Celebrating innovation, collaboration& achievement - Winner of the Outstanding Active Space Initiative.

Mar 22

In its second year, the Waikato Sport & Active Recreation Awards celebrates and acknowledges community initiatives, people and programmes that aim to grow participation and deliver opportunities and spaces for communities to be active.

Winners were announced from seven categories including three new categories for 2021: Commitment to Youth Engagement, Community Coach and Community Unsung Hero. More than 86 nominations were received and Ride Coromandel Bike Park was a finalist in the Sport & Active Recreation Partnership award and the WINNER of the OUTSTANDING ACTIVE SPACE INITATIVE

Outstanding Active Space Initiative Award: Ride Coromandel Bike park
Nominated in two categories this year, and built on the site of a former refuse tip, the bike park trails and pump track are used by elite athletes and community members alike, with people taking up physical activity as a direct result of the park. Peak times see 140-150 riders per day. The park is a huge asset to those both in and outside the district.