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 Regional Velodrome Proposal Draws 'Qualified' Support By Tararua District Council Tararua would support a world class velodrome proposed for Palmerston North but has backed away from making a financial commitment. The Council was asked for a letter of support from the Palmerston North City Council for a proposed velodrome events centre in the Manawatu-Wanganui region. Wanganui District Council had sent an identical request for enclosing their existing velodrome in Whanganui. Currently five proposals are in contention for government funding – the other three being Hastings, North Shore and Manakau City. The Council has voted to back a combined bid from the Palmerston North City Council and Massey University on a site owned by the University. Manawatu District Council and Sport Manawatu are also supporting the bid. In a report to councillors Chief Executive Blair King said the facility would “leverage off the proven sports science and research capability already in place at Massey”. Whilst not all councillors supported the proposal, they accepted the geographical advantage to Tararua that the Palmerston North bid has over the Whanganui district. However discussion on the Council’s position should a regional rate be proposed for building or maintaining drew a unanimous ‘thumbs down’. Explaining the background to the proposal facility Mr King said the aim was for the North Island to match the world – class indoor velodrome facility that existed in Invercargill – a location that was seen as “a barrier to North Island athletes.” These bids for a similar North Island facility formed part of the Government’s goal to improve sporting success internationally.
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Hewitt primed for attempt at World Chamionship title Her thoughts are with those at home but the devastation in Canterbury after the earthquake has to be put to one side this weekend for Christchurch triathlete Andrea Hewitt as she heads into this weekend’s ITU Dextro Energy World Championship Grand Finale in Budapest knowing a world title is within her grasp. Wednesday, 8 September 2010 CYCLING Subway – Avanti's Vink makes world champs team Subway – Avanti’s Michael Vink has been selected in the New Zealand cycling team for the road cycling world championships being held near Melbourne later this month. Monday, 6 September 2010 MOUNTAIN BIKING NZ Mountainbike Team, World Championships Final Day Wrap Downhill competition filled the race programme today at the Mont Sainte Anne World Championships in Quebec, with the Junior and Elite Mens and Womens Championship races taking place. Monday, 6 September 2010 CYCLING Latham podiums on final day of French road cycling tour Te Awamutu’s Pete Latham has finished third in the final stage of the testing As-en-Provence Tour that finished in France today. Monday, 6 September 2010 MOUNTAIN BIKING  UCI Mountainbike World Championships, Mont Sainte Anne, CanadaNZ MTB Team Competition Days Three and Four - Wrap. Monday, 6 September 2010 CYCLING New Zealand cyclist gains Pro Tour contract with Radioshack World track cycling medallist Jesse Sergent is the latest BikeNZ rider to secure a Pro Tour contract. Sunday, 5 September 2010 MOUNTAIN BIKING Patagonia takes on title sponsorship for challenging Queenstown 8hrs@jacks event The multi-lap relay mountain bike event, 8hrs@Jacks, scheduled for October 23, has attracted leading outdoor sports company Patagonia as its head sponsor and the event is expected to attract a large field keen to compete on the challenging and scenic Jack's Point course overlooking Queenstown's Lake Wakatipu. Saturday, 4 September 2010 CYCLING BikeNZ team takes surprise lead in French cycle tour Commonwealth Games bound cyclist Pete Latham takes the leader’s yellow jersey into the second day of the AS-en-Provence Tour in France. Saturday, 4 September 2010 CYCLING Powerful BikeNZ team for road cycling world championships BikeNZ has named a powerful team built around their Pro Tour riders to make one of their strongest squads ever for the upcoming UCI World Road Cycling Championships in Melbourne. Friday, 3 September 2010 MOUNTAIN BIKING  UCI Mountainbike World Championships, Mont Sainte Anne, Canada NZ MTB Team Competition Day Two - WrapSamara Sheppard was a black and silver Cross Country mountainbike machine today at the Mont Sainte Anne World Championships in Quebec today. Friday, 3 September 2010 MOUNTAIN BIKING  UCI Mountainbike World Championships, Mont Sainte Anne, Canada Sept 1st to 5th 2010NZ MTB Team Competition Day One - Wrap. Friday, 3 September 2010 RUNNING  Marc Ellis Takes up Wanaka Marathon Effort for CharityIn 2009 New Zealander Mal Law made history by becoming the first person ever to run NZ’s seven Great Walks in just seven days – a total distance of 360 kms in the longest week of his life. Thursday, 2 September 2010 Endurance Sport news is powered by infonews.co.nz |
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