Applications are open for an aquathon-style competition coming to Sunbury Aquatic Centre early next year, where sports clubs will form teams and face off for prizes.
Titled ‘Who Is Sunbury’s Toughest Team?’, the event on February 16 will involve a 300 metre swim and a 2 kilometre run.
Teams will consist of five participants from any given local sports club, with a maximum of two teams per club.
Clubs with multiple sports, such as football and netball clubs, can form teams across the sports.
Organiser Brian Millett said that he has had positive feedback from previous aquathon events and decided to organise the competition to promote connection among clubs and physical exercise.
“It builds better companionship and camaraderie within the clubs, and teamwork,” Mr Millett said.
“Instead of partying over the Christmas period, this event can give you something to focus on to put your energies into. Over Christmas, it gives them a goal to work on.”
He said that the event will be a “great showcase” of what can be done with the Sunbury 50-metre outdoor pool and the aquatic and leisure centre facility.
The event is open to anyone who is 18 or older and registered with a local sports club.
The top prize will be $10,000, with $3000 up for grabs for second place and $1000 for third.
Registration costs $20 per person or $100 per team.
Applications can be made by contacting Mr Millett for further information.
Contact: Brian Millett, 0425 759 706
