2012 Queenstown Chess Classic

A 9-round international tournament, open to players – of any playing strength – from both New Zealand and abroad. Everyone is welcome. Chess is for everyone – drop by and watch 10-year-old kids battling on equal terms with the experienced adults.

Where: Millenium Hotel, Queenstown
When: 15 – 23 January, registration on 14 January
Cost: Free to watch, entry fee to play
Contact: spillerfamily.enterprise@xtra.co.nz, www.queenstownchess.com

Queenstown Primary School Holiday Programme

Club QPS provides a safe, fun, welcoming and enriching environment for children aged 5 to 13 years old. The holiday programme offers a varied and stimulating programme for kids with use of the school grounds, library, hall and swimming pool. Children must bring their lunch, drink bottle, sunhat and snacks for morning and afternoon tea.

Where: Queenstown Primary School
When: 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday – Friday
Cost: Daily rate $30 per day or $25 if more than one child attending
Contact: clubqps@queenstown.school.nz or 03 442 9120 ext 711 www.queenstown.school.nz

Please note, child care subsidies are available to eligible families through Work and Income New Zealand. Children from all schools are welcome to take part.

The Youth Booth

The Youth Booth is the local QT youth centre. Great ideas, new activities and new adventures for youth 10-18yrs! Paintballing, rock climbing, swimming @ the lake, cooking, camping and lots more!.

Where: The Youth Booth, 66 Stanley St, Queenstown
When: Monday – Friday, 1pm – 5pm
Costs: Varied (some events free and others a cost applys)
Contact: Laura on 03 409 0376 laura@summityouthworkers.co.nz

Tri NZ Contact Tri Series

Experience the excitement of cycling and running around downtown Wanaka after a dip in the Lake, as you are cheered on by the holiday crowds. For the kids a new event the 1:2:1; for beginners the 3:9:3; for the more experienced triathlete the Trophy Sprint and the Cup Sprint for the super-star elites. Participate in your event then cheer on local boy Tony Dodds as he looks to claim his first ever elite title in Wanaka.