Local nordic pole walking classes have really hit their stride, proving so popular they’re now being offered in Castlemaine, Harcourt, Newstead and Maldon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Volunteers have recently had their qualifications updated by the Nordic Academy and as a result are enthusiastic to offer this opportunity in more locations across Mount Alexander Shire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Healthy Heart of Victoria funding provided this opportunity to volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These instructors lead the groups and teach participants nordic pole walking skills over a school term, which is about 10 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nordic poles are available for use in classes for the duration of the course, and volunteers can assist participants to purchase their own discounted poles if they choose to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Limited spaces are available in all the groups, which are intentionally kept small to maximise participant safety.
There is no cost for the groups, which start after ANZAC Day.
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Castlemaine botanical gardens groups walk at 9.30am on Mondays and 2pm and 6.30pm on Tuesdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Harcourt group walks from 9.30am on Wednesdays and the Newstead group steps out at 9.30am on Thursdays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An evening group at 4.30pm on Wednesday also meets at Maldon Train Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nordic pole walking program is a Castlemaine Health program and was developed in partnership with Castlemaine Community House.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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