Zespri AIMS Games

The Hip Hop Performance Events are shows not to be missed! Witness the best intermediate-aged Hip Hop crews in the country battle it out for the title, a showcase of funky costumes, attitudes and smooth moves.

Hip Hop is one of the 27 sporting codes delivered at the 2024 Zespri AIMS Games, attended by over 12,500 Year 7 and 8 students. The performances promise to be high intensity, upbeat and action packed.

Location: Mercury Baypark Arena

Date: Saturday 7th September

Time: 1.30pm-4.00pm (Prelims); 6.00pm-8.30pm (Finals)

Head down to Bayfair Shopping Centre to get your professional team photo and create a keep-sake for Zespri AIMS Games 2024.

Location: Bayfair Shopping Centre, outside in Dine. Opposite Burger Burger. Follow the signs in Centre or check out the Centre Map here

Date: Sunday 8th - Friday 13th September

Team Photo Opening Hours:

Sunday 8th September, 11am-2pm

Monday 9th September, 10am-5pm

Tuesday 10th September, 9am-5pm

Wednesday 11th September, 9am-5pm

Thursday 12th September, 9am-9pm (late night)

Friday 13th September, 10am-1pm

Don’t forget to bring along any sports equipment to add to the photo fun, like balls, bikes, or hockey sticks!

Bayfair is Tauranga’s flagship shopping centre as well as New Zealand’s only sustainably-certified shopping centre, with a 4 Star Green Star Performance rating. No matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find it here with over 140 retailers to shop, eat or play at.

If you’re keen to see what New Zealand’s leading retailers have to offer, Bayfair is the place to do it. Head to the corner of Maunganui and Girven Road to explore. It’s just a hop and skip from the beach or a short drive from Tauranga.

See www.bayfair.co.nz for more info.

Check out the Zespri Hub at Blake Park and complete activities to win points for your school! Fun activities include smoothie bikes, 'Throw For Gold' game, 'Connect Four', 'Spin the Wheel', cornhole and kiwifruit tasting. Earn points for your school, and the school with the highest score from Spin the Wheel will win a $1,000 voucher from Sports Distributors.

Location: Blake Park

Date: Monday 9th - Friday 13th September

Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm (Monday 9th - Thursday 12th September; 9.00am - 12.00 Noon (Friday 13th September)

Keep an eye out for the roaming Kiwi Cruiser van for your chance to participate in games and win prizes!

Monday 9th September

10.00am-12.00pm - Football and Tennis at Gordon Spratt Reserve

12.00pm-2.00pm - Surfing at Tay Street Beach

Tuesday 10th September

10.00am-12.00pm - Orienteering Sprint at The Historic Village

12.00pm-2.00pm - Badminton and Table Tennis at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre

Wednesday 11th September

10.00am-12.00pm - Mountain Biking at Summerhill Mountainbike Park

12.00pm-2.00pm - Futsal, Indoor Bowls and 5-Aside Basketball at Mercury Baypark

Thursday 12th September

10.00am-12.00pm - Hockey at Tauranga Hockey Centre (Blake Park)

12.00pm-2.00pm - Football and Tennis at Gordon Spratt Reserve

Friday 13th September

10.00am-12.00pm - Indoor Bowls and 5-Aside Basketball at Mercury Baypark

Start your day with a free mat pilates class, thanks to our friends at Encore Pilates. Pilates is a fantastic way to mobilise the spine, increase core strength and improve joint stability – and you’ll also build that ultimate mind-body neuromuscular connection. The class is open to all ages, levels and abilities. Free to attend for athletes, supporters and the general public.

Bring a water bottle, a mat/beach towel and some warm layers of clothing.

Location: Tay Street Beach, Mount Maunganui

Date: Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th September

Time: 7am (45 minute class)

At the 2024 Zespri AIMS Games, Silver Fern is proud to be the official ball for both rugby sevens and netball! Visit our activation zone in the rugby sevens area, where we’ve set up a thrilling lineup of activities. Test your skills with our junior rugby post, practice your kicks with our kicking tees, and challenge yourself with the rugby lineout thrower. Come join the fun and experience the excitement of rugby like never before!

Location: Rugby Sevens Area, Blake Park

Date: Wednesday 11th September

Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm

Conquer the EVES Endurance Bar at the Zespri AIMS Games and Emerge Victorious!

Can you endure the longest? Find out at the EVES Endurance Bar Challenge during the Zespri AIMS Games! Think you’ve got what it takes? Test your strength and hold on as long as you can for a shot at winning a $100 Prezzy® card. Be among the first to make the leaderboard and snag a limited edition EVES Zespri AIMS Games bouncy ball! Our sports heroes are taking on the challenge too, so bring your A-game. Don’t miss out—this is your chance to prove your strength and walk away a winner!

Leaderboard Categories:

- Adult Male - $100 Prezzy® Card

- Adult Female - $100 Prezzy® Card

- Boys (13 & Under) - $100 Prezzy® Card

- Girls (13 & Under) - $100 Prezzy® Card

Don't forget to tag @evesrealty and @aimsgames when you share your EVES Endurance Challenge experience on social media!

Location: Tauranga Netball Centre, Blake Park*

Date: Wednesday 11th September 2024

Time: 4.00pm - 8.00pm

*Also featuring at Mercury Baypark Arena, before each Opening Ceremony.

The 2024 Zespri AIMS Games will host a whopping 140 Netball teams! Teams will play under lights on the Wednesday night of tournament week and the local community and athletes playing in other sporting codes are encouraged to come along to support our netball players and enjoy the fun! Check out the EVES Endurance Bar Challenge, lawn games, performances from Tauranga Samba Band, roving performers, food vendors and the merchandise pop-up shop.

Location: Tauranga Netball Centre, Blake Park

Date: Wednesday 11th September

Time: 4.00pm - 8.00pm

Get Ready to Beat the Bar with Bayleys at the Zespri AIMS Games!

Join us at the Bayleys Beat the Bar Challenge during the Zespri AIMS Games! Test your strength and see how long you can hold on for a shot at winning a $100 Prezzy® Card. Be among the first to make the leaderboard and score a limited edition Bayleys Zespri AIMS Games bouncy ball! With our sports heroes stepping up to the challenge, the competition is going to be fierce. Don’t miss out on this super COOL showdown—it’s one you won’t want to miss!

Leaderboard Categories:

- Adult Male - $100 Prezzy® Card

- Adult Female - $100 Prezzy® Card

- Boys (13 & Under) - $100 Prezzy® Card

- Girls (13 & Under) - $100 Prezzy® Card

Don't forget to tag @bayleysbayofplenty and @aims_games when you share your Bayleys Beat the Bar experience on social media!

Location: Blake Park Rugby

Date: Wednesday 12th September

Time: 1.00pm - 7.00pm

The 2024 Zespri AIMS Games Rip Rugby Finals will be played under lights at Bay Oval. This year's Games sees a record-breaking 59 Rip Rugby teams entered and the local community and athletes playing in other sporting codes are encourgaed to come along and enjoy the finals fun! Test your strength on the Bayleys Beat the Bar Challenge - see how long you can hold on for a shot at winning a $100 Prezzy® Card! Get your face painted, check out the food vendors and merchandise pop-up shop, play some lawn games and enjoy the pre-finals performance on field.

Location: Bay Oval, Blake Park

Date: Thursday 12th September

Time: 4.30pm - 7.30pm

EVENT WEEK ACTIVITIES

HIP HOP PERFORMANCE EVENTS

Saturday 7th September

Mercury Baypark Arena

OPENING CEREMONY

Sunday 8th September

Mercury Baypark Arena

FREE TEAM PHOTOS

Sunday 8th - Friday 13th September

Bayfair Shopping Centre

zespri hub

Monday 9th - Friday 13th September

Blake Park

ZESPRI KIWI CRUISER

Monday 9th - Friday 13th September

Various Sites

MORNING PILATES

Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th September

Tay Street Beach, Mount Maunganui

SILVER FERN ActivaTION ZONE

Wednesday 11th September

Rugby Sevens Area, Blake Park

EVES ENDURANCE BAR CHALLENGE

Wednesday 11th September

Tauranga Netball Centre, Blake Park

(or catch it at Mercury Baypark Arena, before each Opening Ceremony!)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT NETBALL GAMES

Wednesday 11th September

Tauranga Netball Centre, Blake Park

BAYLEYS BEAT THE BAR CHALLENGE

Thursday 12th September

Blake Park Rugby

RIP RUGBY FINALS UNDER LIGHTS

Thursday 12th September

Bay Oval, Blake Park