Activation

Welcome to Activation!

 

We are on our way into the summer months and we have plenty of programmes and events to keep you active!  Below are some of the things we have going on but have a look on the programmes section of this website to see what is happening. 

 

Physically Active Homework Resource

Activation has been working on a resource for local teachers based around physically active homework. The resource is now complete and accessible via PDF on the below link. The resource aligns with the approximate 40 weeks in a school year and includes 40 suggested activities (one per week) that focus on physical activity or health, are inclusive, and family orientated, that students can do as part of a homework programme. While physical activity is the prominent feature, these activities also encourage more time being spent with the family and offer opportunities for creative learning to occur at home. This will be a great resource for teachers to take, amend to suit their classes and use to help us promote active and healthy lifestyles, and to get more Upper Hutt people, more active, more often.

Click here to download the Physically Active Homework Resource here (pdf318KB)

 

Lively Parks

 

The full schedule below:

9 - 30 January 2012
Monday		9, 16, 23 & 30 January		Time		Cost
Tai Chi		Pinehaven Reserve		9.30am		FREE
Tai Chi		Savage Cres Reserve		12 noon		FREE
Yoga		Harcourt Park		6pm		FREE
Tuesday		10, 17, 24 & 31 January		Time		Cost
Latin Dance		Maidstone Park		11am		FREE
Petanque		Maidstone Park Petanque Piste		6pm		FREE
Walking Group		Outside YMCA		7pm		FREE
Wednesday		11, 18 & 25 January & 1 February		Time		Cost
Childs Gym Session		Harcourt Park		10.30am		FREE
Thursday		12, 19 & 26 January & 2 February		Time		Cost
County Line Dancing		Harcourt Park		1pm		FREE
Zumba Gold		Grass Behind Council building		8pm		FREE
Body Fit		Timberlea Park		6pm		FREE
Gym Circuit		Outside YMCA		7pm		FREE
Friday		13, 20 & 27 January & 3 February		Time		Cost
Pilates		Trentham Memorial Park - Children’s play ground area		6pm		FREE
Zumba		Harcourt Park		7pm		FREE
Saturday		14, 21 & 28 January & 4 February		Time		Cost
Creative Dance 4 Kids		Grass behind Council building		10am		FREE
Zumba		Timberlea Park		10.30am		FREE
Sunday		15, 22 & 29 January & 5 February		Time		Cost
BMX		McLeod Park		1.20pm		$2
6 February - 4 March 2012
Monday		6, 13, 20 & 27 February		Time		Cost
Tai Chi		Pinehaven Reserve		9.30am		FREE
Tai Chi		Savage Cres Reserve		12 noon		FREE
Pilates		Pinehaven Reserve		5pm		FREE
Yoga		Harcourt Park		6pm		FREE
Tuesday		7, 14, 21 & 28 February		Time		Cost
Latin Dance		Maidstone Park		11am		FREE
Petanque		Maidstone Park, Petanque Piste		6pm		FREE
Walking Group		Outside YMCA		7pm		FREE
Wednesday		8, 15, 22 & 29 February		Time		Cost
Qi Gong		Harcourt Park		10am		FREE
Thursday		9, 16 & 23 February & 1 March		Time		Cost
County Line Dancing		Harcourt Park		1pm		FREE
Zumba Gold		Grass behind Council building		8pm		FREE
Body Fit		Timberlea Park		6pm		FREE
Gym Circuit		Outside YMCA		7pm		FREE
Friday		10, 17 & 24 February & 2 March		Time		Cost
Creative Dance 4 Kids		Grass behind Council building		11am		FREE
Pilates		Trentham Memorial Park - Children’s play ground area		6pm		FREE
Zumba		Harcourt Park		7pm		FREE
Saturday		11, 18 & 25 February & 3 March		Time		Cost
Creative Dance 4 Kids changes to Fridays for next 4 weeks
Zumba		Timberlea Park		10.30am		FREE
Sunday		12, 19 & 26 February & 4 March		Time		Cost
BMX		McLeod Park		1.20pm		$2

What's On Listings

Check out details below for upcoming sporting and physical events, or visit www.wowupperhutt.com for all regional events, whether arts, culture, sport or anything else!

Every Monday		Tai Chi for Seniors - 1.30pm, St Margaret's Church, Silverstream.  New comers always welcome. For more info call: Annette Jenner, 977 0797.
		Dancefit - 7.30pm, Dancesport, 9 Geange St, Upper Hutt, $5 per class. For more info call: Shelley, 021730307 or email: shellejane@gmail.com
Every Tuesday		Zumba Classes - 6.30pm, Orongomai Marae, Railway Avenue, Upper Hutt, $10 per class or bring a friend and it's $5.00 each. Children welcome. For more info call: Hiria Te Rangi, 021 156 1838, email: hiria@zumbaishere.co.nz or visit: www.zumbaishere.co.nz
		Zumba Classes - 7pm - 8pm. Timberlea Community Hall, 72 Norana Road, Upper Hutt. $5. For info tel: Kathy (04) 526 4911 or mob 027 662 1115
		Zumba with Susan - 7.30pm, Nutrition Club, 153 Main Street, Upper Hutt. $10 per session or $80 for 10 trip card. For more info call: Susan, 526 9498 or visit: www.zumbawithsusan.co.nz
Every Wednesday		"Jump-Start" - music and movement for babies and toddlers - 10.30am, Function Room at Graze Restaurant, 68 Ararino Street - opp Trentham railway station. FREE. For more info call: Mooch and the Graze Team, 0800 2 GRAZE, email - welcome@graze.net.nz, or visit - Graze
		Zumba with Susan - 7pm, Totara Park Scout Hall, California Drive, Totara Park. $10 per session or $80 for 10 trip card. For more info call: Susan, 526 9498 or visit: www.zumbawithsusan.co.nz
		YMCA Upper Hutt DANZ FIT - 6.30pm - 7.30pm, YMCA Upper Hutt Somme Road. Casual class $7.00, Students $5.00, Senior $5.00. For more info call Melissa Sims 527 3380 or visit www.ymcawellington.org.nz
Every Thursday		Zumba Classes - 7pm - 8pm. Timberlea Community Hall, 72 Norana Road, Upper Hutt. $5. For info tel: Kathy (04) 526 4911 or mob 027 662 1115
Every Friday		Rimutaka Inline Hockey Club - 6-8pm, 34B Goodshed Rd. New member sessions for 6-11yrs. For more info email: Sandy sanimmo@xtra.co.nz
Every Saturday		Zumba with Susan - 11.30am, Nutrition Club, 153 Main Street, Upper Hutt. $10 per session or $80 for 10 trip card. For more info call: 04 526 9498 or visit: www.zumbawithsusan.co.nz
Every Sunday		Women Only Swim Night at H²O Xtream - 7pm. Only female staff, curtained from road, fun and safe. All women, all abilities and all cultures welcome. For more info visit: www.h2oxtream.com or pick up a brochure from H2O Xtream.
During school terms only
Every Monday		Pilates with Helen - 4.30-5.30pm, St. Margaret's Church Lounge, Dunns St. Casual Classes $5 per session. For more info call Helen: 970 2046. Starts: 31 October.
Every Tuesday		YMCA Y Dance for Children - Tiny Tappers - (3-4yrs) - 1.30pm. Kiddy Hoppers - Special needs children (3-8yrs) - 3.30pm. YMCA Upper Hutt, Somme Road. $6.00 per class (Term discounts available). For more info call Melissa Sims 527 3380 or visit www.ymcawellington.org.nz
Every Wednesday		YMCA Y Dance for Children - Tiny Tappers - (3-4yrs) 10.30am Girlz Rock - (5-10yrs girls) 3.45pm. Just 4 Boys - (5-10yrs boys) 4.30pm. YMCA Upper Hutt, Somme Road. $6.00 per class (Term discounts available). For more info call: Melissa Sims 527 3380 or visit: www.ymcawellington.org.nz
March  2012
31 March		Oxfam Trailwalker - 31 March – 1 April 2012. Lake Taupo, 100km, Teams of 4, 36hrs. Reserve your team place now! www.oxfamtrailwalker.org.nz or call us – 0800 OXFAM NZ
April  2012
1 April		Oxfam Trailwalker - 31 March – 1 April 2012. Lake Taupo, 100km, Teams of 4, 36hrs. Reserve your team place now! www.oxfamtrailwalker.org.nz or call us – 0800 OXFAM NZ

Activation Duathlons 2011

 

Activation Duathlon Bike Winner

 

 

Activation Duathlon Bike Winner Rhys Mair with Bike Hutt owner Mike Anderson

 

Congratulations to Rhys Mair for winning a new bike from the Bike Hutt for his participation in this year’s duathlons. Rhys 12yrs competed in all 3 duathlons in the senior short course. He is over the moon with his win and can’t wait to use his new bike!

Dave Workman from Activation says the duathlons were very successful as it is a great opportunity for families to “have a go” at an entry level event. The duathlons will be on during the same time next year so keep a lookout on our website. www.activation.org.nz  

Owner of the Bike Hutt, Mike Anderson is very supportive of the duathlons and knows how well equipped Upper Hutt is for all types of biking and cycling. “We are vey lucky here in Upper Hutt as we have great road riding, mountain biking, down hill, BMX facilities and a mainly flat City for casual riders, so there is something for everybody.” Bike Hutt is located at 808 Fergusson Dr Upper Hutt (opposite H20 xtream) www.thebikehutt.co.nz  

The Activation Duathlons were a great success. Thank you so much to everyone who participated, hope you had fun. See you next year.

The Duathlons are held at Trentham Memorial Park and consist of a total of 5 different levels, for children and adults, there is an option for everyone. Click here for more information!

Upper Hutt Walking & Cycling Strategy 

Welcome to the first of several short newsletters on the development of a walking and cycling strategy by Upper Hutt City Council. Click here to download the first newsletter (pdf 160K)

Questions about the strategy or its development process may be addressed to Patrick Hanaray at Upper Hutt City Council, email: patrick.hanaray@uhcc.govt.nz

Activate newsletter

Published every second month, Activate gives you all the info about what's happening in and around Upper Hutt to keep you fit and active. Click here to sign up to receive your copy by email.

Activation Pages

The Activation pages are published monthly in the Upper Hutt Leader filled with informative fitness and nutrition tips and keeping you up to date with the latest sporting and recreational events. 

What's On Listings

Check out details below for upcoming sporting and physical events, or visit www.wowupperhutt.com for all regional events, whether arts, culture, sport or anything else!

 

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