Bells Beach Rd, Bells Beach, Victoria, 3228
Website: www.surfingaustralia.com
Phone Number: 61 03 5261 2907
Fax Number: 61 03 5261 4460

From 30-Mar-2010 to 10-Apr-2010
The Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach is Australia s longest running and most prestigious professional surfing event. It is Stop 2 of 10 on the ASP Men s World Tour and one of the favourite stops for many pros. The Rip Curl Pro is one of six Victorian Government-designated Hallmark International Sporting Events held in this state each year an honour it shares with the Melbourne Formula 1, Phillip Island Moto GP, Australian Tennis Open, Melbourne Cup and the AFL Grand Final. The Rip Curl Pro will feature the world s top 45 ASP surfers plus two Rip Curl Wildcard competitors and one local Victorian Wildcard decided by the Victoria Place To Be Trials. Reigning ASP World Champion Kelly Slater is also the Rip Curl Pro defending champion after winning his third Bell in Easter 2008. Surfing s greatest pulled off a remarkable last-minute win over Australian Bede Durbidge in the Final and will come into the event as hot favourite this year. Although Kelly now has three Bell trophies ( 94, 06, 08) the Rip Curl Pro hasn t always been kind to the nine-time ASP World Champ. Bells can be a hard wave to work out and I think I m still learning things about it." The Rip Curl Women s Pro is Stop 2 of 8 on the ASP Women s World Tour an

Newcombe St, Portarlington, Victoria, 3223
Website: www.nationalcelticfestival.com

From 11-Jun-2010 to 14-Jun-2010
Australia's.....National Celtic Festival The National Celtic Festival is held annually over the June long weekend in Portarlington, Victoria. It is Australia's largest and most diverse celebration of Celtic culture. Every year festival-goers enjoy a huge array of national and international acts. Absorb.....The Setting A warm welcome awaits visitors to Portarlington. Everything is within walking distance and easily accessible in this small community. Make sure you stop and take in the glorious views across the bay to the You Yangs and Melbourne skyline. Enjoy.......The Music Enjoy a packed program of music from Friday night to Monday afternoon. From traditional to contemporary and everything in between. Admire.......The Dance Passionate performers and tutors from across the nation will get your feet moving in the various Celtic styles. Then bring your new-found skills to the social event of the festival - the Ceili (pronounced 'Kaylee'), a massive Celtic dance party lead by the best Ceili band in Australia. Learn The Workshops Take away more from the festival than just a great time. If you've always dreamed of learning to play an instrument, compose a ballad or speak with a native Gaelic tongue here is

Moorabool St, Geelong, Victoria, 3220
Website: www.melbourne2010.com.au
Phone Number: 61 03 9671 4411
Fax Number: 61 03 9671 4422

From 29-Sep-2010 to 03-Oct-2010
In 2010, Melbourne will welcome the 77th UCI Road World Championships. This event is second only to the legendary Tour de France in terms of importance and prestige in international cycling and it will bring the best riders in the world to Australia. The popularity of the Tour de France in Australia and the excitement created by it will flow on to create unprecedented interest in the World Championships. The event will be held over 5 days of competition from 29th September to 3rd October and features Elite Men and Women competitors as well as Under 23 Men s. Over 400 of the world s best cyclists will descend on Melbourne to compete in Time Trial and Road Race events based in Geelong. In addition to the challenging courses set in Geelong for these competitors, for the first time in a World Championship, the Elite Men s Road Race will begin in one city and finish in another with the start of the race in Melbourne, finishing with laps of the tough circuit in Geelong. "CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!" Whether you re a dedicated cyclist, enthusiastic community contributor, devoted sports fan, student, or just looking for something new and exciting, this is a truly unique opportunity for you to join our volunteer team. Please view

Mountjoy Pde, Lorne, Victoria, 3232
Website: www.lornesurfclub.com.au
Phone Number: 61 03 5289 1724

From 08-Jan-2010 to 09-Jan-2010
Dive in with 4000 other swimmers in the world's largest organised swim. Each year thousands of swimmers dive into a sea of history and race the 1.2 kilometre course of the Lorne Pier to Pub, which started as an informal challenge among Lorne Surf Life Saving Club members. It s now an action-packed weekend attracting people from near and far to both participate in the race and soak up the carnival atmosphere. Over the past 29 years the event has grown in size and stature and now claims centre stage of a two day program that includes the Mountain to Surf Fun Run and Surf Boat Race Classic. Since 3071 swimmers took to the water in 1998, the swim has been entered into the Guinness Book of Records as the world s largest open water swim.

Coulahans Rd, Laang, Victoria, 3265
Website: www.warrnamboolinfo.com.au/pages/fitasc-world-sporting-clay-shooting-championships/
Phone Number: 61 03 5559 4620

From 16-Nov-2009 to 22-Nov-2009
In November 2009, Warrnambool will host the 31st World FITASC (Federation Internationale De Tir Aux Armes Sportives De Chasse) Sporting Championships for Clay shooting. It is anticipated that over 600 competitors from more than 24 countries will be attending the Championships.

Suite 2, Torquay, Victoria, 3228
Website: www.anacondamtbenduro.com
Phone Number: 61 03 5261 5511
Fax Number: 61 03 5261 9020

From 10-May-2010 to 14-May-2010
Five days of incredible mountain bike racing along the sweet single track and dusty trails of the majestic MacDonnell Ranges in Central Australia. The Anaconda Mountain Bike Enduro captures the spirit of the Red Centre with a series of off road races in the very heart of Australia. Coming together as a festival of mountain biking with seven races over five days, competitors will experience the true majesty of the outback and the mighty MacDonnell Ranges, in and around Alice Springs as part of this unique event. Spectators’ opportunities are the best on the day the riders sprint up Anzac Hill in the centre of town, otherwise bring your bike and join the action anytime. There is no entry cost for spectators.

Various venues in, Queenscliff, Victoria, 3225
Website: www.qmf.net.au
Phone Number: 61 03 5258 4816

From 27-Nov-2009 to 29-Nov-2009
Now in its 12th year, Queenscliff Music Festival is one of Australia's great festival experiences for music lovers. A family-friendly and just plain friendly festival, Queenscliff is much loved for its depth and diversity of musical talent as well as its picturesque seaside setting. Queenscliff is located just over an hour's drive from Melbourne. Queenscliff offers the very best of original contemporary music in Australia, as well as a few select invited international guests. There s also great food and wine, street entertainment... a truly unforgettable Queenscliff experience.