Activation Newsletter - February 2014
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Hi all, Nearly the end of February already?! How did that happen. I’ll try to keep it short and sweet this month (yeah right!) Firstly, I would like to welcome Ondine Brown back to the Activation team! Ondine is our Kiwisport Coordinator and will be continuing to facilitate a project that aims to encourage year 8 students to transition into college sport and school leavers to continue on their sport and active pathways after they leave secondary school. It’s fantastic to have Ondine back and we will keep you updated on the great outcomes from the project. I hope you have had a chance to participate in Activation’s Parks and Places programme over the last two weeks. If not, don’t worry there is still a month’s worth of opportunities and events to come! To find out more visit the website: www.parksandplaces.org.nz . In the first week of the programme we saw more than 500 people participate in activities advertised in Parks and Places and of those, 217 were new to the activities. We would like to thank everyone who has attended a session (or ten!) and supported us to get more Upper Hutt people more active. The summer Badminton league has also kicked off with a hiss and a roar. Who would have thought we had so many keen badminton players in Upper Hutt?! We saw over 60 people participate in the first week and because it’s a casual league
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it’s never too late to come down and join us. Details are included in this newsletter. While I have your attention, we are looking for another Activation staff member to roll out a new one year project called ADAPT. This project will enable people in our community with disabilities and impairments to get involved with local sport and active recreation opportunities. Please see the advert included in this newsletter and if you are interested or know anyone who might be – get in quick, applications close Wednesday 26th February. Finally, I would like to invite you to attend the launch of the three year ALIVE Project being run in partnership with Sport New Zealand. We would love to see members of our community at the launch. More details on the ALIVE project and an invitation are included in this newsletter. As always, we are super keen to provide assistance, support, programmes, ideas and our time and energy to create a more active Upper Hutt! So if you have ideas, need help, want to promote something active then please feel free to contact us by emailing activation@uhcc.govt.nz or phoning me on 04 529 0091. Stay Active, get involved and enjoy this up and down summer! Fran
Active Opportunities for Mature Residents Activation currently has two programmes running with activities for Upper Hutt’s Mature Residents.
GOLD (Growing Old Living Dangerously) is a series of day trips held once a month offering activities designed to push comfort zones and provide fun active opportunities that may not otherwise be taken up. Each activity is booked separately and all trips include travel and lunch. Wednesday 26 February, 10am – 2pm, Circus Act and Carlucci Land Minigolf. Learn the art of circus performance and then enjoy mini golf with a difference. $60pp. Friday 28 March, 10:30am – 1:30pm, Wet and Wild. Enjoy snorkelling, kayaking and the slides at H 2 O Xtream. $28pp.
Activation’s Parks and Places. As part of Activation’s summer
programme, which includes 250 active opportunities for free and up to $5, we have a number of activities suitable for mature residents. Programme runs from 10 February – 23 March. Enliven Tai Chi – Mondays 1:30pm – 2:30pm, Upper Hutt Library, Gold Coin Tuesday Trippers – Tuesday 8:45am, various locations, shared petrol costs Orongomai Marae Tai Chi – Tuesdays 9:30am – 10:30am, Orongomai Marae, $4 Petanque Upper Hutt – Tuesdays 10:30am, Friday 1:30pm & Sundays 1pm, Maidstone Park, Free Seniors Indoor Bowls and Badminton – Tuesdays 11am – 12pm, Riverstone Recreation Hall, Free *No session Tuesday 4 March. Y’s Walking Group – Tuesdays 6:30pm, YMCA Trentham, Free Petanque Silverstream – Wednesdays & Sundays 1:30pm, Optional Gold Coin Activation Paw Trails – Sundays 10am, Various Locations, Free For full details go to www.parksandplaces.org.nz or pick up a programme booklet from H 2 O Xtream, Expressions or Upper Hutt Library.
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YOU are invited to the official launch of the ALIVE Project
THE ALIVE PROJECT – Active Lifestyles: Informative, Vibrant, Engaging I would like to take this opportunity to announce an exciting new project aimed at enabling Upper Hutt residents to engage with sport and active recreation locally; while being supported and encouraged to lead active and healthier lives. I would also like to introduce myself; I am Brenda Collins, the ALIVE Project Coordinator with Activation at Upper Hutt City Council and it will be my role to deliver this project to the Upper Hutt community over the coming years.
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ALIVE is a three year project, funded in partnership between Sport New Zealand and Upper Hutt City Council. Its aim is to target particular groups within the Upper Hutt community and provide them with free opportunities to experience a range of different sports and active recreation activities through twelve week programmes. These programmes have the opportunity to make significant differences in the lives of participants, their families/whanau and the wider community.
Six 12 week programmes will be available to residents each year, a total of eighteen programmes across three years. Each programme will aim to have a cohort of at least 20 participants, but no more than 35. Groups will be put together with different demographics, for example, young people, women, men, general community etc. The aim of the programmes are to provide residents who are currently not involved with sport or active recreation, on a regular basis, and give them opportunities to try a range of sports or active recreation pursuits, make connections with others, have fun and either
re-engage with an activity they use to do or take up a new one. There will also be targeted health and wellbeing education and information provided to participants. We would love to see you at the official ALIVE Launch on Thursday 6 March, 6 - 7pm at Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre, Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt. Additional information and RSVP details can be found on the invitation above. For more information or if you have any questions please contact Brenda Collins on (04) 529 0081, email brenda.collins@uhcc.govt.nz
His Worship the Mayor Wayne Guppy would like to invite you to the launch of the ALIVE Project Thursday 6 March 2014, 6 - 7pm, Expressions Arts and Entertainment Centre, Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt The launch will include guest speakers, drinks and nibbles and an opportunity to learn more about the ALIVE Project and how it can benefit you and the people you interact with in the Upper Hutt community. Drinks and nibbles provided.
Please RSVP by Thursday 27 February 2014 to Brenda Collins, ALIVE Coordinator, Activation, Upper Hutt City Council, 04 529 0081 or brenda.collins@uhcc.govt.nz
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Upper Hutt City Council
ADAPT- Active Engagement Officer Part time -15 hours, Fixed term - 1 year We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about increasing the sport and active recreation opportunities for Upper Hutt residents who have a disability or impairment. The successful applicant will manage the ADAPT project, a multifaceted initiative funded by Upper Hutt City Council and Family and Community Services – Making a Difference Fund. The role will involve communicating with key stakeholders; assessing the needs and interests of those with disabilities or impairments; and developing active recreation pathways for participants to engage with ongoing sport and active recreation in Upper Hutt. To be successful in this role you will have: • Personal or professional experience within the disability sector. • Understanding of the sport and active recreation sector and/or qualification relevant to the position. • Excellent organisational skills, proven ability to multitask. • Excellent inter-personal, oral and written communication skills. • High degree of computer literacy skills. • The ability to relate to a wide range of people and build sustainable positive relationships. • Ability to co-ordinate people, equipment and complete actions within agreed timeframes and budgets. • Strong commitment to customer service and excellence. This position may require after hours work including work on public holidays and weekends.
To view a full job description and to apply, please visit our website www.upperhuttcity.com Please direct all enquiries to Tracey Lakeman, HR Officer tracey.lakeman@uhcc.govt.nz Applications for this role close 4pm Wednesday 26 February 2014. All applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and hold a current NZ work visa valid for at least 12 months.
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Summer League Badminton When:
Monday 10 February, 7 - 9pm Thursday 13 February, 5.30 - 7.30pm
Where:
Riverstone Recreation Hall (next to H2O Xtream)
Who:
18 years and over
Cost:
Casual (per session): $5 Monday (9 sessions): $40 Thursday (8 sessions): $35 Monday & Thursday (17 sessions): $70 Fees payable at H2O Xtream reception
FREE session Monday 3 February 5.30 - 7.30pm. This is open to people who want to know the basics in scoring and serving in Badminton. Come along, have some fun and meet you new people. No pre-registrations required, just turn up. For more info contact:
Ellie Davidson Recreation Advisor - Clubs & Schools email: ellie.davidson@uhcc.govt.nz tel: 04 527 2148 or 027 479 3156
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The Valley Cranks The Valley Cranks, a recreational cycling group based in Upper Hutt, is keen to attract road riders to its Sunday morning rides. The Cranks meet at Wicked Expresso, opposite Trentham Memorial Park. Ready to ride at 8.30am and generally split into two groups before returning for a coffee and a chat. The group offer a friendly and supportive environment for cyclists of all abilities. “We are Upper Hutt people looking to share our enjoyment of cycling with as many people as we can and we always love to see a new face coming along,’’ Crank’s regular Julie Manu says.
riding in recent years and find we enjoy doing what we do with the company of others. The group, which is free to join, rides all year round and is small in numbers compared to more formal riding groups. ‘’A weekly email is sent out with the detail of the upcoming ride and we meet up and go from there,’’ Julie says. Anyone interested in joining, or wanting to know more about the Valley Cranks, can call Julie Manu 027 246 3213 or Colin Williams 021 0227 3079 or email julie.manu@clear.net.nz
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Peter Melrose, Andrew De Wit, Julie Manu, Ross Penman and Colin Williams.
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Upper Hutt City Football Walk this way – football for all at Upper Hutt City Football Juniors 4-14 (boys and girls) www.upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz U17s - male Upper Hutt City Football is keen to field more than one (men’s) U17s team this year and welcomes enquiries from new and returning players. There will be a couple of practice sessions for our U17s, followed by a trial: • Sunday 23 February 2014 at 2.00pm to 4.00pm • Sunday 09 March 2014 at 2.00pm to 4.00pm (Trial) These initial U17s sessions will be held at Davis Field, Trentham, opposite Trentham Military Camp. If you have any questions please contact Jon Martin, UHCF Youth Grade Manager, 04 529-7363 or email jon.martin@nzdf.mil.nz U17s - female UHCF will be holding trials for our U17s (Women’s) team in preparation for the Auckland tournament in March. Anyone interested in this, or being part of a potential Girls Only U17s winter league, please get in touch with Lorraine Bowring, lorraine@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz Senior Men and Women We also welcome enquiries from players interested in playing in our Central League (Men’s and Women’s) and other senior teams. Please contact Peter Thomas, Men’s Club Captain, 027 441 5377 or email peter@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz. Lorraine Bowring, Women’s and Girls’ Club Captain, 021 161 0951 or email lorraine@upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz To find out more about Upper Hutt City Football go to www.upperhuttcityfootball.org.nz
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Experience the thrills and excitement of BMX racing and have a go at Hutt Valley Thunderbolts BMX Club day racing at the McLeod Park BMX track, 54 McLeod Street, Upper Hutt. Club racing held every fine Sunday September to May. Registration from 1.20 – 1.50pm, racing starts at 2pm. $2.00 race entry on the day. Minimum riding gear: helmet, gloves, long shirt, long pants and shoes.
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A family friendly group dog walk through beautiful bush!
A great day out for dogs and humans alike!
BIKE THE TRAIL 2014 Free Entry
Get family and friends on their bikes and join us for an easy ride along the Hutt River Trail. There’s two options: a 12km ride and a 25km ride Free shuttle for you and your bike back to the start
Sunday 16 March 10am start
Sausage sizzle, music, games and prizes at the end
Start at Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone or County Lane, Silverstream. Finish at Harcourt park, Upper Hutt For more information and to register see www.bikethetrail.co.nz
Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd
Bring a picnic lunch. Cash for doggie treats, available at the park. Agility and fly ball demonstration from Upper Hutt Dog Training School. Spot prizes.
Helmets must be worn at all times
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Registration open at 10am
Warm up Session Starts at 11am Juniors Aged 10-14 Seniors Aged 15-18 First Heat begins 11:30am For More information contact: Sam at Youthtown Upper Hutt / PH: 04 527 9730 / Email: sam@youthtown.org.nz
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For more info tel: 04 529 0091, visit: www.gw.govt.nz/events or www.parksandplaces.co.nz
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Ki-O-Rahi for All! Come down and play in a social league in the Hutt. Bring your friends, whanau or community organisation down to McEwen Park, Petone on Monday nights for relaxed, fun activity for all. Teams of between 10-15 people. Any ages welcome.
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Monday nights, 5-9pm Feb-April 2014 To register, and for more information contact Troy Tawhai troy@kokiri-hauora.org.nz or call 04 939 4630
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UPPER HUTT HOCKEY 2014 Field hockey is an awesome sport. Come along and join our great club. We have a number of women’s, men’s and junior teams catering for all skills levels. For our juniors in 2014, we offer a Funsticks programme, 6 aside and 11 aside leagues. If you are interested in playing junior hockey contact Leanne Dawson on 526 2155, dawson@paradise.net.nz
Registrations now open online go to www.upperhutthockey.co.nz or come along to our open day Sunday 23rd February 2-4pm at Maidstone Turf, Upper Hutt
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H2O Xtream Open Weekend FREE SLIDES LIVE DJ
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Family Day at H2O Xtream Saturday 1 March, 11am - 7pm
Emergency Vehicles and Army, 12 - 2pm Come and join Classic Hits, 1 - 3pm Plantroom tours - view the new UV system Slip ‘N Slide | Games Giveaways
Childrens Day at H2O Xtream Sunday 2 March, 11am - 6pm
Emergency Vehicles and Army, 12 - 2pm Have-a-Go sessions: Kayaking | Snorkelling Relays | Slip ‘N Slide | Face Painting Activation Games | Bouncy Castle Inflatables | Games tel: 04 527 2113 | email: h2oxtream@uhcc.govt.nz www.h2oxtream.com
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NZ’s Premier Mtn Bike Event - Right Here in UH!
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Paws in the Park Saturday 15 March, 2014 11am - 2pm Tunnel Gully, Upper Hutt
A family friendly group dog walk through beautiful bush!
A great day out for dogs and humans alike!
Bring a picnic lunch. Cash for doggie treats, available at the park. Agility and fly ball demonstration from Upper Hutt Dog Training School. Spot prizes. For more info tel: 04 529 0091, visit: www.gw.govt.nz/events or www.parksandplaces.co.nz 19
HVDRT TriAbility Triathlon Saturday 15 March 2014 Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt Inclusive and
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A TRIATHLON FOR PEOPLE OF ALL ABILITIES For more information or to register online visit www.hvdrt.org.nz or phone 04 569 3091. Two distances available to choose from for individuals and teams. 20
BIKE THE TRAIL 2014 Free Entry
Get family and friends on their bikes and join us for an easy ride along the Hutt River Trail. There’s two options: a 12km ride and a 25km ride Free shuttle for you and your bike back to the start
Sunday 16 March 10am start
Sausage sizzle, music, games and prizes at the end
Start at Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone or County Lane, Silverstream. Finish at Harcourt park, Upper Hutt For more information and to register see www.bikethetrail.co.nz
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