Jack Eddy Oval is set to host the second running of the Apex Gift, which promises to be bigger and better than the last, with $5000 on the line, as well as local bragging rights.
Football-netball clubs from the twin towns and further afield will battle it out over 100m in heats from 6pm under four categories, before finals start at 7.30pm.
The four categories are; under-18 male, under-18 female, senior male and senior female. There will also be an inclusion relay featuring the Echuca Moama Rockets at 6.45pm.
Along with all the on-field action, there will be activities for the kids, food stalls and bar, a longest kick competition and live entertainment from Jammed Up.
Apex Gift, Jack Eddy Oval, Friday March 1:
Gates open at 5pm.
■Kids activities;
■Food stalls;
■Bar open.
6pm sprint heats start:
■Runners from competing clubs vie for a spot in the finals;
■Four categories: under-18 female, under-18 male, senior female, senior male.
6.45pm special events:
■Bennett’s Biggest Boot — $300 first prize;
■Edge FM Shoot Out (netball) — $300 first prize;
■Riverine Herald inclusion relay — featuring the Echuca Moama Rockets
7.30pm sprint finals:
■Four sprint finals;
■Prizes and $5000 up for grabs.
8-10pm:
■Presentations;
■Live entertainment from Jammed Up;
■Food and bar available.
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