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Competitor Information Packs
8th Mar 2010Information packs for competitors in the 2010 Kokoda Challenge are due to be sent out mid to late April (pending any printing delays).
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Applications close this week for the 2010 KCYP!
7th Mar 2010There are only five days till applications close for the 2010 Kokoda Challenge Youth Program!
The 14 month youth program is successfully providing young people with the confidence, discipline, boundaries and inspiration to reach their full potential.
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Safe training
5th Mar 2010The health of Kokoda Challenge competitors is a priority of the KCA. During the Kokoda Challenge professional first aid and emergency services are available. However, during training health and safety is the responsibility of the individual.
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Women don't beat around the bush
18th Feb 2010Australia's annual Kokoda Challenge is one of few endurance events in which many women not only give men a run for their money, but often pip them to the post at the end.
Not a bad feat for an event that spans 96 kilometres, 39 hours and includes 5,000 metres of total elevation through the Gold Coast Hinterland.
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Something different for the sports curriculum?
16th Feb 2010When you're checking out the school sports schedule you don't expect to see Australia's toughest endurance event on the list. But for the crew at Cavendish Road High School in Brisbane- the Kokoda Challenge, is a popular choice for senior school students with a sense of adventure.
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Team Update from NZ!
9th Feb 2010New Zealand based couple Tania and Scott will be making the journey across the Tasman to compete in this years Kokoda Challenge. The duo will be joining forces with Gold Coast locals and fellow Kiwi's Andre and Kylie to form team S.T.A.K. Attack.
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Registration filled in record time
2nd Feb 2010Congratulations to those who have secured a spot in this years challenge. You will be striding out in honour of the Kokoda diggers and your participation will be directly influencing the lives of young people in the Kokoda Challenge Youth Program. For those who missed out on a spot, don't despair we are still adding teams to the waiting list.
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What makes the KCYP unique?
28th Jan 2010In this era of 'quick fixes' and 'fast tracking', is it any wonder our youth are expecting to jump before they can walk and are left scratching their heads questioning why they land so hard and awkwardly?
The KCYP recognises that success in reaching goals requires more than just a few weeks, which is why the program is 14 months in duration. This practical time frame ensures a solid grounding in the skills required to achieve their goals and continue their lives with stability and confidence.
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Are you up to the Challenge?
12th Jan 2010Registration is now open for the 2010 Kokoda Challenge! Get ready to join 1600 other likeminded people taking the opportunity to participate in Australia's toughest team cross-country event.
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Hats off to the Veterans
17th Dec 2009It has been a great year for the Kokoda Challenge Association and what better way to celebrate than to have a Christmas party with our committee, staff, sponsors, supporters and volunteers.
The gathering also marked the opening of our new office and we were all honoured to have five Kokoda Veterans present to official open the building.
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