AUT Millennium FLAME - Spring 2019

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Education outside the classroom North Harbour Rugby William Pike Challenge BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE SPRING

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Our reason for being is to be great.

We want this place to be brilliant.

Bold statements?

They’re meant to be. We’re not here by accident.

We arrived on the shoulders of legends past.

The Lovelocks and Lydiards, the Rutherfords and Pickerings.

They’ve shown us that we can take on the world

from New Zealand, which is the

not-so-secret ingredient of our success.

We’re inventive, we connect,

we share, we’re on the same page.

We can get a government, a city, a university, clubs, teams, benefactors and communities working together.

We don’t let egos get in the way of a good idea.

We don’t compromise.

We don’t complain.

We don’t bail out.

We come in one size. Big.

Big dreams.

One Big hearts. Big on effort.

is our favourite number.

It means first place,

one of a kind,

one organisation, one vision.

We’re here to make history, have fun, learn, educate,

discover stuff, make a difference and

be the best we can be.

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Message from the CEO AUT Millennium happenings A collection of our Everyday Champions Education inside and outside the classroom School holiday options North Harbour: Our team, our community Giving a flip about mental health AUT Millennium in pictures Life outside the comfort zone Supervising the next generation Swim school staff pull on the silver fern Celebrating the grandparents of our AUT Millennium community Spotlight on Auckland Canoe Polo Wearable resistance: The future of fast is light Rangitoto College North Harbour Water Polo North Harbour Bays Athletics Club NorthSport Olympic Weightlifting North Shore Swimming Power of a positive attitude SPRING

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Message from the CEO, Mike Stanley We’re now less than a year away from the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo, Japan.

While we have been battling the cold, wet winter, this time of year is of critical importance to our Kiwi athletes. Many have been training hard in preparation for Olympic and Paralympic qualifying events overseas.

Lisa Carrington has continued her dominance at the Canoe Sprint World Championships in Hungary, winning gold in both the K1 200m and 500m events. Lisa, who is also a vital part of the women’s K4 500m crew, is a member of our AUT Millennium community and can often be spotted in the concourse before or after her training.

Our facility is home to many athletics competitors, who at time of writing are preparing for their World Championships in Doha. This will be followed by the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai, where our strong contingent of para athletes will be aiming to earn their ticket to Tokyo.

Mitch Joynt, a para sprinter, trains here at AUT Millennium and is looking to qualify for his first Paralympics. His positive attitude is inspirational, and you can learn more about his accident which required a lower leg amputation on page 42.

Good luck to all our Kiwi athletes looking to secure their place in Tokyo – the countdown is on!

Of course, there’s another big sporting event happening in Japan during October and November. We’ve recently hosted the Samoan rugby team as they undertook their final camp before the Rugby World Cup. Our Accommodation and Finish Line were filled with their music and laughter, in between tough field and gym sessions. We wish them well in Japan, and send the best of luck to the All Blacks in their defence of the William Webb Ellis trophy.

The government has recently released our alarming national suicide statistics, which is something we all need to be more proactive in addressing. In July, we were proud to be host to an incredible physical feat in the name of mental health awareness and support. Gareth Edwards and Tom Moore took on the mammoth task of flipping a 93kg tyre continuously for 24 hours, raising over $10,000 for the Sir John Kirwan Foundation to support men’s mental health. You can read more about their incredible Guinness World Record on page 19.

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Sadly, our wider AUT Millennium community has felt the heartbreak of losing someone to depression. Finn Lowery was a well-respected and successful water polo player, former Head Boy of Rangitoto College, top of Auckland Law School and Rhodes Scholar. In September, North Harbour Water Polo will hold a Gala Dinner in the Finish Line to raise funds for the Finn Lowery Foundation, which will support outstanding players as well as a wellness programme to address mental health within the water polo community. The event is sold out, with live and silent auctions, and features a range of high profile mental health advocates as presenters and guest speakers. My best wishes to the team at North Harbour Water Polo for a successful evening in Finn’s memory.

Water polo is a large part of the daily activity here at AUT Millennium, and we’re thrilled to be able to support emerging players through the AUT Millennium Scholarship Athlete Fund as well as in employment. Due to their strong swimming abilities, our Swim School has been a perfect first job for many young players. Alex Boyce and Dayna Clark are two Swim School Instructors who recently travelled to France and Greece as part of the New Zealand Women’s Youth water polo team. This is a great example of our vision in action, being able to provide excellent facilities for water polo players, give them an avenue for personal development through employment, and providing high quality swim teachers for our young learners. We caught up with Alex and Dayna about their overseas adventure on page 29.

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, I look forward to seeing you all keeping active. I challenge you to heed William Pike’s inspirational words on page 22 – step outside your comfort zone and add something different to your routine! Remember that exercise is great for your physical health, but also has great benefits for mental wellbeing.

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JUNE - AUGUST 2019

happenings The days are getting longer and we’ve hopefully seen the last of the winter rains…

Spring is in the air and the action doesn’t stop at AUT Millennium!

As always, it’s been busy in our pools, with swimming lessons, water polo, canoe polo, and specialist events being held across both pools. Surf lifesaving pool nationals take place every year, allowing for surf athletes to keep their fitness up and maintain their skills during the cooler winter months. Rescue tubes and mannequins aren’t usually seen in our pools, but we love that we can be involved in supporting our lifeguards to help keep Kiwis safe as we head towards summer.

We held our annual Swim School Carnival in July, which brings together swimmers from Breather level or above for a fun day of racing. It’s a highlight on the Swim School calendar – our swimmers love getting to show how far they’ve come in all the different strokes. We finished the day opening up the pools to family members for a fun swim and party music. It's hard to believe that the next event for the Swim School will be the Christmas Party!

ceremony where club spirit was on full display. It’s a weekend of fun and great sportsmanship which aims to inspire a life-long love of the sport. The large number of participants made the concourse and pools look a little bit like organised chaos, but the team at North Harbour Water Polo are logistics experts, and the event was well-received by all involved.

Results Days have been back in the Gym, allowing members to check in on how they’re progressing with their health and fitness goals. Our team review everything from heart rate recovery to blood pressure to body composition to give members a clear picture of how they’re progressing. These days always prove popular amongst our members, and our Gym team love seeing the gains made by members of all shapes and sizes. Well done to all who have committed to their exercise programme throughout the dark and dreary winter!

Kids enjoyed a fun family swim after the action at the annual Swim School Carnival in July.

Another annual event in the water is the hugely popular Jelly Belly U12 Water Polo tournament, hosted by North Harbour Water Polo. Clubs and teams from around the North Island started the weekend with a vibrant opening

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Jake, Sam and James pumped about Results Day!

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Our Athlete Development team work with kids and teens every day and have seen the value that our Academy programme brings to them on a personal level as well as to their athleticism. They’ve developed a general Youth Academy programme, which will run in the afternoons, where Kiwi kids can come together to be challenged, to fail and learn, to achieve and be supported, all while having fun.

Sessions will be led by our team of qualified youth athletic development coaches who are trained and invested in providing the best age-appropriate environment for young people. This programme will launch in Term 4 and be open to youngsters aged between 8-16.

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incidents, and will ensure our processes are as paperless as possible.

We love supporting our local community where we can through donations to kindergarten, school and charity functions. Here’s a picture of the Willow Park Rippa Rugby team sporting their AUT Millennium bags and bottles at a tournament in Wellington. Thanks for the pic, team!

We’re lucky to be able to receive great feedback and lovely messages from across the AUT Millennium community from time to time. Recently we had the gorgeous Mila (4) bring us this collage of pictures from her friends at Albany Community Pre-School as a thank you for our support of their silent auction. It’s taken pride of place on the wall of our support office.

Nearing the Rugby World Cup, we want to send our best wishes to the All Blacks in Japan. Our unofficial ‘second’ team will be Samoa, after we’ve hosted the squad in our Accommodation in the lead up to the tournament. They brought a spark to the facility which won’t be forgotten!

Our conference facilities are host to a lot of regular and recurring groups. A new addition is WW (previously known as Weight Watchers), holding meetings twice a week. We’re glad to be able to support members of our community as they work towards their wellness goals.

We hope Spring re-energises you and brings a new focus on your own health and fitness goals. Don’t be afraid to try something new – be it our beginner running group, a new fitness class, or jumping in the pool!

KEY DATES FOR THE COMING QUARTER Friday 27 September – Term 3 ends Thanks for the lovely pictures, Mila!

A big welcome aboard to Lauren Daly, who has joined the Gym team as the Group Fitness Supervisor, and to Christina Boyd at our main reception. They're both proving great additions to our team, so don't be shy to say hi!

As part of our ongoing commitment to Health and Safety and sustainable business practices, we’ve recently adopted the SAFE 365 reporting app. This allows for all our frontline staff to quickly and accurately log any hazards or

Monday 30 September – Saturday 5 October New Zealand Short Course Championships Thursday 3 – Saturday 5 October Under 16 Water Polo Nationals Friday 11 – Sunday 13 October Surf Lifesaving Pool Championships Monday 14 October – Term 4 begins Monday 28 October - Labour day

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Education inside and outside the classroom AUT Millennium is proud to partner with Nestlé in delivering Healthy Active Kids days throughout the year, bringing school-aged children on site for a day of fun activities and nutrition education.

The children enjoy individual and group challenges like rock climbing, athletics relays and water safety education when they’re onsite at AUT Millennium, as well as a nutrition talk over a healthy lunch. This is a practical application of inclass learning around similar topics. The day of activity is supported within the classroom by a series of enquirybased resources, providing children with engaging activities to learn more about physical education, nutrition and hydration using key skills such as mathematics, critical thinking and technology.

For Shea Bowden, Deputy Principal of Manurewa West Primary School, the programme has had a big impact on her students over the past three years. “A large majority of our community don’t have money for activities like these, making it even more important to have these opportunities through school,” she says. “The Healthy Active Kids resources are part of our school health programme and are used right across the school.” The resources are developed in line with the national curriculum, are innovative and informative, and engage kids in an age appropriate way.

From portion plates and food diaries through to exercise tracking, children enjoy applying their learning using the colourful and stimulating material.

The in-class elements are an important part of the Healthy Active Kids programme, and the AUT Millennium activity day helps cement these lessons. “Learning doesn’t just happen inside a classroom,” Shea explains. “Hands-on activities are the best way to engage students and make a link between theory and practical elements. The majority of our students are Maori/Pasifika, and tend to be more kinesthetic as learners. Education outside the classroom gives them the opportunity to consolidate their learning.”

The days are always well-received by students. “The day at AUT Millennium is always a highlight on the school calendar,” Shea says. “The children love to be part of activities they haven’t done before. It helps to broaden their understanding of what being active is, and the different ways this can be achieved on their own and when having fun with their whānau!”

The school continues to dedicate resources to the health and wellness of their students and families, with the Board of Trustees funding a specialist physical education teacher to help make the PE programme fun for the children. “Along with the Healthy Active Kids programme, this is making a difference to how our students view being active and what a healthy lifestyle is,” Shea tells. “Students at this age are reliant on family to provide healthy food, they know what

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they should be eating but are not always able to access it.

As a school, we run workshops for families about healthy eating. We can see many families are really trying to make healthy choices.”

Nestlé is a major sponsor of Manurewa West Primary School, having funded and built an enviro-garden and school greenhouse to help facilitate the lessons from

The children love to be part of activities they haven’t done before. It helps to broaden their understanding of what being active is. the programme. The school are looking to run a “MWPS Kitchen Rules” series using produce from the envirogarden for families to cook with, and the school canteen is following suit by changing their offerings. Even rewards for the children are in line with being healthy and active.

“Children with 100% attendance are able to access bikes and scooters and have free time using these on Fridays, instead of ‘treats’ and screen time,” Shea shares.

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AUT Millennium and Nestlé are both committed to facilitating a healthy future for New Zealanders, especially the younger generation. For Nestlé’s Community Programme Manager Katrina Shepherd, it’s a rewarding programme which the company is excited by. “Each year, we love working with Shea and her team to deliver Nestlé for healthier kids,” she says. “We love seeing how they are incorporating healthy living at school and in the home, and we look forward to coming back in 2020.” As a school, Manurewa West Primary are always looking to provide the best opportunities, experiences and education for their students, and it’s a vision Shea is hoping will extend into their wider community. “We have future plans to incorporate our families even more, so students and whānau can learn alongside each other.”

For more about the Nestlé Healthy Active Kids programme, or if you are a primary school teacher interested in your class attending a Nestlé Healthy Active Kids education outside the classroom day at AUT Millennium, visit

www.healthyactivekids.co.nz

You can also check out a video of what kids get up to when they’re at AUT Millennium by visiting

www.autmillennium.org.nz/healthy-active-kids aut-millennium

SCHOOL HOLIDAY OPTIONS SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME A fun, active environment for children aged 5-11, our Holiday Programme is a mix of on-site activities and off-site adventure days. Your child will learn, be challenged and develop in a variety of activities individually and with their peers.

Find out more about our Holiday Programme by contacting

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AD HOLIDAY ACADEMY Our Athlete Development Holiday Academy is an immersive holiday programme for young people aged 10-15 who love to move. The focus is on activity and learning through having fun while overcoming different movement challenges. Our coaches are experts in the field of youth development and will compile a performance report assessing your child’s speed, power, agility and maturation.

Find out more about AD’s Holiday Academy via

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SWIM SCHOOL INTENSIVES Perfect if your child could use some more pool time to help them master a specific stroke or is looking to move up a level. Held every holidays, intensives help children increase their confidence in the water and make a great difference in their swimming abilities. Open to Swim School members and public.

For more information for upcoming holiday intensives, contact

swimschool@autmillennium.org.nz

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NORTH HARBOUR RUGBY

North Harbour: Our team, our community It’s no secret that Kiwis love their rugby, and AUT Millennium is right behind our local North Harbour team as they battle against other provinces from around the country during the Mitre 10 Cup. Given our commitment to health, wellness and sport in our local community, we’re proud to be able to provide a home for the squad during their busy season.

The relationship between AUT Millennium and North Harbour Rugby began around four years ago, when the Union approached AUT Millennium for expertise in strength and conditioning. At the time, Alex King was working within the Athlete Development programme, providing age-appropriate strength and conditioning for youth athletes. With a professional rugby background, it seemed like a perfect opportunity for Alex to combine his playing experience with his Bachelor of Sport and Recreation in coaching. Having played in New Zealand before taking up contracts in the UK and Hong Kong, he’s familiar with the demands on professional players and their bodies. His first year as the squad’s Strength and Conditioning Coach went pretty well – Harbour won the Championship in the 2016 season.

When they’re on site, the squad makes use of all facilities depending on where they’re at in their schedule. From weight training to pool recovery, and meeting rooms for match reviews and previews, AUT Millennium offers

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the team a chance to prepare for each game close to their home ground of North Harbour Stadium. The team operates on a seven-day cycle centred around game day, with recovery, weights and field sessions worked into their schedule. Due to the nature of the season, turnarounds can differ in length, keeping Alex on his toes. “It’s my job to keep as many bodies on the field as possible, so I make sure that recovery is taken care of no matter how long our turnaround is. The boys love the shorter turnarounds because it means less heavy training,” he laughs.

One thing Alex has learned over his time with North Harbour is to keep things fresh. “Rugby is these guys’ job, they’ve been doing it for years, and doing the same thing over and over can become boring if you’re not careful,” he tells. “I like to keep it fresh and to make it fun. We’ve done water polo for recovery, and they do Deep Water Running as well. That’s something I learned from Athlete Development, actually. It’s a lot harder to keep an eight year old or teenager engaged and keen than it is for a

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professional athlete, so I wasn’t short on creative ways to keep them interested.”

The state of provincial rugby The franchised Super Rugby competition garners the most money and attention in the rugby calendar, given leading All Blacks players are available for the majority of the season, and its place as an international competition.

Despite this, there is something special about the Mitre 10 Cup, which pulls on the parochial heartstrings of rugby fans. For many regions, it’s their only opportunity to be represented locally, rather than lumped in as part of a franchise’s catchment area. “I like to say that Mitre 10 Cup is a young man’s game,” Alex laughs. “With the exposure of First XV rugby these days, there’s a lot of boys coming straight out of school and into a Mitre 10 Cup squad. The average age across the competition is probably between 19 and 22.”

North Harbour have a dedicated focus on growing the game in their local region, which spans from Northcote to Mahurangi. “This year in particular, we’ve put a huge emphasis on selecting from within the region,” he tells. “In our current squad, there are perhaps two or three who are outside the province, and everyone else has been involved with North Harbour previously or has been selected out

of local club rugby. Our initiative is to grow our people, and we want to help the players within our community reach their rugby goals.” For many, that’s a Super Rugby contract, although it may also be lucrative contracts with European or Japanese clubs.

Because of the Super Rugby season, Alex doesn’t get much time to work with the players who feature in both competitions, although most report for provincial duty

Our initiative is to grow our people, and we want to help the players within our community reach their rugby goals. in good condition following a short break. “Mitre 10 Cup is much more of a sprint, whereas Super Rugby is a marathon,” Alex tells, referencing the comparatively short season. The squad comes together at the end of July

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before the season kicks off in August. “All of our processes are more condensed, but we have a good routine to make sure we’re getting the best out of every member of the squad.” Throughout the season, Alex is in contact with his counterparts at Super franchises around the country. They touch base to see how a particular player is doing, what he’s working on and with requests for Alex to address any concerns. “We do transition handovers and go through the whole year for each player, what they’ve done numberswise and what we need them to achieve,” Alex says. “They offer advice and see if there’s anything they can do to help us.” This network of strength and conditioning coaches is one way Alex develops on a professional level. Being based at AUT Millennium also gives him the chance to rub shoulders with coaches accompanying athletes or teams who train on site, such as Rugby Sevens, NZ Breakers and domestic netball sides.

Outside of Mitre 10 Cup season, Alex’s role doesn’t stop.

He’s often found at AUT Millennium at 4.30am, working with emerging players on the cusp of making the following season’s squad. These players have full time commitments, often as tradies or students, so the early starts are a must.

“Three times a week they’re here with me early,” Alex says.

“These are the guys who are really pushing for spots not taken by Super Rugby players. They train with me, they go to work, then they have club training or are back with us at Harbour for pathways training later in the day. It’s a big commitment, but they want to be a professional rugby player, so there has to be some sacrifice to get there.”

Commitment to the Harbour community The Union was in the media earlier in the year for their decision to disregard youth representative programmes and focus more on growing involvement and skills within the game. Alex is emphatic about the impact this is having on younger players. “The focus is then on every kid who is playing rugby, regardless of how good they are for their age,” he says. “We want to develop them to become better people as well as better rugby players. Our junior numbers are increasing, so it’s working, and our hope is that as many of those boys and girls stay involved in the game for as long as possible because of that approach.”

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Involving the community with the Union as much as possible extends to university students who want to follow in Alex’s footsteps. He has taken the opportunity to bring interns into the environment so they can be exposed to the demands of professional sport and witness how their studies are applied practically. It’s something he’s passionate about.

“I’ve had the opportunity to grow and develop in this role, but it’s great to be able to give that to others as well,” he shares. “I’ve had interns work with us who have gone on to some great roles when they’ve graduated – one is with the Warriors, a couple are working in the UK, and some are doing postgraduate studies to deepen their knowledge.”

With AUT’s Sport and Recreation programme having a base at AUT Millennium, it’s a no-brainer connection which benefits both parties and provides great opportunities to the next generation.

Alex encourages the AUT Millennium community to come along to games. He also highlights the work being done for the women’s game. “We’ve got great women’s pathways, and our women’s rep side are developing in the Farah Palmer Cup competition as well,” he says. “There are home games which are double headers with the women’s competition, so those will especially be good ones to come along to.” With high school rugby and junior club teams often involved in pre-match or half time entertainment, and children encouraged to go onto the field for photos and autographs after each game, there is a true sense of community on game day. “It’s something we’re genuinely committed to,” Alex emphasises.

With a healthy squad and promising form, Alex is encouraged by what the squad is capable of this season.

“Our goal is to push for a top four spot and see what happens after that,” he says. “We’re healthy and well prepared, and that’s what’s needed to succeed.”

North Harbour have five home games throughout the Mitre 10 Cup season, with finals scheduled for mid-October.

Keep up with their results via their website: www.harbourrugby.co.nz

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Giving a flip about mental health On any given day in the AUT Millennium Sports Hall, there’s a high chance you’ll spot youth Athlete Development Academy members working on their athleticism, schoolaged kids ascending the rock climbing wall with their peers, or self-proclaimed “flying Kiwis” bounding down the indoor pole vault runway. But the weekend of Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July saw an AUT Millennium and world-first.

After five months of intense training, Auckland residents Gareth Edwards and Tom Moore tasked themselves with setting a Guinness World Record for 24-hour tyre flipping.

Gareth, a personal trainer and entrepreneur, and Tom, a P.E. teacher at Macleans College, approached AUT Millennium to host the attempt with the knowledge that the indoor athletics track could provide illumination and shelter for the duration of their unusual quest.

A world record wasn’t the only goal they had set their sights on. At the core of their pursuit was the aim to raise awareness and funds for mental health, by fundraising $10,000 for the Sir John Kirwan Foundation. “We’ve both had challenging times in the past and we wanted to use this opportunity to raise awareness and keep the conversation around mental health going,” shares Gareth. “We are also increasingly aware of the need for children to develop good mental health skills, hence our support of the Sir John Kirwan Foundation.”

The Sir John Kirwan Foundation was established to support Kiwi youth by teaching them how to understand and improve their mental wellbeing. Its focus is to educate young New Zealanders around all aspects of mental health so they will be equipped to recognise and positively deal with life when it gets a bit tough. “People need to see that it isn’t weak to seek help - especially teenage boys - so that they are able to talk to someone and work through it.

It’s exceptionally brave to talk to someone about mental health,” says Tom. The tyre flipping campaign was initially inspired by some friends who had completed a 100 kilometre walk for charity. “I reached out to Tom and said it would be cool for us to do something ‘grand’ like that,” tells Gareth. Not long after, he came across a video of endurance athlete and motivational speaker David Goggins flipping a tyre for a mile. “I proceeded to look into the Guinness World Records and saw there was a record for the longest distance over 24 hours and thought, why not give that a go?”

The weekend of the attempt came just days after Gareth’s 40th birthday, but followed 20 weeks of preparation by the duo. Taking ten-minute turns for the most part, the pair flipped a 93 kilogram tractor tyre up and down the 60 metre running track from midday Saturday to midday Sunday. The event was filmed by a team of students from South Seas Television School to capture the 24 hours for the official Guinness World Record submission.

“Flipping signifies forever moving forward,” says Gareth.

Their mission was about conveying "what it means to be strong, not just physically but mentally too," explains Tom. Their resilience was tested throughout the gruelling ordeal, including Tom struggling with back complaints in the early hours of Sunday morning, and Gareth calling on Mental Performance Coach David Niethe for guidance in the final stretch. “The last hour was probably the hardest of the whole 24,” recalls Gareth.

At 12 noon on Sunday, with taped fingers trembling and blackened by the rubber, salty bodies tired and hurting, the pair and their tyre came to a stop after flip number 12,369, which capped off 24.72 kilometres of distance covered. Surrounded by 50 supporters as they set the Guinness World Record-approved mark, the triumphant team was met with applause and emotion.

On top of the physical feat, Gareth and Tom also succeeded with their fundraising effort. “I’m absolutely blown away with both the support we’ve had from the people who came down, and everyone who donated online or donated at the event. We hit our target – $10,000 for the Sir John Kirwan Foundation,” shares Tom. After receiving coverage on The AM Show, ANZ Sports Scene, Seven Sharp and 7 Days, as well as local and national news outlets, they ended up blitzing their goal with a fundraising total of $13,400.

The money donated to the Sir John Kirwan Foundation will go towards workshops, school and community programmes educating youth on mental health. “We did this to help people speak up about mental health. Suicide is one of the biggest killers for men, and helping youth is a priority. Young people need to have the tools to know that the low times won't last forever,” tells Gareth.

To find out more about the Sir John Kirwan Foundation visit:

jkfoundation.org.nz

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ABOVE: Coach Yash overseeing the action at our College Rifiles Athlete Development Academy.

RIGHT: Happy competitors at our Swim School Carnival in July.

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LEFT: A nod to all of our Kiwi Olympians and Paralympians.

BELOW: Part of the Nestlé Healthy Active Kids experience.

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WILLIAM PIKE CHALLENGE

life outside the comfort zone

“No one ever achieved anything great by staying inside their comfort zone.”

These words have always spurred William Pike, even before the accident which changed the course of his life.

In 2007, William was just beginning his teaching career at Clevedon School, balancing work with his love of outdoor adventuring. At 22, he was an experienced mountaineer and took a friend with him to climb Mt Ruapehu. After the pair settled in for the evening at Dome Shelter, by the crater lake, the mountain erupted without warning. William was critically injured, pinned by volcanic mud and rocks. As his mate ran down the mountain for help, William was left falling in and out of consciousness, but fully aware of the severity of his situation.

This isn’t a story of William’s accident and recovery – he’s written a book about that himself. This is a story of resilience and increased appreciation for what’s possible in life. How losing a leg, but not losing your life, can set you on a path you’d never imagined possible. Following nine weeks in hospital, a below-the-knee amputation and a long rehabilitation process, including learning to walk with a prosthetic, William set small movement and life goals and went about ticking them off. “I wanted to learn to walk and get back in the classroom, and that took a couple of years,” he recalls.

AUT Millennium Gym member William Pike’s life changed on Mt Ruapehu, and now he’s using that experience to deliver an education outside the classroom programme for Kiwi kids.

North Shore born and bred, William had returned to teaching at Murrays Bay Primary when he got the phone call which would change his career by integrating two of his great passions. His Ruapheu story and subsequent recovery had been covered in the media, and a school from the Taupo region had taken great interest. “They approached me to help them set up a youth development programme, and I was more than happy to help out and give back to the community,” William says. The concept took a year to develop before the school dropped their key idea. “They asked me if I would mind it being named after me, and I thought that was pretty cool, but it also sounded a little weird having something named after yourself,” he laughs. “I thought it was just going to be that school, so I didn’t think too much about it, and the William Pike Challenge was born.”

He returned to teaching, publishing an article about his experience in the Education Gazette which saw his phone ringing non-stop. Word spread about the Challenge and impact it was having in the Taupo school, and William was inspired to see how many more children could benefit from being involved. “I could see the perfect combination of outdoor activity and education, and it was something I was just so passionate about,” he tells. “In 2013, I took a big leap outside my comfort zone, left teaching and spent the following few years laying the foundation for the nationwide William Pike Challenge.”

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WILLIAM PIKE CHALLENGE

The William Pike Challenge (WPC) is a structured and specialist youth development programme which promotes 21st century skills in young people aged 11-14. Students complete three branches of the Challenge, including outdoor adventures, community service and passion projects. Now in almost 100 schools across the country, nearly 10,000 young Kiwis have completed the Challenge.

William’s role is the Managing Director, overseeing the high level strategic vision of the William Pike Challenge. He’s currently working towards setting up an advisory board, ensuring external input helps the programme’s longevity with the goal of reaching 200 schools in the next 2 years.

His teaching background has helped align the programme with the national curriculum. “Education outside the classroom is an essential part of school life, but there is no fixed programme for it,” William explains. “I could see a gap there in the upper primary and intermediate level where these kids could really benefit from learning outside the classroom.” The key competencies and 21st century skills developed during the WPC sit within the curriculum and will also hold children in good stead in an uncertain future working world. “These kids are going to face some quite significant challenges and changes, and the more comfortable and capable they are in stepping outside their comfort zone, the better off they’ll be,” William tells.

Problem solving, resilience, critical thinking and goal setting are all developed through the programme, which also gives students the opportunity to follow something they’re personally invested in. The Passion Projects have brought William some of his favourite stories. “We had a girl who helped out at St Johns, and progressed through the ranks to volunteer at events, and she loved it so much she’s now pursuing medicine as a career,” William shares.

“Another student made little beanies for premature babies at Starship Hospital. It’s really cool to know that these are off-shoots of their involvement in the programme.”

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the business aspects of the WPC keeps William busy, he does still enjoy adventuring. Since his accident, he has continued to climb mountains and undertake ambitious journeys. He was part of a four-person team to climb Mt Scott in Antarctica, a project aiming to showcase the beauty of the Antarctic region. “It was something which had been on my list since I was 12,” he recalls. “One of my real passions is photography, so I was capturing the trip. It took us 18 hours and was no small risk, but it was one of the most exceptional journeys of my life.”

For these trips, it’s important that William maintains his fitness and strength. AUT Millennium has been part of William’s life since he was in high school, having been a keen water polo player and swimmer. Following his accident, he found being back in the pool beneficial for his mental health as well as physical condition. While he had a background of swim fitness and sound technique, most of that was lost following his hospital stay, requiring him to start from scratch. “It was pretty much the first exercise I did after my accident,” he recalls. “It was probably a couple of months after leaving hospital that I decided to get back into the pool and orientate myself again. It was a great way of exercising and not having to worry about my leg.”

Now, he’s a gym member who works out as often as his schedule will allow. “In a regular week, I’m probably in the pool two or three times a week, and a couple of times in the gym,” he says. “I found there were some activities I didn’t have the right level of strength for, and I think the gym training is making a fair bit of difference. I’m not trying to come out with He-Man strength, I just want that functional strength and to maintain muscle in my leg and keep fit.”

He’s thankful to have had the opportunity to have health and fitness play a vital role in his life. “I’ve been coming here for a big part of my life, and I’m sure my daughter will come here as well. I’m exceptionally grateful to be a member here, and in turn, it’s helped me achieve some very big milestones.”

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Continuing to push himself personally, physically and professionally is a high priority for William. It’s something he continues to allow to drive life decisions. His latest avenue was joining the Institute of Directors and being appointed to the Antarctic Heritage Trust. “I was in high school when I realised that by stepping outside my comfort zone, I could achieve some incredible things and have amazing experiences,” he tells. “The skills I developed by learning to step outside my comfort zone was the number one key to my success in overcoming the challenges I faced following the accident.”

I could see the perfect combination of outdoor activity and education, and it was something I was just so passionate about.

No matter where his sense of adventure and willingness to explore takes him, he’s committed to the William Pike Challenge, wanting to increase the number of Kiwi kids developing key life skills through outdoor education and community service. “Youth development and education are both real passions of mine,” he tells. “I continue to learn on the business side of things, but I’m definitely in this for the long haul. I want the programme to outlive me and grow exponentially around the country.”

How to support the William Pike Challenge Schools pay for a licence to run the programme for their students, but there are some schools and regions for whom this isn’t viable. William has worked with businesses who sponsor a school’s involvement, and would love to match more organisations with students from their local community. “We’ve had corporates or community groups like Lions or Rotary sponsor schools,” he shares. “It’s worked really well. Businesses are always looking for ways to give back and support their community, and it’s something we’ll be exploring further in the coming year.”

William is also a sought-after inspirational speaker, sharing his story of survival, rehabilitation and resilience, and the lessons of achieving and experiencing the extraordinary by stepping outside your comfort zon, which are just as applicable in the corporate world.

Schools who are interested in bringing in the programme can find out more via www.williampike.co.nz/wpca

all Images supplied/william pike

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YOUR HEALTH, YOUR WAY

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SWIM SCHOOL

Supervising the next generation There is a vast amount of swimming and coaching expertise within AUT Millennium’s Swim School.

This year, we’ve been thrilled to welcome Scott Fairbairn back to our team, bringing his knowledge and passion for teaching our young swimmers.

Scott has a strong competitive swimming background, having competed for North Shore Swimming and represented Northern Region in surf lifesaving. But it’s coaching and teaching swimming that is his real passion, something he’s very keen on sharing with the families of AUT Millennium. “In New Zealand, we’re surrounded by water, so everyone needs to learn how to swim in order to enjoy our Kiwi lifestyle,” he says. “There’s the competitive arm of swimming, but there are basic skills we should all be competent in. No one wants to get to 16 or 17, when your friends are all heading to the beach or for a surf, and you can’t join them because you don’t know how to swim.”

Having started swimming competitively aged eight, Scott was in the top North Shore Swimming squad by 14, working

under Thomas Ansorg and training 20 hours a week. His preferred disciplines were breaststroke and the individual medley, and his success saw him secure a swimming scholarship at St Peter’s College in Cambridge. It was during this time he realised he didn’t want to continue as a competitive swimmer, and that his passion for the sport lay elsewhere. “I found coaching to be better than swimming myself,” he recalls. “Sharing my knowledge with people, helping them develop and improve, seeing that accomplishment when they get there themselves… I can’t really put it into words. It’s so rewarding.”

Leaving for Cambridge required Scott to give up his first role as a swim teacher at AUT Millennium, but after a few years as a coach and team leader at North Shore Swimming, he’s now back as a supervisor, a role for more experienced teachers to share their knowledge with parents and staff.

Based on pool deck, Scott is responsible for overseeing all lessons and giving tips to teachers, as well as liaising with parents. “I enjoy working with the teachers,” he shares.

“We’re trying to develop their skillset, passing along our knowledge and experience. For example, reminding them that some kids are visual learners, some are aural learners, and that there’s just not one way to teach.” Scott and other supervisors shadow newer teachers to give them support and encouragement, and check the quality of the lessons is in line with both parents’ and AUT Millennium’s expectations.

Swim School Operations Manager Rachael Jones is thrilled to have Scott back on board. “He just has such a natural ability to connect with people,” she says. “His competitive background has given him confidence in all his abilities, especially in dealing with people, both staff and parents.”

This branch of his role is especially interesting for Scott, who is currently studying management and marketing at University. “I really like getting the best out of people, finding out what motivates them,” he tells. “That’s what management is about, and I like to make sure that our swim teachers know we have their back as a supervisor, and we’re there to help them be the best they can be, as well as the swimmers.” This desire to help people flourish

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extends to his future plans too. At this stage, Scott intends to move into high school teaching once he’s finished his studies.

The benefits of surf swimming Having competed at club and regional level internationally in the sport of surf lifesaving, Scott knows that open water swimming is different from the more predictable pool environment. In Year 7, Scott joined his best friend at surf training, and by age 14 was a qualified lifeguard. “Just like pool swimming, I look at surf training as a life skill for us in New Zealand,” he says. “A lot of children don’t know the signs of drowning, or how to spot a rip. Surf teaches those skills, as well as things like CPR, which is relevant away from the water too.” He enjoyed the tactical nature of ocean racing, with drafting, reading waves and more explosive nature of the swimming. “It’s different every time in the open water, I really loved that. It challenged me as a swimmer and increased my fitness.” Scott travelled around the country competing in surf events, and his career highlight was representing Northern Region in Australia as part of the 2014 Trans Tasman team.

While he’d recommend surf lifesaving to anyone, he’s particularly pointed in this advice for men. “We’re overrepresented in drowning statistics,” he reflects. “We have this bravado and overconfidence, but not enough guys know how to be comfortable in the ocean, particularly when it’s not calm. Surf is great for that reason.”

Advice to parents Having been a swimmer himself, and now with his vantage point at poolside, Scott has a simple message for parents of young swimmers. “Trust the process,” he says emphatically. “Learning to swim confidently is not a

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short process, especially if your child is only swimming once a week for 30 minutes.” He warns against comparing your child to any others in their class, or even with their siblings. “Every child is different, and between the ages of 5-12, natural talent plays a big part in how fast a child moves through swimming levels,” he tells. “The biggest thing you can do to help your child progress is take them to the pool just to play. Through play and having fun, they’ll get more and more familiar with the feel of the water. That confidence will translate into their lessons.”

He’s also quick to add that while there are a lot of benefits to competitive swimming, it’s something that parents need to be careful with. “Please check if your child actually wants to compete,” he implores. “I’ve seen so many kids thrown into competitive swimming because their parents want them to do it. Because there are early hours and so much training, the motivation really needs to come from the child themselves. Some kids have that competitive side and love racing, which is great, but some don’t.” He also wants to bust a common myth about competitive swimming. “There’s plenty of time to get into racing,” he says. “Everyone wants their kid to be winning medals at seven, but I’d recommend waiting until 10 or so before getting into it. Racing is different than swimming lessons, it’s more about winning. Let your child get confident in the water and have fun before adding that into the mix.”

Please feel free to chat to our poolside supervisors and benefit from their skills and expertise. Parents are encouraged to ask about their child’s swimming strengths and work-ons, and advice for swimming activities away from lessons. Our supervisors are a friendly bunch who are happy to talk about how to make your child the best swimmer they can be.

Swim School staff pull on the silver fern Two of our Swim School teachers recently had an incredible experience as part of the New Zealand Women’s Youth Water Polo team. Alex Boyce and Dayna Clark, both Year 12 at Rangitoto College, were part of the 15-strong squad who spent two weeks in Europe during August. The tour, part of the squad’s preparation for next year’s World Youth Championships, began with training alongside their French counterparts in Vittel before continuing on to Delphi, playing in the Pythia Cup against Hungary and hosts Greece.

Only days before heading off to Europe, the pair returned from the annual Hawaiian Invitational Water Polo Tournament. While that made for a manic schedule, it’s something that neither of them would change. “This is the first proper New Zealand team I’ve been selected for, it’s definitely my highlight in the sport,” Dayna says, while Alex nods in approval. Both have had the goal of making a national team for a few years, with some disappointments along the way, which only made finally pulling on the fern even sweeter. “It was hard learning to persevere and keep going when you’re knocked down,” Alex shares. “But committing to training and attending all the camps has really paid off.”

The pair, who are best friends, have busy schedules, with school, training and games, as well as working at AUT Millennium. They’ve been part of the staff for around 18 months and enjoy sharing their passion for the water with our young students. They’re both extremely grateful towards Swim School Operations Manager Rachael Jones for supporting their sporting exploits. “She’s been really good accommodating us,” Alex says. “These two trips basically meant a month off work, so it was great that she was so flexible in allowing us to travel.” Rachael appreciates the value and inspiration the pair bring to their students. “Alex and Dayna bring with them the vision and knowledge of what young swimmers can achieve through persistence in swimming lessons,” she says. “They’re able to influence children to set goals and work hard to achieve them.”

Alex and Dayna have been involved with North Harbour Water Polo since they were in primary school, using the AUT Millennium facilities multiple times a week. Through employment, the girls have been able to become qualified swimming teachers and learn the valuable lessons of responsibility in their first job, as well as save towards their trip. “It’s amazing to be able to work and train in the same place,” Dayna says. “We’re basically either always working or training, so we’re pretty much here every day. And school is just across the field, so it’s all close.” There’s a rivalry between the two friends, which helps with discipline. If one is heading to the gym, the other wants to be there as well. “It’s a healthy motivation, especially on a hard day,” Alex tells.

“Having that accountability of someone else to work out and train with is really motivating.”

For young Flippa Ball players keen to follow the same path, the pair have some sound advice. “Make sure you’re playing because you truly enjoy it,” says Alex. “That way, if you don’t make a certain squad or your team doesn’t get the result you want, it doesn’t take anything away because you love it.”

Dayna adds that committing to your goal is necessary to succeed. “Train with intensity and purpose, and don’t lose sight of what your goals are,” she advises. For Alex, the opportunity to see different parts of the world while playing the sport she loves has been the ultimate reward for all that training and dedication. “Water polo has such a great community, and you make great friends,” she says. “Being able to go overseas for a month to play sport with your best friend is pretty cool.”

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Being there when a grandchild is learning to establish and build their confidence in the water is a gift.

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INTERNATIONAL GRANDPARENTS DAY

Celebrating the grandparents of our AUT Millennium community International Grandparents Day was on Sunday 8 September, and we know the important role grandparents play in the lives of their grandchildren. We’re fortunate to see the very special bonds that exist between grandparents and their grandchildren, particularly in our Swim School.

For Nicola Roberts, having her mother bring two-year-old Ava to swimming lessons made sense on several levels.

“Mum initially offered to take Ava to swimming as a way for them to spend more time together, and for my husband and I to have a break over the weekend,” she explains.

With baby Jack joining the family in early July, that time is now especially important. “Ava loves the undivided attention she gets from Granny and Grandad, and we’re able to have that time focusing on Jack, or catching up on sleep!” Sunday afternoons have now become dedicated grandparent time for Ava. “We all look forward to it,” Trish tells. “It’s our regular, fun activity that Ava, Peter and I do together. Ava really looks forward to ‘simming’ and a play on the playground.”

Having been coming to swimming lessons for five months, Trish has seen Ava’s water confidence increase. After a hesitant start, Ava is now comfortable in the water. “It’s a gentle process with her,” Trish says. “She was initially quite tense and clingy, whereas now her body feels much more relaxed and she’s happy to let her body float.” As a school teacher, Trish understands positive learning environments, and compliments the way swimming lessons are structured for little swimmers. “Each session follows much the same routine, so Ava knows what to expect, and so do I! She loves the rhymes that teach the different skills, and she sings them in the car to and from our lesson.”

The environment of the learner’s pool and approach of Swim School staff is something which has made lessons more enjoyable for both Trish and Ava. It’s the little things which make the difference, like remembering Ava’s name and acknowledging her apprehension. “As with any toddler, Ava can have her ups and downs, but the instructors are just lovely,” Trish tells. “We’re not made to feel bad if Ava has an ‘off’ day. I very much appreciate that there is no pressure.”

Nicola has seen a progression in Ava’s water confidence in

day to day life. “We’ve been working on encouraging her to go under water, because even the suggestion of that used to be met with lots of fear and a potential meltdown,” Nicola shares. “I’m glad we persisted after the first few lessons when Ava felt very unsure. She’s definitely more comfortable trying new things now. I remember when she decided to put her head underwater in the bath, all on her own. She was so proud to tell her Granny what she’d done.”

Ava also uses bath time to practice her kicking and blowing bubbles, and even shares her knowledge with her ‘bubba doll’, teaching her all the drills she does during her own lessons. Having Ava’s water confidence grow at a young age is important to Nicola. “I don’t think swimming lessons are optional in New Zealand, it’s an essential skill to keep our kids safe,” she says. “We’re fortunate to be able to access them for Ava, and that we can reinforce her learning over summer at the beach and in her grandparents’ pool.”

Nicola doesn’t feel like she’s missing out by not being in the water with Ava. “I came along to the first few times so I could have an idea of what went on during a lesson, and now it’s her special thing she does with Granny,” she says.

“On Sunday evenings, we talk with Ava about how the lesson went and share her little triumphs.” She would encourage other families to consider making grandparents part of a child’s swimming routine, if they’re able. “It’s such a lovely opportunity for them to bond and have some special time together, and having the organised activity means the grandparents don’t have to think about how they’re going to entertain the child.”

As well as making life a little easier for her own daughter with a newborn, Trish loves the special moments of bringing Ava to swimming. “Being there when a grandchild is learning to establish and build their confidence in the water is a gift,” she shares. “It’s strengthened our bond and the trust we have together, and is making special memories. It’s also rekindled my own love of swimming!”

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For Flippa Ball families on a Sunday evening, there’s often an interesting sight as they finish up their games and get ready to head home. Auckland Canoe Polo Club move their games indoors for the winter, and AUT Millennium provides a perfect environment for this fast-moving, highly skilled sport.

The message from Jef Wright, a passionate player and the club’s Treasurer, is don’t be shy to give it a try. “One of our biggest challenges is getting people involved,” he says. “I often try and coax some Flippa Ball players to stay and give it a go.” He says water polo players make great canoe polo players thanks to the effective cocktail of water confidence, understanding game play, ball handling skills and wicked throwing arms. They quickly pick up boat skills and excel in the sport. “They love it,” Jef laughs, “because instead of egg beating to help get your pass away, you can just sit still and focus on where you’re throwing the ball.”

Water polo in a boat is not a bad way to begin thinking about the sport, but you really have to witness it to understand how busy and multifaceted it is. It has all the hustle and bustle of water polo, with the added velocity of paddling.

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frenetic, and it makes for excellent viewing. The paddling skills on show are top notch, but so are the ball skills, with round the back passes reminiscent of Benji Marshall on a rugby league field.

The sport was traditionally an activity to keep white water adventure paddlers occupied over winter, and it’s no wonder they thrived in the fast paced sport which looks almost unruly to the untrained eye. But it’s not just experienced paddlers who enjoy the game. “It’s a common misconception that you need to be an expert paddler,” Jef tells. “When you play canoe polo, there’s a collection of skills you need to master, and boat skills is just one.” He adds that with as little as six months in a boat, most people are hand rolling to right themselves if they end up upside down.

Like many smaller sports, canoe polo players do it all themselves. Arriving before the scheduled start time,

players work together to suspend the goals above the pool. Jef brings along a dozen boats on a trailer for those who don’t have their own. Players rotate in and out of the pool, refereeing or scoring games when not in the thick of it themselves or coaching beginners once Flippa Ball finishes for the night.

Despite the lack of central resources, New Zealand does very well at international level. Auckland Canoe Polo Club President Alex Lowen has progressed from the local schools competition, through national leagues, and on to being a leading player for the Paddle Blacks. This team is consistently one of the top contenders at international level. The women’s game is equally strong, having won the World Championships in 2016, and maintaining a top five ranking since. “The Paddle Ferns have competed at every World Games since 2005,” says Club Communications Officer Nikky Lee. “The women’s under-21 side consistently places at international competitions, and the development team recently placed second at the Junior International Championships in Belfast.”

The club’s membership sits around 60 permanent members, and within that group are current and former New Zealand representatives at junior, open and masters

level, making it one of the most experienced clubs in the country.

Keen to give it a try?

With men’s, women’s and mixed grades for people to get involved in, Nikky says the best way to try out the sport is at one of their have-a-go sessions. “All you need is yourself, togs, a rashie and a towel, we can provide the rest.” The club’s experienced players take time to explain the rules and develop skills with novices, and the pool environment of AUT Millennium makes for a warm, safe place to build up boat skills. “It’s a family-friendly sport too,” she adds. “I’ve seen parents, children and siblings playing together from local club nights right through to international level.”

The club plays on Sunday evenings at AUT Millennium over winter, but their summer base is at Lake Pupuke’s Quarry Lake.

For more information on Auckland Canoe Polo, check out their Facebook page: facebook.com/aklcanoepolo/

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WEARABLE RESISTANCE: The future of fast is light

Are you time poor? Do you have no time for strength training? Is your metabolic training compromised? How can we maintain speed and agility in-season?

These are common problems in sport, particularly in team sport settings where schedules are congested. To combat these real world problems, smart training solutions are needed. Wearable resistance (WR) may offer a solution to these and other problems encountered by those involved in sport and physical fitness. The team at AUT SPRINZ is working to answer these questions by partnering with LILA® EXOGEN® - The World's Leading Wearable Resistance Technology.

WR refers to the attaching of micro-loads (100, 200, 300 gm) via Velcro to compressive garments (i.e. EXOGEN® High Performance Exoskeleton) to overload muscles and movements in a very specific manner. As such, WR can be a part of the warm-up, small-sided games, tactical, and technical training. The smart training and movement solution, designed to improve the way you move©. It is designed to be used during whatever you do – no reason to separate your strength, speed, and metabolic training.

How can 300-800gm on a limb really have an effect on athletic performance or be considered a serious form of resistance training? In simple terms, one mathematical formula can help to understand why WR works; how force capability is developed.

Force is equal to mass (kg) multiplied by the acceleration of that mass (m/s2). Traditional strength training methods typically involve placing large external loads on a barbell, requiring large internal muscular forces to overcome or lift that load. With this approach, subsequent movement velocities and accelerations are small, low, and slow. WR flips this paradigm, in which the load is lightened (less mass), and the movement velocities and subsequent accelerations are high and quick.

Mechanically speaking, there are two methods to develop force capability: 1) high force emphasis and 2) high velocity emphasis.

Adaptations to athletes will be specific to the training method emphasis (i.e. training with an emphasis on high speed will result in fast adaptation). A complete understanding of the physics, biomechanics, and exercise physiology that underpin Light Variable Resistance Training© is crucial in understanding its effects and potential applications. The international team at AUT SPRINZ has been conducting dedicated research to do just that.

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Practical applications from research findings One of the unique qualities of WR limb loading is that it provides a rotational overload. Human movement is the product of rotation at the joints and WR provides a movement specific overload that likely optimises the transference of strength and metabolic gains.

It is a speed enhancing tool – the faster you move the light weights the greater the force output, limb momentum, and kinetic energy - hence muscular work required.

Thigh and shank loading increases the metabolic cost of any activity substantially. Conditioning can happen as part of what you do and for shorter durations.

WR can be used in warm-ups to maintain or enhance fitness qualities. Latest research with Argentine football players has shown significantly improved speed in the WR group as compared to the control/unloaded group.

Latest research out of South Africa shows that use of WR in a reduced training session scenario maintained all fitness qualities, however, significant reductions were observed in the unloaded control group. Interesting implications for in-season maintenance of fitness qualities.

Meet the team

PROFESSOR JOHN CRONIN AUT Head of International Relations LILAÂŽ Head of Research

DR AARON UTHOFF

PAUL MACADAM

ERIN FESER

JAMES FORSTER

Research Fellow from Arizona, USA

PhD Candidate from the Isle of Man, Great Britain

PhD Candidate from Arizona, USA

MSc Candidate from Tauranga, NZ

Quantifying over ground sprintrunning rotational thigh workload with wearable resistance using inertial sensors

The effects of lower limb wearable resistance on short distance sprint running

To find out more about the SPRINZ Lila Team research: Visit: https://movementrevolution.com/

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Follow on Twitter: @SPRINZ_AUT

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RANGITOTO COLLEGE

In this issue of Flame, we are profiling three Rangitoto College students who have shone in the international sporting arena in recent months.

Ezekiel (second from right) placed third in the junior competition (U21)

New Zealand judo honours for Ezekiel Thornton Year 12 Ezekiel Thornton is currently ranked top in New Zealand in judo for the U81kg class. 2019 has seen Ezekiel on national representative duties for the first time, when he competed in both the Hong Kong Cadet Asian U18 Cup and the Macau Asian U18 Cup. Ezekiel performed exceptionally well in Hong Kong, bringing home two medals: silver in the U17 cadet category 81kgs and under, and a bronze medal in the U20 category 81kgs and under.

Ezekiel made his first foray into Judo at the age of seven,

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through an after school club, and has been training at Nippon Judo Club in Northcross since he was 9 years old. The first few years of Ezekiel’s competitive judo career were, in his words, a “medal drought.”

However, this simply motivated him to continue working hard and enjoying himself, and it is clear that this love for the sport, mental toughness and discipline have paid dividends. The remainder of 2019 will see Ezekiel head to nationals in Rotorua in late October, where he aims to win his divisions.

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Dontae Nance shines at Junior NBA Championship Dontae Nance, one of Rangitoto's top young basketballers, recently had his talent recognised by Basketball New Zealand with a nomination to attend the Junior NBA Global Championship Asia Pacific Selection camp, which was held in Jakarta in mid-June.

68 boys and girls from ten countries in the region vied for positions to represent Asia Pacific in the Junior NBA Global Championship, where Dontae was one of ten boys and ten girls selected overall.

Dontae was named captain of the Asia Pacific team and led his team to third place in the international bracket and fifth place overall out of 16 teams. Dontae’s team also made history by becoming the first international team to beat a USA team. Asia Pacific claimed a twopoint victory over USA South, with Dontae making the winning shot in overtime. Dontae’s performance at the competition saw him ranked in the top 10 boys of the 160 athletes at the competition, averaging 18 points, five rebounds, three assists and 2.5 steals. Dontae has had a stellar year so far in basketball, and we look forward to seeing where basketball takes him in his remaining three years at Rangitoto College and beyond.

Dontae was in the top 10 athletes at the NBA Junior Championship

Ryan Jefferson wins gold at Australian trampoline championship Ryan competing in the individual division at the Australian championship

Ryan Jefferson (Year 9) took up competitive trampoline two and a half years ago after having to give up gymnastics due to wrist injuries. He proved to be a natural and quickly began competing at a high level, and 2019 has seen Ryan qualify for and represent New Zealand at the Australian National Trampoline Championships in Melbourne in May. In the synchronised trampoline event, Ryan and his synchro partner, Jack West, won gold in the Youth U15 division. Ryan also came away with silver in the Youth U15 individual trampoline division.

Ryan and Jack have qualified to compete in the synchronised division at the World Championships, to be held in Tokyo in December, which has been a goal of his since taking up the sport. He currently trains five days a week including the school holidays at North Shore Trampoline and has also started coaching this year which he thoroughly enjoys.

No doubt we will be seeing more success from Ryan in the years to come, and we wish him all the best in Tokyo!

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FOUNDATION CLUBS The past few months at North Harbour Water Polo Club have been frantic. We have had a large number of events within a short time span, yielding some fantastic results: • North Harbour Senior Hammerheads (sponsored by Carlton Party Hire) won gold in the New Zealand Women’s National League.

• North Harbour Senior Turtles (sponsored by Cootes Construction) took the bronze medal in the New Zealand Men’s National League.

• North Harbour U21 Women won gold at the New Zealand 21 & Under National Championships.

• North Harbour U21 Men won gold at the New Zealand 21 & Under National Championships.

world. One of those investors, Sir Stephen Tindall, and his wife Margaret, sat on the bench during the Jelly Belly tournament and enjoyed watching their granddaughter in the Frogs. Sir Stephen’s words were “our vision has come true – seeing these hundreds of children enjoying our superb facilities”.

At the end of July the club sent 64 players and management over to Honolulu to compete in the Hawaiian Invitational Tournament. Our teams were entered into U14, U16, U18 and Open divisions and did the club proud with a number of great results: • U14 Boys – Gold • U14 Girls – Gold

• North Harbour U18 Women (sponsored by Weir and Associates) won gold at the New Zealand 18 & Under National Championships.

• U16 Boys – Bronze

• North Harbour U18 Men won gold at the New Zealand 18 & Under National Championships.

• U18 Women – Fifth

These are huge achievements by so many players that have worked hard all season to be the best they can be. Our coaching teams have also been incredible and committed to ensuring the players had the most up-to-date coaching techniques throughout the season.

• U16 Girls – Fifth • U18 Men – Silver • Open Men – Gold • Open Women – Fourth We are now currently working towards our U16 and U14 age group championships. We are also excited to have Canterbury send up a team of boys for a weekend of games against our U16 Boys. The club in Christchurch has worked hard to regain their momentum after the earthquake took away their pool and we are glad to be able to offer some additional training and games for them.

The men’s and women’s under 21 teams after both winning gold at nationals

In July we hosted our annual U12 Jelly Belly Tournament at the AUT Millennium and National Aquatic Centre pools.

A record 36 teams from clubs around the North Island came along and enjoyed three days of water polo. Our North Harbour teams included Seahorses, Octopus, Sharks, Swordfish, Frogs, BlueFins, Dolphins, Jellyfish and Starfish. What an amazing adventure for kids aged 10-12 years, meeting new friends and learning to play in a great team environment. It is worth noting that 15 years ago a group of investors made AUT Millennium come to fruition for the good of high performance sport and the aquatic

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Overall, our club continues to work hard to offer as much as we can for our players and families. We are heading to Spain in 2021, along with some other overseas tours planned for the upcoming months. Our head men’s coach Salvador (Chava) Gomez will be returning to New Zealand in January to continue to work with our Senior squads and Richard Claridge is keen to continue working with the women and assist them to enjoy the game of water polo for another season.

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FOUNDATION CLUBS Fast and steady wins the race!

Updates from the longer distances

You may remember the saying as slow and steady wins the race, however Portia Bing and Cam Graves have taken their speed up a gear, qualifying for the World Champs in Doha and winning their respective National Cross Country titles.

Portia is coached by Russ Hoggard, who recently received a Queen’s Service Medal for his super steady efforts as a coach for more than 60 years.

Cam Graves is a professional track and field athlete. With several national titles across middle distance and cross country disciplines, Cam has his sights set on the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

Queen's Birthday Honours, Mr Leonard Russell (Russ) Hoggard Russ Hoggard has been an athletics coach for young New Zealanders for more than 60 years.

He began to coach athletics in 1958, and carried out the majority of his work on a voluntary basis until funding became available for a modest retainer, when he retired from his work as a salesman. He has coached thousands of athletes from community and club level, to secondary school national competitions, and to national and international success. He runs a specialised development programme year-round to ensure that athletes maintain and build upon their fitness throughout the year. At 89 years old, Russ continues to coach a large squad of development teenagers through NorthSport Academy.

2019 has been a successful athletic year for Portia and Russ. After changing events in 2018 from heptathlon to 400 metre hurdles, she broke the national record twice, won the Sydney Classic, won the national title and qualified for the World Championships.

The national 400 metre hurdle title marks the seventh event Portia holds a national title in. This was an important achievement for her as it symbolised a successful change from a heptathlete to a 400-metre hurdler. The change in event came after obtaining serve injuries from heptathlon in 2016-2017. “400-metre hurdles are not one of the events in the heptathlon, but it is a combination of all my stronger heptathlon events – 100m hurdles, 200 metre and 800 metres,” Portia says.

With the change in events came a change in training regime.

She had more time on her hands which allowed her to have a well-balanced work, study and training life. Personally, a balanced life has been a large contribution for her love and success of the sport. She’s also been privileged to have found a coach who shares her beliefs. Russ and Portia met when she started training at AUT Millennium. It started off with Portia out on the track two days a week, one day hurdling and one day running. Before they knew it, the pair were 12 years down the track, planning their fourth international campaign.

Diagnosed with the autoimmune disease Ankylosing Spondylitis in 2012, Cam was forced into early retirement as his spine began to fuse. Through his own research and investigation, Cam has managed to devise a personalised lifestyle through exercise and diet that has enabled him to take back his life at full throttle.

Cam Graves won the senior men at national cross country, 31.25min over 10km, Sue Parcell came second in Masters Women 50-55 with 29.42min over 6km, and Amy Hurly’s under 12 time was 7.25 over 2km.

Daikin Night of 5s Join us for the Daikin Night of 5s. Watch New Zealand’s premiere distance runners over 5km, with a carnival atmosphere of fun, food and music.

Friday 20 December 2019, AUT Millennium Stadium

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Junior club nights for those aged 5 to 14 start on Tuesday 8 October.

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was comprised of up-and-coming junior lifters supported by very experienced teammates and coaches, including 2018 Commonwealth Games athletes Catrin Jones, Hannah Powell and 2018 Commonwealth Games Gold medalist, Gareth Evans. With a brief period of acclimatisation after their flight, they were straight into the gym to continue training and sharpen their skills for the upcoming event.

This event served as a good experience for the juniors and provided an Olympic qualification event for the seniors.

It was delightful to share the platforms with our Welsh friends, create new friendships and made for a fantastic training environment.

Gillies Ave competition Our new club lifters, Mark Butler and Andre Flay, got an opportunity for a taste of a competition environment and perform at their first ever weightlifting competition at Gillies Ave in August. With training under their belt, they were able to face challenges, achieve personal goals and will be able to build on that experience going forward. Other highlights included Ryan Barnido and coach Stas Chalaev qualifying for junior & senior National Championships to be held in early November.

Kelly, coach Stas and Emilio at Commonwealth & Oceania Championships on the Gold Coast

Masters Oceania & Commonwealth Championship – Gold Coast

Youth weightlifters The youth team is coming along very well with three new lifters competing for the first time at the Auckland club competition at Gillies Ave. Ryder Sutton, Mason Newby and Charlie McMullan competed for the first time, and Juan Carlos Quintero and Aiden Keegan lifted personal bests.

June was a busy month for NorthSport Olympic Weightlifting as the masters athletes were heading off to compete at Commonwealth & Oceania Championships in Gold Coast, Australia. After a long build up to the event, Kelly McGowan and Emilio Marquez de Prado were both in running for podium placings. Fighting a slight back injury, Emilio managed to overcome the odds and lifted 75kg in the snatch, a personal best lift of 105kg in clean and jerk to total 180kg, earning a gold medal for New Zealand in Commonwealth and Oceania division in 89kg class. This performance was a significant milestone for Emilio on an international stage.

Tough competition ensued in the women’s 64kg class, where Kelly had to fight for each of her attempts at victory.

After delivering on a pressure lift of 75kg in clean and jerk, a new NZ Masters record, she managed to steal a medal off her Australian rival and secure a strong silver medal in the Commonwealth and Oceania division. Furthermore, her 58kg & 60kg in the snatch and 135kg total are also new NZ records, giving Kelly a total of four national records at this international event.

We are very proud of the effort and commitment these dedicated athletes have put into their training and competitions, their resilience and desire to represent New Zealand was inspirational.

Welsh team at NorthSport Weightlifting AUT Millennium and NorthSport Olympic Weightlifting have accommodated the national Welsh team as they prepared for the Commonwealth Championships in Samoa. The team

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Rangitoto College lifters at Secondary School Nationals

At the end of August, coach Nicole Kumerich took six youth NorthSport lifters representing Rangitoto College to the New Zealand Secondary School Nationals in Upper Hutt.

Congratulations to the following lifters for their medals: • Chandler Hoffman bronze 74kg class • Juan Carlos Quintero bronze u15 67kg class • Mason Newby silver u15 67kg class • Ryder Sutton silver u15 49kg class

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FOUNDATION CLUBS 2019 FINA World Championships North Shore had four swimmers competing at this meet; Bradlee Ashby, Carina Doyle, Ali Galyer and Michael Pickett. Day Five saw the NZ Women’s 4 X 200m freestyle relay team, including Carina, secure a spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a time of 8:03.28 seconds.

2019 FINA World Cup Series

The women’s 4x100m freestyle relay team with the prestigious Stalag Shield

2019 AON NZ Open Championships The NSS Bears were in top form going into the 2019 AON NZ Open Championships. Day One started with two individual New Zealand titles from Bradlee Ashby & Ali Galyer, with Ali cementing her spot on the Swimming NZ World Championships team in the 200m backstroke.

Congratulations to NSS Bear Wilrich Coetzee on his bronze at the 2019 FINA World Cup series in Jinan, China. Wilrich went up against 13 swimmers from around the world. An AUT Millennium Scholarship athlete, he won bronze in the Men's 200m Butterfly in a time of 2:00.14 seconds.

2019 FINA World Juniors

Congratulations to Amadika Atkinson and Michael Pickett who represented New Zealand at the World Junior Championships in Hungary. Michael did extremely well on Day Three, making the Men’s 50m Freestyle final, placing fourth with a time of 22.46 seconds, only 0.06 seconds behind third place.

Over the week, we had 17 individual national medallists, seven of which were national titles. During the meet, we had four swimmers breaking NZ age group records.

Congratulations must also go to the following athletes for their NZ record-breaking performances: Cameron Gray (50m butterfly & 100m backstroke) Michael Pickett (50m freestyle) Melissa Cowen (100m breaststroke) Gina Galloway (100m backstroke) The Bears continued to produce outstanding results over the week to again take out top club points. There were many NSS club records broken and a special mention must go to all those who competed in our relays. We had seven relay medals, five gold, one silver & one bronze. You all showed exactly what it is to be an NSS Bear!

Along with the gold medal, the 4x100m women’s freestyle relay team was awarded the Stalag Shield, a hand-carved shield presented to the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association by the Returned Services’ Association in 1945.

The shields were first won by New Zealand swimmers in the German prisoner-of-war camp Stalag 383.

Cameron Gray, who broke a national record at the 2019 AON NZ Open Championships

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Power of a positive attitude Continuing our focus on athletes from our four Foundation Clubs, we chat with paralympic sprinter Mitch Joynt, who has an inspirational outlook on losing his lower leg.

We’re less than a year away from the Tokyo Paralympics, and things are starting to heat up for our para-athletes across all sports. AUT Millennium is a training base for numerous athletes, including sprinter Mitch Joynt, who has been putting in the hours hoping to earn his ticket to Japan next year.

Image credit: Alisha Lovrich

Laidback and chatty, Mitch’s attitude belies the challenges he’s faced over the past few years. It doesn’t take long to see why – his positivity is palpable and contagious. “As soon as my accident happened, I thought ‘Well, there’s nothing I can do about that now’, and started thinking how I can take advantage of what had happened,” he recalls. Without gory details, Mitch had to have his right leg amputated below the knee after an arborist accident involving a wood chipper. Do the maths and you can see how the result would not be pretty.

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Following a brief hospital stay, Mitch had to learn to walk again, and his attitude was his number one tool for getting through that. “It hurt, for sure, but I knew it was something I just had to go through,” he says. “All the physical barriers are mental, so I knew I just had to battle through it.” His motivation and dedication to his rehab saw him returning to work as an aborist five months after his accident – and yes, that included climbing up trees! However, another injury made him realise perhaps it wasn’t the best occupation for him. “I broke the ankle on my left leg and the rehab for that was way harder than learning to walk on a prosthetic!” Not long after, he changed his line of work to something less risky, and now drives trucks for a living.

Journey to sprinting “I started thinking about para sport almost right away,” Mitch recalls, touching on how he wanted to explore ways

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to capitalise on what had happened to him. After exploring rowing and snow sports, in which he has represented New Zealand at a World Cup, he leaned towards athletics, via long distance running. “I did a half marathon on my regular ‘day leg’, and I would not recommend that,” he chuckles.

“Running is kind of awkward when you don’t have any ankle movement.” He signed up for ParaFed Auckland and was encouraged towards athletics by its CEO, Hamish Meachaem. “I’d seen the Rio Paralympics and had it in the back of my mind, but I wasn’t really putting any thought into it,” Mitch says. He attended a handful of training sessions with Hamish and became hooked.

Initially, it took time for Hamish and Mitch to decide what his focus would be. At Paralympic level, only some disciplines are available for each disability classification.

As a T64 athlete (lower limb prosthetic), Mitch could choose between 100m, 200m, javelin and long jump. In his trademark relaxed style, he jokes “I couldn’t do long jump, and I sucked at javelin, so sprinting it was.” Since settling in the sprint distances, Mitch has improved significantly, and surprised himself with his performance at National Championships earlier this year. “I ran a one second personal best, which I wasn’t expecting,” he says. “I didn’t really trust the process before that, but I guess my coach knows what he’s doing!”

Ticket to Tokyo At the time of our chat with Mitch, he was 12 weeks out from leaving for the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai in November. He understands that the easiest way to book a seat on the plane to Japan is to place in the top four. Currently ranked sixth in the world for 200m, his preferred distance, he knows he’ll need to be at his best to confirm that place, but does have a contingency plan.

“If you’re ranked in the top six by the end of the year, you win a slot for your country. Being ranked sixth currently is a good thing, and I should run quicker between now and December. I’m quietly confident of getting there.”

Working full time makes for a busy week, as he also trains regularly - up to four track sessions at AUT Millennium, two gym days as well as a recovery session. Recently, to get over a niggling injury, he tried Deep Water Running, and found it to be a great addition to his routine. “I’d not heard of it before, but it was perfect for me,” he says. “It’s zero impact, but I was able to do everything I do on the track. It’s slowed down, so I could focus on my form and technique. While I used it as recovery, it’s a different type of fitness session and was so good for my muscles.”

One thing that’s never far from his mind is funding. He saves every dollar he can as the majority of his trip to Worlds is self-funded. He is grateful to his sponsors, mostly small local businesses who know him personally and have got in behind his running. “I have done a bit of begging and

pleading, and the businesses who have come on board, such as Torpedo 7, Active+ Physio, Fitter Faster Stronger Whangaparaoa and New Balance, are legends,” he says.

It is their support, as well as generosity from the general public, that enables him to keep training at the levels which will help him represent New Zealand at the Paralympics.

Power of positivity Losing a limb is definitely a life-changing experience, but Mitch has always been philosophical about his new reality.

“With technological advancements, losing a leg below the knee like I did is not the end of the world,” he says. “The prosthetics are so good these days, you can get around pretty much just how you used to.” It’s that mentality he’d like to pass on to anyone facing a similar challenge to him.

“I think we often hear stories of people who lose a limb who have gone on to be really, really successful. The bar is quite high in mainstream media, when it should really be just living your normal life, whatever that looks like to you,” he says. “Getting around easily and hassle free is the goal, with the help of these great prosthetics.”

Part of his attitude is fuelled by the knowledge that he took his body for granted. “The accident was both the worst thing to ever happen to me, and the best,” he muses. “It’s put me in a position I would never have been in with two legs. I didn’t have the motivation or skillset to get to this level with two legs, and now I’m on track to qualify for the Olympics. I would never have dreamed of that six years ago.”

Throughout everything, Mitch’s parents Bronwyn and Jimmy and his girlfriend Bambi have been instrumental in their support and encouragement. He’s looking forward to repaying their faith and love through his efforts in Dubai.

“The accident was harder on them than it was on me, Mum especially still gets upset,” he says sincerely. “Part of the reason that I’ve worked so hard is to prove to them that I’m going to be alright. I would like to think that when I pull on a New Zealand singlet in November, it will bring them some closure. Maybe it’ll even make up for what I’ve put them through, and pay them back for everything they have done for me.”

If you’d like to support Mitch in his Paralympics journey, you can do so via Give a Little: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/mitch-joynts paralympic-dream

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