2023 Beachside Timetable
2023 TIMETABLE
2023 Timetable
The Beachside Gift Supporters Club
Open now!
Become a member – Click HERE
Become a Member of The Beachside Gift Supporters Club. The Club provides a fantastic opportunity for the Community, Athletes – past and present to reconnect, celebrate and support its growth into the future. The Beachside Gift is quickly becoming one of the must-see events on the sporting calendar.
The Club provides value for money for both those attending and or those who wish to support from near and afar.
Membership Costs:
• $25 Beachside Gift Single (18 years +) Membership
• $35 Beachside Gift Family (2 Adults, 3 Children) Membership
• $20 Beachside Gift Pensioner or Concession holder Membership
• $250 Beachside Gift Coterie Group (Corporate Support) Membership
• $8.00 General Admission (Under 16 free)
Benefits include:
• RACE DAY ENTRY
• 10 COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS FOR COTERIE MEMBERS (CORPORATE SUPPORT)
• FREE COMPLIMENTARY BEVERAGE AT THE MAGNIFICENT PAVILION AT THE MENTONE RESERVE (18 YEARS AND ABOVE)
• RACE DAY BOOK
• MEMBERS PRIZES INTO THE LEAD UP TO THE GIFT
• RACE DAY DRAW
• (General Admission are excluded from the above benefits)
So, reconnect with family, friends, past competitors and come to support this top-flight event featuring Australian and International athletes, Professional Athletics, footballers’ relays, food and terrific entertainment at the Beachside Gift in 2023.
Beachside Wins Again!
The Beachside Gift Committee is extremely proud to announce that for the third consecutive year it has been awarded the “Meeting of the Year” on the Victorian Athletic League Inc circuit for this year’s Community Bank Parkdale and Mentone East Beachside Gift.
The Committee would like to thank all of the sponsors, volunteers, City of Kingston, St Bedes/Mentone Tigers AFC and the Mentone Cricket Club Est.1888 for their support. We now look forward to next year’s Gift on Saturday 4 February 2023.
Beachside Gift Handicaps 2022
Beachside Gift Timetable 2022
Updated at 28/01/22
Dingley Hotel Rewards Program
The Community Bank Parkdale Beachside Gift Committee is proud to announce the Dingley Hotel sponsorship of the 70m Open handicap for the fifth consecutive year.
For terrific food, accommodation and functions the staff at the Dingley Hotel will make you stay a wonderful experience.
As the accommodation provider for the Community Bank Parkdale Beachside Gift the Dingley Hotel is located is located 5 minutes from the track.
Become a member of the Dingley Hotel – Platinum Rewards program and receive:
• 500 bonus points on signing up
• 5% off drinks & bistro food*
• Exclusive offers & discounts
• Earn reward points for every dollar spent
Support our sponsors that support the Gift. Without them, there would be no Gift.
Please email completed application form to gaming@dingleyhotel.com.au
William Buck 2 Mile Championship
The Beachside Gift Committee is proud to announce the William Buck 2 Mile Championship for Men at the Gift on Saturday 5 February 2022 at Mentone Reserve. A prize pool of $3000 is on offer and last years 2 Mile has been remembered as one of the best races on the Australian Athletic Calendar. Watch the last two laps of the race to relive the incredibly tight finish. https://youtu.be/3zrfSRDzTZY
The Committee is pleased to announce that Olympians, Tokyo finalist in 1500m current world Number 3 Stewart McSwyen will be back to avenge his close second in this year’s Gift.
William Buck Director Neil Brennan said ‘William Buck was proud to be associated with The Beachside Gift as it provides an incredible experience for both athletes and spectators alike. We hope you are all able to attend this fantastic event as it continues to grow in statue as one of Australia’s preeminent athletic events in the country’.
https://www.facebook.com/victorianathleticleague/videos/3891706987519489
FREE Registration at Beachside Gift
Entries for the Community Bank Parkdale and Mentone East Beachside Gift are now open.
Over $20,000 is up for grabs on Saturday 5 February 2022 at the magnificent new facility at Mentone Reserve, Venice Street Mentone. With support of the Mentone Cricket Club and the St Bede’s Football Club the day promises to see Australia’s best Athletes on show.
Olympic bronze medalist Ash Moloney is a confirmed starter and the next big name will drop tonight.Highlights on the day are the following races each worth $3000:
• Community Bank Beachside Gift for Men and Women 120m
• Community Bank 800m Men
• Australian Fitness Academy RTO No. 21062 800m Women’s
• William Buck Beachside Gift Men’s 2 Mile Championship
• Dancing with the Black Dog Beachside Gift Women’s 2 Mile Championship Sponsored by Hodges
A great opportunity for any distance athletes is available with a free registration for any distance races (race entry only) at the Beachside Gift. So, if you’re a distance athlete and want the opportunity to race against Australia’s best on handicap, here’s your chance.
This years Community Bank Gift will be shown live on Kayo Sports for 3.5 hours. This year’s event in 2021 was voted Victorian Athletic League Inc Meeting of the Year so get you entries in now and don’t miss this years Gift.
Parkdale Gift Awarded “BEST” Event of 2020/21 (DEC 21)
The Beachside Gift was proud to accept the award for ‘Meeting of the Year’ for the Parkdale Gift in 2021 at the Victorian Athletic League Inc season opener at Meadowglen on Sunday 29 November.
The award was voted on by the Victorian Runners and Trainers Association. The organising committee is looking to another successful event with the move to Mentone Reserve and the unveiling of the rebranded Community Bank Parkdale and Mentone East Beachside Gift on Saturday 5 February 2022.
Our event is two weeks after the Wangaratta Sports Club Gift and the week before the Ballarat Gift.
Catered Lunch (Oct 2021)
The 2022 Beachside Gift, held at Mentone Reserve, home of the St. Bedes Mentone Tigers Football Club, boasts a very impressive 2nd floor viewing platform of the field.
In conjunction with Holmesglen Tafe Hospitality students, a special lunch and drinks will be provided for anyone who attends the Beachside Gift.
Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
