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ParaFed Canterbury
Newsletter
Graham Condon Scholarship
Caitlin Dore - Athletics
www.parafedcanterbury.co.nz
FEB 2015
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
PARAFED DETAILS
PARAFED CANTERBURY OFFICE
Monday to Friday
8:30am – 5:00pm
108 Sawyers Arms Road
Papanui
Christchurch 8052
Recreational Swimming
Burwood Hospital
Wednesday
4:30pm – 6:30pm
Sunday
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Parafed Gym
Burwood Hospital
Tuesday
4.00pm- 7.00pm
Wednesday
4.00pm- 7.00pm
Friday
4.00pm- 7.00pm
PO Box 35 080
Shirley, Christchurch 8640
Phone: (03) 385 4449
Email: [email protected]
Arts Programme
Burwood Hospital
Wednesday
1:15pm – 4:00pm
BOARD MEMBERS
Junior Sports Club
Burwood Hospital
Wednesday
4:30pm – 5:45pm
Chairperson
Mr Andrew Hawker
(03) 322 4453
Contact the office for more information
Contact –[email protected]
Athletics – (Seasonal)
Papanui Domain – Sawyers Arms Road
Mr Ben Lucas
(03) 325 7666
Contact Papanui Toc H - [email protected]
Youth Club
Burwood Hospital
Friday (fortnightly) 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Mrs Annette Melrose
(03) 354 5616
Contact – [email protected]
Mr Justin Muschamp
027 2248 123
Powerchair Football
Season restarts March 8th
Mr Grant Philip
(03) 312 4823
Contact – Pat Edmonds 0276302137
[email protected]
Sian Ruth
(03) 354 3272
Shooting
Marshland Road Hall
Tuesday
2:30pm – 6pm
Contact – Grant Philip 03 312 4823 – [email protected]
STAFF MEMBERS
Operations Manager
Ken Sowden
[email protected]
Operations Assistant
Ang James
[email protected]
Sports Development
Kerry Jenkinson
[email protected]
Junior Sports Co-ordinator
Charlotte O’Keefe
[email protected]
Tasman Sports Co-ordinator
[email protected]
Tracey Perry
Swimming
Friday nights
For more information contact the Office
Boccia
Burwood Hospital Gym
Saturday
10:00am – 11:30am
Contact – Jeremy Morriss 03 313 5600
[email protected]
Wheelchair Rugby
This is run by Canterbury Wheelchair Rugby, please
Contact - Mike [email protected]
Wheelchair Basketball
Run by Canterbury Wheelchair Basketball,
Contact - John 021 144 6256
NOTE:If you have any complaints, concerns or
suggestions please put them in writing and send them to
any of the above board or staff members.
All complaints and concerns will be actioned in
accordance with our complaints and allegations
procedure, which is available from the office.
FROM THE OFFICE
EDITORIAL
In this age of computers, iPads and PlayStations as well as a big range of other electronic devices, I know many
parents/grandparents get frustrated that their children just don’t go out and play anymore or do the things that we used to
do when electronic devices where just a dream.
I have just returned from a fantastic week in Akaroa, where I took four of my grandchildren. We try and go there every
year, as I did when I was their age, as it has so many great things to do and is only a short drive from Christchurch if we
need to get home.
As the grandchildren have become older and we have let them do more things for themselves, we found that this last
holiday was the best we have ever had. Addicted to computer games as most children are these days, on the first day
they said they were bored. Is swimming, fishing and exploring the only thing they were going to do on holiday?. Well, by
the second day we just couldn’t get them out of the water. We travelled around the various other bays such as Tikao, Le
Bon’s and Okains where the settings were just magical and the kids just loved it.
They swam out to the pontoon located just off the beach in Akaroa, which is almost a right of passage as you get older
and at night we fished off the Akaroa Wharf. They did and enjoyed all the things that I had done all those years ago and
never missed the computer or TV (well that’s my story anyway).
It was heartening to see that kids can still have a great time without technology and that they still really enjoy the simple
things and nothing beats spending time together. Having said that, it was still great first thing in the morning and late at
night having a Play Station there to keep them occupied when it was too early or late to swim or fish.
Yes it’s been one of those summers so far that we can sit back and enjoy. In fact I see there has been more rain affected
days for cricket in Australia this summer than in New Zealand which must be some kind of record, as is the Black Caps
winning ways also.
I see that madness still prevails in the Middle East as people are terrorised more and more by these religious fanatics and
that more hostages have been murdered in the name of Allah. It’s sickening to see the hostages kneeling in their orange
overalls in front of a black shrouded murderer who sounds like he should be working on the London Underground rather
than about to behead innocent men.
It’s a sick world that we live in and sometimes it’s nice to live way down here in New Zealand away from some of the
crazy things that are happening overseas. Mind you Sydney is just in the West Island and they had their share of
madness recently, so I suppose it can happen anywhere.
Anyway lets get into 2015, seeing that we have had a great summer and the kids are now back at school and the last of
the sand has been washed out of the clothes. Try and let them on the computer a bit less and do something old school
with them I bet that they will love I and if not just turn on the computer!!!!
PARAFED GYM
The ParaFed gymnasium is up and running 3 days per week based in the Burwood Physio Gym. Although it’s not the
times and facilities we had prior to the Earthquakes we are able to offer a facility that is suitable for our
members.
Opening Hours:
Tuesday
4pm – 7pm
Wednesday
4pm – 7pm
Friday
4pm – 7pm
Cost:
$2 per session to be paid to the Gym Supervisor
RECREATIONAL SWIMMING (Burwood Pool)
Our pool sessions days and times are:
Wednesdays:
Sundays:
4.30pm - 6.30pm
1.00pm - 2.30pm
All users must be current members of ParaFed Canterbury and there will be a $2 per session cost to be paid to our
supervisor each time you use the pool.
These sessions are not for lane swimming.
To join ParaFed Canterbury please visit our office at 108 Sawyers Arms Road at Melrose Wheelchairs in Papanui or look
on Home page (www.parafedcanterbury.co.nz ) for a ParaFed membership form.
Burwood Pool Text Message Service
Sign up to receive text messages to your phone you’ll get updates to let you know when the pool is closed… and it’s
FREE.
To sign up, text: 8987 then type: FOLLOW bwdpt
To stop receiving, text: 8987 then type: OFF bwdpt
EQUIPMENT HIRE
ParaFed Canterbury has a large pool of equipment for the use of our members and the community. The Board of
ParaFed Canterbury has reviewed this pool and the costs associated with maintaining certain equipment.
It has been decided the following equipment loaned will incur hire charges:
Any sports wheelchair
Hand cycles
Trikes
Maximum loan period will be 3 months
Cost - $5 per week payable upon the start of the loan
For more information about hiring our equipment please phone the office.
EFTPOS is no longer available at the ParaFed Canterbury Office.
Available payment methods – cash, cheque or internet banking
ARTS PROGRAMME
The ParaFed Canterbury Art Group meets on Wednesdays from 1:15pm to 4:00pm at Burwood Hospital.
New members are always welcome!
We offer tuition in acrylic, watercolour painting, ceramic painting, drawing, mosaics and collage.
The cost is $20 per quarter or $80 a year (you must be a current ParaFed Member).
If you are interested in joining our group please contact the office on (03) 3854449 or email [email protected]
2015 PARAFED SUBSCRIPTIONS
A reminder that ParaFed Canterbury subscriptions are due on the
1st April 2015 “Thank you to those who have paid already”
If you are involved in any of ParaFed Canterbury’s sports or activities,
are a user of any facilities or services, or just want to receive the
newsletter, then please ensure you renew your membership.
ParaFed Canterbury subscriptions are only $40 for the year.
Link: 2015 Membership form
5 – 16 YEAR OLDS
Junior Sports Club is for participants aged 5- 16 years, and runs every Wednesday during the school term from 4.305.45pm.
What an exciting programme we have planned for this term! I can’t wait to see you all and hear about what you have been
up to over the summer holidays.
Our first night starts with a catch up at the beach and some tea. The rest of the term programme includes a Target
session, Squash, Jet-skiing, T-Ball, Boating, Triathlon and we shall conclude with some Easter fun.
This year we are looking to increase the number of participants, so if you know anyone who may be interested please
pass on my contact details. Please feel free to contact me for further information.
Charlotte O’Keefe
| ParaFed Canterbury | Junior Sports Coordinator|
| 03 385 4449 | 022 0429 078 | www.parafedcanterbury.co.nz |
16 – 25 YEAR OLDS
Youth Club is for participants aged 16-25 years, and runs every second Friday during the school term from 5-6.30pm.
It was unfortunate we could not have the amazing race for our youth Christmas Party due to the weather. Instead, we
headed to La Porchetta for pizza. It was a great night and I enjoyed meeting more of the youth club members.
This term we are starting off with the NZ Streetstock Championships to be held at Woodford Glen. It will be a great night
and I look forward to seeing all our youth out there.
The rest of the term includes Cricket, Snooker and Hockey.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any queries.
Charlotte O’Keefe
| ParaFed Canterbury | Junior Sports Coordinator|
| 03 385 4449 | 022 0429 078 | www.parafedcanterbury.co.nz |
PARAFED CANTERBURY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
th
Date: Thursday 26 March
Time: 5.30pm
Location: Melrose Wheelchairs
All current members are welcome to attend.
BASED IN NELSON 5 – 18 YEARS
OLDS
Hi All
I am going to keep this short and sweet. What more can I say than, what a fantastic summer we
have had and long may it continue!!!
Here in Nelson we are about to start back into our weekly club sessions with lots of fun events
planned as can be seen on our term schedule below.
As always we are looking for eager volunteers with some youngsters coming on board from Nelson
Girls College. This is as a result of two students setting up a volunteer organisation within their
campus which enables the girls to put up their hand to help so many worthwhile causes – it is a
fantastic initiative and I think should be a part of every secondary school.
12 February
19 February
28 February
5 March
12 March
19 March
26 March
2 April
Canoeing
Wind Karting
TBC
Cycling
Disc Golf
Kelly Sports
Swimming Fun
Fear Factor
Boat Ramp - Nelson
Lower Queen Street
TBC
Railway Trail
Fairfield Park
Saxton Field
ASB Aquatic Center
Table Tennis Pavilion
That’s all from me so early in the term any enquiries do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or
022 0429074
Smiles and wishing you lots of enjoyment
Tracey
EVENT RESULTS
South Island Para Equestrian Dressage Championships
The South Island Para Equestrian Dressage Championships returned for 2015 being held
in conjunction with the South Island Festival of Dressage at the National Equestrian
Centre, McLeans Island, Christchurch.
In the past 2 years the event had not run due to very low numbers competing, however
this year we had 6 combinations entered, 4 of which were new combinations.
Frances Dick (Nelson) returned after a couple of year’s absence to win the 'Repiling
Specialists' Open section on her lovely new ride Weltmeister AF. This combination shows
all the qualities of potential future international representation and we will watch with
interest as they progress. Runner up was Auckland's Rachel Stock who rode Don Carlo, a
horse that will be joining her team after a solid first time out.
Anthea Dixon bought out her Paralympic mount Huntingdale Incognito, who also showed
solid performances after very limited competition build up in the past year to finish runner
up to Frances in both grade 2 classes and will now head north to the Dressage & Para
Dressage Nationals in March.
For the first time we also included a Novice Section, sponsored by Methven Equine Centre, to cater for new and less
experienced combinations. This was well received, and the title went to Jenny Affleck (The Catlins) and her new ride
Tigger Who, who were in their 3rd competition together. Runner up was Paule Crawford (Timaru) and Silverton RH who
showed some very settled performances. Sadly Anthea Dixon's new mount On Twilight had to be withdrawn after a minor
paddock accident prior to the event.
The competition was a big success, and we would like to thank those who helped in the running of the event, the South
Island Festival of Dressage Committee for having us and all of our sponsors for supporting the event.
Canterbury Swimming Championships
Canterbury Champs for me was very much a tester meet as it was my first competition since spine surgery in October.
The amount of time I spent out of the water definitely showed and I was way off all of my pbs. It was really good just to get
back into the water and back into competitive swimming. George Adam who has an intellectual disability competed at
Canterbury champs for the first time and achieved 4 pbs out of 5 races which is pretty awesome
Jacquie Ruth
Hadlee Sports Awards 2015
Congratulations to the finalists in the Anstice and Associates Sportsperson or Team with a Disability of the Year:
Athletics Canterbury – Caitlin Dore
Canoe Racing New Zealand – Scott Martlew
Equestrian – Anthea Dixon
Swim Canterbury – Sophie Pascoe
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FEBRUARY
17 - 27
18 Feb
20 - 23
22 Feb
24 - 25
21 - 22
28 Feb
28 Feb - 3 March
World Disabled Bowls Champs
ParaFed Canterbury Athlete Scholarship Meeting
TSNZ Nationals
Have a Go Surfing
NZ Cup 1 Shooting
Canterbury Athletics Champs
Goalball & Blind Cricket Have a Go Day
NSW Open Swimming Championships
Wellington
MARCH
1-Mar
5 - 7 March
6 - 8 March
21 - 22 March
23 Mar
26 March
28 - 29
28 - 29 March
Children’s Day
NZ Equestrian Nationals
NZ Track & Field Nationals
NZ Cup 2 Shooting
Lawn Bowls Have a Go Day
ParaFed Canterbury AGM
Wheelchair Rugby Low Point Nationals
South Island Secondary School Athletics Champs
Wigram, Christchurch
Feilding
Wellington
Waikato
Christchurch
Christchurch
Waikato
Nelson
APRIL
10 - 12 April
14 - 17 April
18 - 19 April
30 April - 8 May
Halberg Junior Disability Games
NZ Open Swimming Championships
Lower North Island Boccia Champs
Australian Boccia Championships
Cambridge
Auckland
Wellington
Sydney
Ken Sowden Wheelchair Rugby Cup
Auckland
Christchurch
Chirstchurch
Christchurch
Timaru
Christchurch
Sydney
MAY
1 - 3 May
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