Winning one award is great, winning a second is special and it was smiles all round for the Sydney Showground team following the announcement of their dual success in the 'Specialty Meeting Venue' and 'Catering & Banqueting' categories at the annual Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) NSW Awards held at the Hilton Sydney on Friday 10th March 2006.  The 'Specialty Venue' category is the third win in a row for the Sydney Showground and the second consecutive year the 'Catering & Banqueting' award has been won by the team. During her acceptance speech General Manager Event Sales, Kim-Laura Brown, paid tribute to the Sydney Showground team, "We are truly honoured and very proud of these MEA awards. It would not have been possible without the creativity, dedication and down to earth professionalism of our Sydney Showground team."

Then treat you and your guests to the 'ultimate experience' at the Sydney SuperDome. The Sydney SuperDome currently has a range of luxury hospitality suites available for yearly lease and casual hire. The hospitality suites offer premium seating for 18 guests, a 3-4 course, 5-star culinary experience, exceptional service provided by your own personal steward and guaranteed parking just a stone's throw away from this world-class venue.

Awarded 'Caterer of the Year' in 2004, 'Venue Caterer of the Year' in 2005 and nominated 'International Venue of the Year' on two occasions in their short seven-year history, the Sydney SuperDome allows you and your guests to enjoy the very best events in the very best style!

Over 450 companies have already enjoyed the hospitality suite 'ultimate experience' at the Sydney SuperDome for events such as Pavarotti - The Farewell World Tour, The Eagles, Bette Midler's - Kiss My Brass Tour, Neil Diamond and Rod Stewart.

As a special offer for our Sydney Olympic Park friends, simply call 02 8765 4321 to enquire about the 'ultimate experience' at the Sydney SuperDome, and go into the draw to win 2 tickets to an upcoming show in one of our private hospitality suites. Don't forget to quote 'SOPA Special' when you call.
Competition closes 31.05.06.

Research has shown that healthier employees are more productive, plus it benefits the healthcare system. An innovative way to measure the impact of any health and well-being program is measuring one's BodyAge. Be part of the official Sydney launch by registeriing a team(s) to participate in the Australian 'Get Healthy' Challenge as we reduce the country's BodyAge and assist workplaces to get healthier.

Which business can reduce its BodyAge the most?

The Sydney Olympic Park 10-week program runs between 20 May and 28 July. Each participant will receive a pre- and post-assessment (conducted at your workplace) utilising the Polar BodyAge System which covers the physiological attributes of cardiovascular, body composition, flexibility, and muscular strength/endurance as well as seminars and weekly online newsletters. There is also opportunity to have personal coaching and group fitness sessions at your workplace. Winners will be determined by overall percentage decrease of chronological age vs BodyAge. 

For more information or to register a team (deadline 7 May), go to www.gethealthychallenge.com.au or contact Dr Dion Klein on 02 6161 6004.

Sydney Olympic Park attracted a record 7.7 million visitors during 2005, according to a new publication which highlights the growth of business and sporting events in the precinct since the Games.

More than 1,470 business events were staged at Sydney Olympic Park during 2005, including meetings, exhibitions, conventions, incentives and corporate team building events. Together the events were worth more than $20 million and represented 10 per cent of all visitors to the park.

Sydney Olympic Park Authority Chief Executive Brian Newman said he was confident visitation would reach 10 million people per year by 2010.

Visit www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/livinglegacy to download full details.

Are you looking to offer something a little different at your next conference?
Do you want to motivate and enliven your team?
Would you like your clients to be talking about your event for years to come?

In response to the growing interest in teambuilding activities and events Sydney Olympic Park is launching new and exciting programs to inspire the Olympian, Fred Astair, Torville or Dean in all of us.... alternatively we might just encourage you to run off with the circus!  Which this space for more details.

To receive an advanced copy of our programs, email businessevents@sydneyolympicpark.com.au

New Recruits at Sydney Olympic Park

Sydney Olympic Park Authority's Sales & Marketing team is delighted to announce two new appointments, Sinead Murray - Business Events Sales Coordinator and Chantelle Rix - Business Development Manager, Business Events. Both join the team from roles within the Business Events industry.

We can now assist with any enquiry relating to Business Events, site hire, tours, leisure or teambuilding. Contact the team on 02 9714 7133 or email businessevents@sydneyolympicpark.com.au