March Update
March is the month! The clubs are underway, school sports are busy and Tairawhiti is getting active. We've put together a guide to the largest events coming to our region this month, and a few notices from Sports House.
There's no shortage of opportunities to participate this month. See our online calendar for more
|
|
|
We now have a live calendar of all sports events on offer on our website. Click here to view the calendar.
Below are some of the largest upcoming events in Tairawhiti
|
|
|
The Colour Run
The awesome Colour Run is back! Bigger and better.
Gisborne Harriers in conjunction with the Tairawhiti Multicultural Council, are putting on the annual Colour Run in support of the #opportunitieswithoutdiscrimination campaign. All you have to do is wear odd socks on the day to show your support for #OWD , wear a white(ish) TShirt and be prepared to walk/run/crawl 2.5km and get messy with colour.
Gold coin donation on the day or koha to cover costs.
More info
|
|
The Explorer
Enter one or both, individual or team — you choose!
The Explorer Bike
Awesome road and gravel riding around the spectacular Eastland coast and into the hills north of Gisborne. Total distance 135.5km
The Explorer Trail Run
Spectacular running from Waipaoa riverbank, along the beach to Oneroa walkway, then the full length of the Wainui cycle/walkway. Total Distance 20km
More info
|
|
|
|
Whanau Fun - Swim, Bike, Run!
Come on out and have fun! Participate with your children, race your cousin, challenge your mate. Choose to do the event as a team or as an individual. Prizes for best dressed, oldest participant, family with the greatest number of participants, and other fun categories.
Enjoy time with your family, play at the pool, pack a picnic lunch and be in to win assorted draw prizes as well. Let's all give it a go!
More info
|
|
|
Try badminton? All clubs start this March!
The Eastland Badminton Centre has options for everyone, and all programmes kick off in March. Programmes available for kids, adults, social and competitive. There are different time options to suit your schedule, and two venues (Gisborne and Patutahi).
See our website for more info
|
|
Crank It Up cycle challenge
The inaugural “Crank it UP” overnight Cycle Challenge is set to take place on the beautiful Gisborne beachfront on March 24-25, 2017 (ignore the poster date). The 12 hour event starts at 7pm Saturday night and goes through until 7am Sunday morning. The event is for teams between 2 and 10 riders, grunty solo riders can also take on the challenge.
See our website for more info
|
|
|
|
Nutrition workshop with Mary Hope
Learn to nourish your body with tasty, easy-to-prepare, inexpensive foods!
Sport Gisborne Tairawhiti nutritionist Mary Hope will be providing two workshops on using healthy, fresh, local ingredients to get the most out of your meals!
The first workshop will take place on the 14th of March, 12:10-12:50pm
The second will run 5:15-6:30 on the 15th of March.
The workshop cost is $2 per person, see you there!
|
|
|
Other Events:
River Run Series:
TIme yourself every week on the beautiful 2.5km or 5km river route in town. Meet at 5.30pm at the Marina Carpark for start at 6pm; every Thursday. $2 entry, kids very welcome.
More info
Greg Nicol Hockey Holiday Camp:
An excellent opportunity for 12-15 years to be coached by the best, Greg Nicol! 2 days of athlete-focused hockey training before the season kicks off.
More info
Gisborne Tennis Club:
- Sunday Club Day: 9.00am - 12.00pm. Non-members welcome ($5 entry).
- ‘Community Tennis’ from 5.30 pm on Wednesdays. Anyone can come along and beginners are encouraged to play - non-members $5 entry and the club can provide racquets (see below).
- ‘A’ Grade Fast4 comp on Tuesday nights beginning March 7 for 6 weeks.
For more information see their website
|
|
|
|
Volunteer of the Month
TK Moeke - Turanga Touch
"TK has been involved in Touch, Rugby, League, Waka Ama and Basketball since he moved to Gisborne four years ago. TK saw that there was no pathway for Touch players, and organised the set up of an affiliated TOUCH NZ module, which meant that all players who played in this competition were able to play at a national level.
In 2016 TK ran a touch programme with school aged children to help develop their fundamental movement and touch skills. A year later, 70 children have participated in is programme. TK treats every individual as a professional and volunteers so much of his knowledge and personal time. The kids all respond to him for a reason.
TK, you are an amazing asset to those that you coach, and an invaluable volunteer in our Community."
Congratulations! The monthly winner will receive a $25 voucher from Peppers Beachfront, Sport Maker merchandise, and a volunteer discount card.
|
|
|
|
Claim Your Club's Volunteer Cards!
Looking for a way to thank your loyal volunteers?
Sport Gisborne Tairawhiti created the Volunteer Card as a way to support local clubs to recognise and appreciate their sport volunteers. The cards, which can be used throughout all of 2017, offer discounts at four local retailers. To go into the ballot to receive 10 of these cards to distribute to your most dedicated volunteers, email sherylh@sportgisborne.org.nz
|
|
|
Tairawhiti Rising Legends
2017 squad inducted
Applications are in and our Logans Tairawhiti Rising Legends have been selected for 2017. Ten outstanding young athletes have been inducted and will receive support and mentorship throughout the year. The TRL initiative is aimed at recognising, acknowledging and supporting the development of talented young athletes in Tairawhiti. In addition to developmental support, mentoring and workshops, the athletes receive a $1000 scholarship.
2017 TRL Squad:
- Josiah Ney - Triathlon
- Kendra Tait - Cycling
- Sam Ferkins - Kayaking
- Alicia Hoskin - Kayaking
- Briana Irving - Athletics
- Kaiya Huta - Trampolining
- Jake Noble - Softball
- William Donnelly - Squash
- Saffi Vette - Surfing
- Olivia Corrin - Swimming / Surf lifesaving
|
|
|
|
|
