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Mathew Waghorn
A local mountain biker training for the worlds. Check his blog out
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Kriss GemmellKris Gemmell
Check out the blogs from Kris to keep track of his adventures around the world
Mark LeishmanMark "Cabin" Leishman
Cabin is one of the highest profile, most recognised and respected MTB athletes in NZ.
Paul WhibleyPaul Whibley
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Scanpower Ruahine Challenge
Location: Dannevirke, When: Saturday 20 March 2010
Who: Mountain bikers!

What: Scanpower Ruahine Challenge offers spectacular views along rugged terrain. A 61km ride is not for the faint hearted! But there is also a 31km course available for the intermediate rider and a 25km course for th...
When: Saturday 20 March 2010
Location: Dannevirke,
Category: Sport & Recreation  Contact: cwsouthgate@xtra.co.nz. 
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Who: Mountain bikers!

What: Scanpower Ruahine Challenge offers spectacular views along rugged terrain. A 61km ride is not for the faint hearted! But there is also a 31km course available for the intermediate rider and a 25km course for the more novice rider.

When: Saturday 20 March 2010

Where: Starting along the base of the Ruahine from Te Apiti wind farm on the saddle Road to Skye Farm north of Dannevirke

To find more information on the Scanpower Ruahine Mountain Bike Challenge visit www.ruahinechallenge.co.nz or contact Chris Southgate, race director (06) 374 9862, email cwsouthgate@xtra.co.nz.

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15/17 National Touch Championships
Location: Coronation Park, Palmerston North, When: Sunday 21 March 2010 at 09:00 AM
Friday 19 March - Sunday 21 March 2010

Regional Touch teams from around New Zealand compete in the 15/17 Age Group Championships.

Play begins at approximately 9am each day and continues through until 6pm Friday and Saturday, wit...
When: Sunday 21 March 2010 at 09:00 AM Ends: Sunday 21 March 2010 at 06:00 PM
Location: Coronation Park, Palmerston North,
Contact: website@sportmanawatu.org.nz 
Full Details:
Friday 19 March - Sunday 21 March 2010

Regional Touch teams from around New Zealand compete in the 15/17 Age Group Championships.

Play begins at approximately 9am each day and continues through until 6pm Friday and Saturday, with finals being held on Sunday afternoon.

This is your chance to catch some of the countries top up-and-coming talent, right here in the Manawatu! Entry for spectators and supporters is free, so head down to Coronation Park (corner Tremaine Ave and Rangitikei Street) and check out the action!
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Small Sided Game Days
Location: Venue TBC, When: Sunday 21 March 2010 at 10:00 AM
Small sided game days are football events focusing on small sided Football games for younger players. They are fun games that encourage players to have more contact with the ball because fewer players are playing in a smaller playing area. It focuse...
When: Sunday 21 March 2010 at 10:00 AM Ends: Sunday 21 March 2010 at 01:00 PM
Location: Venue TBC,
Contact: website@sportmanawatu.org.nz 
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Small sided game days are football events focusing on small sided Football games for younger players. They are fun games that encourage players to have more contact with the ball because fewer players are playing in a smaller playing area. It focuses on maximum participation and enjoyment. Contact:

Ryan Majstrovic
ryan@centralfootball.co.nz
(06) 357 5349...
Click here for more information
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Small Sticks Hockey Coaching Course (Practical)
Location: Endeavour Trust Twin Turfs, Manawaroa St, Palmerston North, When: Monday 22 March 2010 at 07:00 PM
Small Sticks Hockey Coaching Course (Practical) focuses on school or club coaches that coach players 5-8 years old. It is a three hour course with both theory and practical components. The course costs $50.00 which covers both evenings. you mu...
When: Monday 22 March 2010 at 07:00 PM Ends: Monday 22 March 2010 at 08:30 PM
Location: Endeavour Trust Twin Turfs, Manawaroa St, Palmerston North,
Contact: amandaf@sportmanawatu.org.nz 
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Small Sticks Hockey Coaching Course (Practical) focuses on school or club coaches that coach players 5-8 years old. It is a three hour course with both theory and practical components. The course costs $50.00 which covers both evenings. you must have completed the previous theory session to attend this part of the course.

Contact:

Hockey Manawatu
development@hockeymanawatu.org.nz
(06) 356 4562
Click here for more information
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Small Sticks Hockey Coaching Course (Practical)
Location: Endeavour Trust Twin Turfs, Manawaroa St, Palmerston North, When: Monday 22 March 2010 at 07:00 PM
Small Sticks Hockey Coaching Course (Practical) focuses on school or club coaches that coach players 9-12 years. It is a three hour course with both theory and practical components. The course costs $50.00 which covers both evenings. Contact:<...
When: Monday 22 March 2010 at 07:00 PM Ends: Monday 22 March 2010 at 08:30 PM
Location: Endeavour Trust Twin Turfs, Manawaroa St, Palmerston North,
Contact: amandaf@sportmanawatu.org.nz 
Full Details:
Small Sticks Hockey Coaching Course (Practical) focuses on school or club coaches that coach players 9-12 years. It is a three hour course with both theory and practical components. The course costs $50.00 which covers both evenings. Contact:

Hockey Manawatu
development@hockeymanawatu.org.nz
(06) 356 4562
Click here for more information
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Youth Hockey Coach Course (Age 13-19)
Location: Endeavour Trust Twin Turfs, Manawaroa St, Palmerston North, When: Tuesday 23 March 2010 at 07:00 PM
The course is targeted at club or school coaches of players aged between 13-19 years. It is a four hour course with both theory and practical elements. Course costs $55.00. Contact:

Hockey Manawatu
development@hockeymanawatu.or...
When: Tuesday 23 March 2010 at 07:00 PM Ends: Tuesday 23 March 2010 at 09:00 PM
Location: Endeavour Trust Twin Turfs, Manawaroa St, Palmerston North,
Contact: amandaf@sportmanawatu.org.nz 
Full Details:
The course is targeted at club or school coaches of players aged between 13-19 years. It is a four hour course with both theory and practical elements. Course costs $55.00. Contact:

Hockey Manawatu
development@hockeymanawatu.org.nz
(06) 356 4562
Click here for more information
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Netball Defence Clinic NNZ
Location: Izard Centre, Wanganui Collegiate, When: Thursday 25 March 2010
Netball Coaching Clinic NNZ aimed at Defense for Rep Coaches. Cost $30.00. Contact:

Tracey Pahulu
(06) 350 2963
admin@netballmanawatu.org.nz...
When: Thursday 25 March 2010
Location: Izard Centre, Wanganui Collegiate,
Contact: stuart.savage@sportmanawatu.org.nz 
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Netball Coaching Clinic NNZ aimed at Defense for Rep Coaches. Cost $30.00. Contact:

Tracey Pahulu
(06) 350 2963
admin@netballmanawatu.org.nz
Click here for more information
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Give it a Go Orienteering #4 - Street Score Series
Location: Memorial Park, 830 Main St. Start at the bottom of the drive., When: Thursday 25 March 2010 at 06:00 PM
Give it a Go - Summer 'O Series
6:00pm Registration
6:15 Briefing
6:30pm Start
7:15 Finish
Spot Prizes
Overall prize giving at 4th event: best scores over series for Primary, Intermediate, Secondary, Adult, Male and Fe...
When: Thursday 25 March 2010 at 06:00 PM Ends: Thursday 25 March 2010 at 07:15 PM
Location: Memorial Park, 830 Main St. Start at the bottom of the drive.,
Contact: red.kiwi.o@gmail.com 
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Give it a Go - Summer 'O Series
6:00pm Registration
6:15 Briefing
6:30pm Start
7:15 Finish
Spot Prizes
Overall prize giving at 4th event: best scores over series for Primary, Intermediate, Secondary, Adult, Male and Female awards. $3 Student/$5 Adult Question/Answers - bring a pen/pencil or borrow one!
Click here for more information
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Hockey Club Coach Course (Theory)
Location: Endeavour Trust Twin Turfs, Manawaroa St, Palmerston North, When: Thursday 25 March 2010 at 07:00 PM
This course is aimed at coaches who coach at a senior club level. It is a four hour course with theory and practical elements. Course costs $55.00. Contact:

Hockey Manawatu
development@hockeymanawatu.org.nz
(06) 356 4562
When: Thursday 25 March 2010 at 07:00 PM Ends: Thursday 25 March 2010 at 09:00 PM
Location: Endeavour Trust Twin Turfs, Manawaroa St, Palmerston North,
Contact: amandaf@sportmanawatu.org.nz 
Full Details:
This course is aimed at coaches who coach at a senior club level. It is a four hour course with theory and practical elements. Course costs $55.00. Contact:

Hockey Manawatu
development@hockeymanawatu.org.nz
(06) 356 4562
Click here for more information
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National Secondary Schools' Volleyball Championships 2010
Location: Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North, When: Friday 26 March 2010
Sunday 21 March - Friday 26 March 2010

For tournament details, draw, and results, click the "more information" link below.

NZ's largest annual secondary schools' event returns to Palmerston North for the third year running in 20...
When: Friday 26 March 2010
Location: Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North,
Contact: website@sportmanawatu.org.nz 
Full Details:
Sunday 21 March - Friday 26 March 2010

For tournament details, draw, and results, click the "more information" link below.

NZ's largest annual secondary schools' event returns to Palmerston North for the third year running in 2010.

From the opening ceremony on Sunday evening, through until the finals on Friday afternoon, Arena Manawatu will be full to the brim with over 140 volleyball teams from secondary schools all over New Zealand competing in the 42nd National Secondary Schools' Volleyball Championships.

Entry for spectators is free of charge, so take the opportunity and head down to Arena Manawatu to check out some of the best Volleyball NZ has to offer!
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Netball Start Out in Coaching Module NNZ
Location: Vautier Park, When: Friday 26 March 2010 at 06:00 PM
Netball Starting Out in Coaching Module NNZ. Cost $20.00. Open to all coaches interested.

Contact:

Tracey Pahulu
(06) 350 2963
admin@netballmanawatu.org.nz...
When: Friday 26 March 2010 at 06:00 PM Ends: Friday 26 March 2010 at 09:00 PM
Location: Vautier Park,
Contact: stuart.savage@sportmanawatu.org.nz 
Full Details:
Netball Starting Out in Coaching Module NNZ. Cost $20.00. Open to all coaches interested.

Contact:

Tracey Pahulu
(06) 350 2963
admin@netballmanawatu.org.nz
Click here for more information