The multi-sport event for children aged two to six-years-old, “Stride, Ride, Slide” returns to the Wanaka Recreation Centre next month.

Sport Central will host the event once again and, with the support of the fire brigade creating the water slide and other businesses and organisations pitching in to help, it will be a fun day, Sport Central’s community sport advisor Tiny Carruthers said.

The event starts at 11:00am on Sunday, March 14 - the day after the Wanaka A&P Show - with the two-year-olds tackling a short dash to jump on their bikes, to push or pedal to the waterslide, splash through the water, and a final quick dash over the finish line.

Any bike is fine, from push bikes and balance bikes, to trikes and scooters, but the event is held on grass so depending on your child's bike, you may need to jump in and help them along their way, Tiny said. 

All children who are pre-registered will be eligible for spot prizes and go in the draw for a very special prize and there will also be sport prizes, a sausage sizzle, ice cream, coffee, face painting and much more.

To take part, register here and it will cost only  $5.00 per person. There will be cash sales on the day at $8.00 per person.

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