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8 Thursday November 23 2017 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi The Star News Canterbury retirees among most Canterbury’s retirees are some of the most active in the country, according to a new report. It also looks at what sports Cantabrians are playing. Bridget Rutherford reports EVERY WEDNESDAY morning a group of cyclists meet at The Princess Margaret Hospital car park, jump on their bikes and head to Tai Tapu. They call themselves the Magpies. Some are doctors on their day off from work, others are nurses or mums. But most are retirees. Graeme Milner and Roy Pemberton started the group about 20 years ago. It has grown to have more than 50 members. Mr Milner, a veteran cyclist who represented New Zealand in 1964, said he loved it for the fitness and the social aspect. The 87-year-old is one of the oldest in the group – but he says age is no barrier and anyone is welcome. He reckons he will FIT AS A FIDDLE: Eighty-seven-year-old Graeme Milner (left) and Jeff Greenep, 80, have been cycling with the Magpies for about 20 years. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER keep doing it until he is into his 90s. “It’s the best exercise you can do. You just have to say it’s going to take you a wee bit longer than it used to.” Sport Canterbury’s draft Spaces and Places Report which looked at sport in the region and the facilities available, said retirees did more cycling, golf, bowls, aquarobics than the national average. Young retirees aged 65-75 were more likely to take part in cycling, golf, bowls or aquarobics. Twenty-seven per cent cycled, 19 per cent played golf, 10 per cent did aquarobics, while six per cent played indoor bowls. In Canterbury, the number of young retirees who cycled was eight per cent higher than the national average, golf was 11 per cent above, aquarobics was eight per cent higher and indoor bowls was four per cent above. For those aged 75 and over, the number of golfers was four per cent above the national average, outdoor bowls was five per cent higher and indoor bowls was THUrsdaY JanUarY 31 2013 three per cent above. Mr Milner said he thought more retirees were getting into cycling because it was good to stay healthy. Once the group got to Tai Tapu they stopped for a coffee and a chat, he said. Jeff Greenep, 80, agreed. He cycles about four times a week. He said he has been doing it since he was a kid. Cycling was the second most popular activity for those aged 16 and over. The most popular was walking, at 67 per cent. That was followed by cycling with 36 per cent and swimming at 33 per cent. Twenty-four per cent did equipment-based exercise, such as going to the gym, while 20 per cent went running. Cricket and hunting rounded out the top 20, with about six per cent taking part in both. For five to 10-year-olds who were surveyed, swimming was the most popular activity at 90 per cent, followed by biking, athletics, gymnastics and cross country. In the 11-14 and 15-18 age brackets, running took top spot, followed by swimming, athletics, basketball and biking. Big Christmas Sale Christchurch Showroom 13b Parkhouse Rd Heated Towel Rails From $119 New Model Gas Califonts 6L $199 10L $399 26L $999 Freestanding Bath Range 15 - 40% Off All Vanities and Toilet Suites up to 50% Off Free Delivery Christchurch Wide on Purchases over $999 Until Christmas Open 7 Days Mon-Fri 9am - 5.30pm | Sat 9.30am - 4pm | Sun 10am-3pm 0800 MILLEN | www.millen.co.nz | 03 348 8678 23-26 Diesel The diesel professionals specialising in 4WD RepaiRs seRvicing & all WoRk guaRanTeeD 288 Lincoln Road (opp ANZ) Ph: 338 8884 • www.dieseldoctor.co.nz Mechanical and auto electronics Special PANASONIC BATTERIES IN STOCK NOW 693 FERRY RD PHONE 384-9092 (Located in Woolston Village) Luxurious Satin Nightwear by essence HAve y veHicle P AUTO available Sizes S to 4XL Several styles Also long and short Satin Robes Colours - Blue, Coral, Navy & Black Made in NZ visit your loc profes Tyres 2 G branch in Shop 48 Barrington, Barrington Street Phone 03 337 6609 www.lingerieonbarrington.co.nz Tyres 2 Go will soon open its third branch at 13 Stone Street, Kaiapoi. Owner Andrew Taylor is looking forward to the opening on February 2, and providing a service for their regular clients and new ones. He apologises for the delay in not opening sooner due to building delays. Tyres 2 Go is a popular choice with up to 40 per cent discounts they provide and a quick, efficient while-youwait service that is great value for your 75% OFF
The Star Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Thursday November 23 2017 9 Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk active, major sports report shows The draft Spaces and Places Report was prepared by Sport Canterbury to outline the current and planned sporting facilities following the September 2010 and February 2011 earthquakes. As part of the report, it looked at how each code was impacted following the quakes. Sports such as tennis, athletics, bowls, golf, squash, cricket and surf life saving had seen a decline in memberships. Meanwhile, badminton, football, hockey, netball, rowing, rugby, league, swimming, touch and waterpolo had gone the other way. Certain sports with less facilities were analysed and interviewed to see what developments were under way and how they had been impacted following the quakes. Swimming appeared to be the worst hit because facilities such as QE II and Centennial Pool, were damaged or destroyed after the quakes. In 2010 the swimming membership was 1565. That dropped to 387 in 2011. In 2016 there were 1585 registered swimmers, back up to pre-quake levels, although that ON THE RISE: The number of people playing football in Canterbury has steadily increased over the last 10 years. only included those who were members, not people who went for leisurely swims. Planning and construction of aquatic facilities were under way, such as Eastern Recreation and Aquatic Facility and the South West Leisure Centre in Hornby. However, the Metro Sport Facility’s future is unclear, after new Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Megan Woods on Tuesday announced the Government would scrap the preferred contractor to get it back on track. It came after a “thorough review” found the budget had blown out by $75 million. A review would be done to see what the options were, which could include combining it with the proposed multi-use arena. The report said bowls had also taken a hit. The sport had 3206 members last year – 70 per cent of the number it had in 2010. Rowing had grown to 987 last year, league had been stable, while tennis had steadily declined in membership to 6063 last year. Volleyball had suffered due to BY THE NUMBERS Most popular sports in Canterbury/West Coast for those over 16 Walking – 67.1 per cent Cycling – 35.9 per cent Swimming – 33.4 per cent Equipment based exercise – 23.8 per cent Jogging/running – 20.1 per cent Fishing – 14.9 per cent Tramping – 13 per cent Golf – 12.6 per cent Dance – 12.4 per cent Aerobics – 11.7 per cent lack of playing space, the report said, and yachting and BMX had remained relatively stable. Meanwhile, football registrations had steadily increased over the past decade. Last year, there were 13,855. Currently, Mainland Football’s base is at ASB English Park. But there have been discussions about moving it to the soon to be built Nga Puna Wai. A gap was identified for speed skating facilities. The current Alpine Ice Sports and Entertainment Centre does not have a full size rink so it could not hold national championships. Hockey had a membership of 4507 last year. But the report said it was limited by turf availability. Currently, teams are able to play at Nunweek and Marist Parks, as well as Waimakariri Hockey Turf in Rangiora. Nga Puna Wai will have two artificial turfs when it opens next year. The facility was part of a list of planned or proposed facilities for Christchurch. It joined the the multi-use arena, the reinstatement of Christchurch Adventure Park, the Christchurch Squash Club upgrade at The Cashmere Club, the Eastern Sport and Recreation Centre, South West Leisure Centre, a badminton facility in Wigram, and Celebration Church’s multi-purpose indoor sports facility. Those proposed included a multi-sport marine venue at Naval Point, National Equestrian Facility at McLean’s Island, an upgrade for Denton Park’s velodrome, the Christchurch School of Gymnastics’ new facility and the upgrade of Olympia Gym Sports. booKarama! gianT booK sale a roTary club of cashmere communiTy ProjecT suPPorTing local chariTies Thursday 23 rd To sunday 26 Th november addingTon raceway sTables Have you checked your underfloor repairs? This is the sort of ‘repair’ we are finding. Prices from 50 cenTs! Rotary Club of Cashmere Thursday 12-8Pm friday 9am-6Pm saTurday 9am-5Pm sunday 10am - 2Pm www.roTaryinfo.co.nz We will go under your house and give you peace of mind for free. Ph: 03 377 8855 | 127 Ferry Road, Christchurch City E: reception@earthquakeservices.co.nz | W: www.earthquakeservices.co.nz NO WIN NO FEE
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