FYI It will be interesting to see what sort of exposure this event is able to give gliding in NZ and possibly Australia.
-----Original Message----- From: Victoria Murray-Orr [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 10 November 2005 9:44 Subject: NZ Gliding Grand Prix Tickets on Sale Please find attached and below information on New Zealand Gliding Grand Prix tickets. Thanks Victoria Victoria Murray-Orr the eveNZ consultancy event management pr marketing ------------------------------- T: +64 (0)3 443 2700 F: +64 (0)3 443 2702 M: +64 (0)275 617 893 W: www.evenz.co.nz -------------------------------- GLIDING GRAND PRIX TICKETS GO ON SALE Tickets go on sale today (10 November) for one of the summers most exciting sporting events, the New Zealand Gliding Grand Prix in Omarama from 27-29 January. Likened to Formula One in the sky, the Grand Prix will introduce the general public to the skill and daring of competitive gliding. Spectators will experience the thrill of the worlds fastest free-flying aircraft racing head-to-head at speeds of up to 300kph, at times just metres above the ground. The top 10 gliding pilots from around the world are travelling to New Zealand to contest the title of Grand Prix champion and take on the challenge from current world champion, New Zealander John Coutts. A giant outdoor screen, fed by the most advanced TV graphics and live helicopter filming ever seen, together with live commentary, will keep the crowds in the thick of the adrenalin-charged action. In addition to the racing theres a host of on-ground entertainment including wine and food stalls, classic cars, arts and crafts and childrens fairground rides as well as aerobatic entertainment and trial glider flights. Tickets are available through the events official web site http://www.gp06.com/ or through Ticketek outlets nationwide and http://www.ticketek.co.nz/ Advance ticket prices are $30 for adults and $70 for families (two adults and up to three children). There are also a limited number of three-day Flight Arena passes for $350 that include behind the scenes access, gala dinner and pilots reception, daily light refreshments, separate seating area and dedicated viewing screen. _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list [email protected] To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
