Off-track events to go ahead differently

MEDIA RELEASE 21 September 2020

Children, families and friends can enjoy the excitement of the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 with a variety of off-track events.

Activities include a scavenger hunt, a colouring-in competition and window displays.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said while the off-track events will be very different to previous years, we can implement activities in a safe way that support the local economy over race week.

“We can still celebrate Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 and we have some activities planned that will add to the excitement and support our local businesses at the same time,” he said.

“We are asking our local businesses to become involved as well by encouraging them to host race week-themed events or by creating a window display.”

VERTO Chief Executive Officer, Ron Maxwell, said the organisation is proud to sponsor the scavenger hunt.

“VERTO has been an important part of the Bathurst community for more than three decades, so we are thrilled to team with Bathurst Regional Council to provide our local community with a fun, but safe event these school holidays.

“VERTO understands that these holidays will look a lot different because of COVID-19 restrictions, but we hope that the scavenger hunt can provide lots of fun and laughter for people of all ages.”

Program

VERTO Scavenger Hunt

Grab your friends, kids or go solo to explore and discover the Bathurst region. Gain points

for every task to go into the draw to win one of 30 prizes.

Runs from 25 September – 18 October.

Colouring-in competition

Show us your best and brightest colours for your chance to win 1 of 80 Supercars themed

stationery packs. Entries close at 5pm on 18 October. Download a copy at www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

Window display and business events

If your business is hosting a breakfast, running a best-dressed competition or simply showing the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 on the big screen we want to know about it. Register on Council’s website to promote your event.

If hosting something isn’t applicable to your business, we still want you to get involved and register for our window display packs.

For more information on any of these activities visit www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

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