Women's Activator Series

Activate the woman within

25 weeks of sport for beginners

Spring 2008 welcomes a fun new programme just for women to help them get more active and try a variety of different sports, all with support and assistance.

The Council-sponsored Nelson Women’s Activator Series includes 25 weeks of physical activity and information sessions in an encouraging, supportive and safe environment.

Information sessions will cover topics like nutrition, correct footwear and clothing for optimum support, injury prevention, stretching and equipment repair.

Participants must be aged 16 or older.

Sports

Participate in one sport or in the entire series:

• swimming (pool and sea)
• mountain biking
• road cycling
• running
• walking
• stretching
• preparation for a triathalon

Gain water confidence, learn how to navigate an off-road mountain biking trail, how to change a tyre, how to cycle with others, how to practice transitions for triathlons and much more.

If you are only interested in some of the sports offered you can just attend those sessions if you wish, although attending the whole series is a great chance to try new things that you might really enjoy.

Support and encouragement

The series will be run by expert enthusiasts who are passionate about their sport but remember how hard and intimidating it can be to start out.

Visit the blog and get support and helpful information!

The Women's Activator Series is hosting a blog for you to get help and support through trainers who will post helpful tips as the participants make their way through the series. You can ask questions, make comments, and share your experiences with other women -- like you! -- going through the series.

It's also the place to stay updated on the latest news or changes to the series.

The Nelson Women's Activator Blog.

Cost

The cost for the Women’s Activator Series is just $25 – so if you decide to come to all 25 hourly sessions then it works out to be $1 an hour. The cost is the same whether you participate in the entire series or just one or a few of the sessions.

Reduced swim pass

Both CLM Riverside Pool and ASB Aquatic Centre are giving you the opportunity to practise by offering an open swim pass for the first three months of the series for all series participants.

Programme

The programme for the series over the first three months is listed below. The series breaks for December and restarts on Tuesday evenings on 6 January 2009.

January - details TBD

Sea Swimming

February - details TBD

Road Cycling

March - details TBD

Triathlon Training

Download the complete Women's Activator Series brochure (PDF @ 125KB).

Register

Fill out the registration form and send it along with a cheque payable to the Nelson City Council, for the full fee to:

Nelson Women’s Activator Series
Nelson City Council
Freepost 76919
Nelson

Download the Women's Activator Series registration form (PDF @ 40KB).

Please be sure to send the total amount due, including the fee for the CLM Riverside Pool Pass or ASB Aquatic Centre Pool Pass if you are registering for that as well:

• Full series registration $25.00
• CLM Riverside Pool Pass $32.00
• ASB Aquatic Centre Pass $45.00

Contact

Phone Amanda Dykzeul, 021 026 87794 or e-mail nelsonactivator@gmail.com.