Oct
21
12:30PM

Crystal Brook Classic Carnival

Sat, 21 Oct 2023
from 12:30pm to 7:30pm

by jen poole
Posted: 11 months ago
Updated: 7 months ago by
Visible to: public

Time zone: Adelaide
Reminder: None
Ends: 07:30pm (duration is about 7 hours)

Take a road trip north to beautiful Crystal Brook!

The Crystal Brook Classic is South Australian Athletic League’s first country meet of the season, Athletes will compete in distances ranging from 70m to 2000m, this is run in a handicapped format where finishes are bound to be tight. Whether you’re a seasoned athletics fan or just looking for a fun family day out, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Athletes will be tuning their skills in preparation for the Bay Sheffield.

The bar will open and food trucks and other food options available throughout the day.
With plenty of action to keep you entertained throughout the day and well-known race caller Terry McAuliffe providing the commentary, you won’t miss a moment of the action.
Action kicks off at 1pm

Get ready to cheer on your favourite athletes and soak up all the excitement of the day! Entry is free for spectators.

RACE CARD
70m Under 18 Girls
70m Under 18 Boys
70m Women
70m Men
120m Under 14
120m Women
120m Men
120m Over 35
300m Under 18 Girls
300m Under 18 Boys
300m Men
300m Women
300m Over 35
800m Open
2000m Women/Over 35
2000m Men

Timing is subject to final programming. Please check the schedule under schedules and program tab.

RACE DAY TEAM
Race Caller – Terry McAuliffe

Chief Steward – Trevor Mules
Chief Judge – Dennis Letton
Chief Starter – Tricia McHendrie
Technical Support Manager – Gordon Brimble

Stewards – Phil Daws
Judges – Brian Curtis
Check Starter – Michael Buckler
Race Day Results and Technical Support – Connor McIvor
Photo Finish Operator/Time Keeper – Gordon Brimble
Marksmen – Jenny Poole, Athletes
Track Preparation – Crystal Brook Football Club, Frank McHugh, Michael Buckler
Equipment Manager – Michael Buckler
Presentations – Lisa Boyce
Finals Distribution – Jess Vanderwier
Colour Numbers Steward – Paige Bateman
Scratching Steward – Lisa Boyce

Photography – Jenny Poole,
Videographer – Terence Carter
Digital Content – Tigerlily Kovacic

A great opportunity to see the magnificent pink lake, Lake Bumbunga, on the road trip there:
https://www.wrc.sa.gov.au/our-community/see-and-do/10-things-to-see-and-do/lake-bumbunga-lochiels-pink-lake

Location

Railway Terrace, Crystal Brook SA 5523, Australia

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