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The Rotary Club of Warners Bay held the LOOP THE LAKE Presentation Night on Monday 15th June, when Colleen Crowe, from John Hunter Childrens Hospital, was presented with the large cheque for $52,250 as funds raised for the Play Therapy Program from Loop the Lake this year. The drawing of the $100 raffle was an exciting event, involving over 200 ping pong balls in the Rotary transparent rolling barrel. The winner was GHD Pty. Ltd. and the prize was accepted by Paul Simpson, one of the riders in their team. It will be raffled within their company to raise further funds for Loop the Lake in 2010. ----- Congratulations to the following people who raised the most funds for John Hunter Childrens hospital through sponsorship in this years Loop the Lake Bicycle Challenge. 1st Prize - Paul Simpson of Newcastle raised $3198. He wins 2 nights accommodation at Brighton Apartments at Toronto, Dinner for 2 at Awaba House and a Lake cruise for two with Lake Macquarie Cruises. 2nd Prize - Wayne Grant of Newcastle raised $1100. He wins 1 nights accommodation at Kemey's, Mandalong with a candlelit dinner for two. 3rd Prize - Angel Parra of Lake Macquarie raised $1005.70. He wins a nights accommodation at the Ducks Crossing Eco Tourism Cabins. 4th Prize - Peter Proszkowiec of Port Stephens raised $975.50. He wins a $50 voucher for use at Brown Sugar Restaurant at Bay Views, Warners Bay. 5th to 8th - George Tattersell ($880), Paul Gersbach ($767.35), John Coleman ($749) and Peter Lannen($620) all receive Family Dinners at MacDonalds Family Restaurant at Warners Bay. Prize winners will be advised of their win by mail. T-shirt winners will receive their shirts in the mail. A record 2755 cyclists registered this year for the ride. Final figures are not yet available but at least $90000 has been raised for distribution to charities, the major one being the John Hunter Childrens Hospital. Cyclists who raised significant amounts have earned tickets in a major prize pool. For every $100 Donation & Sponsorship of a rider or team ,cyclists get a chance in a draw to win a quality Gitane Flatbar Road bike from Carters Cycles, Boolaroo or a Large Flatscreen Television from Joyce Mayne, Bennetts Green. The draw will take place at the Loop the Lake Presentation Night at the Rotary Club of Warners Bay meeting on monday June 15th. The winner will be posted on this website immediately following and will also be contacted by letter.
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A community activity supported by The Rotary Clubs of Lake Macquarie for the benefit of John Hunter Children's Hospital, Loop the Lake is a leisure ride around beautiful Lake Macquarie of 16km, 50km or 85km finishing at Speers Point Park.
Organised by the Rotary Club of Warners Bay, Loop The Lake is assisted by Traffic Police, CREST Communications Volunteers and St. John Ambulance. Route Marshals are provided by the Lake Macquarie Rotary Clubs of Morisset, Toronto Sunrise, Toronto, Cardiff, Belmont, Bennetts Green and Warners Bay. We provide:
- A Ride Guide for Earlybird entries.
- A numbered Ride Bib.
- A Certificate of Achievement.
- Morning Tea at Morisset.
- Fruit Stop at Belmont South.
- Light lunch at the Finish.
- Free entry to the Swimming Pool after the ride.
- Rest stops for water.
- Volunteer Route Marshals.
- Bike mechanics on the route.
Cyclists should be aware that Loop The Lake is graded as a medium to hard event and is 'on road'. Rain or shine, we ride! It is expected that cyclists will abide by the road rules and ride with care and consideration of others. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. The cycle path from Eleebana to Speers Point Park can be used if you wish. Entrants with two-wheeled trailers will not be accepted due to safety concerns.
The Rotary Club of Warners Bay supports many community groups and charities, and facilitates Young Carer Camps.
Our Club meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 6.15 for 6:30pm at Brown Sugar Restaurant Function Room. Visitors and new members will receive a warm welcome. Please see the contact page for details or click HERE for the website.
Loop The Lake
PO Box 81
Warners Bay, NSW 2282
Email : loop@loopthelake.com.au
