Playtimes HK Magazine September 2017 Issue | Page 20

Stick Start
SPARTAN CHALLENGE
WHIZPA !
Barbie Run

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Stick Start
The Valley Hockey Mini Academy kicks off on 16 September with a new start time of 9:30am . Providing coaching for children age four upwards , kids will have the chance to learn and improve their hockey skills while having fun . The club also welcomes a new head coach , Fabian Gregory , formerly of the South African national team . An FIH Elite level qualified coach , he has managed the entire national platform in his home country . His modern outlook and background in education will help him nurture the abilities of players of all ages in an enjoyable environment . Contact hockey @ valleyrfc . com or visit www . valleyrfc . com
SPARTAN CHALLENGE
There ’ s nothing like a challenge to make you feel alive , and Spartan will certainly do just that . With the next Spartan races on 4th November , you best get training ! For adults there ’ s the 5km Sprint featuring around 20 obstacles ; the 13km Super with over 25 obstacles ; or for a real challenge , the 20km Beast is made up of over 30 obstacles . The event in April proved a big hit with kids , and the November races promise to be no different . There are courses for four age groups : the 0.5km race for children age four years , the 0.5-1km for five to seven year olds , the 1km for eight to ten year olds and the 2km for older children of 11-13 years . www . spartanrace . hk
WHIZPA !
From surfing to rock-climbing , creative writing to coding – there is no shortage of things for kids to do in Hong Kong . However , parents are often unsure where to turn . Recently launched , whizpa . com lets parents easily search for providers covering more than 400 different topics . Through Whizpa ’ s platform , parents can find learning centres , schools , education consultants , retailers , entertainment venues , holiday camps , recreation clubs , charities and healthcare providers – all catering to kids across different age groups , and across all districts of Hong Kong . Reviews on whizpa . com given by those who have had direct experience with listed providers will help parents make more informed decisions about what ’ s best for their children . https :// whizpa . com
Barbie Run
Hot on the heels of successful events in Taipei , Thailand and Kaohsiung , Barbie Run comes to Central Harbourfront , Hong Kong on 24 September . Raising funds towards Hong Kong Hereditary Breast Cancer Family Registry , the event includes 1.5k or 3k races for individuals , friends , families and companies or , for those who fancy themselves as a Barbie or Ken , there is a ‘ cosplay ’ category with prizes for the best costumes . Participants will receive a limited edition t-shirt , cap , bag , towel and Barbie Run medal . More than just a running event , there will also be elements of beauty and health , too . Sign up before 4 September . www . ibansport . com
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