Hockey Exchange New Zealand: Bungy & Paragliding Optional!

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Nate Leslie - ACC, CEC, M.Ed.

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A Hockey Exchange New Zealand Style…

Our ‘Hockey Exchange New Zealand Style’ takes place every spring.  Check the official trip page for this year’s itinerary and application.  In our very 1st year bringing North American players with us,  2 Vancouver Thunderbird Bantam players, Ben Henderson and Javier Woo made the cut! Here is a highlight video of our time together in Queenstown. We open this annual trip to male and female hockey players from North America (and most recently Australia).  We now take approximately 12 players, and spots are very limited.  12-16 year old players have made the best fit to date.  The adventures of travelling without parents, living with a host family, and the trip of a lifetime awaits! In related article checkout the review of this sup yoga brands you can buy online.

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Imagine bungy jumping with the co-inventor of commercial bungy, Henry Van Asch, at the 1st ever commercial site, AJ Hackett Bungy, paragliding from Skyline, and mountain biking in the lands used to film Lord of the Rings.  We explore far more in the Queenstown area than the rink, you can bet on that! The trip would not exist without the incredible support of the Queenstown Ice Hockey Club, the Queenstown Ice Arena, and the local hockey community.

My sons Ben and Josh have trained with Nate for years participating in the Victoria Hockey School, West Coast Hockey Prep Camp, Richmond Oval High Performance Program, and other activities. Nate is fantastic with all of the players he works with providing the perfect blend of fun and skills development.

A few years ago Ben had the opportunity to travel with Nate to Queensland New Zealand. Ben stayed with a great family while attending school in Queensland, playing hockey every day and having the adventure of a lifetime. Imagine, paragliding into the field in front of the school he was attending, bungee jumping, and playing hockey all in the same day. I can’t imagine a more spectacular experience for any young hockey player.  Last year Ben’s brother Josh made me live up to my promise to send him him when he was old enough to go!”  Paul Henderson, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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The hockey trip to New Zealand was definitely the trip of a lifetime for Javier and me. We were never bored, and there was always something fun happening.  We bungee jumped withe the original inventor of the sport, Henry Van Asch (a host Dad), paraglided, mountain biked, jet boated and more. I’d like to thank Nate and Boe for taking me on an unforgettable adventure, and thanks to the Mills family all of the families and kids for the hospitality.”  Ben Henderson, Vancouver, BC

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