http://www.kokodachallenge.com/Latest news for the Kokoda Challengeen-ushttp://www.kokodachallenge.com/news.xmlInformation packs for competitors in the 2010 Kokoda Challenge are due to be sent out mid to late April (pending any printing delays). http://www.kokodachallenge.com/newsview/competitor-information-packs-126There 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.http://www.kokodachallenge.com/newsview/applications-close-this-week-for-the-2010-kcyp-125The 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.http://www.kokodachallenge.com/newsview/safe-training-124Australia'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.http://www.kokodachallenge.com/newsview/women-dont-beat-around-the-bush-118When 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.http://www.kokodachallenge.com/newsview/something-different-for-the-sports-curriculum-117New 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.http://www.kokodachallenge.com/newsview/team-update-from-nz-116Congratulations 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. http://www.kokodachallenge.com/newsview/registration-filled-in-record-time-114In 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.http://www.kokodachallenge.com/newsview/what-makes-the-kcyp-unique-113Registration 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 crosscountry event.http://www.kokodachallenge.com/newsview/are-you-up-to-the-challenge-112It 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.http://www.kokodachallenge.com/newsview/hats-off-to-the-veterans-110The Kokoda Challenge Association are excited to announce the Boost Juice Foundation as their first official, and very important, major sponsor of the Kokoda Challenge Association!Without the support of our all our Kokoda Challenge partners and inkind sponsors the event and the Kokoda Challenge Youth Program wouldnt be possible.We would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new partners Boost Juice and Anaconda and look forward to once again working with our existing partners Southern Cross University, Kokoda Spirit Trekking, Telstra and Relationships Australia.http://www.kokodachallenge.com/newsview/partners-announcement-108