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St Therese’s Primary students learn from seasoned Catholic College Bendigo campaigners
As schools enter their final preparations for the 2017 RACV Energy Breakthrough, over 30 students from St. Therese’s Primary School in Bendigo have spent two days with some seasoned Catholic College Bendigo campaigners. With these older students keen to pass on their knowledge to the eager youngsters, RACV EB Pushcarts coordinator Bronte Harrop joined them to see them in action.
Centralian Senior College Clontarf Academy : Our first ever team from the N.T
It’s 1,500 kilometres from Alice Springs to Maryborough, but it’s just another step on a bigger journey for Centralian Senior College Clontarf Academy team - the first ever team from the Northern Territory to participate in the RACV Energy Breakthrough. Their Team Manager, James McNamee, has quite a history with the event, too.
2017 School’s Information Kits Released
It's here! Yes, the 2017 Schools Information Kits are ready for download and are packed full of all the details teams will need to know for this year’s RACV Energy Breakthrough.
RACV Track Changes: New layout, speed traps, pit lane changes, and penalty display system
With the 2017 edition of the RACV Energy Breakthrough fast approaching, we’re announcing some changes to the RACV Track. These include a new layout, the introduction of speed traps, some pit lane changes and a new penalty display system. All of these initiatives are designed to improve the safety of our participants, spectators and event officials.
Recap: Display, Design & Trial Preparation Workshop
Over 250 students from 16 schools came together at La Trobe University's Bendigo Campus for a free preparation workshop on 27 October 2017, supported by CYIENT. Check out the photos, learning resources and get a touch of the buzz enjoyed of the day.
Join RACV Energy Breakthrough on Strava
Calling all cyclists and runners - you're invited to join the RACV Energy Breakthrough STRAVA club! Created to connect students from schools across Victoria and beyond as they prepare for this year's event in Maryborough. Strava is the social network for athletes, where anyone can upload their physical activities (runs, rides, swims, anything!). They can then give and receive 'kudos' and comments on other friend's activities, too.
‘Design, Display and Trial’ – Free Preparation Workshop – 27th October
The RACV EB have joined forces with La Trobe University and Cyient to hold a special 'Design, Display and Trial' preparation workshop ahead of the 2017 RACV Energy Breakthrough. This free workshop is an invitation for all RACV EB students, teachers and team managers to attend and will be held on the morning of Friday October 27 2017 at the La Trobe University campus in Bendigo.
There’s still time to enter a Pushcart or Innovation in Technology
These students from Beaconsfield Upper Primary School had an awesome time in the 2016 Pushcarts category ... and YOU can still join them this November! Yes, we're taking entries for 'Pushcarts' and 'Innovations in Technology' teams until the end of Term 3. So, get your teammates together to enter today.
Join our volunteer team in 2017
Volunteering with the RACV Energy Breakthrough is a fantastic way of making a valuable contribution and real difference in your community. We offer a wide range of volunteering roles and invite you to match your skills and experience with areas of interest to you. Meet like-minded people, have fun and feel great about making a positive difference. That's why we want you to join, or return to our volunteering team in 2017!
Jake Stevens – From RACV EB to La Trobe Uni to Nitro
Jake ‘Cobba’ Stevens will be familiar to many in our RACV Energy Breakthrough community from our wildly popular EBTV video series. But what is less well known is that Jake was previously an RACV EB participant himself. Between school and EBTV he spent a formative time studying Journalism at La Trobe University, a proud partner of the RACV EB program. Jake is about to cover the World Athletics Championships on behalf of Athletics Australia. We caught up with him just before it kicked off...
HPV and EEV Seat Belt Rule Clarification
Welcome to the start of Term Three! [...]
Entries close this Friday, oh, and a little entry list surprise for you, too!
Well, we've done it. Yep, we've just released the 2017 entry lists for your viewing pleasure - just in time for the school holidays, too!
Queensland Raiders: Ormeau Woods State High School
Following up our recent feature on the Woodleigh School, we've turned the spotlight on the untouchable Queensland team from Ormeau Woods State High School. They swept all before them in a smooth and fast display to take line honours with their pedal and electric powered Energy Efficient Vehicle.
Girton Grammar students take on the Shell Eco-Marathon in Singapore
Whilst our teams this week in Australia have been racing to get their entries in as quickly as possible, the Girton Racing Team from Bendigo is in Singapore taking on a very different type of challenge. They're in Singapore for the Shell Eco-Marathon (Asia) and are aiming to cover 900km their vehicle with just one litre of petrol.
You’re in control (of your entries). Today, Tomorrow and Friday…
It's time to take control of your account, with the 2017 RACV Energy Breakthrough entries (for Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) Primary) set to open at 8AM AEDT today, Wednesday 15th, March.
2017 School’s Handbook and Specifications Update
Since publishing the RACV Energy Breakthrough handbook which includes Vehicle Specification and Trial Regulations and Rules, a number of schools have been quick to express concerns about changes to the seat belt mounting rules and with the power restrictions placed on pedal/electrically EEVs.
2017 School’s Handbooks, now available
The long-awaited 2017 School's Handbook is finally here! After much checking, reviewing and double checking, rules, regulations, specifications and criteria are now available for viewing in preparation for entries opening on the 15th of March, 2017.
Inside Woodleigh School’s success at the RACV EB
Not many schools achieve back-to-back success in Human Powered Vehicle (HPV) events. So, we caught up with their Team Manager and RACV EB Alumni Jono Keane to find out more about their approach. Whilst they were pipped for line honours by Energy Efficient Vehicles on both occasions - first by Rode RAGE (2015) and then by Ormeau State High School (2016) - there was still plenty for the Woodleigh team to be proud of as we discovered...
Are you ready to jump into 2017 entries?
It's that time of the year again... School's back and the heat is amongst us, which can only mean one thing. RACV Energy Breakthrough Entries!
Sunday Daily Wrap 2016 [Video]
It's a tad late, but it's here! Check the final 2016 EBTV Daily Wrap video from Sunday, with host Fraser Stewart. Share with your families and relive some great memories and one of your best weekends of the year at the Maryborough, RACV Energy Breakthrough.