Sports – Student City

Smart Running 10 Week Programme

Thanks Massey University Recreation Centre in conjunction with Absolute Fitness and Manawatu Striders!

“Whether you are just starting out as a runner, looking to improve your running time and technique or searching for ways to stay injury free, this programme is for you.
It includes 2 sessions weekly with one session to be a either an industry professional guest speaker (Nutrition, Podiatrist, Injury Prevention / Training ) or a physical session (Trigger Point Therapy, Yoga, Core Strength). The second weekly session will be a training run.”

For more information and to register click here:

Stay Active!

At the moment our favorite little brochure with tips on the region and how to stay fit is Top 20 Places to Get Active – check it out, all organised by Sport Manawatu.

For more information on what to do in the Manawatu see www.studentcity.co.nz/entertainment/

Manawatu Turbos Rugby

Keen on Rugby?

The Manawatu Turbos are our local rugby team. Find out more at: www.turbosrugby.co.nz

The Bucket Heads are the fans of our Turbos. Find out more at: www.facebook.com/manawatubucketheads

How to become a bucket head

The Manawatu Turbos are our local rugby team. Check out their website for dates and deets www.manawaturugby.co.nz.

It’s common knowledge that bucket heads are pretty much the coolest fans at Turbos games. We know you’d like to join their ranks and rise to bucket head greatness.

“But it’s all too hard”, we hear you cry.

“They’re just too cool”, you exclaim.

Well, that is where you’re wrong my friend. Becoming a bucket head is actually deceptively simple. Just follow the seven-step Student City guide below and before you know it you’ll be on your way to fulfilling your bucket head dreams.

Step one: Get one of these