News UpdatesVolunteer WorkshopsSport Wellington Region will be facilitating two workshops focusing on Volunteers in club sport. With over 500,000 sport volunteers nationally these interactive workshops will allow attendees to become familiar with the latest research and findings on this topic and develop methods of attracting, valuing, retaining and up skilling the volunteer base within their club organisation. Best practice examples will be shared as we look to support this most valuable asset of club sport. Wellington City - Monday July 28th Lower Hutt - Wednesday August 6th Sideline Supporters PromotionIn having a Sideline Supporters Day, Sport Wellington Region is providing an opportunity to promote positive sideline behaviour (fairplay) while providing the opportunity to further develop partnerships throughout the community and increase long-term capability in dealing with negative behavious in sport. Sideline Supporters Promotion 2008 Volleyball on The CoastAt Paraparaumu College Gym Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm. All Welcome. Cost is $5. If you want to play or just come along and learn more. Any enquiries call (04) 296 9022 | FeaturesWorld Record for Student Sport Ambassador Steven KentSteven Kent was part of the World Record breaking team who competed at the World Lifesaving Championships in Germany today. Two days remain in the pool competition before moving on to the beach events. Record start for NZ Lifesavers Gold for Student Sport Ambassador Josh JuniorJosh Junior, a Student Sport Ambassador for Sport Wellington Region, has teamed up with three other talented young Wellington sailors to claim gold at the World University Championships in Poland. Yet another success to add to the already long list Josh has achieved. Josh Junior - Four winning smiles Masterton Primary SchoolSport Wairarapa are working closely with Masterton Primary School, the latest to join the growing number of Active Schools in the Wellington region. Dayle Clarkson, Regional Development Manager at Sport Wairarapa, will be working closely with the school to increase levels of physical activity. Masterton Primary School - Wairarapa Times Age Active Families Secure GoldOn Sunday 22nd June fourteen Active Families children participated in the Shoe Clinic Harbour Capital Kids Magic Mile. They had a wonderful time and can be very proud of their efforts. See below for photos. Active Families - Kids Magic Mile |