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We are very exited to announce that our Open Tennis Tournament in South Canterbury is finally ON.
When: Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May 2024, possible to add Friday 10th May if over 80 players entered the competition.
Graded Event: MS (men’s singles), WS (women’s singles), MD (men’s doubles), WD (women’s doubles). A and B grade for all events.
Entries via tnz website here: https://tnz.tournamentsoftware.com/…/685F07B5-5CEB-4F5D…
Venue: Trust Aoraki Tennis Centre, 27 Benvenue Ave, Timaru. – View Map
Entry fee for each event $40 and $70 per 2 events, Open is for players 13 years and over at 31st December 2024.
All information here: https://www.tennissouthcanterbury.co.nz/aoraki-open/

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you.

Showcasing 2.5 hours of moving bike films that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised for the two-wheel devotee!

The 2024 treasure chest of films includes:
• a visually commanding film following one rider’s colourful adventure scouring the most beautiful spots from Guatemala to Peru via Bolivia bringing together a masterpiece of breathtaking images and memories
• a documentary about a community of cyclists from Alexandra who all share a similar love and passion for their place, people and sport
• discovering how a bicycle can be much more than a bicycle, bringing change to people’s lives
• a determined father and his daughter prepare for their greatest adventure together: an ambitious ride that will push them to physical and emotional limits on a gruelling bike ride around Central Otago’s Lake Dunstan Trail
• a passionate and quirky Australian cyclist advocating to “Ride your bike, don’t just romance the idea. Ride.”
• joining 10 young people as they learn to ride a long way…. embarking on a 900km bikepacking trip from Wellington to Wānaka
• a fast-paced, fun, and feminist bike race film that finally gives a groundbreaking, nearly forgotten athletic hero her rightful place in history
• a moving movie set in Scotland, showcasing how the simple joy of riding bikes can make a big impact
• and rounding out the night, “Everesting” is a feather few cyclists have in their caps, but what happens if your cap is full? So full in fact, you think “why not do two?”
ALL in the mix!

These short films are a great reminder of why we love to ride our bike; with stories that captivate us, stories that make us think, and most importantly of all – inspiring us to get out and ride.
All celebrate the fun, adventure, and joy that cycling enables.

WIN A GREAT RIDES CYCLING HOLIDAY!
Thanks to presenting partner Ngā Haerenga Great Rides of New Zealand you could WIN A GREAT RIDES CYCLING HOLIDAY for you and a friend when you buy a ticket to the Big Bike Film Night New Zealand screening.

PREVIOUS ATTENDEE’S COMMENTS:
“If you haven’t experienced the cinematic excellence of The Big Bike Film Night – then YOU MUST!!!”
“Wow! If it comes to your town do NOT miss it. Something for everyone.”
“The BBFN is always a wonderful, eclectic, wacky mix of films and I love it!”
“One of the most inspiring events of the year”

So…listen to the voice inside you; it’s telling you to go. Grab your mates, grab your tickets, GO ON… grab your bike and come along for the ride!!