4th August 2011

THREE CATEGORIES— CATEGORIES— WHO GIVES A LOT OF TIME TO YOUR SPORT?

Who is eligible for the SPARC

Sport Volunteer Award, and why should we nominate them?

Any sport volunteer is eligible for the SPARC Sport Volunteer Award. In the past there has been an emphasis on coaches, and while we acknowledge the importance of coaching, Sport Wellington would like you to consider the full range of work which your volunteer taskforce does to keep your code prosperous. This award is for the coaches, kit men, the strappers, the soup makers, dial-a-drivers and sometime career advisors; the people who, through their fortitude, servitude and passion, have added so much to our community, and are deserving of our recognition. Who is eligible for the Wattie’s

Student Sport Volunteer Award, and why should we nominate them?

Participation in school sport is not just all about the superstars of the 1st XV or the 1st XI, who gather their laurels on the field of play. School sport is propped up by the student volunteers who, for a variety of reasons, support sport at their school. Whether it’s a mathematic number cruncher who loves cricket and volunteers their time to keep the score for a school team, or a devotee of Canoe Polo who has started an after school skills session at the local pool, or a year 13 student coach who mentors the 5th XI football team (occasionally dusting off the boots to go in goal). The Lifetime

Achievement award is for volunteers who have given 25 years+ service to community sport. Our regional sporting landscape has been shaped and nurtured over many years by a tireless legion of volunteer legends. These are the people who have given countless hours over mornings, evenings, weekends to create sporting opportunities for our community. Be it the coach who prepares a quality coaching programme for yet another generation of talent, or the administrator, who has seen the limelight come and go, knowing that their silent years of backroom work contributed to their sport’s day in the sun, and that they were there through the hard times and the good.

Go online and nominate NOW For more information on the awards contact Mark Watson, Community Coach Advisor at m a r k w @ s p o rt w e l l i n g t o n . o r g . n z o r ( 0 4 ) 3 89 0 22 3 .

NAOMI RATANA (PAEKAKARIKI SCHOOL) Naomi Ratana is the Logan Brown Coach of the Month for July 2011. Naomi coaches a number of Netball teams at Paekakariki School and her dedication to coaching sees her at the school four days a week with students aged from five to 12 years. Naomi is passionate about ensuring young children enjoy their Netball experience and offers encouragement to all regardless of their ability. When not coaching Netball at the school, Naomi helps to raise funds for Netball gear by organising sausage sizzles. Naomi’s other interest is in coaching Tennis, so when she is not at Netball you will catch her down at the Paekakariki Tennis club coaching children from the Paekakariki Community

JIM KOSEGA (WAINUIOMATA HIGH SCHOOL) Sport Wellington proudly names Jim Kosega as the Logan Brown Volunteer of the Month for July 2011. Jim has put in immeasurable hours into the Wainuiomata and Lower Hutt sporting communities with his dedication towards sport over the last 10 years. Jim coaches, umpires and is the convener of Volleyball and Netball at Wainuiomata High School. Jim is passionate about young people and in particular has provided many opportunities for the youth from Wainuiomata High School to participate in sport. Sport Wellington and Logan Brown are very proud of Naomi and Jim and their service to grassroots sport.

EASY TO USE NOMINATION FORMS ARE NOW ONLINE! Sport Wellington encourages all Wellington and Wairarapa sports clubs, schools and regional sporting organisations to nominate their coaches and volunteers for this honour by downloading a nomination form at: www.sportwellington.org.nz/awards/or by using the on-line nomination form.

WELLINGTON COMMUNITY TRUST— TRUST—COMMUNITY AWARDS Wellington Community Trust, in partnership with Wellington International Airport Limited and the five local councils, have joined together to recognise the work carried out by community groups in the wider Wellington region. The focus of the Awards is to recognise and reward the valuable contribution made by volunteers. The overall supreme winner will represent the region at the National Trust Power Community Awards. Do you have a nomination for the “Sport Sport and Leisure” category? category Nominations close 19th August. More

HOW CHILDREN LEARN BEST Learning is a complex process that is not directly observable. One of the coach's challenges is to provide a learning rich environment for their young athletes. Learning can be enhanced through simple skills such as making sessions fun, challenging, safe and age appropriate. Providing young athletes with plenty of praise will enhance their confidence and motivation to learn. No two athletes are the same, so coaches also need to consider strategies for dealing effectively with difference both at training sessions and on game day. Asking questions to gain clarification of players understanding is a great tool for coaches to use to get feedback from their athletes. One of the more successful learning tools is the use of game-play. By allowing athletes to solve a variety of playful challenges, coaches can encourage the players to learn as much as possible for themselves without interruption. Play is a great tool for children trying out and mastering new skills, concepts, and experiences. Play contributes to how children view themselves as learners. As they play, they resolve social, emotional, and intellectual issues by coming up with new solutions and ideas. Have you heard this before? Tell me, I'll forget ... hearing and listening are not one of the stronger senses in the brain and nervous system. Show me, I'll remember ... seeing is one of the strongest senses in the central nervous system [brain]. Observation! Involve me, I'll understand ... this would include all of the senses possible.... hearing, seeing, feeling, touching, etc....also involvement means in most cases experimental learning.

“Market feedback, from whatever source, can be absolutely priceless” Sebastian Coe

DO YOU NEED ACCOUNTING ADVICE AND SUPPORT? CAN’T AFFORD AN AUDIT? THESE TWO ORGANISATIONS MAY BE ABLE TO HELP 1. COMMUNITY ACCOUNTS MENTORING SERVICE (CAMS) Denis Savin, Community Accounts Mentor, is available to assist any not-for-profit organisation in the Greater Wellington area to manage your accounts with confidence. Areas Denis can help you with include: preparation of financial statements for auditing, understanding your Inland Revenue obligations, setting up new accounting systems, developing your accounting knowledge, general ongoing accounts mentoring, and he can now offer you our 'CAMS Seal of Approval', which is an appraisal of your year-end accounts, if you do not need - or can't afford a full audit. Contact Denis by phoning CAMS on (04) 234 8838 or email [email protected]

2. CHARITY ACCOUNTS A charitable trust that provides subsidised and affordable financial training to community organisations by qualified accountants. They provide one-on-one financial training and workshop training – “Finance for Not For Profits”. They are partners of both Xero and MYOB and can provide training and support and pass on discounts to you. They offer a health check/WOF to determine your financial needs; and also offer affordable audit and review engagements for community groups. Check out their website at www.charityaccounts.org.nz or contact them on (04) 565 3299 or [email protected]

HOW IS KIWISPORT FUNDING MAKING AN IMPACT? Courtesy of Kiwisport funding through Sport Wellington, Activation, the Upper Hutt City Council Community Recreation team have been focusing on secondary school leavers, club development and the transition in and out of college sport. More Next KiwiSport funding round closes 19th September.

SPORTSVILLE— SPORTSVILLE—SPORTS WORKING TOGETHER Read the latest Fraser Park Sportsville newsletter.

GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP— WORKSHOP—IDEAL FOR CLUBS AND RSO’S Give your sport the future it deserves! Volunteer Wellington is hosting a workshop on Governance on Saturday 13th August 9am – 4pm. Increase your understanding of ‘good governance’ and evaluation of your boards effectiveness. Facilitator Aly Nicoll has extensive experience working with individuals, boards and entire organisations as a professional facilitator and not-for-profit consultant. She teaches governance and management skills on the Graduate Diploma in Not-for-profit Management at Unitec Institute of Technology and is a regular presenter at conferences both in New Zealand and internationally. Click here for more and look under “Training”.

KEY DATES, UPCOMING EVENTS AND QUICK LINKS Aug 13 Aug 19 Aug 23 Aug 25 Sept 21 Sept 19 Oct 1 Oct-late

Governance Workshop in Hutt City hosted by Volunteer Wellington Wellington Community Trust—nominations for Community Awards close SPARC Sport Volunteer Awards—nominations close Logan Brown Coach and Volunteer monthly awards—closing date for nominations SPARC Sport Volunteer Awards—breakfast presentation to winners KiwiSport funding round closes Ki-o-Rahi Poneke Festival—traditional Maori games Wellington City Council Sport Development grants—funding round closes

“Sport and Culture” lecture series every Wednesday till 24th Aug, 12.30 in Thorndon

[email protected]

www.sportwellington.org.nz info @ sp o rt w elling to n.o rg . nz