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The initial aim of the Foundation was to foster the development of sport in Canterbury, with a special emphasis on the retention and participation by school leavers - an area where there has always been a large drop off in participants. Historically, the Foundation has also supported the production of quality coaching in all areas of sport, but particularly the junior level.
Over the years the emphasis of the Foundation has altered and now has a focus on the financial support of pre-high performance athletes who have shown potential at a national or international level and require special assistance to develop further.
Since its inception, the Foundation has distributed in excess of $600,000 to individual clubs and associations to enable them to meet their objectives in developing sport. The document below summarises grants made since 1978.
There are many success stories in Canterbury sport in which the Foundation has had a hand in providing assistance when it has been most needed. Of note are Rachel Battersby who has won gold medals in her class at the Winter Paralympics, as well as three-year development projects for Canterbury Tennis and Canterbury Softball. The Foundation has also on a regular basis supported the Christchurch Secondary School and Primary & Intermediate School Sport Associations.
The Foundation makes a significant contribution to Canterbury sport and hopes to make an even greater impact in the future. This is however dependent on gaining a larger membership, particularly from the corporate sector.
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