Newsletter #380 (View other news stories)
Forklift competition highlights skill not speed
Australia
Thursday, 2 Oct 2008
Entries are now open for the National Forklift Championships hosted by the SCLAA.
The competition, aimed at recognising the importance of forklift operators in the supply chain and logistics industry, provides operators an opportunity to drive a forklift to a national standard, compete with others around Australia, win prize money, receive a silver trophy and achieve national recognition as a champion.
Last year’s winners, Angela Mulloy (Pacific Brands) and Trevor Webb (Sydney Markets), will defend their titles in Melbourne in April in 2009.
Supported by Schaefer Systems International and Hyster forklifts, the competition is open for males and females who have a current forklift licence and can drive either a reach truck or counterbalance forklift in racking.
The competition is based on knowledge and skill, not on speed, according to organisers. Safety is very important. Competitors start with a score of zero and receive points for any errors made. Two winners (a male and a female) are determined by the lowest number of points accrued.
Heat 1, for counterbalance forklifts, will be held in October across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, while heat 2, for reach truck operators, is planned for February 2009.
All participants will receive a certificate of participation in the event. The winners of the final will each receive a prize to the value of $3,000 in addition to a trophy or plaque.
For more information or to get a registration form, telephone: 02 9487 8794.
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