Jan 2004

Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/09/2005 - 22:26

Newsletter Highlights, January 2004

Happy new year and holiday greetings to all of our members. I hope everyone managed to relax over the break. There have been a few things happening on one wheel – I hope you’ve had a chance to join in.

The Woodford Folk Festival

December 27, 2003 to January 2, 2004

Every year thousands of festival goers set up camp for a week and brave the extreme heat, humidity and subsequent thunder storms that are always on offer at Queensland's Woodford Folk Festival. The rewards are plenty with performances of music, theatre, dance and circus acts from around the world. For the second year running the Australian Unicycle Society were invited to 'perform' a variety of unicycle skills as part of the street theatre program.

Each morning the group of 16 unicyclists rode in procession through the festival site, stopping regularly for downhill riding, trails obstacles and general one wheel fun.

The injuries were bound to happen during the afternoon trials demonstrations. Tony Melton, who travelled from New Zealand to join the team, dislocated his finger after a huge jump from a 160 cm high platform. Andrew Carter (Brisbane) made a nasty pedal-induced gash in his leg and also managed to bend his hub and cranks. Nathan Watson (a.k.a. Gecko) turned up with a broken rib, joined in all the riding and went home with a broken rib and a broken crank arm.

Wayne (AUS President) would like to thank all the riders who made this a fantastic event, especially those who travelled interstate.

Dec 2003

Submitted by admin on Sat, 03/09/2005 - 21:34

Newsletter Highlights

Welcome to the November AUS newsletter – sorry it’s actually December! There has been a lot happening on one wheel around Australia in the last month, some of which will be detailed here. If you have anything you would like included in the December / January issue, please contact me. I am particularly looking for updates on what is happening in your state / territory, and any articles / pictures you’d like distributed.

State / Territory Updates:

ACT:

Members of ACTURS have all breathed a big sigh of relief and kicked back into a slower pace of life since UniNats. They have been involved in a suburban street parade, and Tom Lambert has been rehearsing for a Christmas pantomime that features a unicycle segment.

Qld:

In Queensland, Wayne Van Wijk has busily been planning for the team attending the Woodford Folk Festival. A team of 20 riders from Queensland, New South Wales and New Zealand will be demonstrating Muni, Trials and other riding skills. I look forward to hearing how the festival turns out!

Victoria:

It was recently discovered that VICTURS had become quite inactive, and efforts are being made to revive this society. Many thanks go to Hakan Yaman for facilitating this, all the way from Africa. VICTURS had a mailing list of approximately 50 people, who appear to have been left in the dark over unicycling matters for a fair while. Here’s hoping they get back on deck…

Benefits

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Australian Unicycle Society. Being a member of the Australian Unicycling Society has a number of benefits:

Exclusive participation in AUS unicycling events, including UniNats

Membership allows you to participate in any event run under the auspices of the Australian Unicycling Society, including through its affiliated assocations, clubs and official event organisers.
Membership is required for attendance at the Australian Unicycling National Championships (UniNats).

Insurance

The AUS provides third party public liability insurance a limited personal accident insurance for all members, officials and volunteers at any time when they are participating in official events or activities of the AUS.

Local Club Support

Some local unicycling clubs are affiliated with the AUS. You need to be a member of the AUS to be a member of these clubs. The registered events and activities of these clubs are covered by AUS insurance.

Newsletter

The AUS produces a regular on-line newsletter, containing articles about both local and international unicycling news. The newsletter is e-mailed for free to AUS members.

Members discounts and offers

Members qualify for discounts on unicycles and equipment through businesses and individuals who offer generous support for the work of the AUS.

International Representation

The AUS is recognised as the peak body for Unicycling in Australia by the International Unicycling Federation.

Recognition of Australian Records

The AUS keeps track of records achieved by Australian members of the AUS in IUF-style events and competitions, both in Australia and overseas.

Sponsorship of International Visitors

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