NatMeet XIII SA 2018

01 December 2016 / Words by Hans Oldenhove, Chairman NATMEET XIII

Below is a letter from Hans Oldenhove outlining the current position of registrations and numbers available for NatMeet in 2018.

To all members of MX-5 Clubs.

Firstly, can I express my appreciation for your very strong support for NATMEET XIII to be held in South Australia in 2018. Also congratulations to the previous Natmeet held in Tasmania earlier this year which has now created so much enthusiasm for this event. Our planning committee optimistically estimated the attendance for the 2018 Natmeet would be around 180 participants similar to the record attendance in Tasmania.

No one was more astonished than us when applications rocketed to over 240 with many more requests still coming and so far out from the planned event date. Due to this additional demand the planning committee has reluctantly increased the registration numbers to a maximum of 200 participants. This has nothing to do with accommodation space but the maximum capacity for dining venues in the Barossa Valley and our ability to manage events.

Our planned runs were already split into three manageable groups of around 60 people so that you wouldn’t be waiting 2 hours at a coffee stop or queue half an hour at a comfort stop. We feel committed to provide a quality event and have heeded the many suggestions offered by previous participants and organisers. Regrettably there has to be a limit or chaos would overtake the enjoyment for everyone.

I too am extremely disappointed that so many members will miss out and I sincerely apologise for this dilemma that we now find ourselves in. It begs the question for the direction of future Natmeets to handle such large numbers. I am more than happy to respond to any questions from anyone regarding this situation.

Sincerely yours,
Hans Oldenhove
Chairman
NATMEET XIII
Ph. 0434 032 980
natmeetchairman@mx5-sa.com.au

MAZDA MX-5 CLUB OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA INC.
PO Box 312 FULHAM GARDENS SA 5024
www.mx5-sa.com.au