Issue 7: April, 2009

Welcome to Issue #7 of Inside Sport Canterbury.

This issue we take a look at how hockey is being handicapped in Christchurch by a shortage of artificial fields and what the sport is doing to solve the problem. We pay tribute also to a local identity, who may have introduced you and/or your children to some fundamental sporting skills.

Martin MonganRadio Sport host Phil Gifford has a timely message for our male readers after his recent prostate cancer scare. And Nick Kimber from CPIT continues his countdown to the SBS Christchurch Marathon in the fitness and training section. We hope you find some enjoyable reading.

Regards
Martin Mongan, Chief Executive

$3m Push for New Hockey Fields

$3m Push for New Hockey Fields

Christchurch could have a fourth artificial hockey field this time next year, and possibly even a fifth, allowing the sport to grow for the first time in years.
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Finish Line looms for Volunteer GranFinish Line looms for Volunteer Gran

Tomato stakes, sand from the beach, garden hoses and some odds and ends from the garden shed have played a key part in helping children come to grips with the basics of athletics – along with encouragement from warm-hearted “Granny” Wenmoth.
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Search begins for Paralympian Talent

Search begins for Paralympian Talent

Cantabrians are among those answering the call of Paralympics New Zealand as it searches for the next Sophie Pascoe or Paula Tesoriero.
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Frustration for Canterbury Despite Record for PappsFrustration for Canterbury Despite Record for Papps

After a golden summer, opening batsman Michael Papps now holds the record for scoring the most centuries for Canterbury.
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Teen named Canterbury Tennis Player of the YearTeen named Canterbury Tennis Player of the Year

Jordan Kelly-Houston was playing tennis in Japan when he was named Canterbury Tennis Player of the Year. The 17-year-old student received the trophy on his return to Christchurch from a four-week trip to Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines and Japan playing in Junior International Tennis Federation tournaments.
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Chance to catch 'the Speed-Training Bug'Chance to catch 'the Speed-Training Bug'

Speed training drills that the Crusaders use to help their Super 14 campaign will be shared at coaching seminars to be held in Christchurch shortly.
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