Media Releases - 2008 / 09 Christmas Series
20 November 2008
GUTSY SPRINTER SIGNS FOR BASSLINK TASMANIAN CHRISTMAS CARNIVALS
After narrowly missing selection for Beijing after a controversial feud with his future brother in law Ryan Bayley, Shane Perkins has returned to the track in style at the recent World Cup event in Manchester.... Click here for complete media release.
18 November 2008
U.S.A, CYCLING SPRINT STAR BOUND FOR BASSLINK TASMANIAN CHRISTMAS CARNIVALS
U.S.A. Champion Gideon Massie has been contracted to ride at this year's Basslink Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals. Massie is a very quick sprinter who rode at the Bejing and Athens Olympics for the U.S.A..... Click here for complete media release.
13 November 2008
JAME CARNEY RETURNS TO THE CARNIVALS
Cycling followers will be pleased to hear that long time favourite U.S.A. cyclist Jame Carney has come out of retirement to compete at this year's Basslink Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals. Click here for complete media release.
6 November 2008
PREMIER'S FUNDING BOST FOR JUNIOR EVENTS AT THE CARNIVALS
Premier David Bartlett has announced an historic boost to junior prize money at the 2008-09 Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals. Click here for complete media release.
31 October 2008
EXCITING LAUNCH FOR TASMANIAN CHRISTMAS CARVIVALS
The Axeman's Hall of Fame at Latrobe is the place to be on November 6 at 7pm. The Premier, David Bartlett, will be attending - and will make a special major announcement on the night........Click here for complete media release.
28 October 2008
MATTHEW GOSS FOR TASMANIAN CHRISTMAS CARNIVALS
The Sports Carnivals Association of Tasmania is delighted to announce that Tasmania's own international cycling star, Matthew Goss, will ride at this year's Basslink Tasmanian Christmas Carnival.....Click here for complete media release.
21 October 2008
JAMMO SIGNS FOR BASSLINK TASMANIAN CHRISTMAS CARNIVALS
The Sports Carnivals Association of Tasmania is pleased to announce that Beijing Olympic Cyclist, Mark Jamieson, has signed to race at this year's Basslink Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals.Click here for full media release.
8 October 2008
MALAYSIAN CYCLISTS FOR SKILLED U.C.I SERIES
Malaysia will again be represented at this year's Skilled U.C.I. Sprint Cycling Series in Tasmania, with carnival organisers receiving notification that a team of 6 cyclists from Malayasia will be coming to Tasmania for the carnivals....
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30 September 2008
LAURA McCAUGHEY RETURNS FOR CARNIVALS
Organisers of this year's Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals are pleased to announce that the current Australian Women's cycling 10 km scratch race champion Laura McCaughey will return from the United States to race at this year's carnivals...
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30 September 2008
UPGRADE OF DEVONPORT CYCLING TRACK AND LIGHTING
The decision of The Devonport City Council to spend in excess of $750,000 on resurfacing of the Devonport Cycling Track and lighting upgrade is a wonderful boost for the Tasmanian Christmas Carnival series...
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23 September 2008
South Australian Athletes for Carnivals
South Australian athletic coach Paul Young has confirmed that he will be bringing a contingent of 11 runners to this year's Devonport and Burnie Christmas Carnivals. This will be the biggest ever contingent of South Australian runners to compete at the carnivals.. .. Click here for full media release.
12 September 2008
High Profile Competitors to Lift Profile of Carnival Series
The Sports Carnivals Association of Tasmania is again out seeking competitors for this year's carnivals and negotiations are underway with a number of cyclists and athletes. .. Click here for full media release.
12 August 2008
Rick Martin announced as Cycling Coordinator
The Sports Carnivals Association of Tasmania is excited to announce they have secured the services of former scratch-man Rick Martin, as Cycling Coordinator for the Christmas Carnival Series.. Click here for full media release.
27 June 2008
Rosebery Carnival to go Ahead
The 2008 Rosebery Carnival WILL be going ahead...the exciting news comes from Mal Williams, of the Rosebery Athletic Club. Click here for full media release.
7 June 2008
UCI Sprint Events for Tasmania Christmas Carnivals
The Union of Cyclists International has again sanctioned sprint cycling events for the Tasmanian Christmas Carnivals. Click here for full media release.
1 June 2008
New Appointment
The Sports Carnivals Association of Tasmania is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Jones as its new Executive Officer. Rachel who is currently employed as Promotions Coordinator with SeaFm will take up her employment with the Association on June 1st. Click here for full media release.