Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Term 1 underway. 18 recruits front up so far!
CACTUS also expands into Afternoons sessions!
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MORNING CACTUS is well underway with impressive RFL (Required Fitness Level) results this morning - times will be posted later. The morning team is shaping up well for some hard out challenges. Supervisors, John and Alan will be straining their fertile imaginations for this group.
Don't forget GOLD COIN DONATIONS FOR BREAKFAST.

AFTERNOON CACTUS
Demand from some keen young people from the metropolis of Kumara along some Hoki afternoon stalwarts has prompted an afternoon course this term. CACTUS is welcoming back Pavel from Sports West Coast to supervise the afternoon sessions supported by John. Course times 3:30-4:30 also based at Bodyworx.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

CACTUS 2010!

UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?

COURSE STARTS MON 8TH FEB
6:45 - 7:45 am. BODYWORX GYM.
Showers available afterwards.
Breakfast provided (Gold Coin donation).
Click What Do I Need to Start CACTUS if you're a first timer.
Scorching weather - remember to hydrate.
755 8245 for more info.
See you there!

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

CACTUS topples Tahua and conquers Kaniere in an awesome day.
The wild West Coast dished up a meteorological challenge with constant rain including wind and hail on the tops for the end of term challenge.

An awesome effort from the team! 1km vertical climb in a 7hr return trip! The team pulled together as they battled wind chill and hail to reach the summit at 1200m elevation. They were glad for being adequately equipped to face the conditions.
Awesome effort from Isaac Winsley standing in for Alan to help the team reach the summit.
A hot milo, then the 10k challenge of the Kaniere Walkway which the CACTI quickly took in their stride, a quick trip back to Hans bay for the Kaniere Kaos obstacle course - a vehicle tow, stretcher carry, pole carry including a crawl under a net, pole swim, wall-climb with a final vertical innertube slalom in the Lake to finish the day.
Highlights from an instructors point of view:
The team looking out for one another and encouraging each other.
Everyone stepping up to the challenges especially some of the younger ones.
Awesome team!

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

WETA on the TAIPO

Final details of Term 4 Challenge. We are Traversing Kelly's Range and rafting out on the Taipo River.

This is an ascent of 1km from 400 to 1400 m above sea level via Carroll Hut on the Kelly's Range.

A steep climb to the tops brings us to the crest of the range which is the border between Canterbury and the West Coast. After traversing the tops we drop down through the bush to the Taipo River and meet Wild West Adventure Company for the raft out at 3 pm. This will be an awesome challenge.

View the map of the route at
or view below.

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