Are you ready for Unicon?

Unicon is just round the corner now. Are you ready for your trip to the first Unicon in the Southern Hemisphere?

Online Registration Closed

Online registration is now closed. You can still register at the door for NZ$500 (NZ$150 for non-competitor). If you have pre-registered, you can only add these events –10km, Muni, Marathon, Trials, Downhill Gliding, Coasting – by paying the full registration fee. So hope you have already signed up for the correct events.

We have 649 registered unicyclists from 23 countries. ONLY registered unicyclists (competitors and non-competitors) are allowed to unicycle at all official Unicon venues. Non-registered riders CANNOT take part in any of the Unicon workshops and non-competition rides.

Gym Rules

Artistic freestyle, standard skills, hockey and basketball will be held in the gym. Make sure you have non-marking tyre, plastic or rubber pedals and no sharp or protruding parts on your unicycle if you are using the gym.

Workshops

The list of workshop is now up on the website.

Among them will be a Muni night ride. So bring lights if you’re keen to join.

We are still open for more volunteers to conduct a workshop, organise a game or lead a ride. Please email us by 14 Dec (Monday) at unicon15@gmail.com if you’re interested.

Judging and Refereeing Workshops

For those who have to attend the compulsory judging or refereeing workshops, please take note of the following schedule:

• Freestyle Judging (individual, pair, group): 28 Dec, 4-5pm
• Hockey Refereeing: 29 Dec, 6-7pm
• Standard Skill Judging: 1 Jan (Fri), 12-1pm
• Basketball Refereeing: 2 Jan (Sat), 1-2.30pm
• Street Freestyle Judging: 2 Jan (Sat), 4-5pm
• Flatland Judging: 4 Jan (Mon), 9-10am

Transport to events

Most events are held along Wellington’s waterfront, a short stroll from your city accommodation.

A few events are held outside the city centre. They are Track & Field, Downhill Gliding, Muni and Marathon. You will find instructions on how to get to these venues in the programme booklet and at the Unicon notice board when you arrive.

There will be a chartered bus to bring competitors and spectators to the starting point of Marathon at Shelly Bay on 7 January. It costs $5 per person for the return trip. Buy your ticket at registration.

Kiwi Summer

New Zealand’s weather changes very fast. It can become very cold (typical highs are 15C to 20C though it can go to a occasional high of 25C) even in summer. We also get lots of wind and rain in Wellington, so remember to bring warm clothes and a rain jacket for your trip. Don’t forget sunscreen too as UV exposure is very high in New Zealand.

Border Control

Please make sure you have clean tyres, shoes and shin protection. New Zealand has strict border controls and may fine as much as NZ$200 if you have dirty equipment. Declare all your equipment at the immigration. Jugglers, if you are bringing juggling balls, make sure they do not have seeds.

Pre-order Unicon Hoodies

We are having a limited edition gorgeous granite grey Unicon hoodie for sale by pre-order. Cost is NZ$40. You do not need to pay now but we need numbers and sizes by 14 Dec (Monday). Email us at <unicon15@gmail.com>. Hoodies must be paid and picked up by 31 Dec.

See you really soon. And don’t forget to wear your team t-shirt at the opening ceremony. You may like to bring extra t-shirts to trade with other countries.

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