The organisers of the Three Ring Circus MTB competition at Exeter, NSW have added a new "Unicyclist" category this year, and are keen to have riders to compete in either the individual or team events.

The event is on July 25th in the Wingello state forest (between Goulburn and Moss Vale) - all the details at the event website.

Check out this ABC's Behind the News show in which reporter, Sarah Larson, recently interviewed Brandon about his street unicycling.

If you like to mix circus and juggling with your unicycling, then make sure you're at the Sydney Juggling Convention next weekend - 23-26 January 2010. If you can't make it to the Convention, don't miss SirkusCircus show, featuring many top performers from SJC - now on  Saturday 23 Jan 2010 at the Factory Theatre (Bookings:  (02) 9550 3666 or on the Factory Theatre website).

Sydney Unicycle Hockey are playing some demonstration games at Spring Cycle this Sunday 27th September, at Olympic Park in Sydney.

All unicyclists are welcome to come along and join in! Bring a red and a black T-shirt if you can (and your unicycle, and gloves!)

We'll be playing from 11.00-11.40am and 1.20-2.00pm at the 'Grand Challenge Medal Area' on Olympic Boulevard, near the Novotel.

Also, at least two Sydney unicycle riders will be taking part in the Spring Cycle ride itself - the main route is 40km, from North Sydney to Homebush, so go out and cheer them on if you can!

The fourth annual NRMA Community CareFlight Day was held on Sunday 13 October 2009 in Tahmoor in NSW.  Jaryd Harris, Uninats 2009 Junior Champion, entertained the crowd with his unicycling skills in  demonstrations held throughout the day.   The event raised funds for the NRMA CareFlight, which operates all over NSW and assists at many tragic accidents on a daily basis. It is not restricted to rural areas and has helped save thousands of lives.  For more information about Jaryd's activities, check out his website

Jaryd Harris, who took out the Uninats 2009 Junior Champion award, has made headlines in the South West Rocks newspaper (see 28 July 2009).

Ashley Curtis at Revesby Unicycle Club is organising a weekend of Hockey and Basketball for AUS members, which should be a lot of fun, and will keep everyone on their toes for Unicon.

Dates:

11:00am – 3:00pm, Sat 17 October 2009 - Unicycle Basketball Tournament

Saturday evening - social event, venue TBA

9:00am – 2:00pm, Sun 18 October 2009 - Unicycle Hockey Tournament

Where:  Revesby YMCA 184, The River Road Revesby (Sydney)

(Technically, it's called the Bankstown City YMCA!)

Cost: $25

Insurance:  Everyone competing needs to be a current financial member of the Australian Unicycle Society.

Sat Night Social

The plan for Saturday night is to go to Revesby Workers Club. It is pretty much behind the YMCA:

Revesby Workers Club - 2b Brett St, Revesby NSW 2212 (02) 9772 2100

They have 2 restaurants in there, a posh one and Family Tables. Family Tables has food at good prices and you are not waiting around all night. They have snooker tables if people are not ready for bed.

Under 18's need to be with an adult.Dress code is not too strict, just no torn jeans/cloths, no thongs, no singlets.

Revesby YMCA has showers for those going straight to the workers club.

AUS Memberships

Memberships run 1 July -  30 June, so if you only have joined the A.U.S for one year then your membership would have expired. You can renew  online or at the event. A 3 month temporary membership is also available.

Sydney Unicycle Hockey caught the attention of local news recently. You can read about the team in The Glebe newspaper online, 'New in Newtown: hockey on one wheel' (although not very new, they have been playing for ten years!), and check out the awesome photos and video!

For those who are into hopping, grinding and sliding in our hard surfaced, concreted, giant purpose-built city jungle gym, then check out the following map for street and trials areas around Wollongong city:

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Friday 10th April 2009, 7pm to whenever
North Beach, Wollongong, where the bronze statue is.

Howl at the moon! Its full and the time for stuff is ripe. What stuff I hear you ask? Drumming, Fire Twirling and Dancing. Whatever you dig.  Bring a friend or five, pack a bunch of smiles and do your thing. A mix of amateurs, professionals and you. Family friendly, everyone friendly. Participate as much or as little as you like. Bring a drum, bring your dancing feet, bring something to play with or laze back and soak up the happy vibe. See the map for the location:

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Join the facebook group: full moon drumming

Here’s the plan, take the golden an, in the tan van, give it to Dan, who will take it to Fran, ya understan...

Interpretation: A social ride is planned for Friday. We’ll meet at the Keiraview Accomodation (where you will be staying) at 4.30pm for a 4.45pm ride. The ride will take us past Smith’s Hill High School (where hockey, freestyle, workshops and trials will be held and is only a minutes ride away), past the grassy patch at North Beach where folk will be meeting up for Full Moon Drumming, Dancing and Fire Twirling at 7pm that night (see above article for details).

You will dine on Wollongong’s coastline, harbour and Flagstaff Hill before retiring to the Five Islands Brewery (a micro brewery) for dinner and drinks.

Upon completion, make your way back to that grassy patch at North Beach for Full Moon Drumming and Fire Twirling.

You might want to bring a torch...

Here is a map of the course, outlining various features along the way:

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The Sydney Unicycle Hockey players want to wish Reubin and Dylan all the very best for their move to Albury to join the famous Flying Fruit Fly circus. Reubin and Dylan have been a great asset to Sydney Unicycle Hockey, not only lowering the average age of the team by about twenty years but also playing a fierce game of hockey. But alas for Sydney, the boys have been spotted by talent scouts and are off to join the circus. We hope they have lots of fun and find some time to keep their unis spinning....

Update as of 4th April Kieraview is FULL on Friday 10th April. There are still 5 double rooms and 3 twin rooms available for Saturday & Sunday nights

Keiraview Accommodation and Keiraview Wollongong YHA

Kieraview offers both Motel and Backpacker/YHA style accommodation and is very close to the 2 major venues - see map at bottom of the page.

Motel Accommodation

• Double Motel Rooms x 10 @ $115 per room per night. The Double Rooms feature a double bed and include TV, air conditioning, an ensuite bathroom and a mini kitchenette.

• Family Rooms x 7 @ $125 per room per night. These Family Rooms feature a double bed and a double futon bed and include TV, air conditioning, an ensuite bathroom and a mini kitchenette.

The kitchenettes in the motel rooms include a fridge, microwave and a kettle with tea and coffee provided. On the ground level in the backpacker section of the accommodation, there are 2 communal kitchens available for use. There is also a BBQ available for use, located in the courtyard area.

YHA Hostel Accommodation:

• 4 Share Dorm Room x 3 (12 beds) @ $30.00 per bed per night. The 4 Bed Dorm has 2 x bunk beds with linen included. All facilities including kitchen and bathroom are shared.

• Twin Share Room x 8 (16 beds) @ $42.00 per bed per night. The Twin Room has 1 x bunk bed and ensuite with linen included. Only kitchen facilities are shared.

Here are answers to some common Uninats questions:

• Will there be anything for me to do as a beginner/new rider if I come to Uninats?

Although Uninats is called a competition, it is intended to also be a festival and celebration of unicycling. Any rider, of any age or ability, is welcome to take part. There will be plenty of non-competitive activities, such as workshops and games, and there are separate age and gender categories for riders in the competitive events. You are guaranteed to learn a lot and be inspired!

• Do I have to register in advance or can I register when I get there?

It's cheaper if you register in advance on the AUS website, but if you can't manage that, you can still register when you get to the event.

• Do I have to be an AUS member? How do I join?

Yes, you must be a current AUS member to take part in Uninats. This ensures you are covered by our public liability insurance. You can join by filling out the form on this website (under membership) and posting it in or bringing it with you to Uninats, or you can fill out the form and join when you get to Uninats. AUS membership fees are separate from and in additon to Uninats entrance fee.

• Can I just come and watch? Do I have to pay if I just want to go in a few events?

Anyone can come and be a spectator or non-rider at Uninats. If you want to ride a unicycle at any time, you must register, pay, and be a current AUS member. You could pay for just one day if you are unsure if you want to take part (although this will be more expensive).

If you like to mix circus and juggling with your unicycling, then make sure you're at the Sydney Juggling Convention next weekend - 24-26 January 2009! 
If you can't make it to the Convention, don't miss Sirkus Circus at the Factory Theatre on Sunday 25 Jan, featuring many top performers from SJC.