SOPBiz # 14 - April Edition

Members Networking Breakfast-1 May 2008, Acer Arena

In terms of competitor numbers, the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games will be the biggest multi-sport event ever staged with over 25,000 athletes to compete in 28 sports across nine days (October 10 to October 18) next year.

Sydney Olympic Park will be the sport and social heart of the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games, the seventh edition of an international event that is commonly referred to as the Olympic Games for persons of 30 years and beyond.

The Sydney 2009 World Masters Games will be the hot topic of conversation at the SOPBA breakfast on Thursday 1st May. SOPBA members can receive considerable benefits from the staging of the Games including increased sales, by tapping into the projected competitor spend of $68 million; enhanced employee morale, by using the Games as a goal to promote healthy active lifestyles; and via support for the NSW Government in its quest to bring more major events to the state and Sydney Olympic Park in particular. Make sure you attend the next breakfast meeting for more detail.

Pullman Hotel at Sydney Olympic Park

The new Pullman Hotel at Sydney Olympic Park has reached two more major milestones on the road to opening later this year.

Firstly the roof has now been officially closed meaning the exterior construction is now complete.

Work on the exterior finishes and the interior continues, with the first rooms nearing completion. The second major milestone is the appointment of the Executive Chef. General Manager Marcus Hanna has announced this week that Mr David Greenhill has accepted the position. Mr Greenhill is an award winning chef with experience in a number of fine restaurants.

Foo Fighter tickets for Transport Survey competition winner

Acer Arena Business Development Manager Don Elford presented Ruth Tolton of NSW Lotteries with her two tickets for the Foo Fighters at Acer Arena, May 2.

Ruth completed the recent Park employee transport survey and scored the tickets for her efforts.

Ruth has worked with NSW Lotteries for three years and lives in Concorde. She came to Australia from England four years ago and is proud to show off her unique working environment at Sydney Olympic Park to visiting overseas relatives and friends.

On offer was a choice of tickets to either Celine Dion, Maroon 5 or the Foo Fighters, all at Acer Arena.

Star spotting at the Novotel and Hotel Ibis

Novotel and Hotel Ibis Sydney Olympic Park continues to host Australian sporting celebrities. During March the hotel was visited by Glenn McGrath as special guest at the RAS Young Auctioneers Dinner. The hotel also hosted swimmers competing at the Telstra Australian Swimming Championships, including Grant Hackett and Matt Welsh.

ANZ Showcases its 50 plus events in 2008

Have you checked out ANZ Stadium's new-look Showcase?

The Showcase is a mixture of video, images and information covering everything from the great events coming up in '08 to a look back at the highlights of our 2007 Event Calendar.

There's information on Membership, Corporate Hospitality, functions and conferences, Event Partners and most importantly of all the 50-plus events across union, league, AFL, football and major concerts.

Anyone considering of ANZ Stadium Club membership might like to know of the benefits. A membership has greater value than ever before.

Showcase is only published online - check out the link http://showcase.anzstadium.com.au

SBS sets the scene at Novotel & Hotel Ibis Sydney Olympic Park

After holding a meeting with us earlier in the month, Novotel Sydney Olympic Park was selected by Paul Fenech (creator of "Fat Pizza") to film scenes from his new TV Comedy "The Package". Mr Fenech signed up Amanda Keller to star in the scenes filmed at Sydney Olympic Park. The show will air on SBS later this year.

March General Meeting

Around 50 people,representing around 31 Park business attended the recent General Meeting at the new Courtside Function and Events Centre at the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre.

Alan Marsh, CEO of Sydney Olympic Park Authority addressed the group who sampled some of Gema Catering's tempting food offerings at the Park's newest function location.

2008 BEIJING OLYMPICS

2008 Olympic Torch comes to Sydney Olympic Park

The Torch will visit The Cauldron 8am Wednesday 7th May (TBC) with stop-over visits to interested companies. The visit schedule is on www.SportsStar.com.au

The Torch will visit local businesses for a $500 donation made to the
Australian Olympic Team to assist our Australian athletes at the 2008
Beijing Olympics.

Any business that would like a visit of the Torch for pictures and staff morale, please contact Andrew Hill on 0418-406921 or info@SportsStar.com.au . More information on www.SportsStar.com.au

Record breaking 2008 Telstra World Swimming Championships and Olympic Trials

Following an amazing event at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre 22-29 March, here is a summary of the records broken.

WORLD RECORDS - 8

Stephanie Rice - 400m individual medley - 4:31.46

Emily Seebohm (semi) - 50m backstroke - 27.95

Sophie Edington - 50m backstroke - 27.67

Stephanie Rice - 200m individual medley - 2:08.92

Eamon Sullivan (semi) - 50m freestyle - 21.41

Lisbeth Trickett - 100m freestyle - 52.88

Eamon Sullivan - 50m freestyle - 21.28

Lisbeth Trickett - 50m freestyle - 23.97

COMMONWEALTH RECORDS - 13

Lisbeth Trickett - 100m butterfly - 56.81

Linda MacKenzie - 400m freestyle - 4:04.73

Emily Seebohm -semi - 100m backstroke - 59.78

Emily Seebohm - 100m backstroke - 59.59

Eamon Sullivan -semi - 100m freestyle - 47.55

Bronte Barratt - 200m freestyle - 1:56.60

Nick D'Arcy - 200m butterfly - 1:55.10

Brenton Rickard - 200m breaststroke - 2:09.51

Eamon Sullivan - 100m freestyle - 47.52

Hayden Stoeckel - 200m backstroke - 1:56.75

Brenton Rickard - 50m breaststroke - 27.30

Meagen Nay - 200m backstroke - 2:08.55

Cate Campbell - 50m freestyle - 24.30

AUSTRALIAN RECORDS - 4

Brenton Rickard - 100m breaststroke - 1:00.04

Ashley Delaney - 100m backstroke - 53.68

Nick D'Arcy - 200m butterfly -semi - 1:56.16

Meagen Nay - 200m backstroke -semi - 2:10.01

MULTI-DISABILITY WORLD RECORDS - 7

Matt Cowdrey - S9 -100m backstroke - 1:03.54

Matt Cowdrey - S9- 50m freestyle - 25.50

Annabelle Williams - S9- 50m butterfly - 32.75

Annabelle Williams - S9-50m butterfly - 32.67

Ben Austin - S8- 50m butterfly - 29.56

Michael Anderson - S10-50m backstroke - 29.35

Matt Cowdrey - S9- 100m butterfly - 1:00.44

NEW FACES

New 'players' at the Waterview Convention Centre

The Wateview Convention Centre, Bicentennial Park welcomed new General Manager, David Grovenor earlier this year.

Previously David held the position of Catering Manager at Panthers World of Entertainment Group for 10 years and prior to Panthers David was Operations Manager at Curzon Hall Function Centre.

Kathryn Carmody joins the team as Director of Sales and Marketing. Kathryn's previous positions have included, Director of Sales, Hunter Valley Gardens, Tallawanta Lodge and Harrigan's Irish Pub Regional, Sales Manager for Royal Pines Resort, Director of Sales and Marketing, Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts and 10 years in the five star hotel industry in the USA.

Dajana Culek moves from two years as Wedding Coordinator at the Waterview to Sales Manager - Corporate Waterview Convention Centre.

Leanne Kai, moves in as Business Development Executive, Corporate and Kim Leung and Crystal Bellchambers will look after the very popular Weddings market for the Waterview.

Check out the Bel Parco offer in this edition of SOPBiz.

Facelift for the Archery Centre

From Saturday 1 March 2008 the Sydney Olympic Park Authority is managing the Archery Centre.

Following a short closure for some minor renovations, the Archery Centre re-opened to the public on Tuesday 11 March .

For all booking and other archery enquiries please call 02 9752 3666 or email archery@sopac.nsw.gov.au

Visit www.archerycentre.com.au for more information

OFFERS

Up to $26,000 saving on new apartment at The Waterfront

SOPBA at Sydney Olympic Park is proud to offer an exclusive property opportunity from Payce, a fellow SOPBA member , to all of members, staff and their friends to purchase a luxury apartment in The Waterfront estate at Homebush Bay.

Until June 30, 2008, The Waterfront is offering SOPBA members and their friends and families 2% off the purchase price of any brand new apartment.

Choose from a large selection of 1, 2, 3 bedrooms as well as split level, terraced style and penthouse apartments priced from $370,000 to $1.3 million. That equates to a saving of between $7,400 to $26,000 depending on the value of the apartment.

To find out more and to be eligible for this exclusive SOPBA /Payce offer, please call the display centre and mention that you are part of the SOPBA. Telephone: 1800 333 818 and visit the web site for more information www.thewaterfront.com.au.

Terms and conditions apply. Visit our display centre located

Subway Lighten's Up with Low Fat Deal- March 24th to May 11th

The national campaign will focus on a "Low Fat Trio" of Subs with a drink offer. The three low fat Subs will include - Ham, Turkey and New Roast Beef.

The three six inch subs will be available with a special 600ml Coke Zero or a 600ml Water for only $4.95.

For the purposes of this campaign, the 600ml Coke Zero will be at a discounted price and the costs will be no more than if the offer included a smaller Coke drink. This is a great offer for Subway restaurants to offer their loyal customers.

Bel Parco Special

The sleek Bel Parco Ristorante in Bicentennial Park offers a sumptuous two course lunch special - Tuesday to Friday - offering exceptional value for money at $26.50 per person.

For more information or reservations telephone: 61 2 9763 7530