Hula Hooping NZ Record Only a Fortnight Away

Wresting a New Zealand hula hooping record from the deep south will be a key part of the Super Heart Hoop-Off in a couple of weeks time.

In 2008 in Christchurch, a fun and fitness organisation called In2Hula (http://hulahoops.co.nz/) was started by Bernadette Smith and her husband Grant. They got the ball rolling (or the hoop hooping) by taking away a New Zealand record, after 60 people continuously hooped for at least 2 minutes. However, in 2009, 150 people hula hooped the record away and it headed to Invercargill.

Bernadette says the October 28th Super Heart Hoop-Off, to be held in Christchurch’s Hagley Park, is more than only about the record-breaking attempt.

“This is a charity event to raise funding for The Heart Foundation, and to help support and raise awareness of heart health,” she says. “It will also be a combined celebration of the Heart Foundation 50th Anniversary, and In2hula’s 10th Anniversary.”

The theme for The Super Heart Hoop-Off is Super Heroes and dressing up is highly encouraged. Super hero back-drop banners will be available for the public to take their own photos in front of. Dark Side Entertainers, Melanie Poppins and The Strawberry Fairy will also be in attendance on the day, mingling with the crowd and posing for photographs. There will be information tents and stage performances as well.

Bernadette says individuals, teams and corporate groups, including people of any age, are being encouraged to enter the world record attempt and In2Hula can provide a free session for businesses thinking they may enter a team.

““We regularly have fantastic sessions at businesses, community groups and schools involving people with a range of different fitness levels who all have a great time. Fun is an important part of hooping – laughter and fun,” she says. “In some ways it is even better if you can’t all hula hoop at all or very well, as learning a new skill together where everyone is out of their comfort zone and is collaborating in a new situation, is one of the best ways to build connection among staff,” says Bernadette.

Key sponsors of The Super Heart Hoop-Off include: In2hula, Christchurch City Council, The Breeze, New World South City, City Scape, The Exercise Association of NZ, Kindercare, Happyhire and The Oversize Pilot.

Find out all the details at http://hulahoops.co.nz/superhearthoopoff/

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