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Hi all, Activation’s Parks and Places has just about come to an end for summer 2014 (and so has the weather!). I would like to congratulate everybody who took part in this summer programme aimed at giving Upper Hutt residents a chance to try new activities and get active. A big thank you to all the sport clubs and active recreation providers who got on board – we couldn’t have done it without you. Activation estimates we had more than 5000 people involved with the programme, but as we are still gathering participant numbers from providers it could be much more than this. What a great community response to a fun and full-on programme! We will showcase some of the activities in the next Activation newsletter. Sadly, we are saying goodbye to the driving force behind Activation’s Parks and Places programme – AJ Picard. AJ is heading off to do what he loves most – working with young people in the community. I would like to acknowledge AJ’s work within the Activation team and thank him for the effort he put into supporting community groups with active programmes, co- facilitating Active Families with Sport Wellington, supporting
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Council staff to get active through a number of initiatives, running the primary school and intermediate Unihoc competition, his involvement with the Bike Festival and so much more. We are really going to miss him and wish him all the very best. Brenda hosted a fantastic launch to the ALIVE project earlier this month and we are excited to announce the first community active 12 week programme starting Tuesday 8 April. A poster with more detail is 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! Fran
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Sports Strapping
Learn correct strapping techniques... ProActive physiotherapists will provide a hands on strapping session which will include the basics of shoulders, knees and ankles.
When: Where: Who: Cost:
Wednesday 2 April, 7 - 8pm Upper Hutt City Football Club Maidstone Park Turf, Park Street Upper Hutt Coaches, Players and Parents $10 per person - includes strapping tape
(Registration is essential as spaces are limited | cash payable on the night - receipt available)
For more info and to register contact:
Ellie Davidson Recreation Advisor - Clubs & Schools tel: 04 527 2148 or 027 479 3156 email: ellie.davidson@uhcc.govt.nz
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GOLD (Growing Old Living Dangerously) is a series of day trips for Mature Residents 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. Friday 28 March 10:30am – 1:30pm
$28pp
Wet and Wild. Enjoy snorkelling, kayaking and the slides at H2O Xtream.
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Wednesday 23 April 10am – 2pm
$53pp
Spend the day in Wellington enjoying a ride on the crocodile bikes and a paddle on the paddle boats. A brochure with more information including a registration form can be picked up from H2O Xtream reception.
ALIVE Project First Community Programme is here! This is a chance for those who are not currently involved with sport or active recreation on a regular basis, to come along and try a range of activities at NO COST.
REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN Starting Tuesday 8 April, 2014 6.30 - 7.30pm, for 12 weeks
The group will meet locally once a week for 12 weeks, engaging in a range of sporting activities as well as pool and gym visits, nutrition and well-being information.
SPACES ARE LIMITED
Register NOW and for more information regarding where to meet and programme details contact Brenda Collins 04 529 0081 or email brenda.collins@uhcc.govt.nz
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Upper Hutt hive of Movin’March activity Upper Hutt school children and their families are putting their feet, cycles, scooters and skateboards into top gear for Movin’March – a regionwide celebration of active travel to and from school taking place from 24 March – 28 March, 2014. “From Wheels Days through to decorating the school gate and your shoes, it’s all happening at Upper Hutt schools,” says Sam Winslow, Movin’ March coordinator and Greater Wellington’s senior school travel plan coordinator. A special feature of Movin’March this year is celebrating the whole experience that active travel to school gives you – whether it’s sharing a joke with your friends, hearing the clicking of cicadas or giving a curious cat a pat. No trip to school is the same when you’re on your bike or scooter, walking or skating. All Upper Hutt schools are invited to take part in a range of Movin’March activities. They can hold a Fancy Feet day where kids can paint or add wild and whacky touches to their footwear. Or take part in the regional “All In” day on Wednesday 26 March when all students aim to travel all or part of the way to school actively. A lot of schools run a “Wheels Day” for as many kids as possible to cycle, scoot or skate to and from school. This year there’s also the opportunity for schools to create a mural which maps kids’ favourite things they saw, smelt or 6
experienced on their adventure to and from school. If they take a photo of the mural and send it to the Movin’March team, they’ll go into the draw to win three scooter racks for their schools. Five Upper Hutt schools have registered for Movin’March so far. We’d love every school to take part and share in the fun. More information and registration details are available at www.gw.govt.nz/movin-march. Schools can also contact Natalie Finnigan, Upper Hutt’s school travel plan coordinator, email: natalie.finnigan@uhcc.govt.nz.
Pinehaven School students and principal, Kayleen Macnee raring to go for Movin’March.
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Club Networking Series Wednesday 16 April | Thursday 19 June
FREE networking opportunity to form working relationships, share ideas and unite in building better, stronger clubs in Upper Hutt.
Wednesday 16 April
Time: Speaker:
6 - 7.30pm Kevin Goldsbury Ignite Sport
Thursday 19 June
Time: Speaker:
7.30 - 9am Upper Hutt Hockey Club
Expressions Arts & Entertainment Centre & Upper Hutt i-Site 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt For more info and to register contact:
Activation email: activation@uhcc.govt.nz tel: 04 527 2148 Sponsored by: The Upper Hutt Leader
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Valley Inline Speed Skating Valley Inline Speed Skating is a small but very active club for speed skaters in the Wellington and Hutt Valley region. Our training sessions cater for all abilities, from novices to NZ representatives at overseas competitions, including the world championships. If you can use a pair of skates (rollerblades are fine to start with) and are keen to do more, then bring your skates (and helmet) and come along to one of our indoor sessions on either Tuesday or Sunday evening at the Riverstone Recreation Hall, next to H2O Xtream. For more info email us at ValleyInline@gmail.com. See our website for some action shots www.sportsground.co.nz/viss!
Be part of creating healthier, safer communities together! The new community tool is a digital version of the ‘How Can You Help’ booklet from the ‘It’s Not Ok!’ campaign. It empowers citizens and community leaders to support people experiencing unhealthy relationships and family violence.
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There are three free events as part of the launch:
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12pm on Thursday 10 April, at Expression’s Genesis Energy Theatre
A special lunchtime session for community groups and organisations with guest speaker Lesley Elliott. 6pm on Thursday 10 April, at Expression’s Genesis Energy Theatre
A public evening launch with both Frankie Stevens and Lesley Elliott as guest speakers, who will talk about creating safer communities and families; and how to help each other.
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with guest speakers Frankie Stevens & Lesley Elliott
11am on Saturday 12 April, at Upper Hutt City Library A
A final public presentation. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Sofía Robinson on 04 527 2169 or email community@uhcc.govt.nz
A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY YMCA ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS Have you wanted to join a gym and been apprehensive? Or have you not exercised for a while and wanting something to help you get back into it?
Join like minded people for a 4 week introductory programme to active living. This programme will include information on fitness, nutrition, injury prevention and more Commencing: 24th March 2014 $60 for 4 weeks, 2 sessions per week Mondays & Thursdays 11am at YMCA Upper Hutt DOWNLOAD OUR PROGRAMME FROM WWW.YMCAWELLINGTON.ORG.NZ FOR MORE INFO OR TO REGISTER CONTACT 04 568 3252 9
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UPPER HUTT HOCKEY CLUB is now fully established at n Maidstone Park with women’s, men’s and junior teams catering for all skill levels, as well as beginner level coaching.
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. For contacts and more information about the Hutt Valley Thunderbolts BMX Club check out our website: www.sportsground.co.nz/hvtbmx and Facebook on our Hutt Valley Thunderbolts Club page.
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GRAND TRAVERSE ENTER NOW 5 EVENT OPTIONS Multisport / Duathlon • MTB • MT Run • Fun Run/Walk • Youth Challenge Find out more and register online at www.pgt.org.nz
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GRADES: League Senior Grades: Premiers, Reserves and Senior 1st. League Junior Grades: mini mods through to Under 19’s Netball: Premiers, Reserves, College and Social.
SENIOR LEAGUE TRAINING: Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6.15pm at Whakatiki Park, Upper Hutt this also includes Under 19s through to 17s. For further information please contact the Club Secretary Melissa Uatuku (email above) or Club Chair Tyrone Paikea on 027 2311 892. Other contact details – upperhutttigers@hotmail.com or leave a message on our Facebook page: Upper Hutt Rugby League ‘Tigers’.
The Team.. Frances McEwen Team Leader Activation 04 529 0091 027 213 7583 frances.mcewen@uhcc.govt.nz Ellie Davidson Clubs and Schools
AJ Picard Community and Programmes
04 527 2148 027 479 3156 ellie.davidson@uhcc.govt.nz
04 527 2857 027 213 7572 aj.picard@uhcc.govt.nz
Brenda Collins ALIVE Project Coordinator
Ondine Brown Kiwisport Co-Ordinator
04 529 0081 brenda.collins@uhcc.govt.nz
04 527 2138 ondine.brown@uhcc.govt.nz
For more info: email: activation@uhcc.govt.nz web: www.activation.org.nz
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