Tuesday, July 8, 2008

Day 3: Auckland

We spent most of the day today getting a feel for New Zealand's 3 biggest sports: Rugby, Cricket, and Golf. My group started off by learning a little about cricket from a professional cricket player and coach, and playing a few rounds of "Non-Stop-Hand-Off-The-Bat" cricket.We then went off to learn about and play some "Tag Rugby" which would be similar to flag football in the US.
We then went off to a simulated golf range, where students were able to test their driving, chipping, and putting abilities, both on computer screens and on a chipping green and putting course. We ended with a driving competition and a putting competition.

After my day of running around the city of Auckland yesterday (literally) and playing cricket and rugby today my entire body is sore. These kids are really giving me a workout! I know, Doc, you told me so...

Tomorrow we leave Auckland and drive about 3 hours south to a town called Rotorua. Check the blog for updates!
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July 8, 2008 at 10:39 PM
Unknown said...

Gee Jim, I am a little surprised that you would be sore from a day of Non Stop Hands on the Bat Cricket. I thought we just called that a regular ol' Tuesday in 716? Hmm. I must be mistaken.

July 10, 2008 at 6:32 AM

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