Welcome to our second Ignite Sport E-Newslink.
I was recently talking to a coach who said it was easy to gear up his team to perform well on the field through coaching drills and skills, but the ability to support, assist and train athletes to effectively negotiate the challenges that life throws up was a whole new ball game. Young athletes today face a barrage of decisions, choices and challenges that will ultimately affect their performance both in sport and in life. Many find life's pressures distracting and often debilitating. Issues such as negative peer pressure, alcohol and/or drug use, broken relationships, or even the simple sheer 'cost' of sport, can all have negative consequences at an age when young people are making some of their most important decisions. As a result, many lose heart, direction and a desire to reach their full potential.
Understanding 'balance' is critical for the development of any young person, however the concept of 'balance' is all too often neglected in NZ sport. As coaches we must train effective drills and skills, but we must also train our athletes and all young people to also consider issues of character and heart, the very things that make up their 'core' both as athletes and as people. This is where Ignite Sport can play a unique part by assisting our young people to think about all areas of life that work against them achieving their optimum performance, both on and off the field.
Thank you for another opportunity to let your know what Ignite Sport is up to. Please feel free to forward this E-Newslink to anyone you think may be interested in connecting with us and they too will have opportunity to subscribe.
Kevin Goldsbury (Ignite Sport Coordinator)
IGNITE SPORTS QUIZ NIGHT IS BACK and it's not too late to enter.
Come and have a great night out and at the same time support the work of Ignite Sport!
GREAT PRIZES * GREAT COMPANY * GREAT COMPETITION * GREAT BANTER * GREAT SUPPER
Don't miss this fantastic night of fiery and fierce competition! Test your sporting trivia skills against all the other 'would be' winners. This year will feature rounds of past and present sporting trivia. It's all about sport' - no science, no geography, no general knowledge and no numeracy questions!
The night will also feature the 60's cover band 'The Wannabees"
GAME TIME: Friday 9th November 2007
KICK OFF: 7.30pm (Gates open at 7pm)
VENUE: Cross Roads (Cnr Kings Cres and Cornwell St, Lower Hutt)
COST: $150 per table of 10 ($15/hd)
Note: Individual tickets can be purchased and we will be happy to include you as part of our Ignite Sport guest team.
Supper and refreshments will be provided.
The Ignite Sport Quiz night is our annual fundraising event to raise money for the ongoing work of Ignite Sport Trust in our region.
IGNITE SPORT QUIZ NIGHT DETAILS >>>
EASTBOURNE SAINTS & ANGELS SPORTS
Over 120 children aged 5 to 13 participated in this sports extravaganza which featured basic skills coaching, fun drills and games around six different sports. Caro Willis, 3 times NZ sprint champ and World Cup Rep, shared and challenged the participants to recognize and make the most of the wonderful gifts and talents they have been given. The event was run in partnership with the local community as a safe alternative to Halloween.
ON TRACK 07
This pilot sports academy programme is to be run at Hutt Valley High School from Dec 12-14. Sixty Year 10 students will participate in this three day in school programme which aims to use the power of sport to engage, motivate and inspire young people. The programme will be run by Ignite Sport in partnership with school staff and is designed to engage and support selected students whom have shown talent and help them to realize and maximize their potential in sport, education and life. Students will also develop fundamental concepts around exercise and health, sports performance, lifestyle management and career development.
Volunteers Needed: If you can assist in any way with the On Track Academy please contact Kevin, phone 9202204 or email .
IGNITE SPORT INTERNSHIP 2008 - MAKE SPORT YOUR MISSION
Ignite Sport has developed a full-time internship program for anyone who have a passion for young people and a desire to bring sport and mission together. The internship programme will provide opportunities to use the power of sport to serve local communities, schools and clubs; make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
Interns will be involved in running and helping develop a variety of sports initiatives in 2008 which will include Sports Academies and Holiday Programmes, Coaching and Mentoring and a wide range of Sport Specific Events, all run from a distinctive Christian and mission perspective. Interns will also have an opportunity to complete a 'Certificate in Youth Work - Sport Specific' (Level 4) which we are planning to run in partnership with Praxis, registered with NZ Qualifications Authority as a Private Training Establishment. The course will focus on a variety of subjects including: personal growth and development, sport and mission, safe practice, group facilitation, project planning, risk assessment and sports event management. Students may be eligible for student grants and allowances. Interns will also have the option to complete a 'Diploma in Youth and Community work - sport specific' (Level 5) as a year two option.
For further information please contact Kevin Goldsbury (Ignite Sport Coordinator): e-mail or phone (04) 9202204.
IGNITE SPORT TRUST
Ignite Sport is a charitable Trust with a vision to positively influence New Zealand sports culture and provide opportunity for all people to realize their God-given potential in both sport and life. If you would like to know more about the work of Ignite Sport please visit our web site or phone the Ignite Sport Office (04) 9202204.
VOLUNTEERING WITH IGNITE SPORT
Ignite sport is a volunteer-based organization. We rely totally on committed people wanting to make a difference in their community. There are a number of ways you can be involved. Here are some:
* Coaching/Managing a local school or club sports team.
* Assisting with Ignite sport events such as 'Ignition' and our annual Sports Quiz fundraiser.
* Mentoring a young athlete or sports person.
* Providing administrative assistance at our office.
* Offering your expertise at an Ignite Sports Academy Programme.
* Make a donation or provide business sponsorship towards the work of Ignite Sport in your community.