Older Adults

Sport Tasman are strong advocates for older adult physical activity opportunities and are an active member of the Older Persons Physical Activity and Nutrition Working Group currently chaired by ACC. In addition to ACC and Sport Tasman actiovely contributing to older persons physical activity and nutrition needs are: Nelson City Council (NCC); Tasman Distric Council (TDC); Marlborough District Council (MDC); Nelson Marlborough District Health Board (NMDHB); Nelson Bays Primary Health Organisation (NBPHO); Kimi Ora Primary Health Organisation (Kimi Ora PHO); Positive Aging; Support Works; Presbetarian Support; and Annette Nistor - Dietician.

The purpose of the Older Persons Physical Activity and Nutrition Working Group is to develop and implement a Plan of Action for improving nutrition and physical activity levels among Older Persons, incorporating the various initiatives and strategies in place and being developed across contributing sectors.

Sport Tasman's Facilities team provide heaps of physical activity opportunities for older persons from Sit & Be Fit and Easy Beat Aerobics to walking groups and 60+ Social Club.  Please visit our Facilities page to find more older persons activity opportunities.