Media Releases

Burnie’s new FREE voucher book

In a serious attempt to keep money in Burnie and to assist local business in attracting new customers, Burnie Sports and Events has today announced the launch of the Burnie Voucher Book.

McDonald’s Burnie International players to make guest appearance for fans

Tennis fever is about to hit Burnie.

100 entrants in the Nu-Gen Youth Carnival

Burnie Sports and Events and the Burnie Athletic Club announced today that the Nu-Gen Youth Carnival for New Years Day has attracted over 100 entrants in its first year and is set to inject fresh energy into the 125th CAT Underground New Years Day Carnival.

Aussie Twenty20 Bash – Australia Day 2012

Burnie Sports and Events today announced a new event for 2012.

Nu-Gen Carnival on New Year’s Day

Burnie Sports and Events together with the Burnie Athletic Club today announced that a nu-gen carnival for young people between the ages of 10 and 16 will form part of a fresh approach to the traditional New Year’s Day Carnival.

One Day Cricket Sponsor

Burnie Sports and Events today announced Elders Real Estate (Burnie) as the major game day sponsor for the Ryobi One Day cricket game between Tasmania and South Australia to be played at West Park Oval on Sunday 13 November 2011.

Introduce a friend and go in the draw to win a laptop computer

The B&E 321-GO kids’ race has introduced yet another way for kids to win at this year’s event on Sunday 23 October.

Chairperson of the 321-GO kids’ race committee Marion Taylor said, “Simply by encouraging a friend who has not entered the race before to join you and participate this year, you go into the draw to win a laptop computer from the Harvey Norman Burnie store.”

Lap for Littlies set to be popular at B&E 321-GO kids’ race

The preparations for this year’s B&E 321-GO kids’ race are well under way, with excitement growing amongst the younger participants.

New prizes and incentives for 13 year old participants

The B&E 321-GO kids’ race will be held at Burnie’s West Park Oval on Sunday 23 October and will again see almost 1400 participants varying from five to 13 years of age competing throughout the day.

Skilled Burnie Ten reaches 1700 entries in record time

After only seven weeks since entries went live on the race website, 1700 people have registered to run or walk Australia’s premier out of stadium 10km road race on Sunday 16 October.

New Initiatives for 2011 Skilled Burnie Ten

Burnie Sports and Events today announced that printed Skilled Burnie Ten entry forms are now in circulation with just over two weeks left for people to benefit from a discounted early bird fee.

Corporate ride announced as new event for Burnie

Get your work colleagues together quickly and register for Burnie’s brand new event. In an innovative response to the growing number of recreational cyclists throughout the state, Burnie Sports and Events together with the City of Burnie Cycling Club and Safer Roads for Cyclists Tasmania today launched the Tour of Tasmania Corporate Ride

Stephen Hite – Long remembered

The team at Burnie Sports and Events are mourning the loss of their great friend and colleague Stephen Hite who passed away suddenly on Sunday evening.

Burnie hits middle wicket again!

In further exciting news for Burnie Sports and Events (BSE) it has been confirmed that Cricket Tasmania have awarded another first-class One Day match to Burnie in the upcoming season.

Brett Whiteley announced as BSE CEO

The Burnie Sports and Events Board today announced that Brett Whiteley has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of BSE.

Burnie Ten entries go live!

The countdown is officially on.

Burnie to be venue for national talent quest

Burnie continues to attract national events with today’s announcement that the city will host one of twelve heats in the Telstra Road to Discovery (TRTD) talent development program on Friday 30 September 2011.

Tour of Tasmania – Exciting addition to Burnie stage

Burnie Sports and Events are pleased to formally announce that the City of Burnie will again support the Caterpillar Underground Mining Tour of Tasmania scheduled for October.

BSE farewell CEO

The Burnie Sports and Events Board today announced the resignation of their Chief Executive Officer.

Launching www.burniesportsandevents.com.au

Burnie Sports and Events have today launched their exciting new website.

Burnie wins bid to host World Championships

400 people are set to arrive in Burnie after a bold bid was submitted to be the host city for the 2011 Adventure Racing World Championships. 

Tomic for Burnie International

The icing on the local tennis cake has certainly arrived with the announcement that Australia s latest male tennis sensation Bernard Tomic will be a competitor at the 2011 McDonalds Burnie International Tennis Tournament kicking off at the Burnie Tennis Centre today

McGrath dinner success results in change of venue

Burnie Sports and Events have today announced that the overwhelming response to the dinner with Glenn McGrath on December 3, the evening before the historic one-day cricket match between Tasmania and New South Wales, has resulted in the function being moved from ‘The Point’ West Park to the Burnie Arts & Function Centre.

Tickets on sale tomorrow

Burnie Sports and Events have announced that ticket sales for the historic Ryobi One Day cricket match at West Park Oval on Saturday 4 December between Tasmania and New South Wales go on sale tomorrow.

Big name joins Burnie's big weekend

In another sporting coup, Burnie Sports and Events have secured former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath as guest speaker for the Friday evening gala function the night before the Ryobi One Day Cup match on Saturday 4 December.

Bowled over with support

Excitement grows in Burnie as the big day draws closer.

Matthew Richardson set to visit Burnie

Burnie has scored another big name to visit. Last week Hawthorn player Luke Hodge visited Burnie to inspire a packed oval of keen young footballers.

New initiatives to promote events

A new exciting email newsletter will soon be in your inbox.

Burnie Wins Historic Cricket Bid

West Park Oval is set to make history after winning the bid for the first-class one day cricket match between Tasmania and New South Wales.