Andrew Nikolic (Bass, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

As patron of cycling in Tasmania, I had the privilege last Friday afternoon to present medals at the 2016 Junior Track Nationals in Launceston. It was fantastic to see Australia's first indoor velodrome still being used for national competition. While the Tasmanian team just missed out on the medals, many competitors achieved top tens and personal bests. I join my friend Collin Burns, the executive officer of Cycling Tasmania, in congratulating everyone who helped put this event together—in particular, Peter Tomlinson, and his professional crew of commissaries, including Noel Pearce, Graeme Cure, Val James, Kevin Jamieson, Chris Cutting and Ian Loft.

John Nicholson did the timing with his wonderful assistants Rochelle Wright and Jenny Bailey. I thank the championship coordinator, Michael Stylianou, and his gate staff: Tom Graesser, Gary Woodfall, Greg O'Rourke and masters legend Michael Bailey. Hamish McGovern and his staff at SafeTas did the first aid. The commentator was Rod Bracken. Our awesome photographer and media liaison officers were Annette Duffy, Greg Banks and all the Silverdome staff. Robyn Bailey and Karen De Bruyn were on the tunnel and Allan Knight warmly welcomed everyone each day. The awesome medal assistants were Zoe Wright, Murray Culling, Tom Stylianou and Jak Oxford.

I also thank the Cycling Tasmania team manager, Ron Bryan and his staff: Janelle Smith, Jamie Perry, Amanda Lewis and Shellie Wakefield as well as Max Stevens and Lyriane Beuzeville from Cycling Australia. I also acknowledge our generous sponsors: St. Lukes Health, the City of Launceston and the Hodgman state government.