MTB

Hey Team,
After last weekend I felt that there was a lot of feedback regarding MTB and wanting more confidence etc. So on Saturday this weekend I thought it would be nice to head out to Glenbervie for a ride and some basic bike mechanics. I am thinking at this stage that we would meet at 8am and go for a couple of hours. Meet at the ropes course car park. I would reccomend this for anyone wanting to build confidence. Please send me a text if you are keen. You will need to source your own bike as I will be riding mine.
Liv

Photos from the last two weekends.

Keep this date!!!!!

Navquest is back!!!! Our closest event is at Waiuku Forest in south auckland. This is taking place on Sunday the 27th of May. Its $15 entry fee. Will send a letter home closer to the date, it will be great for Intermediates and Juniors.

Multi sport race info

Hi team,
Just some final information for this Saturday:

• Please try and be out at Taurikura Bay by 7.30, I will be out there from around 7. Gear will be checked at 7.30.

• Race briefing for parents will take place at 7.40: If your parent has put down their name as a helper then we will give them a job. Whether it be transport of gear or a Marshall on the course.
• Race Briefing is at 7.45 for participants. First team away will be at 8am.
• Please make sure that all teams have a cell phone that is fully charged and is in some form of dry bag.
• If your parents own binoculars it would be worthwhile bringing them, gumboots, raincoat, thermos would also be advisable  
• All things going to plan, the race will be over by 11.30, it is a straight multi sport race.
• We will be supplying some hot food at Livs house after the event.

Teams are as follows:
Taylor
Soph
Flynn
Callum
(Parent: Frances)

Anna
Bella
Daniel
James
(Parent: Kellie)

Bridget
Ryan
William
Shaan
(Parent: Maree)

Eloise
Grace
Emily
Elliot
(Parent: Fiona)

Julz
Jess
Hayden
Robert
(Parent: Leanne)

See you all there with Bells on.

Multi Sport Race

Hey Gals and Guys,
So this Saturday we will be running the multi sport race. I imagine that it would be a good idea to be out there around 7-7.15 as race briefing is at 7.45am. I will post the team lists on Thursday night. Please make sure that you organise a parent to be your support crew and that all your gear is sorted. If you need to borrow a pack or anything please come and see me before Friday. We will have some water out there but make sure you fill your bottle before you come out. This race is for anyone from year 10-13.

Compulsory individual gear:  

 A well serviced mountain bike & helmet, sturdy cross trainers/shoes, a towel & togs, a race pack with enough snacks for the morning, a thermal top & bottoms, fleece jumper, a sunhat, a woollen hat & gloves, plenty of fluid, a torch and a whistle.  Oooh yes, of course a strong set of lungs!              

All teams will be given a first aid kit at the race briefing and maps.

Lactic Turkey Results

Well we drove into the eye of the storm and came out on top. Well done to all the teams who took part in another fantastic Lactic Turkey event. WARTS had a blast. Check out the results at the link below, you will also notice that the old WARTS didn't do to badly either.

ARC Preparation

Just a reminder that you need to have sorted out all your food for two nights, and your race food. Also make sure that you have sorted who is bringing a tent. And check the gear list so that if you need something then you can let me know.

Nav

Hi WARTS,
Not only would I like to have the normal senior navs on Wednesday but also the students who are wanting to Nav at ARC. Anyone can come, however I would love to hear from you early so that I can book a van.

ARC

Check out all the teams for schools ARC race, its going to be alot of fun!!!!!!!
http://www.arcevents.co.nz/arc2412/content/?page_id=421

Up and Coming Events

Hi Team,
There is alot going on for Junior and Senior Adventure Racers over the next few months. Please have a read through and if your keen for any or all of whats listed then get in touch. Some are strictly for just seniors, however not all are.

24th March: We will be running a Multi sport race out at Whangarei Heads on the Saturday Morning. We would like to have as many adventure racers as possible, you will be racing in teams of four. This will be good training, but also a chance to race against the seniors as they prepare for Hillary. You will need 1 bike per person at this stage, so get organised. The event will be made up of a trek, mt bike, and kayak. It is also a fantastic opportunity for your parents to come out and see you in action. It will start at 9am and finish around 1pm. Seniors are expected to be there and anyone else is a bonus.

18th-21st of April: This is for Seniors only. We will be heading down to Tongariro National Park for Nav Practice. Callum will be joining us. It is expected that the Hillary tem will be in its final stages and that all of the team should attend, this is espically the case if you are interested in being the Navigator. The terrain in National Park is like nothing that we have up here, and familiarity with the area is really important. The cost for this trip is still being discussed but it will not be over $80. We will leave Wednesday Arvo and come back Saturday night. Please make sure that you discuss this with your family.