Introduction
The 2002 Australian National Irish
Dancing Championships was organised by the AIDA Vic Branch, and held at
The Camberwell Centre, Camberwell Road, Camberwell, Victoria from
Wednesday
2nd to Sunday 6th October 2002, inclusive.
This competition, as with all Australian
National Titles, was only open to Australian dancers who are registered
and have qualified in their respective state or territory. For the first
time ever we ran two halls at the same time, at the same venue.
About the logo...
The logo chosen by the Victorian
Branch depicts The Melbourne Arts Centre Tower, a major landmark within
the city's centre. In the evenings, this spire is a spectacular site when
it is illuminated by coloured laser lights. The artwork is by Rory Coughlan
of RC Graphics.
Championship Sponsorship
"On behalf of the AIDA (Vic) I would
like to offer visitors to the AIDA website the opportunity to sponsor one
or more of the Championship sections for the forthcoming Australian Irish
Dancing Championships 2nd to the 6th October in Melbourne, or to advertise
in the official souvenir program of the event."
Individual Championship Sponsorship
Sponsorship is available for solo
and ceili events. Your sponsorship would provide medals, sashes, trophies
and certificates for competitors. We would acknowledge such sponsorship
prominently in the program and by signage in the venue during the course
of the selected championship. Your generosity and contribution would also
be acknowledged on the official website. Sections available and relevant
costs are involved by contacting the Secretary, Gabrielle Hall on (03)
95574305.
Program Advertising
You may like to advertise in the
official souvenir program,an A5 booklet. Individuals, companies and corporations
are welcome to make enquiries.
Rates for advertising are:
Full page $400 (including
GST)
Half page $300 (including
GST)
Quarter page $200 (including
GST)
Color extra and not all sizes available
(POA)
Should you be interested in either
the Sponsorship or Advertising please contact the Secretary at the first
available opportunity and you will be advised of the closing dates for
copy.
The
venue - for the 2002 Championships is The Camberwell
Centre. It is located at:
340 Camberwell Road
Camberwell, Victoria 3124
It is 8 kilometres from the Melbourne
CBD, and 30 kilometres from the airport. There is off street car parking
adjacent to the venue, and disabled access (to the Ballroom, Parkview Theatre
and Toilets only). It is a non-smoking venue, with no smoking allowed inside
the venue at all.
Local Information
The Camberwell retail precinct includes
a fascinating market and the Rivoli Cinema. The closest accommodation is
the official hotel for the Championships, Rydges Riverwalk, or alternatively
the Glenferrie Hotel.
(Camberwell Centre Map Reference:
Melway Ref J2 Map 59)
Accommodation
The Official Hotel is Rydges Riverwalk.
Address:
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649 Bridge Road, Richmond Victoria
3121 |
Phone:
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03 9246 1200 or 1 800 339 436 (tollfree) |
Fax:
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03 9246 1222 |
Email:
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[email protected] |
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Their website says the following:
"An enticing, multi-dimensional
city, Melbourne is sophisticated and quirky, cosmopolitan and conventional,
historic and contemporary. Melbourne has a unique diversity, vitality and
ambience that positions it as one of the world's great cities. And only
minutes from the City Centre is the suburb of Richmond, renowned as one
of Melbourne's best bargain shopping precincts. |
"A picturesque setting overlooking
the Yarra River sets the tone for Rydges Riverwalk - Melbourne. Built around
a central courtyard, the hotel features a choice of bright, elegant guestrooms,
ranging from spacious Courtyard Rooms to two bedroom double-storey Townhouses.
Whether taking advantage of nearby shopping in Bridge Road and South Yarra,
or enjoying an event at the MCG or Melbourne Park, Rydges Riverwalk - Melbourne
offers a relaxed atmosphere far removed from the frantic pace of the city,
yet only 4 km away." |
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FEATURES AT
A GLANCE
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Only 4km from Melbourne's CBD in
the city's east |
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93 contemporary guestrooms, including
spacious Courtyard Rooms and two-bedroom Townhouse Apartments. |
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All feature in-room video entertainment
and STD/ISD direct dial telephones, hairdryer, iron and ironing board. |
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Kitchen and laundry facilities are
a feature of the Townhouses and Studios. |
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Close proximity to Melbourne's fashionable
shopping districts, the MCG, Melbourne Park, and Melbourne's famous parks
and gardens. |
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Fresco Bar and Grill. |
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Tracks Bar |
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Recreational activities include
a jogging and cycling track and riverside walks. Mountain bikes available
for guests. |
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Guest laundry and valet service. |
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24-hour reception and room service. |
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Complimentary undercover security
parking. |
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Express checkout. |
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Recreational activities
"Golf
Day"
After a very successful inaugural
Golf Day last year in Adelaide, the 2nd AIDA Championships Golf Day will
be held this year at the RACV Country Club in the beautiful Yarra Valley.
Check the Golf information page by clicking on the golf ball! |
Tickets & Program
Admission |
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Adults - Weekly:
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$60 |
Child/Student - Weekly:
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$25 |
Adults - 2 Day pass:
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$25 |
Adult - Day pass:
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$15 |
Child/Student - Day
pass:
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$6 |
Seniors Card/Aged Pensioner - Day
pass: |
$8 |
Program:
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$12 |
All of the above prices are GST inclusive.
Tickets will be available from 9am
on Tuesday 1st October.
Adjudicators
- for the 2002 Nationals
will be: |
Collette McAllister ADCRG - Leinster,
Dublin |
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Kathleen Clifford ADCRG - Coventry,
England |
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Tony Nolan ADCRG - Limerick |
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Chris Ryan ADCRG - Cork |
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Kathleen Maquire ADCRG - England |
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Mary McElroy ADCRG - Dublin |
and the musicians will
be:
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Gerry Conlon - Glasgow |
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Seamus O'Sullivan - Glasgow |
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Mike Shaeffer - USA |
Entries
Entry Fees are: (inc. GST)
Solo -
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$35 |
Ceili & Figure - |
$6.60 per team member |
Closing Date for entries is Wednesday
August 28th, with the exception of Western Australia whose entries close
on Wednesday September 4th. Results will be for sale at the conclusion
of the presentations of each section.
Conditions and Rules for Entry
These Championships are run under
the rules and regulations of An Coimisiun le Rinci Gaelacha and the Australian
Irish Dancing Championships, and by entry into these Championships you
are agreeing to note the following rules and to comply with the regulations
herein mentioned.
1.
The 2002 event is open to residents of Australia only.
2. Entry to these Championships is
through registered teachers only. No entry will be accepted
from individuals.
3. Only dancers who have qualified
for entry through the criteria set down by the Australian Irish Dancing
Association will be eligible to compete
4. The adjudicators decision is
final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
5. Video and movie equipment is banned
from use during the course of the Championships except during prizegiving
ceremonies. AIDA members are aware of these rules and can apply for permits
where required. Offenders will be removed from the Championships.
6. Full costume must be worn by all
prize winners during the presentation of awards.
7. Instructions of stewards and official
personnel must be complied with at all times.
Merchandise
- will be available to take home
a souvenir of the 2002 championships! the items available will be:
Polar Fleece Jacket with logo: |
$50 |
Lycra t-shirts with
logo:
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$26 |
T-Shirts with logo:
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$22 |
Mugs with logo:
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$10 |
Drink bottles with
logo:
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$6 |
Caps with logo:
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$15 |
Calypso bag with logo:
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$15 |
Pens with logo:
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$5 |
Celebration Party (Craic)
- is to be held from 8pm to 12 midnight
on Sunday night, 6th October, 2002, at the Camberwell Centre. All welcome.
We will be utilizing both halls, the larger one to hold a Ceili, and the
smaller one to hold a disco.
The tickets will be $25/family of
2 adults & children or $10/adult, $5/child.
The tickets will gain you entry
to both venues.
The Comhaltas Musicians will
be at the ceili and Fox FM's Stick Marebo will be the DJ at the
disco.
Teacher's Reception
- is to be held at Rydge's Riverwalk
- the official hotel, on the evening of Tuesday 1st October. The dinner
is in the Central Courtyard Marquee at 6:30pm. After dinner the hotel bar
is open until 1am.
AIDA
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