Ignite Sport News

 

  • CSI again hits Naenae Community (Sunday June 19th - 1-5pm). CSI is a sports Tournament open to all youth, community and school groups from the Naenae Community and surrounding areas. The aim is to bring together a variety of young people for an exciting afternoon of competitive sports action. CSI Naenae is a chance to meet new people and show them what you've got in the sporting arena! Contact Ignite Sport to register your team or for more information.
  • 'CHALK TALK' with Andrew Becroft (Principal Youth Court Judge). June 9th, 7.30 - 9pm. An evening in support of the work of Ignite Sport in our city. Come and hear about our vision for the future and the many new and exciting developments associated with our work. Through sport, we have a tremendous opportunity to make a difference and positively influence New Zealand young people and our wider sports community. Come and hear stories of 'challenge and change' and how you can help us impact our city and nation into the future!
    Complementary after dinner event, with coffee & cheesecake
  • IGNITION 2011 - Calling all sports clubs/business/church/youth groups. This event is open to anyone.
    30 TEAMS / SEVEN SPORTS / FIVE HOURS OF NON-STOP INDOOR SPORTS ACTION
    Sports include: Indoor Soccer, Cricket, Netball, Volleyball, Cage Soccer, Bowls and Table Tennis.
    REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW
    For further details
  • 'A SPORTS CAMP MADE IN HEAVEN' If you love the idea of playing non-stop sport over three days then come join the 'Team Ignite' at the 2011 Totara Springs Elite Sports Camp - Jan 28th - 31st. Last year we came 5th from 13 teams and this year will be looking to do better as the only Wellington-based team at the tournament. A variety of sports will be played including 7s rugby, touch, netball, hockey, volleyball, football, softball, table tennis, basketball, golf, tennis and too many other sports to mention here.
    Spaces are still available in our 35 strong team. If you would like to join Team Ignite and help us kick, pass, eat and cheer our way to the title of 2011 Champions then APPLY NOW! Positions on this team are open to anyone who loves sport and can play three or four different sports at a reasonable level. This is an adult camp for those 18 year+.

    For further information or if you are interested in joining Team Ignite please email Kevin
  • 'IGNITION 2010' was a huge success with 16 teams entered.
    This year's competition featured seven indoor sports including Soccer, Netball, Cricket, 4-Way Volleyball, Table Tennis and Bowls and Cage Soccer. Trophies were presented to winning teams along with a $200 Petone 'Lone Star' Restaurant voucher enabling winning teams to celebrate the vicory in style For further details
  • 20 Participants recently completed our second 'MAKE SPORT YOUR MISSION' which is especially designed for athletes, coaches, sports volunteers and simply those who are 'sports mad' to discover how they can make a difference through sport and positively influence NZ Sports Culture.
    Ignite Sport plans to run a third course later in 2010.For further information
  • C.S.I. Hits the Naenae Community.
    The inaugural CSI Naenae event was a great success with approx 80 young people attending from the Naenae community and surrounding areas. The event featured a range of sports run in local Naenae facilities. These includded badminton, Table Tennis, Bowls, Cage Soccer and Volleyball. The day finished with some wise words from Naenae's own Billy Graham and a BBQ at the Naenae Boxng Academy.
  • Purchase your 2010/11 'ENTERTAINMENT BOOK' from Ignite Sport and support our work in the Wellington region.
    Books cost $60 and Ignite Sport Trust receives $12 for each book sold. Entertainment Books feature the best in dining, hotel accommodation, theatres, sports and much more? all with 25% to 50% off or two-for-one offers. Books are valid until June 2011.
    To purchase you book please contact the Ignite Sport Office Ph 9202204 OR email Kevin
  • TRAIN TO BE A 'SPORTS CHAPLAIN' - Sports Chaplaincy is not new in Australia, UK and America. However, in New Zealand very few people are effectively influencing and serving NZ sports teams. In a country that calls itself Christian and explicitly calls itself a sports nation, the sports chaplaincy model enables our NZ sports communities to be served in a real and tangible ways. Ignite Sport in partnership with Sports Chaplaincy NZ (SCNZ) will be offering Phase 1 Training in Wellington on May 25-27.
    Topics covered include: Foundations of Sports Chaplaincy, Anatomy of a Sports Organisation; Mentoring Athletes; Suicide Awareness in Sport; Intro to Critical Incident; Responding to Grief and Loss Scenarios in Sport.
    If you require further information about Sports Chaplaincy or would like to register your interest, please contact Kevin Goldsbury Ph: 9202204 OR email Kevin
  • 'START ME UP' Women?s Run Cycle or Walk Challenge
    Petone, Sunday 7 March 2010
    REGISTER NOW - Click on 'Start Me Up 2010' Tab.
  • A SPORTS WEEKEND MADE IN HEAVEN!!!! Elite Sports Camp Jan 29th - Feb 1st 2010 - Matamata. Over 25 different sports over three days. Ignite Sports is again entering a competitive team of 40 sharp, fit and enthusiastic athletes! Interested in joining 'Team Ignite Sport', or receiving further information. Ph/Txt Kevin (027) 2112229
  • VOTE FOR IGNITE SPORT - One of our Ignite Sports supporters has taken it upon herself to apply for a $1,000.00 grant from www.nationalcricketclub.co.nz as a fan, to buy cricket gear for kids who cannot afford to buy gear for themselves.The application is currently being processed and we are looking forward to hearing results soon.
  • Ignite Sport begins 'SPORTSPLUS' Project. This is a pilot project run in partnership with MSD. The project provides an opportunity for four young people (age16-24) who are 'out of work', to complete a 26 week work placement with Ignite Sport. Trainees will help out with a number of Ignite projects and will assist with school academy programmes and other community sports events. each trainee will also coach a junior club or school sports team. The project will start at the end of January 2010 and will be based in Lower Hutt. For further information contact Kevin Goldsbury at the Ignite Sport Office (Ph9202204).For further details
  • BROTHER CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR SUPPORTS THE WORK OF IGNITE SPORT.
    30,000 people basked in the Fraser Park sun at this year's Brother Christmas Spectacular. Ignite Sport was selected as one of three charities benefiting from the proceeds from the event. We were also able to support the event through setting up and running the Ignite Soccer Cage, selling glow sticks and distributing programmes. A special thanks to Hutt Impact for their ongoing commitment and support to Ignite Sport Trust and our work in the community.
  • A SPORTS WEEKEND MADE IN HEAVEN!!!! Elite Sports Camp Jan 29th - Feb 1st 2010 - Matamata. Over 25 different sports over three days. Ignite Sports is again entering a competitive team of 40 sharp, fit and enthusiastic athletes! Interested in joining 'Team Ignite Sport', or receiving further information. Ph/Txt Kevin (027) 2112229
  • The Ignite Sport ' Soccer Cage' will be set up at this weeks Phoenix game against the Central Coast Mariners. Kick off will be at the Stadium at 4pm - Sunday August 27th. 'The Cage' is a one on one soccer arena and will be set up inside the main gates. Come and have a go!!!!
  • REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW! - 'IGNITION 09' will feature 24 teams playing six different sports. Over five hours of non-stop, adrenalin pumping indoor sports action. You will have the option to register your team in Open Grade Div 1 (Competitive) or Open Grade Div 2 (social). If your organization or group has a youth focus, you can register a team in the Youth Grade (High school Age).
    For more information and registration details.
  • SPORTS CAMP A REAL WINNER - 25 people (35+) represented Ignite Sport at this years Masters Sports Camp in Matamata. Team Ignite (AKA Once Were Athletes) performed admirably both on and off the field taking out five finals and winning the prestigious Team Sportsmanship award. Kevin Goldsbury from Ignite was the camps keynote speaker encouraging participants to use the power of sport to make a difference in their communities.
    JOIN THE TEAM!
    If you love playing a variety of sports and are interested in joining Team Ignite Sport? at either a Masters (May 2010), Elite (Jan 2010) or Youth level (Dec 2009), please contact Kevin Ph 04 9202204 or email kevin@ignitesport.org.nz
  • We welcome back Steve Willis to the Ignite Sport team. Steve and his wife Caro have been involved in with Ignite Sport since its inception in 2001. Both have been involved with sport all their lives. Steve has had a variety of roles both in schools and in the community. He currently coaches athletes and recently co-coached his brother Nick Willis to his recent Beijing Olympic 1500 bronze medal success. Ignite Sport is extremely fortunate to have involved a person of Steve?s calibre and experience. His skills and community network connections will greatly assist Ignites work in the region.
  • We are about to gear up for this years MASTERS SPORTS CAMP - May 22-24. Spaces are still available in 'Team Ignite', so If you are 35 years (+), have a passion for sport, a dash of talent and think you still have what it takes, then consider joining us this year in matamata. This will be Ignites second year competing at The Masters and will be the only Wellington-based team participating.
    This is a weekend of 'non-stop sports action'. Our team (AKA 'Once were athletes') will aim to be a highly competitive group of 30 men and women kicking, passing, eating, and cheering our way to the title of 'Champions'. A variety of sports will be played over the weekend incl. touch rugby, hockey, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, tennis, table tennis, cross country, golf and too many other sports to mention here.
    Positions on this team are open to anyone who loves sport and can play three or four different sports to a reasonable standard. For further information or if you are interested in joining 'Team Ignite Sport' please phone Kevin Goldsbury on (04) 9202204 OR email Kevin
  • Ignite Sport was pleased to be able to serve this years BYM Easter Camp (EC09) held recently at Manfeild Park, Feilding. The Ignite Team ran the Sports Tournament over the weekend which involved 16 teams playing Touch, Soccer and 4-Way Volleyball. Congratulations to this years champions - Rimutaka took out Volleyball, Tawa took out Soccer and Hutt City took out the Touch Rugby.
  • WOMEN'S 'START ME UP' CHALLENGE ATTRACTS FIRST TIMERS. 146 women walked, ran and cycled their way from start to finish in what for most was their first ever event of this kind. All participants successfully completed the challenge which was staged along the Scenic Petone Foreshore and Hutt River Trail. This 'entry level' event is run by Petone Youth and Family Trust in partnership with Ignite Sport. Apart from the satisfaction of completing the challenge most the participants also received some magnificent prizes including two SUB bikes donated by Avanti, four Lifestyle Gym memberships, and local restaurant vouchers. Start Me Up has fast become a 'known' annual event with its focus being on participation rather than competition. We look forward to even more participants in March 2010.
  • 'TEAM IGNITE SPORT' finished a credible 7th out of 13 teams and took out four finals at the recent Totara Springs 'Elite' Sports Camp over Auckland Anniversary Weekend. The team had a fantastic time together with new many friends made, a great camaraderie formed and strong commitment to returning next year. This was a great first up effort and Team Ignite will look to build on this performance at the January 2010 'Elite' Camp.
    Ignite Sport will also be sending a Wellington-based team to the 'Masters' (35+) Sports Camp in May 09 and the 'Youth' (14-19yo) Sports Camp in December 09. If you are interested in being part of 'Team Ignite Sport' for either of these camps or nexts year "Elite' Sports Camp please contact Kevin (Posted 28 February 2009)
  • A SPORTS WEEKEND MADE IN HEAVEN! Join the Ignite Sport Team at the Totara Springs Elite Sports camp from Jan 23-26. If you are 18 + and can play several sports to a reasonable standard then this weekend is for you! Ignite Sport is looking to take a team of 30 players (mixed) to play a wide range of competitive sports. If you want further information or are interested in being part of our team please contact Kevin Goldsbury on (027) 2112229.
  • The 2008 Eastborne SAINTS & ANGELS evening was a huge success with over 150 children and parents participated in what was an extravaganza of sports games and activity. Opportunity was given for youngsters to try a variety of sports including cricket, basketball, soccer and hockey. Steve Willis who recently returned from the Olympics spoke about his experiences both at the games and assiting athelete and brother Nick in his build up to the Biejing. The event was organized and run in partnership with the local community as a safe alternative to Halloween.
  • ONTRACK SPORTS ACADEMY 08 :
    Fifty selected year 10 PE students have just completed the 2008 Ontrack Sports Academy. The three day programme facilitated by Ignite Sport was developed in 2007 as part of Hutt Valley High Schools gifted and talented initiative, to help PE staff support students to maximize their full potential in sport, education and life.

    The 2008 programme included presentations from Olympic heptathlete Rebecca Wardell, Para-Olympian silver medalist, Kate Horan and Naenae's Billy Graham. Practical workshops included career opportunities in sport and fitness testing with Weltec staff, sports specific coaching, sessions at Lifestyle health and fitness centre and an indoor sports tournament. Interactive learning sessions were facilitated by Ignite staff designed to develop character, teach goal setting and identify barriers to performance.

    All students received their own detailed workbooks and each graduated with a certificate recognizing their efforts and achievements.

    If you would like to find out more about the Ontrack programme and the wider work of Ignite Sport Trust visit www.ignitesport.org.nz or Ph 9202204.
  • Upper Hutt Rugby Academy Team takes out this years 'IGNITION' Regional Indoor Sports Tournament. The boys (and girls) from Upper Hutt were too good this year finishing 10pts clear of second placed Freedomites from Porirua. Krytonite from Kings Arms took out the Divison 2 trophy. Report & Final Results.
  • REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW for 'IGNITION 08' Wellington Regional Indoor Sports Tournament - Sunday 31st August.
    For more information and registration details.
  • HUTT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL FIRST XI CRICKET TEAM TO TOUR FIJI Kevin Goldsbury from Ignite Sport coaches this team and along with patrents and supporters, organsiation is well underway for HVHS's first sports trip to the Pacific Islands. The team leaves on Sept 20th for a two week tour.

    The purpose of the trip is to provide opportunity for our senior players to experience life in another culture and to make a difference in the lives of other young people who often have less opportunities than ourselves. In the boys own words "to inspire the people of Fiji".

    To achieve this the team will spend several days visiting and running coaching clinics in Fijian schools and communities and assisting Cricket Fiji in promoting cricket. We will also leave bags of donated cricket gear at each school we visit. It is this 'service' aspect of the trip that has captured and excited the school community, players and parents.

    While in Fiji we the team will also play several one-day games against representative sides including three matches against the Fijian National Squad before they head off the their ICC World Cup qualifying tournament in Tanzania. It will be a great priviledge to play the Fijian team and this in itself has generated intense interest.

    If you would like to asist us you could:
    1. Make a donation to help cover trip costs.
    2. Donate 'good used' cricket gear that we can leave with schools.
    3. Attend our fundraising Breakfast at the Petone Workingmans club on Wed August 20th. Tables or individual seats can be booked through Kevin at Ignite Sport - Ph 9202204 OR contact Kevin
  • IGNITE SPORT FEATURES AT MASTER SPORTS TOURNAMENT
    A team of 30 athletes (35 years +) represented Ignite Sport at this year's Masters Sports Camp at Totara Springs, Matamata. The Ignite Sport Masters Team (aka 'Once Were Athletes') was made up of players from Wellington, Northland and Auckland. The team acquitted themselves well both on and off the field and featured in four finals, winning two of them, and 12 semi-finals. Ignite was also runners up in the Sportsmanship Award.
    This was Ignite's first 'Masters' camp and we will now look to enter teams in future 'Youth' and 'Open' camps.
    If you are interested in participating in an Ignite Sport Team at future sports camps contact Kevin or phone 04 9202204 / 027 2112229 if you would like further information.
  • BREAKFAST WITH NICK WILLIS - REPORT. Over 230 people jammed into the Petone Workingman's Club to hear Commonwealth Games 1500m and NZ record holder Nick Willis speak about his story as an athlete and his build up to this year's Beijing Olympics.
    READ MORE
  • BREAKFAST WITH NICK WILLIS - Half price tickets to school students. A number of people have enquired about bringing young people to this event. Because Nick has a unique story to tell and is a wonderful role model to young athletes, we would like to offer tickets at half price to school students. Cost to school students is now $20 which basically covers the cost of the cooked breakfast.
  • BREAKFAST FUNCTION WITH NICK WILLIS (Commonwealth Games 1500m Champion and NZ Record Holder). This is a unique 'one off' oppportunity to have breakfast with Wellington's own Nick Willis and hear him speak about is journey and preparation as he builds up to the Olympic Games in Beijing.
  • START ME UP - Womens Run, Cycle or Walk Challenge
    Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone, Sunday 2 March 2008.
    Want to have a go at a sports event? This is a chance for beginners to get started by having a go at a moderate-distance walk, run or cycle, while enjoying the Hutt Valleys outdoor trails. Spot Prizes include a Sarah Ulmer SUB Bike, gym membership and many other great prizes.
    Circuit: A seascape 4km or 8km walk or run from Hikoikoi Reserve along Petone Foreshore and return OR 15km or 25km recreational ride along Hutt River Trail to either Kennedy Good Bridge or Stokes Valley and return. This is an untimed challenge with an emphasis on participation and fun rather than competition.
    Entries close Wednesday 27 February 2008. Entry is $10.
    Entry forms available at all Lower Hutt cycle shops, Uptown Fitness Club (Petone), Village Beads (Petone), Rocket Bikes (Rongotai), Penny Farthing Cycles (Courtney Place, Wellington) and Leisure Active (Naenae).
    Entrants must register prior to the Challenge at one of the following times: Saturday 1 March, Petone Baptist Church, Buick Street, Petone, 2-3.30pm.
    Sunday 2 March, Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone, 11am 12.30pm.
    Challenge start: 1pm.
    Enquiries to Andrea Bolton, ph (04) 971 3152 or 021 670564, wab@paradise.net.nz
  • Successful first ONTRACK sports academy.
    Our very first Ignite Sport ONTRACK Sports Academy was held at Hutt Valley High School from Dec 12th - 14th. Fifty Year 10 PE students were selected to participate on the three day academy which also included a practice session with several Phoenix players and attending the Phoenix soccer match against Queensland Roar at the Westpac Stadium.
    The ONTRACK academy aimed to use the power of sport to engage, motivate and inspire young NZ young people to reach their full God-given potential both as athletes and as people. The programme was specifically designed to support school staff in identifying and supporting selected PE students who have shown talent and help them to realize and maximize their full potential in sport, education and life.
    The practical component of the academy featured sport specific coaching and skill development, fitness testing, stretching and flexibility and gym fitness. Finding balance was the main thrust of the input sessions which covered issues such as personal discipline, goal setting, intro to sports science and coaching the core.
    A follow-up out of school programme will be offered to students in 2008 so they can continue to develop both their athletic ability and further explore issues of leadership, character and heart.
    Please feel free to contact Kevin or phone 04 9202204 / 027 2112229 if you would like further information.
  • Eastborne community SAINTS & ANGELS SPORT was a huge success with over 150 children and parents participated in what was an extravaganza of sports games and activity. Ignite Sport volunteers provided basic coaching around six different sports including cricket, basketball, touch rugby, netball, soccer, table tennis and indoor bowls. During the evening, the young people had opportunity to rotate around and experience a number of the sports on offer. Caro Willis ( 3x NZ sprint Champ and World Cup Rep) spoke and challenged participants to recognize and make the most of the wonderful gifts and talents they had each been given. The event was organized and run in partnership with the local community as a safe alternative to Halloween.
    For further information about this or other Ignite Sport events contact Kevin or phone 04 9202204 / 027 2112229.
  • Stats Guys from NZ Statistics are the 2007 IGNITE SPORT QUIZ Champions. The boys from the Government swept aside thirteen other teams to take home first prize which included a $200 Restaurant voucher and the Quiz Champions Trophy.
    READ MORE
  • EASTBOURNE SAINTS & ANGELS SPORTS
    Ignite Sport has been asked to assist with this year's Saints & Angels event which will feature a variety of Sports and Recreation activities, giving children 5years and up, the opportunity to try out different sports and learn some basic skills. Over the past several years local residents have run a variety of safe alternative events to Halloween. The event will be held on Wednesday October 31st and will run from 5.30pm - 8pm.

    Volunteers Needed: If you are able to help Ignite Sport with this event please contact Kevin or phone 04 9202204 / 027 2112229.
    We will be running a variety of sports experiences including Soccer, Cricket, Netball, Touch Rugby, Table Tennis and Indoor Basketball. We are particularly looking for people who can help assist with coaching some very basic skills in a given sport. Help is also needed with supervising groups of youngsters.
  • THE IGNITE SPORT QUIZ NIGHT IS BACK!
    Friday 9th November
    REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW!
    GREAT PRIZES * GREAT COMPANY * GREAT COMPETITION * GREAT BANTER * GREAT SUPPER
    Further information
  • IGNITE SPORT LAUNCH
    On Monday 1st Oct we will be celebrating the official launch of Ignite Sport Trust. The evening will feature a brief presentation of Ignite Sport's work in the community and our plans for future growth and development.
    You are welcome to come and be part of this special event.
    DATE: Monday 1st October
    TIME: 6.30pm - 8pm
    VENUE: Ignite Sport Office, Level 2, 10 High St, Lower Hutt
    Please RSVP: Kevin Goldsbury (Ph 9202204 or (027) 2112229
  • Hutt Valley High School PE Dept are this years Ignition 07 Champions. As they say it is one thing to teach it, but another thing to put it into practice. However, this passionate team of HVHS staff managed to do both and blew away the opposition to win five of the seven contested sports. Their most comprehensive scores were in Table Tennis (61 pts) and indoor Soccer (18 goals).Full Report.
  • Ignition 07 Indoor Sports Tournament has launched itself onto the Wellington Indoor Sports scene. On August 26th, Twenty Four Teams played seven sports for a pulsating five hours of adrenalin pumping sports action. Hutt Valley High School PE Dept took home the Champions Cup after convincingly winning Division One. Other winners included Lower Hutt Baptist Youth (Division 2) and The Doughety Dogs from CFHU (Division 3). Full Report.
  • Ignite Sport is about to launch

    IGNITION 07

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    This is our inaugural Wgtn Indoor Sports Tournament and the only inter-club/church/community competition of its kind in our region.
    DONT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY - 24 teams, 6 sports and over 5 hours of action packed, adrenalin pumping sports action for all your sports mad people.
  • Check out the Ignite Sport stand at this years 'FUSE' (ex YFC CTC). FUSE is a national youth talent quest held at Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre over Queens Birthday Weekend, June 2-3.
    Visit us at the over the weekend, sign up as part of our Ignite Sport Network and be in to win a prize.
    Want to know more about 'FUSE' - check out www.fusenz.org
  • Ignite Sport has a new office base in Lower Hutt. Feel free to drop in at any time for a coffee and chat about Ignite.
    Address: Level 2, 105 High Street, Lower Hutt (near The Mad Butcher)
    PH 04 9202206
  • A group of enthusiastic Christchurch athletes and sports people met in April to discuss a possible way forward for Ignite Sport Christchurch. The Christchurch team has run one Ignite Sports Academy in 2004 and joined the Wellington Academy in 2005.
    Kevin Goldsbury from Ignite Sport shared with the group about the Wellington Ignite journey and the desire to further develop the work beyond the Academy Camp concept.
    If you are interested in being part of the Christchurch team or would simply like to be kept informed of developments contact Kevin or phone 04 9202204 / 027 2112229
  • This Web Site will be updated regulary with stories of Ignite athletes and coaches. We will also let you know of new Ignite Sport initiatives as they develop in 2007. STAY TUNED IN!