sport connector - Sport Wellington

sport connector Thank a “Sport Maker” Sport Wellington is supporting the ‘Thank a Sport Maker’ campaign which recognises the tens of thousands of sport volunteers (or “Sport Makers”) who literally make sport happen in the greater Wellington region. The campaign is part of a partnership with the Lotto Volunteer Foundation and Sport New Zealand that will see the greater Wellington region sharing in over $1 million of quality clothing and sports gear to be awarded to Sport Makers throughout New Zealand over the next three years. People can show their appreciation for the Sport Makers who blow a whistle, coach, balance the books or help cook the sausages for the fundraising BBQ, by sending a thank you e-card available at thanks.lottovolunteers.co.nz

Naenae Soccer Club - Good Practice Recognition

Naenae Soccer Club has recently been recognised by Sport Wellington as showing good practice as they progress the alignment of their structure and culture to volunteering. Pictured left is Naenae Soccer Club secretary Richard Graham receiving this award. This recognition is part of the Thank a Sport Maker campaign. Sport Wellington celebrates good practice at a local or regional level by rewarding organisations who have demonstrated processes, policies and culture that support sustainability and growth – with a particular focus on volunteer (or “Sport Makers”) management. Sports organisations can access volunteer management resources and templates at www.lottovolunteers.co.nz/resources.html. To read more about Naenae Soccer Club’s success click here

Women in Sport Governance

2013/14 programme announced

More women are needed on sports organisations boards. To work towards this, these exciting opportunities are available; Getting on Board Workshops, focussing on creating the best possible presentation, on paper and in interview; 19th Nov Auckland, 25th Nov Wellington 26th Nov Christchurch. Two Governance Development Scholarships of up to $10,000 for women who have shown commitment to governance in the sport and recreation sector. A 2014 Mentor programme that will provide one-on-one expert mentoring support to ten women who are already on boards of sport and recreation organisations. For more details click here

www.sportwellington.org.nz

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Logan Brown Coach and Volunteer Awards Logan Brown Coach of the month Miriam Wilson from Harbour City GymSports (pictured below) puts in an enormous effort six days a week for the Club into gym for all coaching. Miriam is a great leader and excellent role model to gymnasts and younger coaches. She approaches all of her coaching well prepared and organised and she delivers with enthusiasm and great passion. Miriam’s role is as a lead coach and coordinator and each week she actively engages with 250+ recreational school aged gymnasts, a competitive squad, the team-gym gymnasts as well as several hundred school children who attend school gymnastics at ASB Sports Centre.

Logan Brown Volunteer of the month Vicky Hyde-Smith is the Junior Convenor at the Karori United Tennis Club and played a lead role in hosting a very successful Junior Tennis Open Day on Sunday the 1st September. Vicky ensured that the required resources were on hand such as welcomers, registration people, coaches on court so that juniors could play and have fun and games, appropriate ‘hand-outs’ providing information about the club and the various options for junior club members, new season demo racquets, bbq and other food and refreshment and spot prizes. The combination of on the day and on-line registrations led to 135 junior members joining the club. Vicky went on to place 95 players who wished to play in regular competition into inter-club teams, including appointing managers to every team. Vicky is a mother of three, in full time employment, and would be the first to admit that this couldn’t have been achieved without a team effort and the support from her husband Jon. The coach and volunteer of the month both receive a Logan Brown Bistro lunch for two with wine tasting options. Logan Brown Restaurant is synonymous with excellence and service; values which align closely with the positive aspects of volunteering and coaching. They will also receive sporting apparel from ISC Lenco, a leading New Zealand manufacturer of quality uniform and sports apparel. Sport Wellington encourages all Wellington and Wairarapa sports clubs, schools and regional sporting organisations to nominate their coaches and volunteers. Go to:

www.sportwellington.org.nz/awards www.isclenco.co.nz

LiteClub - Freeing up more money from sport The LiteClub is an organisation that is working towards saving money and reducing impact on the environment for sport clubs in order to free up more money for sport. Already saving clubs in New Zealand over $1.5million through their programme a specialised team can visit your club to install energy saving products at no cost to you or your club. To find out more and sign up go to www.liteclub.org/how-liteclub-works

Active Communities Fund

Sport NZ’s Active Communities investment supports innovative, community-level, collaborative and project-based ideas aimed at reducing barriers to participation in sport and recreation. Expressions of interest are now open for the 2013/14 investment round. Completed expressions of interest are due by 4pm, 29 November 2013. Please email these to Fiona Ramsay at [email protected] For more information visit the Sport New Zealand website www.sportnz.org.nz


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Food in Sport Workshop Are you involved in sport? Are you concerned about promoting healthy nutrition in sport? Are you a sports administrator, coach, or someone with an interest in this issue? Hear the latest on food sponsorship and food availability in sport in New Zealand and internationally. Explore the implications of this for your work and consider potential actions that can be taken. There is no cost to attend but places are limited. To register: please contact [email protected]. Thursday 7 November 9-12.30pm Small Lecture Theatre, University of Otago, Wellington.

2013 Sport & Recreation End of Year Celebration Wellington City Council snd Sport Wellington would like to invite you to celebrate the highlights of 2013 and acknowledge the contribution sports organisations, clubs and volunteers make towards sport and recreation in Wellington Guest speaker will be Sian Ruck, Wellington Blaze and White Ferns Player. Light refeshments will be provided. Please join us: Date:

Thursday 28th November 2013

Time: 6-7.30pm Venue: Newtown Park Function Rooms, Newtown, Wellington RSVP essential by Thursday 14 November to Katie Duncan [email protected]

NZRA Afternoon Seminar - Projects Around the Region A presentation from Wellington Regional Councils on a major recreation project, programme or facility. Date:

Thursday 7 November

Time:

4.30-6pm (afternoon tea from 4pm)

Venue: Pelorus Trust Sportshouse, Seaview Road, Petone Cost:

Member $15/Non-member $20

Parking: Available at venue

Registration and payment deadline Wednesday 30 October 2013. Contact [email protected] to register. For Enquiries contact Katie Duncan, Wellington City Council (04) 803 8222.

Quick Links

Vacancies For employment opportunities at Sport NZ and the sports and recreation sector in New Zealand follow this this link. Newsletters Latest Sport NZ ‘Relay’ Newsletter - truck loads of research and in-depth analysis relating to sport and recreation.

Key Dates

7 November - Food in Sport Workshop - NZRA Afternoon Seminar 16 November - Nominations close for The Wellys 21 November - Sport Wellington AGM and Annual Stakeholder Christmas Function 28 November - WCC and Sport Wellington Sport & Recreation End of Year Celebration

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