Ginninderra Tigers Carnival 2011

The first major test for newly elected President of Ginninderra Little Athletics Centre, Steve Dodt, was being a Carnival Manager for an event not held by the club in two decades.

The Carnival was hosted to help celebrate Ginninderra Little Athletics Centre’s 35th birthday. Some 500 Little Athletes and their families converged on Charnwood Oval for a day full of family fun and fitness.

Unlike other similar events held in the ACT by Little Athletics Centres, Ginninderra introduced novelty “spectator” events including The Celebrity Sprint, a handicap race over 100m and the signature event of the carnival. Celebrities from sporting, cultural, political and business backgrounds in Canberra all participated. There was also a Club Mascot Race featuring all the local icons from National Sporting teams in the ACT.

Both races were an instant hit with people flocking from all over the ACT to catch a glimpse. The ABC Grandstand’s Tim Gavel called the race in true “Stawell Gift” style which made the race feel electric.

The Carnival was an absolute success and was put on the agenda for the next season to be held again, but bigger and better than ever!