Tyre Hunt

Hey WARTS,
Can you please start keeping an eye out for tyre tubes to take to the P6 race. It is best to have 4wd tyre tubes as they are bigger, however anything is good. YOu will need them on the 9th of September.

Gear List for Get 2 Go

·         Clothes and footwear (appropriate for running and biking in that may get wet and

·         muddy)

·         Solid running/sports shoes

·         Warm layers of clothes (bring spares just in case it is really cold)

·         Warm hats/gloves

·         Sunhat/sunscreen

·         Spare socks

·         Shorts/t-shirts…etc

·         Raincoat/windbreak jacket

·         A spare set of warm dry clothes and a towel for after the water activity (be prepared to get totally wet. You never know!)

·         Plenty of food and water (for the whole day)

·         Personal medication –inhalers…etc

·         A whistle

·         A camera (optional)

·         A comprehensive First Aid kit (your school should have one of these)

·         A basic bicycle repair kit to fix punctures, including a pump that fits both bikes. You

·         never know tyre changing might be part of the activity!

·         At least 2 compasses (for the orienteering challenge)

·         A least 2 watches that work for timekeeping

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call me.

Change Of Details

Hey guys and gals,
There has been a change to the details given in the previous post.
The Duathlon is at Barge Park. You need to register at 8.30 for a 9 am start (it costs $10). It will involve a MTB and run. I imagine it will finish at around 10am, however there is a sausage sizzle and soup for sale (gold coin donation). I would really recommend this for seniors as there are some big events coming up next month.
At 9.30 I will be taking Orienteering at Mains Rd in Kauri (which is a gravel Rd) which is off Vinegar Hill Road. This will go till 11am. I would recommend this for juniors. You will need a thermal and rain coat and trink bottle. You will also need a permission slip signed by your parents to say that they are ok with you being there.

I hope this clears everything up.

Training on the 29th of July

Hey Team
On Sunday the 29^th of July there is an opportunity to get a good mornings training in, in the build-up to some up an coming events. At 7.50am (start time after 8) at Barge Park there is an informal Duathlon being held by the Whangarei Triathlon Club, which costs $10 per person and will require a Mountain Bike.
 Then at 9.30am I will be taking an Orienteering Training at Mains Rd in Kauri (which is a Gravel Road, 1km up), which is off Vinegar Hill Road till 11am. Neither are compulsory, however both would be a good experience. Its not often that we have events up here.

Orienteering

Hi Guys and Gals
This weekend they are having a new orienteering event in town. Urban orienteering is always fun, plus we get to see new parts of town.
Details:
"SPRINTCITY"- Sunday 22nd July

Come try something different. We have not set this type of event up here before.But seeing that there will be "sprint" event as part of the Auckland Champs that will be held up here in October we thought it would be fun to give you an idea what its about.
A Sprint is tradionally a fast running course ( but as always we will have running /walking/family sections -So don't be put off by the word "sprint"!!!),navigation is generally easier,controls are closer together,but the descision making needs to be fast and accurate to make good time.
There are 1 and 3km courses.
Meet at the Town Basin Playground.
Registration from 9:45am

Tomorrows Multi sport race

Hey WARTS
There has been a change in plans for tomorrows event and it has changed so much that it will be too much to organise in such short notice. Please feel free to still go for MTB ride or a run, however there will be no race, and I will not be there. Sorry for the late notice.

Holiday Training

What a good turn out to both trainings these holidays. I am very impressed with the commitment shown. Should make for a good squad. Here are some of the photos, and thanks once again to all the parents and helpers.

MTB Training

Hi WARTS
Next week on Tuesday we are having a training out the back of Parahaki, the specifics of you can read two blogs down. We have just had a very kind offer for some MTB coaching from a pro, Sadie Parker. This training was originally for Juniors, however I think it would be worthwhile for all WARTS to attend this. You need to bring a permission slip from your parents, and your bike. Please contact me if you need any more info.

 

Liv

Gear For New Plymouth

You will need to bring race gear for 3 days.
Travel Clothes
Fleece or Woolen jumper
Thermal top and bottoms
Togs
Towel
Toiletries
Running Shoes
Casual Shoes
Socks
PJs
Woolen Hat
Gloves
Sleeping Bag
Pillow

Baking (one container per person)
I will buy you all your food
Back pack
Drink bottle