February Update

Things have well and truly hit top speed here at Sport Gisborne Tairawhiti, after a busy month of events and the recent start of school for 2017. Many of our programs are undergoing exciting changes this year, and we can't wait to share those with you as time goes on!

We're headed into another jam-packed month of events, for kids and adults in a great variety of sports. See our online calendar for more info

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

River Run Series

Gisborne Harriers Club are bringing back the popular 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 are very welcome as a safe route with no roads to cross.
Bring your friends.

More info

Weetbix kids TRYathlon

Weetbix TRYathlon is back on the 21st of Feb, 2017, and each year the number of Weet-Bix TRYathletes keeps increasing! Again the Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon event is located at Nelson Park.

Early Bird and School group discounts are available, see their website or email our events team for more info

Race Without a Distance

On Waitangi Day 2017, Huringa Pai will host a totally new format of event here in Gisborne, a race without a distance. All competitors will begin the run/walk together at Churchill park, and each person's race will end when they have been caught by the celebrity in the 'catcher car'.

Entry fees: $3 Primary Student, $5 Intermediate/Secondary, $25 Adult entry (18 years +) $150 group entries of 10 people

See our website for more info

Summer Social Triathlon Evenings

Weet-bix Tryathlon Training
Come on out as a family and help your kids get ready for the Weetbix Tryathlon!
Where: Churchill Park
When: beginning Friday Feb. 03
Time: sign-on at 5pm for 5:30pm start
Cost: $5 for non-members, gold coin donation for members

Thursday Triathlons
Come down to the triathlon club and join us for a fun triathlon on Thursday evenings. Adults and youth intermediate age and up - must be a competent sea swimmer (or come down and bike and run!)
Where: Beacon Reserve
When: beginning Thursday Feb. 09
Time: sign-on at 5:30pm for 6pm start
Cost: $5 for non-members, gold coin donation for members

Aotearoa Bike Challenge

Workplaces across New Zealand will be inviting their staff to join in a fun, free team competition to see who can get the most staff to try riding a bike. People can cycle anywhere they like, anytime they like in February 2017. They only need to ride for 10 minutes to participate, which is just enough time to bring a big smile to their face after rediscovering how easy and fun riding a bike can be.
Sign up to compete against us!

See their website for more info

Other Events:

Summer Badminton Club:
Have a go at Badminton! Drop in and pay to play any monday this summer
See our website for more info

Junior Cricket:
Term 1 junior registrations are now open! Talk to your school for more information

HSOG Senior Netball Musters:
5:30pm Thursday 9th February and Monday 13th February
HSOB Sports Club Anzac Street, All levels are very welcome
We are also seeking coaches for the 2017 season. We're a very supportive club who also offer and encourage further training opportunities!
For more information contact Lexi Cheyne 021-111-3497

Volunteer of the Month
Ondrea Gooch - Gisborne Gymnastics Club

Ondrea was a gymnast when she was a child, and a New Zealand Champion who was on the Gisborne Gymnastics Honours Board.
She has spent a long time as a parent sitting and watching her own children, but when she was approached to ask of her interest in teaching the children gymnastics, she said 'yes' straight away.
Ondrea has really grown into this role of teaching the little 5-7 year olds in the Recreation classes. Her experience has been amazing for the club, and it highlights to parents that gymnastics is not just something you do for a short time, it's a love for life and a wonderful skill that can be passed on years later to those who too, have a real love for gymnastics.
We thank Ondrea for her ongoing enthusiasm and time she gives to the Gisborne Gymnastics Club and to the kids.

Congratulations! The monthly winner will receive a $25 voucher from Peppers Beachfront, Sport Maker merchandise, and a volunteer discount card.

To nominate a star volunteer from your club or team, visit our website

Volunteer Card

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
Squad named for 2017

Applications are in and our 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

Adding your events to our online calendar:
If you're a club or organiser of sports events, you can now register your events on our site, which will be added to our online calendar generate their own custom web page. This will help you to reach a wider audience, and help us to further share info about upcoming events in the region.

To register an event, just fill out this form on our website.