Sports events
Barely a month goes by when there is not a major sporting event in Victoria. From horse racing to motor sports to tennis to surfing and, not forgetting, Australian Football League (AFL), Victoria’s enviable range of sporting activities will keep even the most discerning fan entertained.
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The cream of international tennis congregates at Melbourne Park for the first Grand Slam of the year.
Where: Melbourne Park
When: 19 January – 1 February 2009
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See yachts set sail and celebrate all things nautical at Australia's largest sailing regatta.
Where: Eastern Beach, Geelong
When: 24 – 26 January 2009
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Australias largest multisport festival brings participants over the age of 30 and spectators of all ages to Geelong in 2009.
Where: Geelong (80 venues)
When: 20 February – 1 March 2009
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Hundreds of planes from air forces and industry across the world gather annually to celebrate man's triumph over gravity.
Where: Avalon Airport
When: 10–15 March 2009
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Check out a co-sanctioned Australasian PGA Tour and Nationwide Tour tournament, featuring some of Australia and America's rising golf talent. Free entry.
Where: Moonah Links, Fingal
When: 26 February – 1 March 2009
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See high-profile international riders in some of the closest competition of any racing championship.
Where: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
When: 27 February – 1 March 2009
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Each year Melbourne comes alive to the roar of engines, hosting the first round of the FIA World Championship.
Where: Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
When: 26–29 March 2009
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Come along and experience one of the world's most famous and prestigious footraces, hosted over the Easter weekend.
Where: Stawell, The Grampians
When: 10–13 April 2009
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Each year the world's top ranked surf riders carve up the waves on Victoria's surf coast at Bells Beach.
Where: Bells Beach
When: 7–18 April 2009
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The fun and excitement of steeplechasing comes to the seaside town of Warrnambool.
Where: Warrnambool Racing Club
When: 5–7 May 2009
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Get set for the new look V8 Supercar Championship Round at Sandown International Raceway with the Sandown 400.
Where: Sandown International Raceway, Springvale
When: June 2009
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From March to September Australian Rules Football (AFL) teams fight it out to make the top eight and qualify for the final series.
Where: Various venues
When: 4–26 September 2009
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See the world's best riders in three Grand Prix classes compete in the three-day event.
Where: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
When: October 2009
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Experience fashion, food, dining and a feast of world-class thoroughbred racing at this flamboyant Melbourne event.
Where: Flemington Racecourse
When: 1–8 November 2009
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For 6 huge weeks Victoria comes alive with the power of the world's champion thoroughbreds.
Where: Various venues
When: 1 October – 19 November 2009
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A unique event showcasing the entire world of horses – competition, education, exhibition and entertainment.
Where: Melbourne Showgrounds
When: 20–23 November 2009
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More than 160,000 passionate cricket fans attend the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground to support Australia in the biggest Test Match in the world.
Where: MCG
When: 26–30 December 2009
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