Motocross holiday programme now includes bikes to hire

19 January 2012
MEDIA RELEASE

Motocross holiday programme now includes bikes to hire

Interest in YMCA Hawke’s Bay’s motocross holiday programme has been increasing since it started in January 2011 and now there are bikes available to hire for kids that don’t already have one.

“We had been getting more inquiries from parents of children without bikes who were keen to experience the programme, so we decided to try and meet the demand,” says Peter Andersson, YMCA Hawke’s Bay CEO.

He approached long-time supporter of the programme, Hastings Honda and now is able to provide two bikes. “The guys at Hastings Honda have been supplying us with goody bags to give out at the conclusion of the programme, and are now generously helping us to share the programme with kids new to the sport.”

For Grant Merwood, manager of the Hastings motorbike store, it was a “no brainer” to expand his support of the programme. “The majority of us here have kids and during the school holidays it is good to get kids doing something constructive and outdoors rather than sitting on a play station all day. We know from some of our customers whose kids have done the programme that it’s cool fun, so the more kids who can enjoy it the better.”

The programme, lead by Matthew Prumm, a New Zealand motocross champion, runs from Monday January 23 to 27 and is available on a full week or daily basis. Places are still available and registrations can be made by phoning YMCA on 878 3024.

The children will be riding different tracks each day but there will be no competitive racing. Emphasis will be on developing each child’s skill level, which could well range from new riders, backyard riders to some who are racing competitively. Transport to and from the various tracks will be provided by YMCA.

Mr Prumm will be assisted by Thomas Oughton who is a member of the Hawke’s Bay Motorcycle Club, which has offered its Valley Road site for the final day of the programme.

The motocross programme is one of 14 holiday programmes offered by YMCA Hawke’s Bay this summer, catering for between 400 and 500 school aged children.

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