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sport connector November 2014

Health and Safety Reform Bill The new Health and Safety Reform Bill, due to come into force from April 2015, will replace existing occupational health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. The bill will see board members, chief executives, and management having a more direct responsibility. This document provides readers with a snapshot of the main changes which may affect you and your organisation. Click here to read the summation that all organisations, including sport clubs, should be aware of.

New Community Sport Advisor for the Wairarapa Sport clubs have a new person to assist them with their club planning and

though he’s new to the role, Cameron Hayton isn’t a new face. Sport Wellington Wairarapa has appointed Cameron to the position of Community Sport Advisor, after 10 months as the Community Sport Coordinator. Cameron is tasked with helping sport clubs and sporting organisations with their governance planning and will run several community workshops to help sports clubs run more efficiently and effectively. “There are many challenges facing the sporting sector and its volunteers so my job is to help

these courageous people to put their best foot forward and experience some success in their clubs” says Hayton. Hayton recognises the challenges faced when taking on a new role working or volunteering within our sport clubs. “Often there isn’t the necessary planning in place for them, so they have to start from scratch”. “I’m hoping to encourage our clubs to have good planning so they can work toward a strong future and be around for a long time,” Hayton adds.

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College Sport Wellington Awards 2014 More than 65 young achievers were recognised at the 2014 College Sport Wellington awards dinner, held on Sunday 2nd November at Te Rauparaha Arena. Top golfer and Sacred Heart College head girl Julianne Alvarez, was named Young Sportswoman of the Year for a fourth time. First taking out the title in 2011 as a year 10 student, Alvarez is the only person to win either of the premier awards more than twice. TJ Va’a was named Young Sportsman of the Year, becoming just the third rugby player to win the premier award since 2000. The award tops off a golden year for Va’a who had a key role as Scots became the first Wellington school to win the New Zealand secondary schools first XV championship. Full results can be found here.

Sport Wellington Stakeholder Function - Thank You Sport Wellington would like to thank everyone who attended our end of year stakeholder function on Wednesday 12th November at New Zealand Rugby House. It was fantastic to be able to share some of our successes and stories with you. We appreciate all of those who took the time to come along and reflect on what a great year it has been! You can find Sport Wellington’s 2013/2014 annual report here. Congratulations to Jo Murray on receiving the 2014 Trish McKelvey Leadership Award. Trish presented Jo with a trophy and certificate at the function in recognition of Jo’s work in the sport sector, athletics in particular. The award recognises an individual who has provided leadership in the sport and recreation sector here in Wellington over the previous year. Jo was awarded for demonstrating leadership qualities which ‘made a difference’, such as developing the culture of the wider team she is a part of, building relationships, and providing clear direction and purpose through her leadership.

Six New Athletes in Wellington Pathway to Podium Programme Sport Wellington is pleased to announce the addition of six new athletes to the Pathway to Podium programme. They are Ollie Logan, Brad Read, Felicity Reidy and Kelsey Smith from hockey, and Mila Reuelu-Buchanan and Colleen Faleafaga from netball. This brings a total of 15 athletes to the Wellington programme. Pathway to Podium is a partnership between High Performance Sport New Zealand, Sport New Zealand and regional stakeholders

led by Sport Wellington to provide support services to talented Wellington athletes. Athletes have been identified by their National Sporting Organisation who have the potential to succeed in the high performance environment. The athletes gain access to programmes concerning nutrition, psychology and individual performance plans, to better prepare them for the transition into the high performance environment.

Sport & Recreation End of Year Celebration Wellington City Council and Sport Wellington would like to invite you to celebrate the highlights of 2014 and acknowledge the contribution sports organisations, clubs, and volunteers make towards sport and recreation in Wellington. Guest speakers for the event are the Kennett Brothers, mountain biking and cycling pioneers. Light refreshments will be provided. Please join us: 6-7.30pm Thursday 20 November 2014

Newtown Park Function Rooms Newtown, Wellington

RSVP essential by Monday, 17 November [email protected]


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Cigna Round the Bays Update Nearly 2000 people have already registered for the 2015 edition of Wellington’s iconic Cigna Round the Bays Fun Run and Walk. Registrations opened on Monday, 3rd November and saw a record 300 people registered within five minutes.

walk, the Snapper 10km and the Cigna Achilles Half Marathon. This year sees the addition of the 6.5km Buggy Walk - an extension of the Buggy Walk series hosted by Sport Wellington on a monthly basis throughout the greater

The first 1000 registrants, referred to as ‘Frontrunners,’ gained access exclusive offers and discounts. All 1000 were snatched up in a matter of hours. The team is excited to see such interest this early on and believe the event will be heading for its fourth consecutive sell-out.

Wellington region. The Buggy Walk will follow the same 6.5km course as the fun run & walk, but will take off slightly after. Buggy Walkers will also have access to a Buggy Walk marquee area at the start, and after they cross the finish line at Kilbirnie park. Cigna Round the Bays will be held on Sunday 22nd February on Wellington’s waterfront, from Frank Kitts to Kilbirnie Park. It is recommended the participants register early to secure their spot at the start line. Register online today at cignaroundthebays.co.nz.

Back once again is the 6.5km fun run &

Wairarapa Secondary School Sports Awards 2014

Local secondary school sporting achievements were celebrated at the Wairarapa Secondary School Sports Awards held on Friday 31st October at the Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park. The sports awards showcase local sporting achievement and celebrate, promote and encourage sporting excellence in the Wairarapa.

The big winner at this year’s sports awards was Rathkeale College’s first XV skipper Sam Tufuga-Piopa who was named Overall Sportsperson of the Year for 2014, after earlier being confirmed as the successful finalist in the Sportsman of the Year category. Sam was a member of the New Zealand Secondary School Barbarians Rugby Team that won both of their test matches against Australia and Fiji, he was also a member of the Hurricane Secondary Schools Team. Katie Smith of Wairarapa College was selected as Sportswoman of the Year. Katie is the current New Zealand secondary schools senior girls’ shot put champion. She is

also ranked first in the under-18 age group for shot put in this country and second in the under-20 division. Smith represented New Zealand at the Australian junior nationals and the Oceania Youth championships where she finished third in the under-18 shot put. Full a full list of results click here.

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