Have a Go!

Have a Go!

Are you a young person (age 14-18) who lives in Christchurch and who doesn’t spend much time outdoors but would be keen to try?

We are offering a beginner-friendly programme for young people who would like to try mountain biking or rock climbing. We will take a small group of teenagers (one girls group and one boys group) to learn the basic skills and have a go at these fun outdoor activities …

• Introduction to Mountain Biking
• Introduction to Rock Climbing

WHAT IS THIS PROGRAMME?

“Have a Go” is a programme that has been designed for young people who don’t spend much time being outdoors, but would like to give it a go. If you have wanted to try mountain biking or rock climbing, but never had the chance before, this programme is for you!

• Introduction to rock climbing
• Introduction to mountain biking

WHO IS IT FOR?

• This programme has been designed for complete beginners. If you have never been rock climbing or mountain biking before, that’s totally fine! We will teach you the basics and then walk you through the experience.
• It’s for young people 14-18 years old who live in Christchurch.
• For people who don’t spend much time being active, but would like to try.

WHAT ACTIVITIES WILL WE DO?

Depending on the group you sign up for, you will EITHER do rock climbing OR mountain biking.

WHERE IS IT?

We will meet at our office (71 Bamford Street, Woolston) then head off to the activity location together in one of our vans. (If there are a group of you from one school, let us know and we might be able to pick you up from school).

The activity locations are places around Christchurch, for example rock climbing in the Port Hills or mountain biking at Halswell Quarry.

WHEN IS IT?

• Once a week for 5 weeks
• Afternoon sessions (3:30-6:30pm)
• See the specific dates and times further down the page …

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

• $25 total ($5 per session for 5 weeks)

Please note that this is a highly subsidised cost because we have received generous funding from Sport Canterbury and Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa (thank you!) which is paying for the bulk of the programme.

If finance is a barrier to participation, please contact us and we can waive this cost.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

• We will provide all the gear that you need (bikes and helmets, rock climbing harnesses and helmets, etc.)
• We will provide transport to the activity locations
• If there is anything you need to bring, we will let you know. It might be things like a spare change of clothes, a drink bottle and snacks.

Decide which group you would like to join, then fill in the enrolment form at the bottom of this page.

Got a question?

Please read our FAQs above. If you still have a question, please contact Jo (info@adventurespecialties.co.nz or 03-348-4547).

Enrol now

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot by filling in the enrolment form below: