sportwaikato "out there and active by Christine Turton February's Aotearoa Bike Challenge The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is a fun, free competition that's all about seeing which workplaces can get the most people to ride a bike for just 10 minutes or more. It's not just bragging rights on the line, there are prizes and vouchers up for grabs. Whether you ride all the time or haven't ridden in years, the Challenge is for you. You and your workplace team earn points for every kilometre you ride. every day you ride, and for every person you encourage to sign-up (they don't have to be in your team - they just have to log a ride in the Aotearoa Bike Challenge). You'll compete against other workplace teams of comparable sizes. Ride anywhere, anytime for just 10 minutes to participate. You've got all of February to get out and earn points! Simply go to the link below and register, https://www.lovetoride.net/ nz?ic=6d381b4e&locale=en-GB KiwiSport Funding The Kick Start Fund is exactly that, a fund that will help to Kick Start a new sporting or recreation opportunity for school age students. Applications of up to $15 000 are now being accepted for the latest Kick Start round which closes on Tuesday 31 March 2020. For more information and for the criteria associated with each fund, pleaserefer to theinformation onour websitewww.sportwaikato.org.nz/ programmes/kiwisport.aspx Getting and Keeping Active in 2020 February is the perfect time to set some goals for the coming year, so it establishing a more active lifestyle and making your health a priority is on your to-do list read on. We are fortunate in our district to have not only a wealth of natural resources to enjoy - cycle, walking and running tracks, parks and reserves and the lake - but also the opportunity to host a variety of events. The Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board IronMaori Taupo nui-a-Tia event will be held on Saturday 21 March. As an entry level event for beginners or for those getting back into exercise the IronMaori event is a great introduction to swimming, cycling and running/walking events. Participating either as an individual or a team gives everyone the chance to compete at their own level. 8.30am Tamariki (5-12 years old): 100m swim, 1km run either in a team of two or as an individual. 9.00am Rangatahi (13-17 years): 300m swim, 10km cycle, 2km run either in a team of three or as an individual. 9.00am Matua (18+ years): as an individual -600m swim, 20km cycle, Skm run, or in a team - Long 600m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run or Short 300m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run. For more information and to register go to: http://ironmaori.com/ironevents/ironmaori-taupo-nui-a-tia/ Active & Well With the holiday season over, it is definitely time to get back into a good routine and feel great. We can help you kick start those goals to improve your health in 2020 whether it's focusing on eating better or moving more. Make sure you keep hydrated over these hot summer months. Water is the best drink for us, so always keep water with you. If you don't enjoy drinking water, flavour it with some slices of fruit, or herbs such as mint. The Taupo Community Gym is back up and running after a month off, with gym times 9.00am-11.00am Monday. Wednesday and Friday for only a gold coin donation. The seniors' class has also started up again every Monday and Thursday from 10:30am. There are plenty of exercise options in the community - feel free to get in touch with Nicole to find out more on 027 230 6278 or nicoled@sportwaikato.org.nz Contact Christine Turton on 027 226 5281 email: taupo@sportwaikato.org.nz TAUPO TIMES sportwaikato "out there and active by Christine Turton February's Aotearoa Bike Challenge The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is a fun, free competition that's all about seeing which workplaces can get the most people to ride a bike for just 10 minutes or more. It's not just bragging rights on the line, there are prizes and vouchers up for grabs. Whether you ride all the time or haven't ridden in years, the Challenge is for you. You and your workplace team earn points for every kilometre you ride. every day you ride, and for every person you encourage to sign-up (they don't have to be in your team - they just have to log a ride in the Aotearoa Bike Challenge). You'll compete against other workplace teams of comparable sizes. Ride anywhere, anytime for just 10 minutes to participate. You've got all of February to get out and earn points! Simply go to the link below and register, https://www.lovetoride.net/ nz?ic=6d381b4e&locale=en-GB KiwiSport Funding The Kick Start Fund is exactly that, a fund that will help to Kick Start a new sporting or recreation opportunity for school age students. Applications of up to $15 000 are now being accepted for the latest Kick Start round which closes on Tuesday 31 March 2020. For more information and for the criteria associated with each fund, pleaserefer to theinformation onour websitewww.sportwaikato.org.nz/ programmes/kiwisport.aspx Getting and Keeping Active in 2020 February is the perfect time to set some goals for the coming year, so it establishing a more active lifestyle and making your health a priority is on your to-do list read on. We are fortunate in our district to have not only a wealth of natural resources to enjoy - cycle, walking and running tracks, parks and reserves and the lake - but also the opportunity to host a variety of events. The Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board IronMaori Taupo nui-a-Tia event will be held on Saturday 21 March. As an entry level event for beginners or for those getting back into exercise the IronMaori event is a great introduction to swimming, cycling and running/walking events. Participating either as an individual or a team gives everyone the chance to compete at their own level. 8.30am Tamariki (5-12 years old): 100m swim, 1km run either in a team of two or as an individual. 9.00am Rangatahi (13-17 years): 300m swim, 10km cycle, 2km run either in a team of three or as an individual. 9.00am Matua (18+ years): as an individual -600m swim, 20km cycle, Skm run, or in a team - Long 600m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run or Short 300m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run. For more information and to register go to: http://ironmaori.com/ironevents/ironmaori-taupo-nui-a-tia/ Active & Well With the holiday season over, it is definitely time to get back into a good routine and feel great. We can help you kick start those goals to improve your health in 2020 whether it's focusing on eating better or moving more. Make sure you keep hydrated over these hot summer months. Water is the best drink for us, so always keep water with you. If you don't enjoy drinking water, flavour it with some slices of fruit, or herbs such as mint. The Taupo Community Gym is back up and running after a month off, with gym times 9.00am-11.00am Monday. Wednesday and Friday for only a gold coin donation. The seniors' class has also started up again every Monday and Thursday from 10:30am. There are plenty of exercise options in the community - feel free to get in touch with Nicole to find out more on 027 230 6278 or nicoled@sportwaikato.org.nz Contact Christine Turton on 027 226 5281 email: taupo@sportwaikato.org.nz TAUPO TIMES