9th World POPS Meet & Championships Organisation
POPS Australia - Ian Robertson World & Australian Top POP & Debbie Sommers Event Administrator
Skydive Ramblers - Dave McEvoy Chief Instructor and DZ Owner
Meet Director - Fiona McEachern
Chief Judge - Faye Cox
Aircraft Operations - Al McVinish
Drop Zone Safety Officer- Dave McEvoy
Media Coordinator - Sonja Bruss
Ozworldpops2008.com Website Realisation - Pete Shew [UK]

Packers & Rigging
Packers will be available for hire in the covered area outside the pool.
Skydive Ramblers rigging loft is located adjacent to the manifest building. While reserve repacks and repairs can be carried out during the meet, it is highly recommended that you ensure your equipment is serviceable and in date before you leave for Toogoolawah.

Skydiving Equipment & Clothing
Official 9th World POPS Meet polo and T-shirts and other merchandise will be available from the organisers at the DZ.
Skydive Ramblers operate a shop at the DZ including skydivewear, & some equipment and souvenirs.
Airsuits [Toogoolawah Air Pty Ltd], embroiderers and makers of jumpsuits and all types of skydiving clothing, are also on site.

Food & Drinks
Maureen’s Kitchen serves food, snacks, sweets and drinks and is located at the rear of the covered packing area.

Communications
Messages are posted in the manifest area, on the left. Messages can be taken for you so you can call back at your convenience.
Queensland time is GMT +10.Go to http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/australia/queensland for more information.
Public pay telephones are located at the DZ and in Toogoolawah township.

Letters and postcards can be mailed through to you at the local Post Office . These can be held in your name at the Post Office for collection when you arrive. The mailing address is:

Your gear can be shipped to the DZ if you wish [no COD!] and held for your arrival. The address is:

There is no public access internet available on the DZ however Internet facilities are available at some motels in the area. If you have a laptop you may be able to access the internet using a broadband card device available from major telecommunications suppliers, such as Telstra [www.telstra.com.au] and Optus [www.optus.net.au].

Automatic Teller Machine, Currency Exchange
ATMs and two banks are available in Toogoolawah township but it is suggested any foreign currency exchange to Australian dollars be done before you leave your home country or at one of the airport exchanges eg. Travelex.

Useful Websites

• Visiting Australia www.australia.com
• Visas and ETAs www.eta.immi.gov.au
• Customs www.customs.gov.au
• Medicare Australia www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/public/migrants/visitors