Activity Directory Taranaki

1 Contact Details: Gaylene Phillips, Bailey Walsh & Claire White GRX Advisors P/ 06 7590930 x 714 Facebook: Green Prescription Taranaki Sport Taranaki PO Box 5049, New Plymouth No 2 Field, Yarrow Stadium Maratahu St, New Plymouth P/ 0800 ACTIVE F/ 06 759 1779 Activity Directory Taranaki Taranaki Daily News Run or walk the 5 km s in a family friendly non- Port to Park competitive event. Check Daily News website for November date. In November. Taranaki Daily News Walk or run this undulating part town, part Half Marathon countryside event.

2 All ages welcome but under 16 s October must be accompanied by an adult. Ph: (06) 758 8373 Nexans Fun Run Series These non competitive run/walk events are a great October March way to exercise with others in a friendly community Ph: (06) 759 0930 environment. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Held Hawera, Stratford, Tikorangi, Okato, Bell Block, Inglewood, NPGHS, Opunake, Eltham Races start except Okato & Bell Block Take a picnic lunch and stay for the spot prizes.

3 Taranaki Steelformers Enter a team of 10-16 individuals to walk, jog or run 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 Wells Ironman Ironman competition for serious competitors February Also 10km or half marathon for walkers or runners. Taranaki Toa Mounga Tri Series To encourage whanau to get active together. Taranaki Toa facebook Short, medium and full distance triathlons Check out the website for info on events and group training schedules.

4 Rainbow Run Run/walk along the NP walkway and through paint stations that colour you all colours of the rainbow. First held in 2016. To be annual event in April Now finishes at Ngamotu Beach for entertainment and spot prize giving. ANNUAL EVENTS INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Sport Taranaki Activity Directory . The purpose of this booklet is to provide a resource on information about physical Activity opportunities in Taranaki . The recommendation for a healthy life is to be physically active for a minimum of 30 minutes 5 times each week.

5 Start off with what you can achieve and build up to this if necessary. If you would like support, ask your nurse or GP about the Green Prescription. The Green Prescription is written advice from a doctor or primary health care nurse to increase physical Activity as part of a patient s health management plan. The Green Prescription discount card (shown at right) is provided to people to enable them to access a number of discounts on offer. Sport Taranaki have a friendly Green Prescription team that offer support and encouragement for people to become more active.

6 The staff are qualified in exercise prescription, and will support and direct you into the most suitable form of physical Activity for your specific needs with consideration for your preferences and lifestyle. Sport Taranaki try to keep this resource current and up to date. Should you find any of the information to be incorrect or wish to advise us on an omission please contact us on (06) 759 0930 ext 714. Also check out Sport Taranaki s website or become a friend on facebook with Green Prescription Taranaki or Sport Taranaki .

7 Directory reviewed 2 February 2017 Name: John Smith Expires: 27 July 2017 HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTRES Includes information on gyms offering discounts to Green Prescription NEW PLYMOUTH AND BELL BLOCK Todd Energy Aquatic Centre New Plymouth: Affiliated to the Green Prescription Programme. Receive 20% discount off the admission cost Ph. (06) 7596060 Snap Fitness New Plymouth: Offering GRx: no joining fee, $ per wk Free consultation with personal trainer And programme.

8 24 hour gym Ph. (06) 7572240 Curves: New Plymouth & Bell Block (Ladies only) BB $ week no joining fee NP $ week for 3 months only no joining fee Ph. (06) 7699586 Special Family and student rates available. YMCA New Plymouth: Offered to the Green Prescription Programme $20 per month for 3 months. Includes assessment and personalized programme Ph: (06) 7583666 Special discounts for COPD or Cardiac Rehabilitation patients Rampage Fitness NP Gill Street: 06 7578628 Westown Sunley St: 06 7539393 Bell Block Swans Rd: 06 7553234 Offered to GRx: $12 per week classes and gym ,no joining fee, no contract.

9 Personal training sessions extra. 24 hour gym Yarrows Taranaki Enter as a solo cyclist, tandem, or as a team to Cycle Challenge participate in this grueling ride. Distances vary January depending on what category you enter into. It s Ph: Selwyn (06) 758 8200 primarily a recreational event suitable for all levels of fitness. Flannagan Cup An iconic Taranaki event since 1916, this open February water swim is held at Ngamotu over Waitangi Ph: (06) 758 5894 weekend. Enter as an individual or as a team.

10 Taranaki Alpine Club This is an annual event held by the Alpine Club, and Open Climb Is a great way to go up the mountain, especially for those going up for their first time. The climb can take between 8-11 hours return, and the leader of the group will move at a comfortable pace for the whole group. Bayleys Mountain to Surf Run, walk, do the whole thing or part of it with a Marathon team. There are plenty of groups around to train March with, so get a good pair of running/walking shoes, Ph: Ollie 027 5555011 register for the event and get training.