Issue 5: June 2010
The club where we are
“Walking on Sunshine….Yeah, Yeah”
Get to know Rachel Blair (Rach)
D.O.B: 30/04/86
Job Description at Sparta: Gym Instructor/Personal Trainer/Body Balance Instructor
Likes: The Beach, Shopping, Wakeboarding
Dislikes: Winter, Rain being COLD!
Favourite food: Thai, Roast chicken, Sour skittles, Jellytip ice cream
Worst food: Celery and Raisins
Favourite movie: Love and Basketball
Worst movie: Love actually
Favourite colour: Green and Yellow
What is your best feature? I don’t like this question!
If you could pick any other name what would it be? Taylor…after Taylor-Reece of course!!!!!
What couldn’t you live without? My family and my daily fuse coffee :-) ohhh and our coffee group of course(Sammy, Leon and Luke)
Who would you turn gay for? Kate Hudson
If you were deserted on a tropical island what 3 things would you want with you? Lilo, Ipod and Sonny Bill Williams
Favourite quote: “Dance like no one is watching”
What’s happening at Sparta this month?
Member Loyalty/Referral program:
Sparta would like to reward any existing member for spreading the word about our fabulous club during the month of June. Sparta is aiming to sign up 100 new members sign up this month and with your help anything is possible! Existing members can benefit from this program in 3 different ways:
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Any existing member who refers a friend to join our Mega 1 Year sale will receive a FREE week’s membership (there are no limits on how many people you can refer so if 10 people end up joining you will receive over 2 months worth of free membership!)
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Any existing member that refers 5 or more friends to join our club during the month of June will also go into the draw to win a $200 grocery voucher.
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Also from the 1st of June 2010 all existing members who continue to renew with Sparta will now receive: 1 month FREE membership added to their renewal and 2x RPM 10 ride concession passes valued at $60.
Group Fitness/PT News:
KIWIANA Group Fitness Mega Launch Party Evening
Monday June 13th! It is FREE for members and your FRIENDS! Book your place today at reception and feel free to dress up for the occasion (optional) but loads of fun to do. Ideas are ‘Silver ferns netballer, Girlguide/Scout, A farmer, Buzzy Bee, Tui Beer, Alison Holst, All Black rugby player, L & P, Helen Clark, Playschool Manu or Gemima, Xena Warrior Princess etc etc – GO CRAZY WITH THIS!
The 2 hour fun, and achievable night (even for those who aren’t fit) will include Zumba, Boxfit, Bodypump, Bodyjam, Bodybalance, Bodystep, Bodycombat and Bodyattack. All of these classes will be teaching only 2-3 tracks, and they will be simple and easy to follow + more importantly LOADS OF FUN!
Personal Training 4 Week Bootcamp coming soon it’s called ‘Back on Track’ – if you need motivation and support, for all fitness levels then this is the Bootcamp for you, no matter what age or how fit/unfit these Bootcamps work! Enquiries Rachael@sparta.co.nz or text 027 443 4036
Zumbatomic
Zumbatomic is a safe and effective fitness program designed especially for kids. The class is held on Tuesday afternoons at 4.30pm for kids aged 6-12years. The benefits of Zumbatomic include:
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Improve in your child’s mood -
Help boost their self esteem and confidence
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Improve their memory and concentration
Cost: Fee $20.00 (4weeks of classes) or $7.50 for a casual
RPM Winter Challenge:
Lose Weight and STAY Motivated!
What is it:
2 x 6week challenges
All RPM Classes are included in your challenge and 1 endurance cycle (Sunday mornings) a week.
Fitness assessment/Measurement – Initial & Post
1 Complimentary Challenge Shirt – FOR BOTH CHALLENGES
2 Strength Exercise Programs for Cycling
Celebration Function at end of each 6 week challenge
Non Members; Access to the gym facilities & other group fitness classes (Zumba not included)
When is it:
1st 6 week challenge begins; 14th June – 25th July (depending on numbers)
2nd 6 week challenge begins; 2nd August – 12th September
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Cost for members 2x6 weeks: $75.00 1x6 weeks only: $50.00 |
Cost for non members 2x6 weeks: $300.00 1x6 weeks only: $175.00 |
Limited spaces so please make sure you register early!!!!
Sparta Health & Fitness Nutrition Series Launches July!
After receiving an enormous amount of interest from our gym surveys it is clear our members are keen to learn more about Nutrition. We are excited to announce the first in our monthly series begins Tuesday July 6th 7.40pm in our Group Fitness Studio and it is called 'Flab to Fab'- Nutrition tips for Weight loss Seminar by Dane Pollock, Bachelor Of Phyiscal Education, REPS registered, 15 years fitness industry experience, Facilitator- 'Transformation Challenges' It is only $5 for members, $10 for non-members and you will receive a handout to take home with you. Questions and answers are welcome PLUS you will hear from members that have received amazing results following these principles!! Bookings are essential as numbers are strictly limited. Register TODAY by emailing rachael@sparta.co.nz or texting 027 443 4036.
Well done to Kaye and the NZ woman masters team!
OUTRIGGER SPRINTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - May 25 – 29th 2010 - Noumea, New Caledonia
A hard out year of training on the water, in the gym, on the streets running or cycling, topped off with many trips to Rotorua, Auckland and Wellington to train with the New Zealand Master Women’s team, not to mention sacrifices made with families and friends finally paid off when I attended the World Championships recently! What a total buzz!!!
A total of 16 countries presented themselves in Noumea. Tahiti seeded number one with outrigging being their national sport. For my grade, we entered in 5 different events; 3 in the Master Women’s division and 2 in the Open Women’s. The results were as followed;
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Gold Medal in the 12 man – double hull that requires succinct timing and power in water with large group – Master Women’s Grade
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Silver Medal in the 12 man – double hull – Open Women’ Grade
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Silver Medal in the 6 man – Master Women’s 500 metres
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Bronze Medal in the 6 man – Master Women’s 1000 metres – a turning race around buoys placed 250metres apart.
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5th Placing in the Open Women’s 500metres.
Canada, Tahiti, Australia and our other NZ teams were very competitive and pushed us hard in every race!
Being new to outrigging in just over a year from a triathlete background, I am very hooked and am looking forward to paddling in the next Worlds in Canada 2012 where I hope to represent not only in a top team but in the singles as well. I have gained more than knowledge and physical changes from this sport. I have made life-changing friendships from all around the country that will continue when we take part in Marathon events!!! Bring on Molokai, Hawaii!!!!
Gold Winning Double Hull Team
2010 Master Womens 500 metre