From the week starting Monday 13 SeptemberDickson Oval will be closed until January 2011.
For the next three weeks Bilbys will hold an intervals running session at ANZAC Parade (directly in front of the Australian War Memorial, between Reid and Campbell). This is a well lit area so it is ideal while we are waiting for daylight savings to commence. The group will meet at Reid Oval at 6.00pm.
Once daylight saving starts, Tuesday night running will be moving to Downer Oval.
On Thursday nights while Dickson is closed Gary will take interested runners for a session through North Lyneham, meeting at SouthwellPark at 6.00pm.
You will be kept up to date on these changes in the Bilbys weekly newsletter.
If you have any questions please email
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It is that time of year again where the club holds it's annual general meeting! A good opportunity to catch up with your fellow Bilbys, elect, and maybe even join the club committee. We are even going to have a few lucky door prizes!!
When: Monday 20 September 2010
Time: 8.15pm (yes that means everyone can still make swim squad that night!)
Where: Canberra Southern Cross Club Jamison
Feel free to come a bit early and grab a bite to eat from the bisto and a drink or two from the bar.
If you would like more information about nominating to be on the committee please feel free to email me at
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A big crowd of 36 Bilbys competed the annual Baldwin-Rolfe Hill Climb on Saturday 10 July 2010, with the closest result we have seen in years! Competitors met at the bottom of Washing Machine Hill off the Federal Highway, and guessed their time to twist and turn and climb all the way to the top.
The winner of the $150 cash prize for best guesser was Chris Wilson, only 4 seconds outside his time, followed by current Bilbys World Champion and all around great guesser Haylee Weaver 9 seconds off who won $100. Jack Bigmore just made it into the top three to win $75, beating Dave Hohnberg by only 1 second! In fact, the top 10 competitors were all within 30 seconds of their guess, making an extremely tough competition this year. Emily Novak won her $5 entry back by being the worst guesser of the day, zipping up the hill more than 5 minutes quicker than she expected!
Cafe2u was kept busy at the top of the hill making hot drinks for all attendees. Thanks to Freshstart Mortgage for donating the $150 cash prize and to the Bikeshed and Kingston Physio for donating barrel prizes. Thanks also to all our helpers - Amy Kingham, Erin Barry, Jess Faulks, Paul Barrie and Steve Barry.
