Kids rock up for Rockville triathlon

A field of around 80 keen young athletes participated in the Kids Triathlon, held in Rockville last Sunday morning.

Those aged six and over swam, cycled and ran their way around courses of different length, while the under-sixes tackled a tricky obstacle course with the help of a parent or guardian.

The triathlon courses were designed for each of the five age categories (6,7, 8-9, 10-11, and 12-15 yearsold). The youngest triathletes’ challenge was to retrieve a dive stick from the bottom of the pool followed by a 800m bike ride and a 400m run. For older ones, the course sectors were extended, with the oldest tasked with swimming four pool lengths, biking 4km and running 1.5km.

The event, a fundraiser for the Rockville swimming pool and the Aorere Hall, was organised by Bay Fitness owners Campbell and Jodianne Peters with help from the pool committee, and assisted by numerous volunteers who turned up on the day to help herd the athletes and ensure they enjoyed the event safely.

After completing the first sector in the swimming pool, the athletes ran onto the adjacent lawn to don helmets and shoes before collecting their bikes. Once mounted, the cyclists headed off down Pah Road to the run location, returning by bike to the Rockville Reserve where they clambered over the bouncy slide on their final run to the finish.

Campbell was impressed with what he saw.

“The kids are so good to communicate with –they went through the transitions well, and had their game faces on. It’s been great seeing the kids cheering other kids on.”

As the competitors completed the course each was handed a bag containing goodies including a cap, drink bottle, lollies, and chocolate milk, courtesy of several local

Motupipi Indoor Bowling Club

The new season will start this coming Tuesday, 14 March, 1pm in the Senior Citizens’ Hall.

It is time to once again prepare for the shorter days ahead and look for activity with some bright and friendly Golden Bay folks to chat to.

Bowls is a game for all ages; it’s light exercise as and when you feel like it. Existing members are prepared to help and advise new players. There are club competitions and some interclub games as well as social games for those who wish.

So don’t be frightened to come along for a try from 1pm to 3.30pm at the hall. Always a cuppa and chat to end the time.

Any enquiries, please phone 525 9491.

 businesses. After the final triathlete had claimed their goody bag, pool committee member Kerry Hoskin set about filling in certificates for all the 80-odd entrants. She acknowledged the generous contributions to the cause. “We’ve had lots of support from local businesses and the community.” Jodianne then corralled the under-sixes and their adult companions for a briefing about the obstacle course which featured numerous challenges including a piggy-back, crawling under hurdles, sack race, egg-and-spoon and throwing a rugby ball through a small hole. Given the success of the inaugural event, Campbell hinted that it might become a regular fixture.

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