Martin was appointed to Chief Executive of the Trust in December 2007 following a career in the travel, tourism and publishing sectors. He has a wide appreciation of all sports and actively participates in squash and jogging.



  - phone: 03 373 5060
  - email: martin@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Julyan comes from a physical education teaching background and has also completed post graduate qualifications in sport management. Julyan's key role is one of regional management along with new project development and implementation. He's competed to an elite level in soccer and now enjoys all forms of physical activity.

  - phone: 03 373 5034
  - email: julyan@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Nigel has been with the Trust since early 2002. He is responsible for financial management, revenue generation and marketing of the Trust. He is actively involved in sport as a coach and administrator at club level, chair of a regional sports organisation and still plays touch and cricket. He has a background in organisational development and business management.

  - phone: 03 373 5032
  - email: nigel@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Rob is a Lincoln University graduate, completing a Bachelor of Park Recreation and Tourism Management in 1995, majoring in Sport Management.

Since May 1996, Rob has worked as part of the Sport Development team at Sport Canterbury, building up a wealth of knowledge as to how the sports industry works, the issues facing sports organisations and different solutions for dealing with these issues.

A keen hockey player, he has recently swapped the hockey stick for a golf club, and now has green keepers worried about the state of their golf courses.


  - phone: 03 373 5039
  - email: rob@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Aaron has come from an outdoor education management background, specialising in working with “at risk” teenagers. He has a bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Management from Lincoln University and is nearing the completion of a Post Graduate Diploma in Sport Management. In his time outside of work Aaron volunteers as a rugby coach, and is right into mountain bike racing.

Youth mentoring is something Aaron is passionate about, and believes that sport plays a key role in the positive development of our young people.

  - phone: 033735049
  - email: aaron@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Adele is a qualified Early Childhood teacher, and taught in New Zealand and the United Kingdom for eight years.
She feels it is important to be active from a very early age to acquire the basic skills necessary to learn and develop through childhood and to have a base from which to expand.
Adele is passionate about sport and has been a representatvive player in both tennis and netball.

  - phone: 03 373 5041
  - email: adele@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Gemma joined the Trust in September 2008. Originally from Dunedin, she has moved back to New Zealand from the UK.

Gemma has a Sports Science and Physical Education Honours degree from Loughborough University. Previously she worked in the development of sport & PE in schools for the Youth Sport Trust, and in disability sport for Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association. Most recently she worked in the Recreation & Leisure team in the Specialist Mental Health Service for the CDHB.

Gemma enjoys most sports and is passionate about being active, particularly outdoors.

  - phone: 033735058
  - email: gemma@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Jon joined the team following his move from the UK, where he worked for a Local Authority Sports Development Team. After the completion of his studies in Sport and Health Science Studies Jon taught Outdoor Education for four years before working in Exercise Referral and on to the promotion and development of Sport and Physical Activity in schools and the community.

Jon tries to be active at every opportunity, he enjoys playing hockey and cricket and enjoy's every opportunity to utilise New Zealand's unique outdoor environment.


  - phone: 03 373 5052
  - email: jon@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Jonny is responsible for the organisation of a number of events including the KiwiSport Holiday Programmes, the Summer and Winter Canterbury Sports Awards, the CTV Active Womens Festival, the Subway Triathlon and other one off events the Trust embarks on. He is also involved in the marketing initiatives of the Trust and our programmes.

Jonny has a BComm double major in Marketing and Management and Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management. After a number of years overseas Jonny has returned to base himself in Canterbury.

  - phone: 03 373 5043
  - email: jonny@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Julie has worked in the sport and recreation field in a variety of roles and environments for many years.
Julie has participated in a number of sports from the highest level to playing to keep fit.

  - phone: 373 5031
  - email: julie@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Justin is the Sport Opportunity Advisor for the Canterbury West Coast Sports Trust which is a joint intiative with the Halberg Trust. He completed a Bachelor of Parks Recreation and Tourism Management at Lincoln University in 1993. Since completing his degree he has worked in the sports sector for and with people with disabilities, with his major focus in the last five years being on inclusion. Justin has Cerabral Palsy and was a member of the New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby Team (Wheelblacks) for the 1998 World Championships and 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games. Justin aims to ensure that all people with disabilities have the opportunity to be involved in sport and physical activity in their community.

  - phone: 03 373 5050
  - email: justin@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Karen has joined the Active Schools team during September 2008, after primary school teaching in Mid Canterbury for three years. She has a sporting background from Mid Canterbury in various codes and has been striving for hockey umpiring success over the last five year. She brings a positive physical activity attitude and enjoys being involved in sport in any way - whether it be coaching, officiating, being a spectator or out there playing or participating in PA herself.

  - phone: 033735047
  - email: karenb@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Katie has completed her degree at Otago Unviersity in Physical Education, majoring in Exercise Science and Exercise Prescription. She is passionate about physical activity and health. Katie enjoys all sports, both competitive and social, particularly soccer, netball, touch and running

  - phone: 03 3735037
  - email: katie@sportcanterbury.org.nz

  - phone: 03 373 5036
  - email: linda@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Lorraine has been involved with many sports but in recent years netball has claimed a majority of her time. She has been a player, coach, manager and an administrator so has strong ties with grass roots sport as well as at the elite level. In the last couple of years Lorraine has taken up rowing and competes at masters regattas.


  - phone: 03 373 5040
  - email: lorraine@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Megan joined the Trust in 2008. She has a background in administration, and more recently as a teacher of Physical Education. Sport has always been a major part of Megan’s life, gaining representative honours in both swimming and netball, and coaching secondary school netball for several years.

  - phone: 3735060
  - email: megan@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Mel has been with the Trust since 2005. She is involved in many sports at various levels. She enjoys playing netball, waterpolo and competing in Surf Life Saving where she is a former National Champion

  - phone: 3735060
  - email: mel@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Pat brings with her a wealth of experience in coaching and administration. She has coached various hockey teams, at various levels, including the NZ women's team at the Barcelona Olympics. And also represented NZ as a player for ten years (including 9 years as captain).
So with that experience, you can see she is well qualified for the role.

  - phone: 03 373 5051
  - email: pat@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Rachel joined the trust in March 2008 with an array of experience from the UK, teaching Physical Education in both primary and secondary schools and latterly working as a Partnership Development Manager, co-ordinating school sport programmes in Sunderland.
Rachel has always had a keen interest in sport. She enjoys keeping fit through running and yoga and all outdoor activities, particularly mountain biking, walking and snowboarding. She also enjoys all aspects of Arts, Culture and Travel.
She is passionate about young people being physically active and having the opportunity to take part in physical activity.


  - phone: 03 373 5045
  - email: rachel@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Robyn joined the Trust in 2008 from a background in physical education teaching. She recently completed a Diploma of Management.
Robyn has been a NZ golf representative and a rep hockey player. She is passionate about sport and keeps active with her own and her family’s sporting interests.


  - phone: 373 5044
  - email: robyn@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Steph joined the Trust in October 2007 as the Finance Officer. She has had a wide range of experience managing finances for a number of companies and other charitable organisations. Steph has a keen interest in sport, particularly rugby and cricket and enjoys walking, biking and attending the gym to keep fit.

  - phone: 03 373 5033
  - email: steph@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Tony has been employed by the Trust since its inception (1989). Tony works predominately in Primary and Intermediate schools, liaising closely with the community in providing a sport development service utilising regional sports organisations and clubs.

Tony is passionate about the delivery of quality physical activity to children and works closely with teachers and coaches to achieve this.

Tony has been involved with numerous sports as a player, coach, with soccer and cricket being his main sports. He has a Diploma in Recreation and Sport and is a Coach Educator for Football NZ. Before joining the Trust he worked in a series of government jobs as an administrator/consultant.


  - phone: 03 373 5046
  - email: tony@sportcanterbury.org.nz

Trudy has been working for the Trust since August 2006. She has an administration background and a passion for sport. Trudy competed for 12 years on the Marching field, the highlight was representing NZ against Australia in 1996. Trudy enjoys supporting her children in their physical activity and sporting endeavours and has recently taken to the squash courts.


  - phone: 03 373 5056
  - email: trudy@sportcanterbury.org.nz