A revamped Upper Clutha Festival of Sport has been announced, with a five day event planned for March 21 to 25.

The new event, to be known as Takaro (Play) Upper Clutha, is being organised by Sport Central with the support of the Queenstown Lakes District Council.

“The format is new and exciting,” Sport Central community sport advisor Tiny Carruthers said. 

“Clubs and activity groups will do their thing, at their own facilities, and invite the public along to ‘Take a Look’, ‘Have a Go’ or ‘Get Involved’.”

Tiny said the response from sports clubs had been very positive. 

“There is a huge variety of sport, active recreation, and play opportunities in the Upper Clutha,” he said.

Tiny Carruthers.

“Takaro Upper Clutha will showcase sports as varied as rugby, football, gymsport, biking, sailing, rowing, tennis, disc golf and squash to name a few.”

Tiny said the format is designed to be user friendly for clubs and the public.

Mount Aspiring College has committed to be involved and many clubs will be actively engaged with students over the five-day festival.

QLDC is a key partner of Takaro Upper Clutha and will be welcoming the public to its recreation facilities and options for play.

“Aqua aerobics, pickleBall, badminton, table tennis and social volleyball will be popular attractions over the five-day festival,” Tiny said.

Further information on Takaro Upper Clutha will be available on the Sport Otago website from February 24.

Clubs and groups wishing to participate in the festival can contact Tiny at [email protected] or Jo at [email protected].

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