sportwaikato out there nd active by Christine Turton Mountain Biking Skills Training Starting 2 March for 5 weeks, Craters Young Pinners: After-School Youth Programme - mountain bike skills coaching - is available for up to 10 riders at a time. Mondays for 7 - 9 year olds, Tuesdays for 13 - 17 year olds and Wednesdays for 10 - 12 year olds. Al sessions 4:15pm - 6:15pm. For more info contact: Paula Pietersma - MTB Coach 0272728636 https://www.mtbskillstaupo.co.nz https://www.facebook.com/Mountain-Bike -Skills- Taupo-106243364213136/ Junior Winter Sport Registrations Winter registrations for hockey, netball, rugby, football and basketball will be held at Taupo Sport House from 3.30pm-8.00pm on: Wednesday 4 March & Thursday 5 March - Basketball registrations must be completed by this date Wednesday 11 March & Thursday 12 March Wednesday 18 March & Thursday 19 March More info can be found on the club website and in school newsletters. Minimising Injury to Maximise Training Potential Workshop Learn basic strategies to minimise injury risks and increase your athletes' potential and performance. Warm ups for performance & injury prevention Acute injury management Strapping techniques Differences for female athletes Load management Sleep, hydration and recovery Wednesday 11 March 6.00pm-8.00pm At the Taupo Events/AC Baths Contact: Trudi Kemp, 022 637 9380 trudikesportbop.co.nz 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, please refer to the information on our website www.sportwaikato.org.nz/programmes/kiwisport.aspx Purple Locker 1 in 8 kids feel excluded from sport because they don't have the gear. By donating children's pre-loved sports gear, more Kiwi kids can enjoy the benefits of sport. Taupo's purple locker is at the Taupo Events Centre/AC Baths www.cadburydonateyourkit.co.nz Green Prescription What is it? A support service designed to kick start your physical activity level and get you on track to a healthier lifestyle. Nicole and Nikki, our Active & Well Coordinators, will help you set goals, motivate and encourage you and provide you with resources and physical activity options to get you going. The support continues for 3 to 12 months to ensure you keep at it. And the best part - it's a FREE SERVICE! Who can get a Green Prescription? Anyone who is not currently meeting the New Zealand physical activity guidelines of 30 minutes per day and is keen to make changes. Why get a Green Prescription? If you want to achieve better health, increase your mobility, improve your fitness, keep up with the kids/ grandkids, have more energy, improve your mobility Green Prescription ensures you have the support you need to make it happen. How to get a Green Prescription? Ask your GP or practice nurse for a referral today or Contact Nicole on 027 230 6278 email: nicoled@sportwaikato.org.nz TAUPO TIMES sportwaikato out there nd active by Christine Turton Mountain Biking Skills Training Starting 2 March for 5 weeks, Craters Young Pinners: After-School Youth Programme - mountain bike skills coaching - is available for up to 10 riders at a time. Mondays for 7 - 9 year olds, Tuesdays for 13 - 17 year olds and Wednesdays for 10 - 12 year olds. Al sessions 4:15pm - 6:15pm. For more info contact: Paula Pietersma - MTB Coach 0272728636 https://www.mtbskillstaupo.co.nz https://www.facebook.com/Mountain-Bike -Skills- Taupo-106243364213136/ Junior Winter Sport Registrations Winter registrations for hockey, netball, rugby, football and basketball will be held at Taupo Sport House from 3.30pm-8.00pm on: Wednesday 4 March & Thursday 5 March - Basketball registrations must be completed by this date Wednesday 11 March & Thursday 12 March Wednesday 18 March & Thursday 19 March More info can be found on the club website and in school newsletters. Minimising Injury to Maximise Training Potential Workshop Learn basic strategies to minimise injury risks and increase your athletes' potential and performance. Warm ups for performance & injury prevention Acute injury management Strapping techniques Differences for female athletes Load management Sleep, hydration and recovery Wednesday 11 March 6.00pm-8.00pm At the Taupo Events/AC Baths Contact: Trudi Kemp, 022 637 9380 trudikesportbop.co.nz 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, please refer to the information on our website www.sportwaikato.org.nz/programmes/kiwisport.aspx Purple Locker 1 in 8 kids feel excluded from sport because they don't have the gear. By donating children's pre-loved sports gear, more Kiwi kids can enjoy the benefits of sport. Taupo's purple locker is at the Taupo Events Centre/AC Baths www.cadburydonateyourkit.co.nz Green Prescription What is it? A support service designed to kick start your physical activity level and get you on track to a healthier lifestyle. Nicole and Nikki, our Active & Well Coordinators, will help you set goals, motivate and encourage you and provide you with resources and physical activity options to get you going. The support continues for 3 to 12 months to ensure you keep at it. And the best part - it's a FREE SERVICE! Who can get a Green Prescription? Anyone who is not currently meeting the New Zealand physical activity guidelines of 30 minutes per day and is keen to make changes. Why get a Green Prescription? If you want to achieve better health, increase your mobility, improve your fitness, keep up with the kids/ grandkids, have more energy, improve your mobility Green Prescription ensures you have the support you need to make it happen. How to get a Green Prescription? Ask your GP or practice nurse for a referral today or Contact Nicole on 027 230 6278 email: nicoled@sportwaikato.org.nz TAUPO TIMES