Space Racing has had a successful maiden launch on Sydney's northern beaches at Curl Curl. 28 official entries plus at least another 20 younger siblings tagging along, were met with temperatures in the mid-20s (so about 20 degrees cooler than last Friday at Centennial Park), a flat course entirely off-road, and lots of lovely bushy stretches among the hockey, football, cricket and netball fields of John Fisher Park.
4km was needed to get the lot, and that's what 8 entries did under time. Big Foot's Ewan Shingler flew around in 27m18s, exactly 1 minute ahead of early pacesetter Joanna Hill of Garingal (the new W12A Oceania champion). The long trek from 'the other side' was worth it for IKO's Dominic Lane, an old hand at this format, who was third in 34m12s. There were 5 clubs represented in the first 7 placegetters, and 6 clubs all up. About half a dozen local mums and more than a dozen of their 20 kids turned up at 9.30am for their first taste of Space Racing and left asking when our next adventure is. Some of the mums are even keen to do a SSS soon. Later entrants were happy to take their time and not worry about scores, ensuring a stress-free outing in a beautiful location. Thanks again to all the volunteer coaches and helpers on the day - you help us present our sport in the best possible light to new audiences.
Our winter dates are April 17 (Bicentennial Park, SOP), July 2 (Fred Caterson Reserve, Castle Hill) and Sep 24 (Bicentennial Park, SOP). Sydney clubs - please spread the word among your members about these adventures for juniors.
