2015 AGRA NATIONALS Sydney August 19-22
2 Contents Welcome 2 Snapshot 3 Accommodation 4 Attendance information 6 Contacts 10 Bookings 11 Sydney August 19-22, 2015 The NSW GBOTA has great delight in welcoming everyone to Sydney for the 2015 Ladbrokes AGRA Nationals. The four day event will look to assist the industry with ways in which we can move forward. The NSW GBOTA views the hosting of the 2015 Nationals as the perfect opportunity for interested parties to come together, exchange valuable information, share ideas and start to plan for the future. Sheraton on the Park, positioned in the heart of Sydney, will be the home to delegates and guests. This stunning five star venue gives you a selection of a Hyde Park or City outlook for your rooms, plus common areas which we believe attendees will thoroughly enjoy. Situated on Elizabeth Street, overlooking Hyde Park, the Sheraton is a close walk to a number of superb shopping hubs including Pitt Street Mall, The Strand and Queen Victoria Building. It is also close to a number of wonderful venues and areas for your spare time including Botanic Gardens, NSW Art Gallery, Australian Museum, Circular Quay and The Opera House. As part of the Nationals events a Trainers Seminar will be hosted on Friday, August 21 at the Greyhound Social Club. A range of Guest speakers have been arranged to cover topics such as animal behaviour, training, rearing, breeding and general care. It is our hope that this information and sharing of ideas can assist a range of participants in consideration of how they manage their operations well into the future. Friday will also see the Marketing conference take a slightly new direction. Held for the past two years, the Marketing conference has been a productive sharing forum for State bodies and a number of Clubs. This year GRNSW and the GBOTA have arranged to have guest speakers attend during the morning session which will talk about branding, product development and sponsorship. This session is open for all interested persons to attend. In addition to educational sessions, NSW welcomes you all to join us for a range of social events. A chance to spend time getting to know other attendees. The four days will conclude with the running of the Group 1 Ladbrokes AGRA Nationals at Wentworth Park. The Sprint and Distance Championships will see Australia s best converge on the Harbour City with the view of winning not only the title but $75,000. We wish all participants the best as they commence their qualifying from July 30. This is the time for us all to join together, forge stronger bonds and build a better industry for the future. Full information and booking details for events are available in this booklet and you are welcome to contact the NSW GBOTA, Operations Manager, Ellen Harris on 02 8587 1210. We look forward to you joining us in Sydney from August 19 to 22 as we host the 2015 Ladbrokes AGRA Nationals. Geoff Rose NSW GBOTA Chairman
3 Event Snapshot Date Event Time Details Wednesday, August 19 WELCOME COCKTAIL EVENT 6.30pm Thursday, August 20 AGRA CEO S CONFERENCE 9am 10.30am Boardroom 1 Level 5 HIGH TEA OVER THE HARBOUR 10.30am Departure from The Sheraton Returning by approximately 1pm AGRA AGM 11am 1pm Castlereagh Room AFGBOTA 2pm 4pm Castlereagh Room GREYHOUNDS AS PETS CONFERENCE 9am 4pm Wentworth Park, Level 1 NIGHT EVENT SUGGESTIONS Refer to pages 8 & 9 Friday, August 21 GREYHOUNDS AUSTRALASIA CONFERENCE 9am 4pm Boardroom 5 TRAINERS SEMINAR 10am 3pm Greyhound Social Club GREYHOUNDS AS PETS CONFERENCE 9am 4pm Wentworth Park, Level 1 www.gbota.com.au MARKETING FORUM 10am 4pm DAY EVENT SUGGESTION DINNER AT THE BOATHOUSE, GLEBE 6.30pm Late Macquarie Room Including Guest Speakers Refer to pages 8 & 9 The Boathouse, Glebe overlooking Blackwattle Bay Saturday, August 22 AGRA LADBROKES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 6pm Late Wentworth Park Level 1 Function Centre
4 Sydney August 19-22, 2015 Enjoy elegant surroundings and service that goes above and beyond Accommodation information Located in the heart of Sydney s retail and business district, this luxurious hotel offers magnificent views over Hyde Park from many of its 557 rooms and suites. Enjoy elegant surroundings and service that goes above and beyond to create memories that last a lifetime. Everything the city has to offer including premium shopping and dining is right at your doorstep. Go ahead, indulge. Elizabeth Street, Sydney Ph (02) 9286 600 Bookings through NSW GBOTA
Room options 5 CITY City Side SIDE Room ROOM Sheraton on the Park s City Side Rooms are the largest entry level rooms in Sydney. They are luxuriously styled for a comfortable and relaxing stay overlooking the cityscape. Sheraton Sweet Sleeper King Bed or two Single Beds Spacious black marble bathroom Comfortable lounge area Generous writing desk Flat screen LCD TV DVD player WiFi internet connection Data port In-room safe Black-out blinds/curtains $300 PER NIGHT - WITH 1 BREAKFAST $320 PER NIGHT - WITH 2 BREAKFASTS HYDE Hyde Park PARK Room ROOM Enjoy the sweeping views of our Hyde Park View Rooms overlooking magnificent Hyde Park, St Mary s Cathedral and Sydney s Harbour Heads. A generous sized space filled with luxurious styling awaits. Sheraton Sweet Sleeper King Bed or two Single Beds Spacious black marble bathroom Comfortable lounge area Generous writing desk Flat screen LCD TV DVD player WiFi internet connection Data port In-room safe Black-out blinds/curtains www.gbota.com.au $360 PER NIGHT - WITH 1 BREAKFAST $380 PER NIGHT - WITH 2 BREAKFASTS
6 Attendance information Sydney August 19-22, 2015 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 Welcome Cocktail Function from 6.30pm Join us as we welcome you to Sydney at the. Mingle with other attendees of the 2015 Nationals and relax into what will be a fantastic weekend celebrating greyhound racing. Dress: Cocktail All welcome includes finger food and selection of beverages $75 p.p THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 AGRA CEO s Conference Boardroom 1 Level 5 9 10.30am $75 p.p Limited to AGRA delegates AGRA Annual General Meeting Castlereagh Room 11am 1pm Includes Lunch, guest speaker (TBC) and Annual General Meeting $100 p.p All AGRA Club CEO and Chairman or elected delegate, plus guests on observer application AFGBOTA Castlereagh Room 2pm 4pm $20 p.p AFGBOTA Members, plus guests on observer application
Greyhounds As Pets Conference Wentworth Park Level 1 9am 4pm Cost TBA to invitees Limited to invitees only Transport from Sheraton to be arranged for guests who have indicated on booking sheet they are attending. Social Outing High Tea overlooking Sydney Harbour 10.30am departure from, returning at approximately 1pm Including selection of pastries, finger sandwiches, tea, coffee and more $85 p.p All welcome FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 Greyhounds Australasia Conference Boardroom 5 Level 5 9am 4pm $75 p.p GA delegates or alternate delegates Includes Lunch Trainers Seminar Greyhound Social Club, Yagoona 10am 3pm $10 p.p Includes Buffet Lunch, refreshments, transport from Sheraton. A range of prominent speakers covering training methods, vet care and treatment, animal behaviour and welfare issues. Marketing Forum Macquarie Room 10am 4pm $100 p.p All interest Clubs or State Bodies for Morning Session and Lunch. Morning Session to include Guests Speakers addressing Sponsorship, Branding and Product Development. To include Q & A Session and information sharing. After lunch strategic meeting for Controlling Bodies and AGRA Clubs delegates. Greyhounds As Pets Conference Wentworth Park Level 1 9am 4pm Cost TBA to invitees Limited to invitees only Transport from Sheraton to be arranged for guests who have indicated on booking sheet they are attending. Dinner@The Boathouse Glebe 6pm departure from $150 p.p With the hard work done, this is the opportunity for AGRA and GA delegates and other conference and Nationals attendees to mix in a relaxed social setting. With its magnificent position, stunning views and superb reputation, The Boathouse is a quintessential Sydney dining experience. The restaurant has been booked for our exclusive use. Package includes three course meal, quality wines and supporting refreshments. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 AGRA Ladbrokes National Championship Finals Wentworth Park 6pm departure from 6.30 until late $90 p.p Watch the 2015 Ladbrokes National Championship Winners crowned. Dining on Level 1, cost includes entry, racebook, 3 course meal and beverages. 7 www.gbota.com.au
8 Suggested Free Time Events AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM 6 College St, Sydney (Across Hyde Park from Sheraton) EXHIBITION: WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR $30 at the Door including full Museum access TARONGA ZOO $46 for day pass (Adult) Plus book an animal encounter from $25 Animal encounter options such as koala, penguins, giraffes www.taronga.org.au/animal-encounters-and-greenscreen NRL Sydney August 19-22, 2015 Games to be played with schedule still to be advised 1 South Sydney Rabbitohs v Canterbury Bulldogs @ ANZ Stadium (Homebush Bay) 2 Sydney City Roosters v Brisbane Broncos @ Allianz Stadium (Moore Park) 3 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles v Parramatta Eels @ Brookvale Oval (Manly). Exact game details and times expected to be released mid June. MATILDA AT SYDNEY LYRIC THEATRE Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster, though very limited numbers are available to some sessions. DARLING HARBOUR AQUARIUM, WILDLIFE PARK AND MADAME TUSSAUDS Passes for all three start at $63 online pre booked. www.madametussauds.com/sydney/buytickets
Sport, the arts, fine dining & family fun. 9 EL CIRCO BLANC 41 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW $89 p.p www.slide.com.au/shows/elcircoblanc Featuring a multi-talented cast of circus performers, performing aerial lyra, aerial silks, aerial straps, burlesque, acrobatic pole, contortion, live vocals, vaudeville juggling, mime, and pas de deux. Enjoy a 5 course Russian inspired degustation menu and the incredible show, Directed and Choreographed by James Taylor (Risque Revue). JAMIE OLIVER S ITALIAN AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY 107 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 02 8240 9000 Monday-Saturday 11:30am 11pm Sunday 11:30am 10pm THE GANTRY PIER ONE WALSH BAY 11 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay, 8298 9999 The experience starts from $99pp and requires a minimum of four people and a maximum of eight. Chris Irving, who has worked for Gordon Ramsay in London and was personal chef to David and Victoria Beckham, at the Chef s Counter at Pier One. Irving will present dishes from the personalised tasting menu, including handpicked seafood, and take guests through how they were created and where the produce was sourced. Chef s table guests will be the first to sample new menu ideas. Menu options can include tamarind stuffed whole petuna sea trout, roasted saskia beer chicken and 24-hour slow-cooked Mirrool Creek lamb shoulder. Guests will enjoy a cocktail on arrival at the bar overlooking Sydney Harbour with a demonstration on how it s prepared by head barman Ben Taouss. www.gbota.com.au
10 Key Contacts Sydney August 19-22, 2015 KEY CONTACTS: ELLEN HARRIS WENTWORTH PARK OPERATIONS MANAGER Phone. (02) 8587 1210 Email. ellen@gbota.com.au M: 0403 802 022 BRENTON SCOTT GBOTA EXECUTIVE OFFICER Phone. (02) 8587 1206 Email. brenton@gbota.com.au M: 0438 402 198 TRAINERS SUPPORT The NSW GBOTA aims to make each participant s involvement in the Carnival as enjoyable as possible. In the event you need further information or assistance with information surrounding trials, kennelling, travel or accommodation please contact our Racing team on (02) 8587 1202 Monday Friday. An upgrade of the Wentworth Park Trainer s Change Rooms was undertaken to provide improved facilities for all trainers, with particular concern for those travelling long distances. The change rooms include lockers, shower and toilet facilities and a sitting area. We encourage all travelling trainers to utilise this service, be it on arrival or prior to departure. Travel packs are available free of charge from the race night office and include towel, razor, shampoo and conditioner, soap and toothbrush. Please do not hesitate to speak with our staff.
Bookings required by July 18, 2015 11 Delegate Name Delegate Organisation Email Partner Email Mobile Mobile WEDNESDAY 19/8/15 THURSDAY 20/8/15 FRIDAY 21/8/15 SATURDAY 22/8/15 Accommodation:, Elizabeth Street (#) = Breakfast included City Room (1) $300p/n City Room (2) $320p/n Hyde Park (1) $360p/n Hyde Park (2) $380p/n Those requiring additional night before or after conference should make contact with Ellen Harris, Operations Manager, NSW GBOTA ellen@gbota.com.au or 02 8587 1210 Beds 1 or 2 Events Cost Delegate Partner Total Cost WEDNESDAY 19/8/15 Cocktail Welcome $75 p.p THURSDAY 20/8/15 AGRA CEO $75 p.p N/A THURSDAY 20/8/15 AGRA AGM $100 p.p THURSDAY 20/8/15 AGFBOTA $20 p.p THURSDAY 20/8/15 GAP Conference N/A THURSDAY 20/8/15 High Tea on The Harbour $85 p.p FRIDAY 21/8/15 Trainers Seminar $10 p.p FRIDAY 21/8/15 GA Conference N/A FRIDAY 21/8/15 GAP Conference N/A FRIDAY 21/8/15 Marketing Forum $100 p.p FRIDAY 21/8/15 SATURDAY 22/8/15 Dinner@ Boathouse AGRA Ladbrokes Championships $150 p.p $90 p.p TOTAL www.gbota.com.au Notes: