Young person’s advisors will work in targeted communities to influence the participation of young people in sport and recreation in that community. There are a number of settings this can be achieved, from schools to clubs and community organisations and through events.
The communities we will be focusing on in Canterbury beginning late 2010 are:
• Rangiora
• New Brighton
• Linwood
• Mairehau/Shirley
• Hornby
• Rolleston/Lincoln
This targeted approach allows our advisors to have an in-depth understanding and strong reputation in a community with regards to sport and recreation. This will allow us to develop strong links between the clubs, schools and the community.
We will support schools to develop Physical Education and Sport Action Plan's that enhance provision of PE & Sport in their school.
Support for schools will be provided through the following key areas:
• Curriculum programmes
• Co-Curricular opportunities
• Fostering better links with the Community
• Developing School Environment & Resources
• Enhancing School Ethos & Organisation
• Develop school-club links
• Support development of afterschool clubs
• Develop a PE & Sport action plan
• Deliver and coordinate PE & Sport professional development for teachers
• Facilitate the coordination of inter-school sport
• Facilitate the coordination of intra-school sport
• Opportunities for children not currently participating in sport or recreation
• Developing links for young people to holiday programmes
• Developing links for young people to community sport events
• Kiwisport Funding assistance and guidance
• Introduce new PE & Sport Initiatives & resources
Young Persons Advisors will co-ordinate new Kiwisport initiatives in their communities, resulting in better quality opportunities for young people to participate in sport.
Contact details:
Karen Bennett - Linwood, Hornby, Rangiora
03 373 5047
karenb@sportcanterbury.org.nz
Jon Derry - Mairehau/Shirley, New Brighton, Rolleston/Lincoln
03 373 5052
jon@sportcanterbury.org.nz