Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Get involved in summer sport!

There are a raft of mid-week summer sports options in North Canterbury so why not get a group of friends together and form a team. For students there are numerous midweek options that won't impact on the weekend sports or weekends camping, tramping or boating to name a few.

Already entered as Fernside Teams are Friday night basketball and Twilight football.
Are you prepared to manage a team and/or ref?
No practices are necessary but providing a referee is usually part of the entry.

Here are a few options as well as Sports Canterbury opportunities such as the gut buster!
For further information contact Annabel on annabel.wilson@xtra.co.nz


Twilight netball – Monday nights  Please request info from me  www.ncnc.org.nz 
Touch Rugby – Southbrook on Wednesdays melc@hortonsigns.co.nz or Mandeville on Thursdays Lisa Spark has a set of shirts for a team.
Twilight 20/20 cricket Tuesday nights at Mandeville
Twilight Football - Mondays waimakunited@xtra.co.nz by Friday 18th October 2013. Year 6, 7, & 8 – playing 9-a-side, max of 12 players per team – intermediate pitch
Softball is played on Saturdays in Kaiapoi - www.sportsground.co.nz/kaiapoisoftball/16276/
kaiapoisoftballclub@gmail.com        Juniors start Saturday 19th October 2013



Springtime’s Favourite Fun Run
Mark your calendars for Canterbury's favourite springtime event!  The third annual Northern Outlook Pegasus Fun Run/Walk invites you to enjoy a stunning day out in North Canterbury again in 2013. The date has now been set for Sunday, 6 October.
There is a track to suit every age and fitness level, with three different course distances (2.5km, 5.5km and 10km options).
Again in 2013, the event promises a great atmosphere with live music and entertainment, including plenty for the kids.  A bouncy castle, face painting and Cheapskates Skate Skool will be on hand, as well as a range of food and drink vendors.
It's easy to register on-line.  Register Now
Benchmark Homes Festival of Cycling
On  7 and 8 December, the Festival of Cycling is coming to Christchurch and the Waipara Valley, with new options for young people to have a go. The Individual MTB Challenge (10 years +) has 18 and 26km options. There’s a 10.2km Family Off Road Bike (10 years + or with adult 7 years +) as well as a Family Off Road Run and Trail Run (10 years +). Individual Road Cycling Challenges will also appeal (eight years +).www.festivalofcycling.co.nz
Gut Busta
On Sunday 29 September, North Canterbury will host a unique adventure race, designed for teams of primary and intermediate students. The obstacle course involves climbing, crawling, sliding, swinging, and plenty of MUD! The cost is $25 per person; register today.

 

About Sport Canterbury

Sport Canterbury is a charitable trust with offices in Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru and Greymouth.  We create opportunities for participation, development and sporting success by developing partnerships in our communities.  We believe in the value that sport and physical activity provides to people of all ages across the region.  Our team has a depth of experience in leadership, educaiton, health and sport, to deliver funding assistance, resources, programmes and events that reach over 500,000 people each year.
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