Falls Creek Training Camp Wed 27th December 2017 - 18
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It came close to being cancelled but the Falls Creek Training Camp is on again in 2017-2018. Check in on Wednesday 27th December and check out on Wednesday 3rd January.
NOTE. This year we have only booked 20 beds. There is the possibility to book extra if we know well enough in advance. Let Craig Mahony know or email secretary@mpac.org.au The accommodation is at the Alpha Lodge where we had the last camp. Families and friends are welcome. Non members are also welcome. You can do the set sessionswith our group, which are mainly aimed at middle distance on the track, or you can do your own thing. There are many trails to run on and it is a great place to train for those focusing on longer events such as Two Bays. The lodge has accommodation for 35 people. This year we have booked for 20 only. Apart from running, other possible activities include Mountain Bike Riding including downhill, Road Riding, walks/hikes, fishing, tennis(courts are for hire $10) and chilling out. Some triathletes were swimming a couple of years ago and some people have been seen on the dam in kayaks. It is a great stress free environment. ALPHA LODGE DESCRIPTION ALPHA SKI LODGE is a totally self catering lodge. Doonas and pillows are provided for each bed and you need to bring 2 sheets, pillowcase, towel and toiletries. You may hire linen at a cost of $15 per person for the duration of your stay. The lodge sleeps a total of 35. The room configuration is as follows:- 6 x four share bunk rooms with shared bathrooms (all single bunks) 3 x two to three share rooms with en suites (double with single above) 1 x Double with en suite (double bed) Note. We have booked 5 of the four share bunk rooms for the camp this year. We need to know by the end of October who intends to come so we can change the number of rooms we book if required. There is a sauna and TV room on the same level as the bedrooms; you can bring your own DVDs or a HDD to play movies on the TV. Wifi is supplied complimentary. Downstairs is the kitchen, dining area and another recreational area. There is a large very well equipped kitchen with 2 ovens, 2 microwaves, 4 x 4 burner stove tops, 2 BBQs, 2 freezers, 2 x 3 door fridges, 2 dishwashers and all the cutlery, crockery, glassware and utensils you need. There is a stereo where you can play your own CD’s and connect your MP3 player. Alpha supplies tea, coffee, sugar, Milo, cooking oil, tomato sauce, honey, Vegemite, some jams, salt & pepper. We usually have group meals with visiting the local restaurants and cafes. You are responsible for cleaning up after yourself in the kitchen and cleaning your room, bathrooms and food areas on departure. Check in time is 2pm and check out time 10am. There is a luggage room available for storage of luggage should you wish to arrive earlier or depart later to gain maximum time in the mountains. At this stage the cost will be $40 dollars per night for accommodation for adults. $30 per night for a child 15 years or younger. Non members can attend but pay an extra $5 per night. This does not include food. Participants will be asked to contribute to the community food. The participants are organised into groups and asked to provide a dinner for the whole group. Particpants can book the whole week in one go, or book a day or two then go back and book the rest later. We need to have at least one day's booking as a deposit by the end of October from everyone who intends to go on the camp please. This is so we can adjust our booking if required. If this is not possible, please contact Craig Mahony and let him know that you intend to go on the camp but will not be paying prior to the end of October. Register Here |
Some pictures of the 2015-2016 Camp2016 - 2017 Camp
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