the
Australian National Cross Triathlon Championships to be held in the
Snowy Mountains in 2015 and 2016.
Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism and Major Events Andrew Stoner,
said the Oceania Cross Triathlon Championships will be held in an
Australian-first next year, and the Australian Cross Triathlon
Championships in February 2016.
“The Snowy Mountains’ growing reputation as a summer recreation and
adventure sporting destination makes it the perfect fit for these
events. Cross triathlon takes the traditional triathlon format off road,
with competitors tackling a combination of swimming, mountain biking
and trail running,” Mr Stoner said.
“It is estimated that together, the Oceania and Australian National
Championships will attract close to 3,000 visitors from outside the
region over the next two years, generating in excess of $1.2 million in
visitor expenditure for the local economy.
“The Oceania Championships next year will be coupled with a weekend
multisport festival at the Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa in the Snowy
Mountains, offering activities for all ages and levels of experience,”
he said.
Member for Monaro, John Barilaro, said the Snowy Mountains boasts
fantastic trails, challenging National Park tracks and spectacular
scenery.
“Last year the CSIRO named adventure, lifestyle, extreme and alternative
sports as one of the six megatrends that will shape the sports sector
in coming years and the Snowy Mountains is well placed to capitalise on
that,” Mr Barilaro said.
“Hosting the Oceania and Australian National Cross Triathlon
Championship events is a fantastic opportunity to show that the Snowy
Mountains is not just a great destination during winter – visitors will
find mountain biking, cycling, trail running and other adventure sports
on offer year-round.
“Attracting more people to the region during the low season by growing
the Australian Cross Triathlon Championships into a world class event is
fantastic for the local community and economy,” he said.
Destination NSW Chief Executive Officer Sandra Chipchase said the Snowy Mountains has plenty to offer those looking to relax.
“Visitors can enjoy fishing in pristine streams, exploring historic
towns like Cooma, Nimmitabel and Tumbarumba or indulging at fantastic
local bars, restaurants and cafes,” Ms Chipchase said.
“The Cross Triathlon Championship and Multisport Festival will give
people an added incentive to visit this stunning region of NSW, and give
them an opportunity to take in the beauty of the natural environment
while competing in or watching a world class sporting event.”
The Oceania Cross Triathlon Championships is part of the national TreX
Cross Triathlon Series and is sanctioned by the Oceania Triathlon Union
and Triathlon Australia and is a qualifying round for the World Cross
Triathlon Championships in 2015.
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