48th Australian Parachute Federation Style & Accuracy National Championships March 2009

Where

Latrobe Regional Airport, 75 Airfield Road Morwell.

Latrobe is only one and a half hours from Melbourne on the Princes Highway or one of the frequent V/Line passenger train services.

When

Labour Day long weekend.
Saturday 7-Mar-2009 to Tuesday 10-Mar-2009.

Events/Fees

Enter Early to Win!

Register by 31st January to go into draw to win a major prize.

Registration costs $110 for one event, $120 for two events, and $130 for three events.

Style - 4 Rounds @ $36/skydive
Accuracy - 10 Rounds @ $26/skydive
Sport Accuracy - 5 rounds @ $26/skydive

Registration

By Mail - Download the application form and post off with payment.

On line - [Click Here]

Training camp; Practice Jumps

Training and practice jumps begin on the 2nd of March until competition day.  Costs are $22/jump for Accuracy, and $32/jump for Style.

Accommodation

There is plenty of local accommodation available within walking distance of the airport.

We advise you to book early to secure accommodation as it is a long weekend holiday.

Park Lane Tourist Park is a 5 star caravan park which backs onto Airfield Road . They are offering a 10% discount to Skydivers who book and stay in their cabins for the duration of the competition.
Phone: (03) 5174-6749

Village Caravan Park is also situated on Airfield Road.
Phone: (03) 5174-2384

Tandarra Caravan Park is around the corner on the Princes Highway, it is a 4 star caravan park.
Phone: (03) 5133-6206

Century Inn is a 4 star motel located at 5 Airfield Road (Crn Princes Highway) Traralgon.
Phone: (03) 5173-9400

Calendar of Activities

Saturday Night

BBQ/Auction at the Latrobe Valley Aero Club.   The Aero Club is a comfortable place for light refreshments and has a fully licensed bar.

Presentation Evening

A presentation evening will be held at the end of the competition. Venue yet to be decided.

Things To Do

Tours of Gippsland Aeronautics and a night tour of Powerworks can be arranged.

Latrobe City

Victoria's newest city is not only one of the State's major regional centres offering quality country living, but also a central point leading to other Gippsland attractions. You can experience beaches one day, mountain high country and snow adventures the next. Discover the region's historical villages...fossick for gold...fish for trout in cool mountain streams, enjoy our diversity in arts with theatre, galleries and festivals abundant. Compete in your favourite sport - golf, bowls, sailing, cricket, football, tennis, or take a relaxing stroll through our magnificent gardens and parks.

The adventure seeker can experience horse trail rides, rugged four-wheel drive expeditions, go-carts or the exhilarating thrill of skydiving. Take a trip back in time to Old Gippstown at Moe or the Walhalla historic township. Ride the Walhalla Goldfields Railway through the rugged Stringers Creek gorge and over lofty bridges. Visit the Long Tunnel Extended Mine and explore some of the area's hidden golden past. Have your photo taken on the famous Tarra Bulga National Park swing bridge immersed among majestic tree fern gullies that are cool and green even on the warmest summer day.

To see more information go to the Latrobe Valley Visitors Information Centre.