MARK WRIGHT - FOUNDER
Mark was born and bred in Hong Kong and, after growing up as part of the HWI (Harry Wright International) family, he has always been actively involved in sport. He began his professional sporting career as one of the first Pro Rugby players in HK. After spending five years playing professional rugby in Japan and having his first child, Mark came back to HK and completed his teaching qualifications while still playing professionally with the HK 7s program at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Having a family of his own he has seen first-hand the importance that sport can play in a child’s development.
During his time teaching at schools in HK he has recognised that often some sports were more challenging for children to access. He believes that often this is attributed to children’s lack of basic fundamental ‘bear essentials’ that help them try their hand at different sports with confidence. The Bear Essentials session have therefore been planned to develop and focus on the ‘Bear 8’ in an attempt to promote a love of sports and outdoor activities.
Mark believes that enjoyment and fun is the best way for children to learn and to create enthusiasm. This will be incorporated in to every session, creating a safe space where, with encouragement, children will learn to hone their skills with no fear of failure. He will use his teaching knowledge of best teaching practice and how children learn in an attempt to set correct attainment levels and challenge points to increase learning, keep focus, and create the most amount of enjoyment during each session.
ABOUT OUR PROGRAMME
We have created a program that incorporates the best skills and elements of a multitude of sports. Each session will focus on the 8 Bear Essential Skills for a sports person to possess.
Sessions are tailored to an individual’s ability to help them progress through our Bear Essential learning levels.
Unless your children are doing a number of different specific sports activities it’s unlikely they will get the range of activities as they will at Bear Essentials.
OUR CLASSES & PRICING
- Private Sessions ($1000 / 1 hr)
These sessions are for small groups of 1-4 children from ages 3 & up. Private sessions allow more attention to detail and individual coaching and development. Designed for siblings and friends, these programs can be adapted to focus in line with sports of the client’s choice. All sessions are based around enjoyment & the 8 Bear Essentials of sport.
- General Group Sessions ($200 / 1 hr)
Group sessions are for 5 children or more. We will group children together with others of a similar age or ability (following the Bear Essential Ability Levels). If you would like to set up a group class with friends, then this is also an option dependant on availability.
- Cub (Toddler) Essentials ($200 / 1 hr)
This program is a mixture of fundamental movement patterns, gross and fine motor skills, games, and cognitive development. We promote toddlers working on their own and without the assistance of support from an adult as much as possible. We will normally group toddlers together with others of similar ages. 1-2 yr olds, 2-3 yr olds and 3-4 yr olds.
OUR LOCATIONS
We teach all across Hong Kong and are always looking for new locations. If you have a friends in your complex and an available function room (with adequate safe space) then get in touch and we can try and work something out.
Note: Fee of function room may not be included within pricing.
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Hong KongRepulse Bay Beach Hong Kong Island HK
How to get there?
You can take the Island Line or Tsuen Wan Line to Central Station first and then go out of the station to the Exchange Plaza through the Exit A. There are buses running at the Exchange Square, including Buses No.6, 6A, 6X, 66 and 260. As the bus driver doesn't give you change, you'd better prepare some small money before getting on the bus.