eBusiness Weekly
Chipo Sabeta
Sports are competitive, but some sports also have an informal, “fun” version.
Take golf and putt putt or Formula 1 and rental go-karting as examples.
These “fun” versions of sports are often the gateway that lead amateurs and youngsters through into the top levels of competition.
In the capital city, there is a fun, family orientated venue where you and your kids can try out no less than four different sports in a non-threatening, social environment at world-class level. It’s a great social meeting platform too.
Ultimate Fun Zimbabwe’s unique entertainment venue, in the grounds of Hellenic Sports Club, Eastlea is a safe environment, where you can sample — go-karting, trampoline, putt putt and paintball in a relaxed atmosphere.
With trained staff on hand to get you started and keep you safe, it’s an ideal place for a family day out.
Karting
Take the rental go-karting as an example. Kids as young as eight (who are tall enough), and adults, can jump into a go-kart and try the sport for a small fee.
No hassles at all — no need for any mechanical knowledge, no need to even know how to drive! The trained and experienced marshals will give you or your kids a briefing on how to drive the kart and how to stay safe on the track. Then — you are free to sample the incredible thrill of motor-sport and is one of the most exhilarating ways to have fun.
For anyone who would like to enhance their skills, and maybe even make it onto the very popular hot lapboard, Zimbabwe’s own karting prodigy, Zac Dufty, is on hand to coach you.
Dufty, who has competed in two karting world championships and is the only karter competing regularly on the regional stage can often be seen demonstrating the best and fastest way to drive a kart around the 330m track.
Who knew driving a Go-Kart could go such a long way (literally and figuratively!) Go karting is a fun, adrenaline-infused activity to enjoy with friends and family. Not only is this a fun and interactive activity, but with experience you can learn great reflexes, safety and also learn how to control your car.
Putt
Conveniently situated next to Chapman Golf Club, the chief caddie at Safari Putt Putt, Tinashe has often seen proficient golfers come and try out their putting skills on the tricky 18 holes at Ultimate fun. He laughs when he recounts that he can often beat them with no trouble on his home course! A world away from the hushed silence on the main golf course, families and friend playing at Safari Putt Putt are renowned for the loud and enthusiastic “oohs” and “ahhhs”, let alone the laughter and teasing comments that signal another group tee-ing off at the first hole.
Of course, starting off playing just for fun can lead to a serious career in the golfing circle. What better way to become hooked on this potentially lucrative sport than by having loads of fun?
Trampolining gymnastictics
Trampolining or trampoline gymnastics is a recreational activity, acrobatic training tool as well as a competitive Olympic sport in which athletes perform acrobatics while bouncing on a trampoline. As far as we know, no Zimbabwean has ever competed in the trampoline events in the Olympics — but maybe this will change in the future, now that “Jump” has eight trampoline mats available for youngsters to practice their skills on!
Carefully supervised for safety, youngsters under the age of 13 are welcome to come and try their skills out in this fun environment, while the rest of the family watch. Unlike the traditional sports coached at school, trampoline is an individual sport, where fitness, precision and athleticism come together.
Owner of Ultimate Fun Kevin Dufty said their main reason one of the main reasons we all take part in sport is to improve our fitness levels
“Of course, one of the main reasons we all take part in sport is to improve our fitness levels. What better way to improve your overall fitness than by combining running, flexibility and mental agility? A game of paintball provides all of this, as well as challenging your tactical and accuracy skills!,” he said
“A team game, you need to work closely with other members of your team to achieve the goal. It’s a great chance to train in a fun and exciting environment where you never know what is going to happen next! You will be having so much fun, you won’t even notice how fast your fitness is improving. With two paintball fields, urban and woods that can accommodate up to twenty players, Paintball Blitz is the ultimate adrenalin rush!”
When you go to Ultimate Fun, you’re there to watch as much as you’re there to play yourself!
