LEARN NORDIC WALKING: New Year's Resolution to get Active? January Free Trial Sessions - Auckland
This session will give you an introduction to the Nordic Walking technique and serves as a precursor to the "First Steps" course.
Sessions Available At:
- West Harbour - Monday 9.00 a.m.
- Milford - Monday 6.30 p.m.
- Pt. Chevalier - Wednesday 10.30 a.m.
- Cornwall Park - Wednesday 6.00 p.m.
- Auckland Domain - Thursday 10.30 a.m.
- Te Atatu - Thursday 6.30 p.m.
- Cornwall Park - Saturday 9.30 a.m.
- Panmure Basin - Saturday 11.30 a.m.
Enquire Now, as it Essential to book your space!!
june.stevenson@xtra.co.nz
(09) 416 3917 or 0274 383 923
AUCKLAND ''FIRST STEPS" COURSE: Cornwall Park, Auckland
Commences 10th February, 2010.
Sessions for this course are on Wednesday 6.00 p.m. & Saturday 9.30 a.m. Course dates are 10,13,17,20 February, 2010.
The "First Steps" Course will introduce you to the basic Nordic Walking technique and can be enjoyed by anyone eager to reap the benefits of this new, effective form of exercise.
Wear good walking/running shoes and comfortable clothing. Bring a water bottle and a raincoat as the class will be held rain or shine.
Cost: $50.00. (Poles provided)
For more details contact June Stevenson at june.stevenson@xtra.co.nz 416 3917 or 0274 383 923
GREATER AUCKLAND REGION: Tuition Available
Certified Instructors are available throughout the greater Auckland region for one-to-one, small group and class tuition. Please make contact with the Instructor in your area. Check out their full details on the "Instructor" page.
WEST AUCKLAND: Elin Noyer - INWA® Certified Nordic Walking Instructor and REPs Personal Trainer
elin@slingshot.co.nz 021 058 1701 or 416 2003
ST. HELIERS: Sarah Andrews - Physiotherapist and INWA® Certified Nordic Walking Master Instructor sarah@goodusecompany.com 585 1305 or 021 272 461
NORTHCOTE: Brigitte Bednar - INWA® Certified Nordic Walking Master Instructor and Massage Therapist brigitte@centreofbalance.co.nz 419 9210 or 021 181 1743
ROTHESAY BAY: Wendelien Bomer - INWA® Certified Nordic Walking Instructor and Physiotherapist (MNZSP - Ret.) wendelien@xtra.co.nz 0274 479 624 or 479 6240
OREWA: Ute Engel - INWA® Certified Nordic Walking Instructor, Homeopath and Massage Therapist
engele@paradise.net.nz (09) 426 0669
REGION-WIDE: June Stevenson - INWA® Certified Nordic Walking National Coach, and REPs Personal TraineR
june.stevenson@xtra.co.nz 416 3917 or 0274 383 923
HAMILTON: FEB & MARCH CLASSES
Dates now available for Free trials, Health and Fitness classes. Click on the Hamiltion link for fuller details.
NEW ZEALAND WIDE INSTRUCTION:
Contact the local area instructor for specific details of courses, trials, and one-to-one tuition.
MANUKAU-MANUREWA ''FIRST STEPS" COURSE:
Commences 8th February to 1 March, 2010 (4 weeks).
Monday 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. Sessions will take place at Acacia Cove Village and the Botanical Gardens.
The "First Steps" Course will introduce you to the basic Nordic Walking technique and can be enjoyed by anyone eager to reap the benefits of this new, effective form of exercise.
Wear good running/walking shoes and comfortable clothing. Bring a water bottle and a raincoat as the class will be held rain or shine.
Cost: $60.00. (Poles provided)
For more details contact Jenny Wills willsvilla130@xtra.co.nz or (09) 2675416.
NORTHCOTE "BEGINNERS - INTERMEDIATE" COURSE:
Saturday 10.00 am - 12.00 pm. Commences 27 February - 20 March (4 weeks)
Learn and fine-tune the Nordic Walking technique while building up fitness. Each session includes a walk of approx. 45-60 mins at moderate speed. Loan poles are available at $12 for all 4 sessions (please pay at first class). Talk to your tutor if you prefer to use or purchase your own poles.
Please wear good walking, running or trekking shoes and comfortable outdoor clothing. The class is held in all weathers, so bring a rain coat and a water bottle.
Tutor: Brigitte Bednar - Nordic Walking Master Instructor.
Limited to 12 students.
4 Sessions - $70.00.
Bookings now open @ Northcote College Community Education (Course 161)
Website Special (www.learn4life.co.nz) - Enrol and pay for Course 161 before 8 Feb and pay just $60 for this course
NEW YEAR "FIRST STEPS" COURSE: Long Bay
Tuesday 6.30 p.m. Commences 16th February to 9 March, 2010 (4 weeks)
The "First Steps" Course will introduce you to the basic Nordic Walking technique and can be enjoyed by anyone eager to reap the benefits of this new, effective form of exercise.
Wear good running/walking shoes and comfortable clothing. Bring a water bottle and a raincoat as the class will be held rain or shine.
Cost: $50.00. (Poles provided)
Meet at the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education & Recreation Centre (MERC), Beach Road, Long Bay.
For more details contact June Stevenson at june.stevenson@xtra.co.nz (09) 416 3917 or 0274 383 923
Cathay Pacific Half Marathon & 11 km
Sunday, 28th February, 2010
This was the first event in New Zealand to welcome Nordic Walkers and continues to be a one of the most suitable events in which to use poles.
The Calliope Athletic and Harrier Club are the organisers for this event and offer Nordic Walkers a discounted entry fee of $35.00. (Postal entries only - please mark the entry form with "Nordic Walker" and change the fee). Entry forms at all Sports outlets or download an entry form from http://www.coolrunning.co.nz/races/cathaypacific/
The Nordic Walking Fitness Assocition of NZ (NWFANZ) will be running group training sessions, commencing 9th & 10th January, 2010.
* * * * * * All Nordic Walkers who enter and complete either the half marathon or 11 km and come to the Nordic Walking tent (at the end of the race) wearing one of the new Nordic walking T.shirts, will go into the draw for a pair of 'Travelfit' adjustable poles * * * * * * * Please wear the Cathay Pacific race-day singlet during the event, however !!
Orewa Half Marathon
Sunday, April 11 2010
The Orewa Half Marthon is open to all ages and abilities, runners and walkers.
They have a special Nordic Walking section so we are keen to support the second year of this event.
Check out their site at http://www.orewabeachhalfmarathon.com/
NORDIC WALKING INSTRUCTORS: Nordic walking is a valuable tool that can add value to an existing Health or Fitness Business. New Zealand wide training available for people interested in becoming a Nordic Walking Instructor.
The Nordic Walking Fitness Association of New Zealand (NWFANZ) is the NZ Representative of the International Nordic Walking Association. INWA were the original developers of Nordic Walking training and continue to develop and refine techniques to reflect natural movement patterns. INWA has a worldwide network of member countries and is able to work with Professors, Researchers, Doctors, Exercise Scientists, Physiotherapists, Fitness Professionals and Product developers.
Nordic Walking has proven to be a phenomenon. Originally developed for the Finnish Olympic X-Country Skiers, many elite athletes, endurance competitors and the general population have taken up this inexpensive, but innovative activity. It also has applications for special populations groups, such as Parkinsons' Disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Breast Cancer, Osteoporosis, Obesity, Joint Replacement patients, Amputees and the Elderly.
Following the guidelines of Fitness NZ, we support the concept that a fitness activity should be taught by certified Instructors, ideally with a Health, Fitness or related field background. Therefore, Nordic Walking is a valuable tool that can add value to an existing Health or Fitness business.
The Instructor Course is taught by Health & Fitness Professionals who have longstanding careers in ther related fields. They have a unique understanding of New Zealand conditions, lifestyle and psyche, and travel overseas to keep up-to-date with new trends.
The Instructor course has been certified by the Register of Exercise Professionals, and carries 20 CEC's.
If you would like more information on becoming a Nordic Walking Instructor, please contact June Stevenson - National Coaching Director:
june.stevenson@xtra.co.nz
(09) 416 3917 or 0274 383 923
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