2023 GIO Summer Down Under Series - Wheelchair Track Meet Canberra

Event information

Late registrations for this event are closed.

3 days of Elite Racing
This event will allow Australian athletes to compete against some of the world's best wheelchair racers on the world-renowned AIS track. The 2023 meet will be held over 3-days, maximising the opportunity for athletes to compete.

All welcome
The event is once again open to all wheelchair racing athletes and seated throwers, allowing developing and young athletes to compete and challenge themselves against strong competition.


Mentor Clinics
The popular mentor clinics will be back again in 2023, held at the AIS track on Saturday 21 January 2023. The clinics will feature a number of interesting and captivating presentations targeted at all athletes, no matter what stage of their career they are at. 

Accommodation
We have arranged accommodation at the Quality Hotel in Dickson on a twin or triple-share basis or the AIS with meals/single rooms included from 19-23 January 2023. Our staff will be staying at the Quality Hotel. 

Airport transfers will be provided from Canberra airport to the Quality Hotel or AIS on 19 January (and return on 23 January 2023), and to the AIS for all official events. 

If booking your own accommodation, athletes are advised to arrive in Canberra on the 19th January.

Register BEFORE 30th November to take advantage of the accommodation offers. For those who register after the 30th of November, please email WS NSW/ACT staff for accommodation recommendations. 

Calendar of Events
Friday 20th January 2023
- Training (8:00am - 10:00am)
- Athlete Sign from 4:00pm
- Track Meet (4:00pm - 8:00pm)

Saturday 21st January 2023
- Training (8:00am - 10:00am)
- Mentor Session (11:30am - 1:00pm)
- Athlete Sign from 4:00pm
- Track Meet (4:00pm - 8:00pm)

Sunday 22nd January 2023
- Training (8:00am - 10:00am) 
- Athlete Sign from 4:00pm
- Track Meet (4:00pm - 8:00pm)

 

Other competition opportunities: 
ACT Athletics is holding their State Championships Fri 28th – Sunday 30th January after the SDU race series back in Canberra (where the track meet is being held). If you would like to be notified of when entries open please email fred.periac@athletics.org.au

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