LEARN NORDIC WALKING:   Free Trial Sessions 

This session will give you an introduction to the Nordic Walking technique and serves as a precursor to the "First Steps" course.  (Poles Provided).

• Cornwall Park, Auckland. Saturday 31 July @ 9:30 am.  (Meet in the Left Hand side car park (flag pole carpark) at the end of Pohutukawa Drive).

• Long Bay Beach, North Shore, Auckland.  Saturday 31 July @ 2:00 pm.  (Meet outside the Sir Peter Blake Marine Education and Recreation Centre (MERC) at the end of Beach Road).

• Innes Common, Hamilton. Monday 2 August 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. (Meet by the Kayak and Canoe Club, Lake Domain Drive, Hamilton).

Enquire Now, as it Essential to book your space!! 

Contact: June Stevenson

(09) 416 3917 0r 0274 383 923

0800 NORDIC (667 342)

june.stevenson@xtra.co.nz

PAKURANGA ''FIRST STEPS" COURSE:  

THURSDAY 22 JULY TO 12 AUGUST  2010 @ 10:00 am (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: $60.00. (Poles provided)

To register, please contact Jenny Wills willsvilla130@xtra.co.nz or (09) 2675416  

PANMURE ''FIRST STEPS" COURSE:  

SATURDAY 3 JULY TO 24 JULY 2010 @ 2:00 pm (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: $60.00. (Poles provided)

To register, please contact Jenny Wills willsvilla130@xtra.co.nz or (09) 2675416

"FIRST STEPS" COURSES:

Registrations are now open for "First Steps " Courses, due to commence at Cornwall Park, Auckland and Long Bay Beach, North Shore, Auckland.

Dates:  Saturday 7, 14 & 21 August

Times:  9:30 am (Cornwall Park)

            2:00 pm (Long Bay)

The "First Steps"  course is designed to give you a good understanding of the basics of Nordic Walking, and assist in your application of the technique.  All equipment is supplied.

Cost:  $50.00

Please contact June Stevenson, 0800 NORDIC (667 342)

0274 383 923

june.stevenson@xtra.co.nz

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 4619 

NORTHCOTE:  Brigitte Bednar - INWA® Certified Nordic Walking Master Instructor and Massage Therapist brigitte@centreofbalance.co.nzz  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  or (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:  WINTER/SPRING 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.

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

0800 NORDIC (667 342)