Avantidrome News No Images? Click here OCTOBER 2017 Believe it or not, Christmas is only 8 weeks away. Roll on summer and fingers crossed the weather is going to sort itself out for a long, hot one! Meanwhile, there's plenty happening here at the Avantidrome. If you haven't yet got your staff Christmas party sorted, we've function spaces available for hire and options for all to have-a-go at riding on the track as part of your year end festivities! In this issue we introduce you to a new place for good sports to stay - Podium Lodge, conveniently located just around the corner from the Avantidrome. We also have a tasty offer for you from The Bikery Café, an update on tickets for the upcoming Oceania Track Championships and you can learn about Express Accreditation and the upcoming Battle of the Schools competition. The Avantidrome Team Latest from the trackCELEBRATE AT THE AVANTIDROMEYes, the festive season is almost upon us! If you're looking for something unique and inspiring for your Christmas function, then think outside the box and book the Avantidrome.Get right in the middle of the action with a function held on the Infield - a large space capable of hosting 500, seated at tables and surrounded by our majestic cycling track - or hold an intimate function in one of the Avanti Lounges with stunning views looking out over the velodrome.We can help take care of your catering with delicious fare from our onsite partners The Bikery Café and work with you to tailor your function to ensure it's a truly memorable experience.It's not too late to book for Christmas, but don't delay as availability is becoming limited! Call and ask for Pip on 0800 VELODROME or email functions@avantidrome.nzOPENING JANUARYA whole new accommodation experience is coming to Cambridge - and it's just down the road from the Avantidrome - how convenient. Podium Lodge is a new and vibrant 86 bed accommodation facility opening for business in January. It's been specifically designed with athletes and visitors that compete, train and use Waipa’s world class sport and recreation facilities in mind. Owned and operated by the OCEANIA TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPSIn just 4 week's time we'll see the very best of the Oceania region cyclists including current World Champions and Olympic and Commonwealth Games medalists from across Australia & New Zealand, competing right here! The Oceania Track Championships is taking place from Monday 20th - Thursday 23rd November here at the Avantidrome; hosted by Cycling New Zealand. Tickets will be available via door sales only. For tickets prices, programme details and up-to-date event information visit the Cycling New Zealand website. EXPRESS ACCREDITATIONAs most will already know, you need to be an accredited rider to participate in our regular track programmes and racing here at the Avantidrome. The principle behind accreditation is to learn the required skills and etiquette to ride safely and unsupervised on the track here. If you, or someone else you know is already an experienced track rider, having ridden at other velodromes in NZ and around the world, we have an express accreditation process available to shortcut this process. Click below to find out more about how to apply for express accreditation. THE BATTLE IS ONTraining is now in full swing for this year's Battle of the Schools and it's going to be HUGE! A record 108 kids, making up 18 school teams from primary and intermediate schools around the Waikato are being put through their paces with 6 weeks of coaching and training here at the Avantidrome in the lead up to competition day on Saturday 2nd December. Who's going to take out top track cycling school in the Waikato? Lock in the date and join us in cheering them on. Saturday 2nd December from 10am. See you here! Buy one, get one FREE!Delicious spring menu, wonderful baking and superfood smoothies at the Bikery Café! We know you already love the freshly baked scones and muffins from the Bikery Café but now there's double the reason to do so! Right now, they're giving you one to share (or not to share) with a friend! 2 for 1 scones and muffins after 2pm for all - open every day. See you there! Thank you to our sponsors!A world class environment that builds the community's passion for cycling, health & wellbeing.
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