Summerdaze Summer Festival, Queenstown, Wanaka, New Zealand » Swimming

Fernhill Fun Day

nicole — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:32:16 +0000

With the Fernhill/Sunshine Bay Community Association

Join us for a day of fun at the Fernhill playground. Meet your neighbours and enjoy a sausage sizzle. Kids will love the water slide and games.

When: 11am Saturday 30 January
Cost: Free
Contact: Lainie Roddis lainielondeen@yahoo.com or 441 2824

Lake Wanaka Half

nicole — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:01:47 +0000

Test your metal on the legendary Challenge Wanaka course but at half the distance. The course follows the same spectacular route as Challenge Wanaka with a 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21.1km run. Open to teams and individuals.

Where: Lake Wanaka and surrounds
When: 8.15am race start Saturday 16 January
Cost: Free to watch
Contact: www.lakewanakahalf.co.nz for details or call 03 443 2700

More FM Wild About Water Pool Parties

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:24:12 +0000

Get ready to splash out at this year’s Summerdaze Festival with the ultimate summer pool parties in Queenstown and Wanaka! Join the party for an afternoon of fun with BBQ’s, great prizes, music from More FM, treasure hunts and more!

When: 12pm to 3pm, Friday 8 January 2010
Where: Alpine Aqualand and Wanaka Community Pool

Cost: $3
Contact: Karen Gemmell karen@lakesleisure.co.nz 03 450 9105

Puzzling World Junior Challenge Wanaka

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:21:43 +0000

Plenty of triathlon fun on offer at the Puzzling World Junior Challenge Wanaka for new and budding athletes aged between 6 and 15. Entries are open to teams and individuals. The three courses are based around Lake Wanaka and Pembroke Park, and include off road biking.

Where: Pembroke Park, Wanaka
When: Registration opens at 08.30am, Sunday 10 January
Cost: $15 for an individual, $35 for a team ($20 and $45 on the day)
Contact: Challenge Wanaka 03 443 2700
Website: Register online now at www.challenge-wanaka.com/junior.html

Challenge Wanaka

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:50:56 +0000

The world’s most scenic iron distance triathlon. Join the thousands of spectators who line the route and finish chute cheering on these inspirational athletes. The finish line is in the heart of the Lake Wanaka and there’s a fun finish line party with music and fireworks. Be a part of the action; cheer on the athletes or get involved as a volunteer

Where: Lake Wanaka and surrounds
When: 7am race start Saturday 16 January
Cost: Free to watch
Contact: 03 443 2700
Website: www.challenge-wanaka.com

Be part of the action; cheer on the athletes or get involved as a volunteer.

Triathlon New Zealand Contact Tri Series

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:48:06 +0000

Multiple sprint triathlons racing on an exciting street circuit through Wanaka’s CBD. Entries are open to everyone, for the beginners the Contact 3:9:3; for the more experienced triathlete the sprint distance. Cheer on the athletes from the side line and watch the fast paced action.

When: 2pm start Friday 15 January
Where: Lake Wanaka CBD
Contact: Triathlon New Zealand
Website: www.triathlon.org.nz

Swim the Course, Challenge Wanaka

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:19:46 +0000

Join international pro-athletes in their preparation for Challenge Wanaka. Swim the practice run with the athletes and complete the full two lap course (3.8km) or a one lap course on Lake Wanaka.

Where: Lake Wanaka, opposite the end of McDougall St
When: Wednesday 13th. Registration 6.00am, Swim starts at 7.00am
Cost: $5 for non athletes
Contact: Challenge Wanaka, 03 443 2700 for details and conditions of participation.