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Training with Pete Jacobs & Leon Griffin
2011 Ironman World Champion runner up Pete Jacobs and 2011 Challenge Cairns Half Ironman Champion Leon Griffin held a very special coaching session in Melbourne, over the weekend. The invitation went out on the 29th of January, to all JMF's Facebook fans and Twitter followers.
Held by BPM Sport in conjunction with Urban Hotel St Kilda, 40 very happy attendees spent the entire day with Pete and Leon, with sessions including:
- 6am ride briefing with welcome coffee, courtesy of Urban Hotel St Kilda, and distribution of complimentary Shotz Nutrition goodie bags.
- Ride (St Kilda - Frankston loop) with a stop in Frankston to check out the IM MLB swim course and the bike/run transition area.
- Q&A session about the IM course, including updates on recent course changes.
- Nutrition session with Shotz Nutrition – the guys who worked with Pete to helped Pete get 2nd in Kona
- Video on run technique
- Run session
- Lunch courtesy of Urban Hotel St Kilda
- More Q&A with Pete & Leon
- Swim technique video
- Swim session (St Kilda Sea Baths)
- 3pm Awards / Prize presentation
The cost per person was a minimum $100 donation to the John Maclean Foundation (yes, that's right the coaching session was tax deductible!).
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2012 Paralympics Tickets Available Now
The Paralympics Australia Travel Office has an allocation of Rowing tickets in category A across all sessions for all 3 days of rowing. We encourage you to order these now so you don't miss out. Each daily ticket is AUD 22. Please view their Booking Conditions for more details. Before ordering your tickets, please ensure that you thoroughly review the Games Tickets Terms and Conditions which apply to all purchases via the Paralympics Australia Travel Office.
The Paralympics Australia Travel Office, in association with the Australian Paralympic Committee, have launched a purpose-built London 2012 Paralympic Games website detailing the fantastic range of travel packages and ticket options available to family and friends of the Australian Paralympic Team wanting to attend the Games. This website is a great source of information including details on all Games tickets, venues and travel, as well as package options including optional flights, accommodation, the Australian supporter function and much more!
Once you have reviewed the options available, please complete the online booking form.
Should you have any questions regarding the Games, please don't hesitate to contact:
Claire Cuthbert
Paralympics Australia Travel Office
Level 7, 11 Queens Road | Melbourne VIC 3004
Phone (03) 9676 2439 | Toll Free 1300 300 756
Email claire.cuthbert@gtaus.com.au
The 2012 London Paralympics TA2X Adaptive Rowing Competition will be held over 3 days between 31 August and 2 September 2012.
The rowing venue is located at Eton Dorney, which is located near Windsor Castle. It is situated 40km outside of London and not on the London Underground network. However the venue can be reached by National Rail from central London. Should we have enough interest we will arrange for private transportation for the Support Crew between central London and Eton Dorney, for each day of the rowing. We hope that you can be part of what we hope will be a very special time at the 2012 London Paralympic Games.
JMF launch Regular Giving functionality to help chase more dreams.
Joining JMF's new regular giving program is one of the best ways you can change the life and support the dreams of a disadvantaged young Australian wheelchair users.
Regular donations reduce our administration costs so more money goes to little Aussie wheelies. Your regular donation is a guaranteed income to ensure the long-term viability of our foundation, and allows us to budget so we can secure more dreams for more wheelies.
How does it work?
Regular giving is quick, easy and flexible – first select a regular interval which is convenient to you, then nominate a regular amount which will be automatically debited from your credit/debit card.
You can change or cancel your regular giving arrangement at any time, by contacting Everyday Hero Finance Dept on 1300 798 768 or finance@everydayhero.com.au (5 business days notice is required).
Donations over $2 are tax deductable. You can elect to have copies of you donation receipts emailed to you at the end of the financial year, ensuring you have everything you need to claim your tax deduction.
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