Remembering a surf legend

Posted on 15th May 2013 15:33 | By Anonymous Author

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Late last week Sideline Sid started to think ahead for his weekly blog and a chance meeting with one of his old mates, started a germ of an idea to write about some of the real characters that Sid has met in sport over the years. Fast forward to Monday morning and it was with great sadness...

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Acitve outdoors

Posted on 7th May 2013 16:20 | By Anonymous Author

Sonia LyndsRecreation Team LeaderSport Bay of Plenty Anxiously I headed for the hills on Saturday with my one year old - and the kitchen sink.  Friends had invited us to a lodge swet allin the Kaimai Ranges. I’d been to the lodge a few times before, but after such heavy rain I proceeded cautiously down the gravel road.  To our...

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From humble beginnings to future stars

Posted on 7th May 2013 12:30 | By Anonymous Author

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz There will be hundreds upon hundreds of Western Bay youngsters up bright and early on Saturday morning, with the junior rugby season kicking off. The most excited of the myriad of the local youngsters will be the boys and girls playing the great game for the first time in the under...

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Grassroots rugby resurgence

Posted on 1st May 2013 09:08 | By Anonymous Author

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz From time to time we read and hear about professional rugby bringing about the demise of the grassroots game – however in the past couple of seasons, there has been a real resurgence in the numbers watching club rugby in the Western Bay of Plenty. The only complaints, to be...

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Keeping active over winter

Posted on 29th Apr 2013 13:40 | By Anonymous Author

Lena KairuaActive Families AdvisorSport Bay of Plenty Winter can mean less desire to be active and an increase in unhealthy food choices. Hey mums and dads - with the weather getting colder and wetter and the kids pressing their noses and hands on the ranch slider window saying “ we’re bored “, we need to come up with some ideas...

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Support for Bay sports clubs

Posted on 26th Apr 2013 16:30 | By Anonymous Author

David MortimoreSport Development Team LeaderSport Bay of Plenty Many New Zealanders are, or will, be involved in a sports club at some point in their life. In whatever capacity it can be a hugely rewarding experience to be a part of club and a fantastic way to get involved with your community and enjoy getting active! Running a sports club doesn't...

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Clean up our harbour - now

Posted on 26th Apr 2013 10:23 | By Anonymous Author

Andrew von DadelszenFormer Regional Councillor I continue to worry that we aren’t making enough progress in reversing the deterioration of our greatest asset – Tauranga Harbour. The regional council is committed to reducing sediment and nutrient build-up in our harbour, but to date progress remains painfully slow.  The Port...

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Developing future stars

Posted on 24th Apr 2013 15:08 | By Anonymous Author

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz A story on SunLive about a Bay Rugby under 15 talent identification camp last Sunday received a thumbs up from Sideline Sid. While over the years the Steamers and other Bay sides have punched above their weight in terms of success and progression of players to higher honours –...

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Sports clubs mourn “Big Mike”

Posted on 18th Apr 2013 08:04 | By Anonymous Author

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Western Bay sport is built upon the huge number of volunteers who administer the clubs and organisations, coach and manage the myriad of teams and generally support their chosen sport in a huge variety of ways. While the vast majority come and go as circumstances change and in most...

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A Guide to Supplements Part 1

Posted on 12th Apr 2013 11:25 | By Anonymous Author

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz It is estimated that about 50 per cent of Kiwis use supplements on a daily basis.  Having formulated supplements for 15 years I have seen the positive effects of supplements with thousands of people. It is quite daunting to walk into a large health store or online shopping site to see the huge...

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