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Active Families

AN ACTIVE FAMILY IS A HEALTHY AND HAPPY FAMILY

• Active Families is a programme which helps children aged 5-12 and their families to get active and learn about healthy eating.
• Active Families is all about having FUN with your family and that best part is that it is FREE
• Regular one on one meetings with the Active Families coordinator will help your family to keep on track with their desired goals
• Weekly sessions will provide opportunities and ideas in areas such as sports, active family games and nutrition.

To be part of this programme your child must be ONE of the following:
o Aged 5-12
o Would benefit from being more active or has a poor eating habits
o Is possibly overweight
o Has supportive family/whanau
o Is medically stable
If you are interested in finding out more about the programme please contact Rose French on (03) 211 2150, email rose.french@sportsouthland.co.nz

Participant's Feedback

“This programme is quite inspiring. It’s nice to come here and know other families have the same concerns and questions that we have. It makes us feel like we have support and our questions are well answered” – Pat (parent)

“Since coming here, Mollie has been more likely to do physical activity at home, where as previously she wouldn’t have been interested or excited about it.” – Gill (parent)

“I was really scared thinking it would be like an hour of cardio workout or something but it is not. It is a really manageable way of incorporating activity into your life.” – Helen (parent)

“My favourite part is learning and playing games” – Janelle (participant)

“It is important to be active and healthy because you live longer) – Stephen (participant)

Below is the session timetable for term 3.

Remember that when we are at Stadium Southland, you need to check the blackboard at reception to see what court/corporate room we will be placed. The staff at Stadium Southland should assist you.

Remember that sessions run 4-5pm. As we often have guests leading these sessions, please try to be on time.

Date	Activity	Location
21 July	Squash	Stadium Southland
29 July	Hip Hop	Jazz Time
4 August	Netball	Stadium Southland
11 August	Cooking Workshop	Ascot Community School
18 August	Cricket	Indoor Cricket Centre – Queens Park
25 August	Fruit and Vegetables	Stadium Southland – corporate room
1 September	Tennis	Stadium Southland
8 September	Karate	48 Conon Street
15 September	Toothbrush	Stadium Southland – corporate room
22 September	Golf	Donovan Park (TBC)

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