A Mudtastic Pursuit

Getting ready to go

The 2014 Portobello Paddock Pursuit on Sunday 9th of November saw nearly 400 participants run, jump, climb and slither through a challenging course at the Portobello Domain. With a warm day many people brought their deck chairs and picnics and made the pursuit a great family day out. The Portobello Paddock Pursuit has grown from 220 entries in 2013 to 390 in 2014 and is steadily becoming a regular on the family friendly event circuit for Dunedin. So much of the pursuit’s success comes from the hardworking local organising committee who put in so much effort to ensure everyone has fun and the event runs well and safely. The other aspect of the event is the generosity of local businesses and sponsors such as Cycleworld, Cartridge World, Portobello Deli, Portobello Volunteer Fire Brigade, Am I Fit, Sport Otago, Remax Real Estate and so many more. This has been a fantastic fundraiser for Portobello School and a great event for the  Community, we’re looking forward to seeing everyone back next year. (Click on the pictures to see the pictures in a full size viewer).

Many thanks to the following other supporters;

Bronwyn Anderson, Nic & Brian McGrouther, Cross Family, Parkinson Whanau, Steven Clearwater Contracting, Playball, Portobello Commnity Incorporated, Dunedin Ice Hockey, Mitre 10, Leslie Rugby, Chipmunks, Megazone, Bike Barn, Starfish Cafe, Moana Pool, Rebel Sport, K Mart, Dunedin Sports Depot, United Video, Lonestar, Cadburys, Couplands, New World, Torpedo 7, Tuapeka Print and Kellogs.

Glorious Mud and Fun at the Paddock Pursuit

The second annual Portobello Paddock Pursuit held on Sunday at the Portobello Domain was a muddy and wet success, with over 220 kids and 30 adults taking part. The pursuit  course had everyone climbing, running, sliding and jumping over a range of obstacles designed to be challenging and fun for all ages. With support from Sport Otago and Am I Fit the Pursuit raised $1800 for the Portobello School. What makes the Pursuit such a great event is the local support from organisations and people like Bronwyn Anderson, Peninsula Pony Club, the A&P Society and the Peninsula Volunteer Fire Brigade. Along with their help and the assistance of the many volunteers who work on the day Portobello is able to put on a well organised, fun and safe event for everyone.  Click on the pictures below to view in full size.

A special thanks to all of our Sponsors for their invaluable support

John Clearwater Contracting, Portobello Deli, Stewarts Coffee, Resene Paints, Couplands, Move Me, Laserforce, Warehouse Stationary, Tuapeka Gold Print, Chipmunks, Royal Albatross Centre, Sweets ‘n’ Treats, Portobello Motors, Blue Penguin Tours, Shem Sutherland, Terry Fogarty, Stephen Johnston, Penguin Café, Happy Hens and Spiralis Ltd. Click on the pictures below to view in full size.

See you all next year!