2009
Heaps of action from Central Otago to Auckland. The whole series started in a sunny day in Cromwell with 210 kids completing the new and more challenging course, followed by a record of 860 kids in Christchurch which defense the title of the largest event again. We started with a massive 860 kids in Christchurch - the largest ever, followed by over 370 in Napier - again a record entry.
Rotorua (450 kids) and Cromwell - 250 - went seriously well, heaps of fun and smiley faces.
700 Wellington kids had an awesome time in heaps of lovely mud at the event out at Trentham Memorial Park. Auckland was very warm and sunny, with dry tracks and no mud!!! 520 kids turned up for what was the best course ever!
Finally the sun continued to shine for the last event in Palmerston, where a cool course attracted 325 kids.
Well done to all kids completed their courses at 2009 Jams!
CROMWELL - a cool FUN event locally !
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210 kids took part over a more challenging course with lots of fun in fantastic weather!!!
Top schools are Cromwell Primary and Wanaka Primary.
Things I loved the best about Jams - The fun day out, doing something different that was in our area and getting a cool goodie bag, certificate and medal!!!
- Emma Smith
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Christchurch - WOW! A record of 860 kids!
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An awesome turn out for the 8th Jams in Christchurch - with 860 kids, making it the biggest Bike Jams in NZ!!
Push Play Top Schools were Tai Tapu and Cashmere Primary. What Now were there and Jams was screened on Sunday April 5th.
To view more photos (taken by professional photographer for Christchurch Jams, click here.
 
The best of the Jams - "Going into the forest and going over the bumps. Like to have more Bike Jams! "
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ROTORUA - Losts of fun and smily faces!
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Top Schools: Lynmore School & Otonga Primary School
It's really fun and it looks like most people enjoy it and it is fun. I liked the big bumps.
I loved the medals and the goody bags.
- Bridie and Ella Waterreus |
A funny out riding in the woods. 430 kids thoroughly enjoyed the MTB fun and were rewarded with their well-deserved medals & certificates.
Lots of happy faces have been seen and more encouragingly, we had more girls put their skills on the test on the skill area.
Well done to all boys and girls!!!
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Napier - Super Duper event! 370 kids participated. Let's hear what they say:
sup my Name is Bray Watkins I am 11 years old. Today I did the Meridian kids bike jams out at Eskdale. I tell you now it was a - awsom...the only thing was that was pretty sad is that my derailer got bukled so I got sent straight to the back but I over took lots of people. I won a spot prize a COOL torquise bike jam t-shirt. I also entred the trile speed race I didnt win anything but i still thought it was awsom. After prize giving I did some more triles on the track again, because I couldnt get enough of the super, mega, ultra track. The summary of the day for me was SUPER AUSWOM
It was cool and I want to do it next year. - Jorge Akers, 9 years old.
THE BEST THING EVER! - Claudia Barham, 10 years old.
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Push Play Top Schools were Hereworth and Te Mata - congrats!
Awesome actions at Eskdale - for more images click here |
Wellington - Awesome mud and hail!!!
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Wellington kids are tough - it rained, then it hailed, but still everyone kept going and had heaps of fun in the mud and puddles.
For heaps of photos, check out http://www.onlinefotos.com/site/images.asp?Studio=100000148&Gallery=100003048
Top schools - Cashmere Ave School and Adventure School
I loved the race especially the hail. The start was really cool because we counted from 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 and then I was in the front. The puddles were fun especially the big one.
Campbell Dean
 
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Auckland - Wicked track means heaps of fun!
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In the Primo MTB park - Woodhill, 520 kids had great fun on a sunny day! Lots of smiles around!
Top schools were Chelsea Primary and Meadowbank Primary.
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What do the kids like about this event -
- Tracks in the forest.
- Getting the medal (and goody pack)
- Biking with friend and other kids
- Cool atmosphere, fun vibe, no competition!
 
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Palmerston North - Last but not least! Fantastic day out on wheels!
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On Esplanade trails, young mtb stars were zooming around. When they finish with glorious mud all over the bike (and themselves), they receive their well-deserved medals and free sausages. Lots spot prizes were taken home as bonus!
Top schools were St James Catholic School and Tiritea Primary.
I loved the puddles and the mud the best. - Kendra Steedman
I had great fun with my friends and schoolmates. - Jordan Dredge
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