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Swimmers turn out at Leigh
More than 100 swimmers took the plunge for the annual midwinter swim at Leigh on June 20. Leigh School raised $800 selling hot soup, bread rolls, donated by Ringawera Bakery, and baking made by parents, while Leigh Preschool provided the coffee. The water was a tepid 17 degrees. It was somewhat murky due to heavy rain washing off the hills, but it didn’t deter swimmers. Founder Jan Scott believes this is the event’s seventh year. She says it started with just 15 swimmers.
Free skate lessons in Mangawhai
Aotearoa Surf is hosting free “surfskate” lessons at the Mangawhai Activity Zone for children aged eight and above, with sessions at 3pm and 4pm every Tuesday. Equipment is provided, including padding, helmets and surfskates. Children will learn basics including posture, how to generate speed, and manoeuvres such as bottom turns, cutbacks, carving and snaps. RSVP at www.aotearoasurf.co.nz.
Pickleball arrives in Wellsford
The Mahurangi Pickleball Club has introduced the sport of pickleball to Wellsford with Thursday night sessions, from 6pm to 8pm, in the Rodney College school gym. It is $5 per person, but the first session is free. The game has elements of table tennis, badminton and tennis, and is played on a badminton-sized court with a “padder” tennis-style bat and perforated ball. It is suitable for all ages.
Book launch in Warkworth
A book celebrating the achievements of women athletes by author Dreydon Sobanja will be launched at Warkworth Paper Plus at 6.30pm on Wednesday, June 30. The evening will feature talks by running greats Allison Roe and Sandy Barwick. The book, the Kiwi Runners’ Family Tree 2000-2020 tells the stories of numerous athletes, including Natasha Eady, Olivia Eaton, Zoe Hobbs, Georgia Hulls and Brooke Somerfield.
Northland U16 tournament in Wellsford
The Wellsford Rugby Football Club will host the Taniwha Shield U16 Northland Tournament from Monday, July 12, to Friday, July 16. The tournament attracts representative teams from sub-unions across the region, including Bay of Islands, Hokianga and Northern Wairoa. The Rodney Otamatea sub-union has entered a team with players from Otamatea, Wellsford and Tomarata rugby clubs.
Mahurangi College hockey says thanks
Through the generosity of local businesses, Mahurangi College hockey team‘s trivia night raised $6000. This will contribute to the team’s costs to attend the upcoming Secondary Schools Tournament week in September in Hamilton. Remaining funds will go towards operational costs, uniforms and gear.
