2014 will be the 29th year of this prestigious event which has built a global reputation as being “world class” and one of the country’s best triathlon experiences.

The Devonport Triathlon is one of Australia’s oldest, with the first event held in 1985.  Since then, the Devonport Triathlon has hosted three Australian Age Group and Elite Championships titles, three Oceania Championships, was a selection race for the 2004 New Zealand Olympic team and again in 2012 for both New Zealand and Australian teams.

In 2014 the event will be held on Saturday March 1st at the Mersey Bluff precinct and will feature past and future Olympians and World Champions. Come on down to the Bluff for some thrilling triathlon action and enjoy some fresh, local food and hospitality.

For more information please visit the Devonport Triathlon website
www.devonporttriathlon.com.au

TriKids has only been in Devonport for 3 years, each year growing in participation numbers. The focus of TriKids is participation and all children, of any ability are welcome to participate.

TriKids is a great way to introduce children to multi-sport or sport they have not tried before as there is no pressure to win and the event is fun and family focussed.

In 2014 the Devonport TriKids will be held on Sunday March 2nd at the Mersey Bluff precint and will be open to children in Grades 3 – 6. High school children will be able to participate in the Tasmanian Community Triathlon! (please make this into a link to the TCT info page)

For more information, please visit the Devonport Triathlon website and click on the TriKids tab
www.devonporttriathlon.com.au

Throughout 2012 SCAT commenced looking for an administration assistant. Cradle Coast Sports and Events were also seeking someone to fill a similar role.

Cradle Coast Sports and Events provide up to 10 hours per week of administrative support to the Board of the SCAT organisation. This work ranges from letter writing, website and facebook updating, minute taking at meetings and follow up on various items as requested by the board.

The ride starts in Devonport in the early hours of the morning and travels 205 kilometres through the beautiful Echo Valley in the picturesque Cradle Coast region of Tasmania and finishes in Devonport.

Cycle Isle Gran Fondo is a proudly Tasmanian owned and operated “Destination Event”; the organisers are passionate about Tasmania, specifically the Cradle Coast region.

The Cycle Isle Gran Fondo ambassador Macey Stewart, is also passionate about the region.  Devonport born, world championship road cyclist, Macey Stewart is proud to fly the flag for the CYCLE ISLE GRAN FONDO as Tasmanian Ambassador this year.

Macey has been racing and training in the Tasmanian hills since she was nine. Now, ten years later with dozens of National and World championships to her name, the world is her oyster, but Tassie is home.

www.cycleisle.com.au

With 4 distances to choose from, Run Devonport is for everyone! Even the little people can take part in a 1km fun run/walk. There are also 2.5km, 5km and 10km events.
The entry fees for Run Devonport 2014 have been slashed, making entry possible for all members of the community, and making the opportunity possible for all families to participate.
2014 also sees the introduction of walker entries for the 5km and 10km events so put on your sneakers, prepare the pram and enter today!
The event will take place at Roundhouse Park on Devonport’s picturesque foreshore on Sunday March 16th 2014.
For more information please visit www.rundevonport.com.au

The advisory group to the Cradle Coast regional tourism organisation has recently added two new members with extensive experience in accommodation and events management to help guide the industry in the region.

CCTE Chairman Rod Stendrup has announced the appointment of Carolyn Nissen, from Strahan, and Michael Bonney, of Ulverstone, to the committee, part of the Cradle Coast Authority.
Mr Stendrup said they would replace two members of the group who had recently resigned due to personal reasons.
“I want to welcome both Carolyn and Michael to the CCTE, they will bring a range of skills and experience to the group and will help to provide support and insight into the industry in the region,” Mr Stendrup said.

Ms Nissen is the operator of Ormiston House at Strahan and has more than 30 years of experience in the industry, particularly in marketing and local tourism. Her involvement in the West Coast has
been extensive, including being the current chair of the Western Wilderness Tourism Association and working at a variety of levels to develop the local industry.

Mr Bonney is the managing director of Cradle Coast Sports and Events, which runs the Devonport Triathlon, Run Devonport and is involved with a number of other events in the region and around Tasmania. He was also the driver of the National Inflatable Rescue Boat Championships at Penguin in 2010, and has an extensive background in industry in the Cradle Coast region.

Comprised of tourism industry professionals, the Cradle Coast Tourism Executive meets monthly to advise on marketing, industry development and tourism product development activities undertaken by the Cradle Coast Authority.

Members of the Cradle Coast Tourism Executive from September 2014:
· Rod Stendrup – Chairman
· Carolyn Nissen – Ormiston House
· Michael Bonney – Cradle Coast Sports and Events
· John Dabner – Tall Timbers Tasmania
· Stephanie Jaensch – Tourism consultant
· Stuart Jones – Devonport City Council
· Justin McErlain – Wynyard Waterfront
· Anthony O’Hern – Cradle Mountain Canyons
· Phil Vickers – West Coast Council and West Coast Heritage Ltd
· Clint Walker – Stanley Seaview Inn, Horizon Deluxe and Burnie City Apartments
· Tanya Trost – Tourism Tasmania

www.cradlecoast.com
Cradle Coast Authority: Representing our councils and their communities as a region
Media interview:
Rod Stendrup – Chairman Cradle Coast Tourism Executive – 0409 947 308
For media assistance and additional biography information:
Amanda Wilson – Communications Manager – 6431 6285

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