Issue 13: October, 2009

Welcome

We have been busy at Sport Canterbury organising the Volunteer Coach of the Year awards. You can read about the major winners in our lead article of this edition. The awards are an opportunity to recognise the tremendous contribution that volunteers make at all levels of sport in our region.

Martin Mongan

Another big project on the go at the moment is the recently launched "Kiwisport" activity. National has advised that $82 million will go into New Zealand school sport over the next four years via schools and regional sports trusts to achieve more children playing sport, more opportunities and better skills. Read more in our feature article, and we will keep you informed about progress.

Regards

Martin Mongan
Chief Executive

Recognition for Top Volunteer CoachesTop Coach Wins Race for Award

A Christchurch man's dedication to coaching led to a new career that fitted better with his sport – and a top honour at the regional Wattie's Volunteer Coach of the Year award.
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Recognition for Volunteer CoachesRecognition for Volunteer Coaches

Women at each end of the coaching spectrum walked away with two of the top honours at the Wattie's Volunteer Coach of the Year awards at a function organised by Sport Canterbury.
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More Money for Children’s SportMore Money for Children’s Sport

Moves are afoot to get more children playing organised sport. A process is underway to consult as widely as possible with the community, including children, parents, teachers, principals and key stakeholders who could provide sporting programmes for children in our region.
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Mayhem on WheelsMayhem on Wheels

The biggest star in the world of wheelchair rugby will be among obstacles the Wheel Blacks face in an important event that Christchurch is hosting in two weeks.
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Time to Take the CourtTime to Take the Court

Summer tennis is now in full swing at the Scenic Circle Hotels Tennis Centre, at Wilding Park in Christchurch – the largest tennis facility in New Zealand and the home of Canterbury Tennis.
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Getting to Know New Silver Ferns Defender Charlotte KightGetting to Know New Silver Ferns Defender Charlotte Kight

Tactix defender Charlotte Kight has had an amazing 2009. The Canterbury University student has progressed from a mere 15 minutes on court all season in the 2008 ANZ championship to start all bar one Tactix match this year.
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