Murray Bridge Racing Club Inc

Murray Bridge Racing Club Inc
Maurice Road
Murray Bridge SA
Australia 5253


Phone 08 8532 2310
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• Murray Bridge Racing Club was established in 1899, and held its first race meeting at its current location on Maurice Road on July 25 th 1914 . The Murray Bridge Racecourse is situated within 3 kms of the luscious banks of the Murray River..

• Murray Bridge Racing Club also plays host to the Rotary Country Markets, Red Cross Blood Bank, Carols by Candlelight, The Australian Childhood Foundation and many other community events and functions, in addition to business trade shows and demonstrations.

• Murray Bridge Racing Club supports local community, business and community groups, and are members of the Murraylands Regional Tourism Association. The Club is also one of the largest not-for-profit employers within the region and contributes significantly to the local economy.

• The Club's objectives are to promote and further develop thoroughbred horse racing, particularly within the Murraylands region, both as a competitive sport and as a family-oriented recreation activity.

• The Club's board of management consists of ten member-elected Committee representatives. The Club also employs a full-time Manager, Curator and various grounds and office support staff.

• The Club relies on its supporter's membership, the operation of the thoroughbred training complex (which operates at the racecourse six days per week), race meeting revenue (with fourteen race meetings per annum) and industry and corporate sponsorship to fund the general administration, on-course developments, off-course activities and projects of the Club.

The Area,

Murray Bridge is situated 78 kms from Adelaide , approximately 40 minutes drive down the South Eastern Freeway and has a population of around 18,000 people. Murray Bridge is a hub of river activities, including water sports, houseboating, fishing and swimming, particularly during the summer months when the town experiences a regular influx of tourists and holidaymakers

Accommodation and Tourism,

Tourist Attractions: Murray River, Speedboat Racing, Speedway, Bowling Alley, Hotels, Clubs, Restaurants, River Boats, Christmas Parade, Museum, Bowls, Fishing, Golf, Horse Riding, Sailing, Swimming, Tennis.

The Racecourse,

Murray Bridge Thoroughbred Training Complex

Murray Bridge Racing Club has been operating its Upgraded Thoroughbred Training Complex since 1996.

Features of the Complex include:

• Grass Tracks (Inside Grass and Course Proper) open 5 am - 9 am for fast work

• Fast and Slow Sand Tracks open 5 am - 10 am

• Bull Ring open 6 days

• Horse Training Barrier Chute

• Horse Scales

• Two separate Jog Tracks

• Regular Jump-outs & Trials

• Official Jump Schooling (on demand)

• Special Gallops on the grass

• Close Proximity of River for swimming horses

• Monthly morning Barbecue (hosted by the Committee)

• Open 6 days per week, including Saturday mornings

• Track Watcher employed 6 days a week (5 am - 10 am)

Membership details,

Murray Bridge Racing Club is dedicated to providing its Members with an enjoyable and fruitful racing experience.

• Membership privileges include access to all 14 race meetings, reciprocal rights to other Racecourses (conditions apply), invitations to Club activities including Pre-Cup functions, seasonal newsletter, race day competitions for cash & betting jackpot prizes, Members Badge and two Guest Badges.

• Annual Membership entitlements are valued at over $320 per year, providing a saving of around $250 based on General Admission fees alone.

• Membership for the racing season (2005-2006) is available for $70 (including GST). Provides members badge and two guest passes or $44 for single membership and application forms are available from the Secretary's Office at Murray Bridge Racing Club.

Marquees and Packages,

Murray Bridge Racing Club offers a variety of social and corporate race-day marquee hospitality packages. Marquee hospitality packages can be customised to cater for individual requirements, providing a unique and memorable way to entertain corporate clients, employees or friends and family.

The following packages are available on all non-feature race meetings. Some changes may occur to these packages for major race meetings.

BASIC MARQUEE PACKAGE (Based on 10 person Package)

Marquee

4 ft Round Tables, Chairs, Umbrella,

10 General Course Admission Tickets,

$27.50 (inc GST) per person

CATERED MARQUEE PACKAGE (Based on 10 person Package)

Includes Marquee, Ticketing and Accessories from $27.50 per person.

Selection of various gourmet platters to suit your taste and budget ranging from $16.50 per person.

Beverage Packages available to suit your needs from $12.00 per person.

Facilities and Function Centre,

Murray Bridge Racing Club is more than just a racecourse. Set on beautifully manicured grounds, the Club offers function rooms, undercover lawn areas and a range of entertainment and catering facilities, all available for hire.

Whether you are planning a corporate function, social party, product launch or trade display, Murray Bridge Racing Club can cater to your needs and requirements.

Function Centre,

Committee Room & Wills Room $550, ½ room $300

Carpeted floor, seats approximately 300 people, air-conditioning and heating, bar, external toilet access, room divider (for ½ room hire) includes seating for 100 people per room.

Member's Bar $190

Carpeted room; seats approximately 50 people; internal toilet access; bar; air-conditioning and heating.

Café / Kitchen $75 (kitchen), $165 (café)

Carpeted room; seats approximately 50 people; external toilet access; bar; air-conditioning and heating; fully operational kitchen with electric stove

Trainer's Bar $77, $165 with tables, chairs & umbrellas

Undercover bar situated amongst tree-lined lawns; external toilet access. Includes seating for 50 people.

Betting Ring Pavilion $165

Fully shaded area with cement flooring (optional wind-breaking walls available). Includes seating for 50 people.

Pavilion $ 110

Fully shaded and enclosed area with cement flooring. Includes seating for 40 people.

Additional Facilities

Murray Bridge Racing Club also offers a range of facilities for hire, either in conjunction with function room hire or for specific individual hire.

Cool Room (portable refrigerator) $ 110 per day

Self-contained on trailer; connects to a standard power outlet; 2.4 x 1.4 m (Length x Width)

Plastic Tables and Chairs POA

35 white plastic tables and 150 plastic chairs - for outdoor or indoor use

Timber Table and Chair Picnic Sets POA

Market Umbrellas POA

Outdoor power supply outlets $ 20 per outlet

Catering & Bar Services

Murray Bridge Racing Club can organise everything you need to make your function a memorable and enjoyable experience. Catering and bar facilities, in addition to promotional and host staff, are available upon request and by negotiation.

About us - Contact details,

Secretary

Mr John Buhagiar

Phone: Track:

(08) 8532 2310

(08) 8531 0611

Club Chairman

Mr Reg Nolan

Mobile: 0407 372 958

Curator

Mr Malcolm McDonald

Mobile: 0418 840 710

Murray Bridge Racing Club

Maurice Road

Murray Bridge SA 5253

Fax:

(08) 8532 5676

email@murraybridge.com



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