News & Views from Surinder
Welcome 2010!
February February Focus – Bums on Bikes For Healthy Hearts.
Sunday 7th Feb
Pukekohe Joggers and Walkers Half Marathon and 6km fun run/walk
Contact: pukekohehalf@ihug.com or Les Dowie 09 23 89 233.
Sunday 14th Feb
Sunset Coast Rotary Walk – 5km or 10km options
Organised by Rotary Club of Waiuku Inc.
Contact rotary@waiuku.co.nz or phone 09 23 59 588 or 09 23 58 500.
Sunday 14th Feb
Valentines Day – Wear RED. Keep our hearts strong and fit.
Wednesday 17th Feb
National Go By Bike Day
Sunday 21st Feb
Sanitarium Weetbix Triathlon - St Helliers
Age 7- 15 years
Free training programmes offered
Pukekohe Monday and Thursday @ 4pm-5pm – Jubliee Pool
Tuakau Tuesday and Friday @ 2:30pm - 3:30pm – Centennial Pool (Time will change when school term commences)
Contact: Surinder Edwards surinder@cmsport.co.nz 021 884 355 or 09 23 82 495.
Tuesday 23rd Feb
Franklin Mayoral Bike Challenge 5:30pm -7:30pm
Pukekohe Park Raceway
Bring your family, friends and neighbours as well as your bike and helmet and be part of the as we community cycle challenge around the Pukekohe race track. We want to make this event even
Bigger than last year. Caters for all abilities and ages. No Cost.
Contact: monique_haines@franklin.govt.nz
Friday 26th Feb
Franklin Primary Schools Triathlon
Clarks Beach
Contact: Your local Franklin Primary School or bizibodez@gmail.com
March Focus -Tamariki Ora –Children’s Health
Sunday 7th March
Winstone Aggregates- Wheels and Heels Bike Event- 32km or 56km options
Pokeno School
Contact: www.excellentevents.co.nz or Pokeno School 09 23 233 6108
Sunday 7th March
National Children’s Day
Wednesday 10th March
National Walk to work / School day
Sunday 14th March
Round The Bays fun run / walk – 8.4km
Auckland – St. Helliers Bay
Sunday 21st March
Mauku School Fun run / walk – 5km or 10km options
Contact: admin@mauku.school.nz or phone Mauku school 09 23 63 654
Wednesday 24th March
Counties Manukau Sport - Franklin Sporting Summit
Bayer Growers Stadium – Pukekohe
5:30pm-8:30pm
The purpose of the Summit is to bring together Schools, Sports Clubs and Regional Sports
organisations in the Franklin community to give them the opportunity to meet each other
and learn more about everyone’s contribution to Sport in our district. Kiwi Sport information
update included.
Sunday 28th March
Franklin Multi Cultural Festival
Organised by Puni School
Held at Pukekohe Intermediate School Grounds
9:30am - 12pm Cultural Sport Competition for Primary Schools who have entered
12pm - 2pm Cultural Concert
Come and enjoy a wonderful day that incorporates sport, food and performances in an
awesome cultural environment.
Contact: Jim Stafford Bush Principal Puni School 09 23 87 403
2009 Rundown
2009 has been filled with memorable events & programmes, a wonderful assortment of people to engage with as well as many opportunities to gain greater knowledge & experience in my role as Franklin District Coordinator for Counties Manukau Sport.
The Franklin Primary Schools Push Play Marathon was the last event on our Push Play calendar. It was well supported with 233 registered runners as well as lots of enthusiastic family members also getting involved to stride out the final 2.195km of the 42km marathon distance. The atmosphere was very positive & a credit to all those that were present.
The Pukekohe Joggers & Walkers Club half marathon & 6km fun run/walk is scheduled for Sunday 7th February. The 6km option is a very achievable distance if you are just starting out or need an event to get motivated for. You might like to complete it as a family challenge especially when it's in our district. You have 7 weeks to train & whether you run or walk the distance the end result will be worth the effort. For more details contact Les Dowie on 09 238 9233 or email pukekohehalf@ihug.co.nz
During January 2010 there will be a FREE Break Away Holiday Programme operating in Tuakau for children aged 11-17 years. The programme will have a sport focus in the morning & pool activities planned after lunch. Registration forms can be collected from the Tuakau Library or the Programme Coordinator, Tammy Potini on 021 0755 872. Funding for the Break Away Holiday Programme has been made available by the Ministry of Social Development. There is an opportunity for 60 children to take part each week. The dates are:
Each day starts at the Tuakau Rugby Club with a roll call at 9.30am & the day finishes at 2.30pm. A light lunch will be organised. Providers for this programme include Counties Manukau Sport, Franklin Sport Swim & Fitness as well as clubs in the Tuakau District. Registrations close on 4th January 2010.
We need to be thinking ahead to the Weetbix Triathlon 2010. Next year the Auckland event will be held on Sunday 21st February. FREE training will begin on Monday 18th January & Thursday 21st January from 4pm to 5pm & will continue each week on these days up until the event. The training will be held at Bledisloe Park & Jubilee Pools. The invitation is extended to any child aged between 7-15 years who want to train for this event & be part of our Franklin squad. Children & adults just need to turn up on the days mentioned & join in. Also if you would like to assist us please contact me at surinder@cmsport.co.nz or 021 884 355. Another great event for our primary school children is the Franklin Primary Schools Triathlon 2010 which is on Friday 26th February. For more details email bizibodez@gmail.com or phone 021963 664.
There are so many things I am very grateful of & one of these are my wonderful friends who have happily given up their time to assist me throughout the year. Thank you very much, your help has been really appreciated. To the Franklin community have a safe & enjoyable festive season that is filled with happy memories & opportunities to be active in our great outdoors. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Surinder Edwards
Franklin District Coordinator for Counties Manukau Sport
