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Saxton Stadium SAXTON STADIUM HAS BEEN BADLY EFFECTED BY THE FLOODING AND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. SPORT TASMAN WILL KEEP YOU POSTED AS TO WHEN IT WILL BE REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC AND WHICH FITNESS CLASSES WILL BE RUNNING AT ALTERNATIVE VENUES. We are pleased to advise that phones and email have been restored. [Last posting Monday 29th April] Sport Tasman is excited to have been appointed Stadium Manager's for the Saxton Stadium. Saxton Stadium is managed by Sport Tasman on behalf of the Nelson City Council. This is a very prestigious facility that Nelsonians will be proud of for many generations to come. Saxton Stadium is located within the 65 hectare Saxton Field sports park development and is the main sporting facility for Nelson & Tasman. This development serves both local authority areas and is a working example of co-operation and collaboration between neighbouring Councils and sporting codes. The stadium covers an area of 7,000m2 and incorporates the following facilities; five international sized netball courts, five basketball courts, 12 volleyball courts, a separate purpose built table tennis area and Sport House - (the home of Sport Tasman and many regional sporting bodies). Directions to the Saxton Stadium Pavilion Located off Main Road Stoke at 142 Saxton Road East turn right into Saxton Field drive round netball courts turn left just past children's play ground Saxton Pavilion MEETING ROOMS AVAILABLE You're guaranteed fantastic sunny Nelson views overlooking Saxton Field. The pavilion has twin rooms for separate functions or can be opened up into one large function room. The upstairs aspect to this facility is a unique aspect that has a large 1st floor balcony for your guests to enjoy. Directions to the Saxton Stadium Pavilion Located off Main Road Stoke at 142 Saxton Road East turn right into Saxton Fields drive round netball courts turn left just past children's play ground CLUB RECREATION / WAY2GO STOKE HUB Saxton Stadium is a Way2Go Hub. Way2Go is our Nelson Tasman Active Communities project, with the aim being to increase the physical activity levels of the community - with a focus on those who are aware they should be active but currently are not. This collaborative project which includes the DHB, PHO, SPARC, TRST, TDC and NCC helps to provide physical activity opportunities for the community with the aim of increasing participation levels for those less active. Saxton Stadium’s Club Recreation programmes include ease into activity sessions, sit'n'be fit classes, gentle exercise classes and circuit, tumble tots and the Saxton seniors programmes are just some of those current initiatives being offered. TERM NAME: Facilities ...MORE 35	Sports House SPORTS HOUSE HAS BEEN BADLY EFFECTED BY THE FLOODING AND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. SPORT TASMAN HAS RELOCATED TO A TEMPORARY SITE ON THE TOP FLOOR OF THE NETBALL PAVILION AT SAXTON FIELD. We are pleased to advise that phones and email have been restored. [Last posting Monday 29th April 2013] Sports House is the administration hub of the local sport community and is positioned on the north side of Saxton Stadium. Currently 10 sports codes are housed at Sports House along with Sport Tasman staff. TERM NAME: Facilities ...MORE 40	Motueka Recreation Centre The Motueka Recreation Centre is the centre of recreation happenings in Motueka. As part of the Tasman District Council's recreation team the Centre co-ordinates a range of recreation programmes and opportunities. We are interested in talking with you about any new programme idea or initiative that you may have. Opened by the then Minister of Sport, Hon Mike Moore in 1987 the Motueka Recreation Centre is "where it all happens". Managed by Sport Tasman since 1999 on behalf of the Tasman District Council the Motueka Recreation Centre aims to provide something for everyone. The diverse facility contains a roller rink, fitness centre, cafe, sports stadium, indoor climbing wall, outdoor netball courts, cinema and two martial art dojo's that neighbours Goodman Park and the local BMX and Go kart tracks. Come and experience the opportunities. Directions to Motueka Recreation Centre 40 Old Wharf Road Motueka Join us on Facebook to keep in touch with what's happening at the Motueka Recreation Centre. TERM NAME: Facilities ...MORE 56
Richmond Recreation Centre The Richmond Town Hall is managed by Sport Tasman under contract for the Tasman District Council. The busy hub is made up of the Richmond Town Hall, a meeting room and a number of offices which house several agencies and organisations. Located at 9 Cambridge Street, Richmond, it is primarily a hire facility for community activities, meetings and events and provides an ideal community venue that is affordable, easily accessed and suitable for pre-schooler through to older adult activities. Advance bookings are recommended as this busy Hub is booked heavily. Community Recreation For information regarding the sport and recreation programmes offered by the Centre, contact should be made with the Facility Manager. The Sport Tasman Richmond delivers a range of Club Recreation programmes at the Town Hall such as the Club 50, Walking Groups and Ease into Activity with Pedometers. See the links on the right hand side for the Club 50 Newsletter, Club 50 Programme list and the Club Recreation "Get Active" classes timetable. See below for some news stories from past Club 50 outings in 2013. Other users who hold regular classes at the Centre include: Easybeat 50+ Aerobics Tai Chi, Alpine Club Yoga Just Gymnastics Creative Kids Richmond Pipe Band Slimmers Club Pilates Hip Hop & Salsa Line Dancing Stamp Fair Team Tec Old Time Dancing etc... View the Richmond Town Hall 'What's On' Timetable for the full list of activities at the hall for March/April 2013 CLUB 50 News CLUB 50 Visit to Aranui Park and the Mapua Wetlands in February 2013 It’s around three years since the park was established and we saw such a change in the progress of two award winning planting projects – the Mapua Wetland and ‘Tane’s Ark’ in adjacent Aranui Park. The land for Aranui Park was gifted by Bernard Wells and family and this is where Tane's Ark is. The Mapua Wetland is on the Beere-Mitchell Family Trust land (privately owned) and is adjacent to Aranui Park. Aranui Park has been there for many years, but the development work in the Tane's Ark project is about three years old. All in all it has turned into a wonderful lush area of Kahikatea, Rimu, Totara and tall Hebes to name a few. By the end of the 2010, nearly 2000 native trees, shrubs and grasses had been planted and in 2011, a further 2000 natives were added. Friends of Mapua Wetlands Inc manage the wetlands and also help to manage Tane's Ark along with the Mapua School and the TDC. They secured WWF funding for a monitoring programme that involves Mapua School children learning more about the plants and insects. Janet Taylor (formerly the chair) and Judy Mitchell kindly showed us around taking us along overgrown meandering paths around a central wetland area. They also were so kind to provide us refreshments on such a warm day and seating for those who wanted it. What a change! The development has come so far with the help and support of the local communities and provided us with a lovely place to visit. We then retired to sample the coffee and muffins at the local Jellyfish Cafe right on Mapua Wharf, whiling our time away watching the boats bobbing up and down in the changing currents. TERM NAME: Facilities ...MORE 57	Kaikoura Lions Pool Kaikoura Lions Pool has now closed and will reopen in November 2013 Thanks to the sunny weather this summer the pool was enjoyed by a record number of users coming in for pleasure, Mainpower swimming lessons as well as the new adult swim fitness class initiatives. The Kaikoura Lions Pool is managed by Sport Tasman on behalf of the Kaikoura District Council. This facility located along The Esplanade of Kaikoura offers a six lane 33.3 metre pool as well as a separate Learners Pool. This outdoor heated pool is open from November through the summer months weather permitting. Although not located in the CBD it is easy walking distance from the center of the town and is located opposite many motel and accommodation units. The Kaikoura Lion's Pool was opened in March 1970 by legendary New Zealand athlete Peter Snell. The Kaikoura Lions Pool is the only pool available to the public and continues to prove popular during a hot summer. TERM NAME: Facilities ...MORE 58	Motueka School Pool The pool is currently closed. Public swimming at the Motueka High School Pool is managed by Sport Tasman on behalf of the Tasman District Council. The 33.3 metre outdoor pool is open daily throughout the summer school holidays between 1pm and 4pm for public swimming. At a cost of only $2 per person it is an ideal place to take a fun dip with the entire family. TERM NAME: Facilities ...MORE 59

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