BRIDGE TO BRIDGE SKI RACESNew Zealand’s longest river, the Waikato, is the perfect setting for three days of adrenalin-charged racing that is the "Bridge to Bridge". High-speed boats, remarkable skill and extraordinary endurance are all on show during the country’s largest water-ski racing event on 26-28 November. When: 26 – 28 November, 2010 Event Website: www.skirace.co.nz From the banks and bridges of the mighty Waikato River, watch the action and excitement unfold as the top ski teams from New Zealand and Australia reach wild speeds of over 100kph in hot pursuit of the prestigious champion water-ski racing title. The event kicks off on Friday night with ‘Show & Shine’ in the vibrant Hood St Precinct where the public will have the opportunity to see an impressive showcase of some of the hottest ski race boats in the country. Seven different events will take place over the weekend, with the premier event – the Long Ski Race – held on Sunday afternoon. The gruelling race comprises of two legs over 82km, starting in Cambridge, winding through Hamilton to Taupiri and finishing at the Bridge St Bridge in Hamilton’s CBD. The current record for the race is an impressive time of 33 minutes and 31 seconds set by ‘Top Gun’ in 2004. The powerboats will sprint their way up the river while the two skiers pulled by each boat must use all their skill and stamina to cut through the currents, stay on the single ski and avoid a watery plunge. The Poker Run is the last race of the weekend and is one with a unique and fun twist where anyone can participate in any type of boat. Participants cruise the river, collecting cards along the way and the winner isn’t the first boat home but the team with the best poker hand! Other events throughout the weekend include novice, junior, master and family classes, full-throttle time-trials without the skiers on the back, powerboat sprints and jetski, thundercat and wakeboard races and there is also a number of great prizes up for grabs PACIFIC ROSE BOWL FESTIVAL 2010A free family festival set amongst New Zealand’s most beautiful roses! There will be live music, fine food, poetry, theatre, art, stalls and much more While enjoying the festivities and viewing those roses on trial in the Roger’s Rose Garden you will have the opportunity to pick your five favourite roses, with the winning rose decided entirely by public vote. Judging is open to the public from Wednesday 10th –Saturday 13th November from 9am-6.30pm. The winner will be announced at the award ceremony on Sunday. For more information, visit: PIPE BAND CONTEST AT THE GARDENSBagpipe & sidedrum contest for competing and non-competing bands. Contest starts at approx 12 noon. When: Saturday 20 Nov 2010 Where: Hamilton Gardens Cobham Drive Hamilton East, Hamilton
ROUND THE BRIDGESHamilton's longest established and most popular running and walking event. Enjoy the beautiful Waikato River paths and some of Hamilton’s iconic landmarks. On this flat course join the wonderful atmosphere with thousands of others who enter the 12km or 6km run/walk or 2km Kids Challenge. Enter today at www.roundthebridges.co.nz as an individual, a business or school team. Starts and finishes in the heart of Hamilton – Garden Place, Victoria Street Contact U Leisure For more information, visit:
www.roundthebridges.co.nz Where: Garden Place Victoria Street Hamilton Cost and booking details: ACTION CRICKET TWENTY20Come and watch the women from Northern Districts battle it out in this weekend of cricket against the Wellington Blaze. Friday and Sunday sees the local Spirit girls match up in the Action Cricket Twenty20 competition while Saturday is the Action Cricket Cup (50 over competition). For more information, visit:
www.howcricketchangedmylife.com Where: Seddon Park Seddon Rd, Bryce St Hamilton Contact Details: Julie Taylor Phone: 07 839 3783 Mobile: 021 724 825 BLACKCAPS VS PAKISTANCome and cheer for your favourite team at this Twenty20 match! For more information, visit: www.blackcaps.co.nz Where: Seddon Park Tristram Street Hamilton Contact Details: Blackcaps Phone: 0800 TICKETEK Cost and booking details: |