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Activity Directory Taranaki Contact Details: Gaylene Phillips, Bailey Walsh & Sport Taranaki Claire White PO Box 5049, New Plymouth GRX Advisors No 2 Field, Yarrow Stadium P/ 06 7590930 x 714 Maratahu St, New Plymouth [email protected] P/ 0800 ACTIVE [email protected] F/ 06 759 1779 [email protected] Facebook: Green Prescription Taranaki www.sporttaranaki.org.nz ANNUAL EVENTS INTRODUCTION Taranaki Daily News Run or walk the 5 km’s in a family friendly non- Welcome to the Sport Taranaki Activity Directory. The purpose of this booklet Port to Park competitive event. Check Daily News website for is to provide a resource on information about physical activity opportunities in November date. In November. Taranaki. Taranaki Daily News Walk or run this undulating part town, part The recommendation for a healthy life is to be physically active for a minimum Half Marathon countryside event. All ages welcome but under 16’s of 30 minutes 5 times each week. Start off with what you can achieve and October must be accompanied by an adult. build up to this if necessary. If you would like support, ask your nurse or GP Ph: (06) 758 8373 about the Green Prescription. Nexans Fun Run Series These non competitive run/walk events are a great October—March way to exercise with others in a friendly community The Green Prescription is written advice from a doctor or primary health care Ph: (06) 759 0930 environment. Suitable for all ages and abilities. nurse to increase physical activity as part of a patient’s health management plan. Held Hawera, Stratford, Tikorangi, Okato, Bell Block, Inglewood, NPGHS, Opunake, Eltham Races start 10.00am except Okato & Bell Block The Green Prescription discount card (shown at right) is provided to people Take a picnic lunch and stay for the spot prizes. to enable them to access a number of discounts on offer. Name: John Smith Taranaki Steelformers Enter a team of 10-16 individuals to walk, jog or run Expires: 27 July 2017 Around the Mountain Relay the 150km journey around the mountain. Distances November vary from 3-11 kilometers, something for everyone. Ph: Selwyn (06) 758 8200 Sport Taranaki have a friendly Green Prescription team that offer support and encouragement for people to become more active. The staff are qualified in Wells Ironman Ironman competition for serious competitors exercise prescription, and will support and direct you into the most suitable February Also 10km or half marathon for walkers or runners. form of physical activity for your specific needs with consideration for your preferences and lifestyle. Taranaki Toa Mounga Tri Series To encourage whanau to get active together. Taranaki Toa facebook Short, medium and full distance triathlons Sport Taranaki try to keep this resource current and up to date. Should you Check out the website for info on events and group find any of the information to be incorrect or wish to advise us on an omission training schedules. please contact us on (06) 759 0930 ext 714. Also check out Sport Taranaki’s website www.sporttaranaki.org.nz or become Rainbow Run Run/walk along the NP walkway and through paint a friend on facebook with Green Prescription Taranaki or Sport Taranaki. stations that colour you all colours of the rainbow. First held in 2016. To be annual event in April Directory reviewed 2 February 2017 Now finishes at Ngamotu Beach for entertainment and spot prize giving. HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTRES ANNUAL EVENTS Includes information on gyms offering discounts to Green Prescription Yarrows Taranaki Enter as a solo cyclist, tandem, or as a team to NEW PLYMOUTH AND BELL BLOCK Cycle Challenge participate in this grueling ride. Distances vary January depending on what category you enter into. It’s Todd Energy Aquatic Centre New Plymouth: Ph: Selwyn (06) 758 8200 primarily a recreational event suitable for all levels of fitness. Affiliated to the Green Prescription Programme. Receive 20% discount off the admission cost Flannagan Cup An iconic Taranaki event since 1916, this 3.5km open Ph. (06) 7596060 February water swim is held at Ngamotu over Waitangi Ph: (06) 758 5894 weekend. Enter as an individual or as a team. Snap Fitness New Plymouth: Offering GRx: no joining fee, $12.50 per wk Taranaki Alpine Club This is an annual event held by the Alpine Club, and Free consultation with personal trainer Open Climb Is a great way to go up the mountain, especially for And programme. 24 hour gym [email protected] those going up for their first time. The climb can Ph. (06) 7572240 Www.taranakialpineclub.co.nz take between 8-11 hours return, and the leader of the group will move at a comfortable pace for the whole group. Curves: New Plymouth & Bell Block (Ladies only) Bayleys Mountain to Surf Run, walk, do the whole thing or part of it with a BB $15.75 week—no joining fee Marathon team. There are plenty of groups around to train NP $13.50 week –for 3 months only no joining fee March with, so get a good pair of running/walking shoes, Ph. (06) 7699586 Special Family and student rates available. Ph: Ollie 027 5555011 register for the event and get training. YMCA New Plymouth: Relay For Life Cancer Society Fund raiser Offered to the Green Prescription Programme March Teams of at least 10 people, walk for 12 hours $20 per month for 3 months. Ph: (06) 757 3006 continuously, with at least one person walking at all Includes assessment and personalized programme times. Ph: (06) 7583666 Special discounts for Methanex Family Fun Ride and Mayoral Bike Challenge COPD or Cardiac Rehabilitation patients February 2015 As part of Bike Wise month, this is a competition between all kiwi towns to see which town can get Rampage Fitness Ph: (06) 759 6060 the most people to cycle alongside their mayor. NP Gill Street: 06 7578628 Westown Sunley St: 06 7539393 Weetbix Tryathlon Go For Gold! This kids event is about them getting Bell Block Swans Rd: 06 7553234 March out there, participating and having fun. It’s non- [email protected] Ph: (09) 531 5080 competitive and kids can enter as individuals or as Offered to GRx: or (06) 759 0930 a team. $12 per week— classes and gym ,no joining fee, no contract. Sport Taranaki Rainbow Run Walk or run along the walkway and get splattered Personal training sessions extra. With different colours along the way. 24 hour gym Entertainment and Spot Prizes at Ngamotu Beach OTHER HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTRES Monthly supermarket tours with National heart Foundation representative. Call to register for a group. NEW PLYMOUTH AND BELL BLOCK continued…. NP office: 06 7695066 Vigor Fitness and Studio Anneka - 021 404 642 Opunake Sustainability Group Hickey Place Reserve and Orchard Ph: (Gardening group) A range of classes throughout the week: Ph: Pete (06) 7617585 Register for GRx special programme Or Claire 021 02242438 Mon and Thurs 1-2pm $60 (For group of 10) Badminton Central Badminton Club Box Office Fitness Facebook: Box Office Boxing New Plymouth Andrew 0270855790 Mondays 730pm Star Gym 06 7575884 106 Leach Street (behind Super Cheap Auto) Raj 02785925687 Range of box fit classes every day. First class free. Moms class: Tues 11am (free) NP Croquet NP Croquet Club Womens workout: Thur 11am (free) Peter 7535171 Golf Croquet-Tues/Weds&Fri ams 9am GRx $2 at 9.10am class Mon to Friday. Margaret 7539377 Association Croquet-Tues/Thurs/Sat from 1pm Susan 7588487 president New members welcome City Fitness New Plymouth 8 Egmont Street : Ph: 06 7599965 Boutique Body Studio and Power Plate Memberships from $7 per week Ph: Bernadette Wallis 06 7581767 No trial offered for GRx 24 hour gym Weight restriction 140kg Discount for GRx 10 sessions for $99 Jetts Fitness New Plymouth 109 Devon Street West: Ph: 06 2154271 Offers a 5 day free trial and $6/wk off peak membership 24 hour gym Kanga Training Post natal exercise sessions for mums and babies. Recognised pelvic floor safe exercise programme. Classes in NP and Inglewood Contact Ashley for more details: 021 0815 9689 HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTRES DANCE NEW PLYMOUTH AND BELL BLOCK continued…. COASTAL TARANAKI Olympus Fitness and Performance at 55 Rimu Street NP Okato Belly Dancing & zumba Phone to find out when classes starting Ph: Te Amo 027 4284238 Boxing training/classes for beginners to professionals Ph: Rosalina Also small group fitness sessions in Urenui and NP (06) 7591739 Check out Facebook: Clifton Fight and Fitness Oakura Val Deakin Dance Theatre Trust Contact for more information on ballet,. Jazz, tap, Ph. Jane (06) 7527743 modern and ballroom dance. CENTRAL TARANAKI Lions Den Gym & Fitness Centre Oakura Zumba Phone to find out when classes starting 88 Juliet St, Stratford. 069284517 Ph: Rosalina (06) 7591739 www.lionsdengym.co.nz 24/7 gym. Fitness services available. 20% off 3, 6, and 12 month memberships offered to GRx Monthly programme of fun exercise classes available phone for more Inglewood $150 per annum, $90 for 6 months, $20 for access card. Information or check out website www.ymcataranaki.org.nz Community Gym ($100 per/annum seniors, $80 for high school students) Ph. 020 4020 6928 email [email protected] www.nzinglewoodgym.com YMCA Energy Fitness Inglewood Cardio, strength and tone, Yoga classes at town hall. Providing a variety of activities so checkout: www.ymca.org.nz Lisa Cooper 027 8189888 Mon & Wed 6pm. 8 week blocks $50-$80 Ph: (06) 758 3666 [email protected] Facebook—Energy Fitness Inglewood Stratford: TSB Pool Complex Dryland group exercise classes available. See facebook page for current schedule and pricing.