THE 2012 NATIONAL FORKLIFT CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE

The planning for the 2012 event is well underway.  The Australian Warehousing Association (Auswa) is the host organisation for this annual event.  Sponsorship packages are now available for companies who support safety in forklift operation in the distribution industry.

The winners of the 2011 championship will defend their titles at the next championship in 2012.  If you would like to see how the competitors perfomed last year, and the layout of the course, watch the video on the Daily telegraph website.www.thetelegraph.com.au.

The ABC Morning show in Sydney also interviewed the finalists and expanded on the event and challenges facing each contestant.  A feature article on the championship was published in Supply Chain Review in February and covered the fears and aspirations of the contestants. This article expanded on the challenges in competing ang how the competition has improved forklift operation in the workplace. More to come soon.

THE 201 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS


              

       JAMIE KEDDE                                   PUNA RIRINUI

VIDEO OF 2011 COMPETITION COURSE - SYDNEY
If you would like to see the finalists compete in the National Championship and hear their comments about the event, click on the link below. www.thetelegraph.com.au. 

THE 2009 COMPETITION VIDEO - MELBOURNE
http://media.theage.com.au/forklift-driver-championships-446853.html