2020 MEMBERSHIP COMPETITION
Kate Dzienis • November 29, 2019
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP, OR JOIN FOR THE FIRST TIME, AND YOU WILL GO INTO THE DRAW FOR A GREAT PRIZE!
New members can join here, and existing members please log on and visit the Membership Account page to renew.
To encourage AURA members to renew their membership before the end of the year, we are running a competition where one member (or a new member) will win a free entry into any 2020 AURA-listed event (up to the value of $500), as well as $500 towards travel and expenses.
Which event will you choose? Click here to see the AURA listed events you can select from. The total prize value is up to $1000!
TO BE IN THE DRAW YOU MUST RENEW BY MIDNIGHT DECEMBER 31!
COMPETITION DATES
- Start Date : 1/12/2019
- Closing Date: 31/12/2019
- Drawing Date: 6/1/2020
DRAW INFORMATION
- The prize draw will take place on Monday, January 6 2020 at 1800 WST.
- The prize winner will be notified by email and announced on www.aura.asn.au as well as the AURA Facebook page shortly thereafter.
- The draw will be conducted using the Third-Party Draw Service at https://www.random.org/draws/
ELIGIBILITY
- A single entry in the draw will be allocated for each new AURA member, or renewing 2019 member, who completes payment before midnight (EST) 31/12/2019, in the following membership categories:
- 2020 Full Single Membership
- 2020 Full Membership Senior (60 plus)
- 2020 Full Membership Junior (20 and under)
- Two entries in the draw will be allocated for each new membership, or renewing current members, who completes payment before midnight (EST) 31/12/2019, in the following membership categories:
- 2020 Family Membership Couple
- 2020 Family Membership Senior Couple
- Committee members and volunteers who are granted a free membership renewal, and 2020 Race Directors and AURA Volunteers Membership (Non Runners) are not eligible for the draw.
PRIZE DETAILS
- The winner will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $500 towards the cost of entry to any one race listed in the AURA 2020 calendar (which can be found at here). If the entry costs more than $500, only the first $500 will be reimbursed. The reimbursement is for the race entry cost only, any additional items such as merchandise that are not included in the entry costs will not be reimbursed.
- The winner will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $500 to cover travel and accommodation costs associated with attendance at the event. This can include airfare(s), car hire, accomodation and fuel costs incurred in travelling to and from the event from your normal place of residence.
- The winner must submit copies of all receipts in order to make the claim via email to treasurer@aura.asn.au
- The prize is paid as a reimbursement: receipts and proof of payments must be provided.
- The reimbursement claim must be submitted no later than December 30, 2020.
- The prize is as stated and is not transferable, exchangeable or redeemable for cash.
PICTURED: 2018 WINNER DAVID JONES RACING IN THE CLINT EASTWOOD LAST ONE STANDING EVENT ON AUGUST 16, 2019.
Herdy's Frontyard Ultra, WA Gold Coast Backyard Ultra, Qld I'm Still Standing Sydney, NSW Trail Run Australia - Tathra, NSW Sri Chinmoy 48hr Track Ultra (Australian 48hr Track Championships, ACT Washpool World Heritage Trails, NSW Tamworth Trailblazer, NSW Upcoming Events WEEKLY NEWS REPORT FOR 23-3-2026 As always, we're continuously on the hunt for your stories and reports, so get those race reports and photographs in to ultramag@autra.asn.au with the following information: Word document, single spaced Include the name of the event, the date and the location anywhere in the report (just a bullet point at the top is great) Please attach photographs to the email – do not put images in the body of your Word doc. You’ll just get me emailing you back asking for the photos sent in the correct way! As many photos as possible. With our new website, it’s now easier than ever to include a nice gallery in each race report No PDFs please And remember, it doesn’t have to be about an AUTRA-listed event specifically! You just have to be an AUTRA member for the 2026 year. Also too, if you’ve run in a non-AUTRA listed event anywhere on home soil or internationally, we’d love to include your race results and experience in our Member Updates, so please do reach out to us via email to kate.dzienis@autra.asn.au If any corrections need to be made in any of the results listed below, please alert me via email.
AUTRA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday 15 April 2026
AUTRA has been in direct contact with the organisers of the Snowies Trail Run Festival, In2Adventure, regarding a recent situation involving an athlete and the event’s in‑person safety briefing requirements. In2Adventure has confirmed that the situation was discussed directly with the athlete at the time. From In2Adventure’s account, and for the purpose of clarifying the public record, AUTRA notes the following points: At no stage was the athlete prevented from breastfeeding at the event. The organiser states that the following options were offered to enable the athlete to participate while still meeting safety requirements: a quiet and private space where she could breastfeed while still being present at the briefing; the option to receive the required briefing at the 30 km start line after the start; and the option to change her registration to the 21 km event, where the briefing is conducted on the start line. At no stage prior to event registration on Saturday night did the athlete contact the organiser to advise of her situation or request alternative arrangements, which limited what could be put in place at the time. Face‑to‑face safety briefings have always been a requirement for In2Adventure events due to the remote and higher‑risk nature of the trails. AUTRA was aware that in‑person briefings were used and had not raised concerns about that general approach. The organiser has indicated that this requirement is driven by safety, duty‑of‑care and insurance obligations, and follows previous experience where remote or online briefings resulted in athletes starting events without critical safety information. The organiser maintains that the event was not conducted in a manner that was intended to be non‑inclusive, inflexible or discriminatory, and that decisions made on the day were based solely on safety requirements that apply equally to all participants. AUTRA’s aim in issuing this statement is solely to clarify the context and ensure that the public record reflects the information provided to us by the organiser.
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Herdy's Frontyard Ultra, WA Gold Coast Backyard Ultra, Qld I'm Still Standing Sydney, NSW Trail Run Australia - Tathra, NSW Sri Chinmoy 48hr Track Ultra (Australian 48hr Track Championships, ACT Washpool World Heritage Trails, NSW Tamworth Trailblazer, NSW Upcoming Events WEEKLY NEWS REPORT FOR 23-3-2026 As always, we're continuously on the hunt for your stories and reports, so get those race reports and photographs in to ultramag@autra.asn.au with the following information: Word document, single spaced Include the name of the event, the date and the location anywhere in the report (just a bullet point at the top is great) Please attach photographs to the email – do not put images in the body of your Word doc. You’ll just get me emailing you back asking for the photos sent in the correct way! As many photos as possible. With our new website, it’s now easier than ever to include a nice gallery in each race report No PDFs please And remember, it doesn’t have to be about an AUTRA-listed event specifically! You just have to be an AUTRA member for the 2026 year. Also too, if you’ve run in a non-AUTRA listed event anywhere on home soil or internationally, we’d love to include your race results and experience in our Member Updates, so please do reach out to us via email to kate.dzienis@autra.asn.au If any corrections need to be made in any of the results listed below, please alert me via email.
AUTRA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday 15 April 2026
AUTRA has been in direct contact with the organisers of the Snowies Trail Run Festival, In2Adventure, regarding a recent situation involving an athlete and the event’s in‑person safety briefing requirements. In2Adventure has confirmed that the situation was discussed directly with the athlete at the time. From In2Adventure’s account, and for the purpose of clarifying the public record, AUTRA notes the following points: At no stage was the athlete prevented from breastfeeding at the event. The organiser states that the following options were offered to enable the athlete to participate while still meeting safety requirements: a quiet and private space where she could breastfeed while still being present at the briefing; the option to receive the required briefing at the 30 km start line after the start; and the option to change her registration to the 21 km event, where the briefing is conducted on the start line. At no stage prior to event registration on Saturday night did the athlete contact the organiser to advise of her situation or request alternative arrangements, which limited what could be put in place at the time. Face‑to‑face safety briefings have always been a requirement for In2Adventure events due to the remote and higher‑risk nature of the trails. AUTRA was aware that in‑person briefings were used and had not raised concerns about that general approach. The organiser has indicated that this requirement is driven by safety, duty‑of‑care and insurance obligations, and follows previous experience where remote or online briefings resulted in athletes starting events without critical safety information. The organiser maintains that the event was not conducted in a manner that was intended to be non‑inclusive, inflexible or discriminatory, and that decisions made on the day were based solely on safety requirements that apply equally to all participants. AUTRA’s aim in issuing this statement is solely to clarify the context and ensure that the public record reflects the information provided to us by the organiser.
