Issue 11: August, 2009

Welcome

The SPARC Volunteer Coach of the Year Awards are on again!

It is that time of year when we can take time out to nominate our coaches to say thank you for their work with our teams, and especially children's sport. There will be three categories available again – Student, Lifetime and General.

Martin Mongan

The SPARC Volunteer Coach Awards are a great way to recognise the work that coaches do in the community – more information can be found on the Sport Canterbury website and you can enter the competition online at: http://volunteercoach.watties.co.nz

The closing date is 4th September 2009.

Martin Mongan
Chief Executive

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Up and coming ski racer Allie McGlinn is anticipating a spectacular week of racing when the inaugural New Zealand Winter Games begin in central Otago on Friday.
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Focus on Children's Sport in New SPARC PlanFocus on Children's Sport in New SPARC Plan

A drive to increase the numbers of New Zealand children playing sport is one of the main priorities outlined in SPARC's new Strategic Plan.
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Aerobics Finest Strut their StuffAerobics Finest Strut their Stuff

Some of New Zealand's fittest, most well co-ordinated athletes will be kicking their heels up in Christchurch next month, when the city will host the 2009 national aerobics championships.
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Hitting the Slopes – on the Fast Track to Broken RiverSamoan Early Childhood Teachers Eager for Ideas

Coconuts as markers and woven palm leaf balls are some of the resources children use for play equipment in early childcare centres in Samoa.
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Olympian No 166 Thrown in the Deep EndCanterbury Hockey Reverts to Old-fashioned Fundraising

Gaming machine trusts have been a significant contributor to sport for many years. The funds provided by these charitable organisations have allowed sporting bodies to subsidise the costs of participation and capital projects to members.
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Olympian No 166 Thrown in the Deep EndGet moving in the SBS Family Duathlon

The SBS Family Duathlon, in Bottle Lake Forest, aims to get the whole family active in a fun, friendly event.
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