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Sport, Recreation and Active Lifestyles
Quote of the Month
'Susan Devoy is a complete legend, she was a wicked sportsperson to look up to when I was trying to rip into it" Sarah Ulmer, Olympian Gold Medalist
Sport Tasman
Sport Tasman Sport and Recreation teams work with organisations throughout the region to ensure:
- More participation - more people regularly participating in sport and recreation
- More capability - better capability of sport and recreation organisations
- More opportunity - develop sport and recreation opportunities across the region
In doing this Sport Tasman staff work to
- Develop fundamental movement and sport skills in the 0-12 year age group
- Increase numbers of children and adults in organised sport and recreation
- Have competent organisations delivering sport and recreation in the community
- Increase the quality and quantity of coaches and volunteers
Community News & Events
SAXTON STADIUM AND SPORTS HOUSE HAVE BEEN BADLY AFFECTED BY THE FLOODING AND THEY ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Sport Tasman staff and sports codes (formerly housed at Sports House) are now relocated to the top floor of the Netball Pavilion.
- Tasman Secondary Schools Swimming - May 15
- Tasman Secondary Schools Equestrian - May 17
- Tasman Secondary Schools Road Cycling - May 22
- Tasman Secondary Schools Cross Country - May 29
- Tasman Secondary Schools Rock Climbing - June 10-11
- Tasman Secondary Schools Badminton - June 20
- Tasman Secondary Schools Motocross- June 23
- Tasman Secondary Schools Table Tennis - June 26
- Tasman Secondary Schools Junior Supernet - June 27
- Tasman Secondary Schools Squash - July 3
- South Island Masters Games - 5 - 13 October 2013 (Nelson)
- Konica Minolta Nelson Cycle Festival - 18 October - 3 November, Nelson
- Summit Stopwatch - 31 August, Barnicoat Walkway, Nelson
- Nelson Sports Awards - Wednesday, 20 November 2013 (Nelson)
Sponsors
If you would like to join Sport Tasman's Supporters Club please contact Nigel
Sport Tasman - winners of the Communication Excellence Award at this months New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards 2013. Kaikoura Kids Winter Holiday Programme was a finalist of the Community Collaboration Award. Check out 'news' section of our website for more info.
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Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something
they have deep inside them -- a desire, a dream, a vision.
Muhammad Ali, American boxer