Athletes from across Australia will be sprinting into Blacktown Olympic Park for the inaugural Blacktown City 'Christmas Gift' - National Professional Athletic Carnival on Saturday 1^st December 2007.

The event, hosted by Blacktown Olympic Park in partnership with Blacktown City Council and the NSW Athletic League will see athletes invited from all over Australia to compete for prize money. All races are conducted under a handicap system to give an even chance of winning - making the event even more exciting and competitive.

The Blacktown City 'Christmas Gift' will now join the other 'Gifts' nationally including the Stawell Easter Gift in Victoria, The Temora Golden Gift in the NSW Country and the Queanbeyan Gift, ACT.

The carnival is open to men, women, Little Athletics participants, veterans and wheelchair athletes. Athletes interested in competing in this fantastic event can contact Ken English, General Manager NSW Athletic League 02 6251 1565 for a registration pack. But be quick - registrations close Friday November 9.

The public are also invited to attend this fantastic event free of charge that also includes a variety of fun activities such as face paining, jumping castles and amusements.

Heats will commence at 9am with finals being held from 3pm. Westpoint's Council's Annual 'Carols Under The Stars 'celebrations will follow the Athletic Gift from 6pm, making it a fantastic action packed and fun filled day for the whole family.

For more information please call Blacktown Olympic Park on 9839 6591.

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Media Contact :
Rosalyn Nicholas - Media and Marketing Officer - Blacktown Olympic Park - 9839 6595