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Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has established this online discussion forum as part of the ongoing evaluation of the Ironman Australia Triathlon. Port Macquarie has hosted the Ironman event for a number of years with the 2011 event the first under the ownership of World Triathlon Corporation.
The purpose of this forum is to create a discussion where you can share your expectations and experiences of the Ironman race that was held in May this year and offer thoughts more broadly on improving the planning, communication and community aspects of Ironman and other major events.
Ironman Australia is part of a broader tourism events strategy devised by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council and the Greater Port Macquarie Tourism Association, with the hosting rights confirmed for the next four years. Around 2000 people volunteer for Ironman each year, creating a significant community building opportunity.
With the next Ironman race scheduled for 6 May 2012, now is the time to share your thoughts on how Ironman impacts you and your suggestions for improvement.
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Does seeing the Ironman race, both the athletes and volunteers have any motivational or inspirational impact on you?
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2,000 people volunteer to help make the Ironman race happen so that athletes of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels can reach their personal goals. Do you get moved or motivated by having the opportunity to experience this event?
by PMHC Project Coordinator 15 Aug 2011, 12:36pm | 268 views
What sort of things do you think Council, the community and event owners World Triathlon Corporation can do to improve future Ironman races?
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Issues such as addressing access to businesses and residents, the level of communication and forward planning and increasing the experience for spectaors have been raised in evaluation to date. Do you have ideas for how to address these issues and improve on the event experience?
by PMHC Project Coordinator 15 Aug 2011, 12:29pm | 224 views
How well do you think the community understand the economic impact of Ironman? Are you a direct or indirect recipient of some of this economic imjection?
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Ironman injects around $8 million into the local economy from visitor spending, with contracts to local companies on top of this.
by PMHC Project Coordinator 15 Aug 2011, 12:19pm | 233 views
What did you think of the 2011 Ironman Australia event? Were you involved or impacted in any way?
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2011 saw major changes to the race route and location of the race infrastructure, with the two lap 90 kilometre bike course requiring road closures for race day and the tranistions and face finished moved to the Port Macquarie CBD. More than 2000 people volunteered at Ironman Australia 2011 with thousands more participating as spectators.
by PMHC Project Coordinator 15 Aug 2011, 11:25am | 494 views
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Online discussion closes 2 September 02 September 2011 70.3 Ironman event (Half Ironman) 06 November 2011 2012 Ironman Australia Triathlon 06 May 2012 -
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Which of the following community impacts match your impression of Ironman?
PreviousAccessible poll results below, followed by Flash (inaccessible) pie chart Option Percentage Made me proud to showcase the Hastings 28.6% Created a great buzz around town 42.9% Frustrated by road closures 7.1% Concerned about safety with more cyclists on the road 21.4%
