News UpdatesSideline Supporters PromotionIn having a Sideline Supporters Day, Sport Wellington Region is providing an opportunity to promote positive sideline behaviour (fairplay) while providing the opportunity to further develop partnerships throughout the community and increase long-term capability in dealing with negative behavious in sport. Sideline Supporters Promotion 2008 Sport Wellington Coach of the Month MarchCongratulations to Trevor Woodward, the March Coach of the Month. Trevor is the Mountain Bike coach for Samara Sheppard who is the 2008 New Zealand and Oceania under 19 Mountain Bike Champion. Trevor develops her training programmes as well as mentoring her to achieve her sport goals. Sport Wellington Volunteer of the Month MarchCongratulations to Kathy Dunn who volunteers a huge amount of time and energy for the Onslow Gymnastics club. Kathy fulfils numerous roles, from President to coaching as well as organising all the club competition. | FeaturesPublic Health Bill SubmissionCaroline Gordon, Regional GRx & Active Communities Manager at Sport Wellington Region made a powerful submission regarding the Public Health Bill. Follow the link below to find out more. The Dominion Post Wellington Sportsperson of the Year Awards 2008Finalists have been announced for The Dominion Post Wellington Sportsperson of the Year Awards. Tickets are on sale for the Awards to be held at the Wellington Town Hall, Thursday 29th May. More information can be found on the website below. Wellington Sportsperson of the Year Awards information Wairarapa Families Push PlayThe PushPlay Parent Campaign has proved to be a very successful venture according to Sport Wairarapa's Dayle Clarkson. Each family was given a pack filled with great ideas and fun activities that the whole family can enjoy. Chris Davis - Green Prescription SuccessChris Davis decided to make a change to her lifestyle in 2007 and hasn't looked back since. With the help of Charlotte Cuthbertson of Sport Wellington Region, Chris embarked on an exercise regime that resulted in her completion of the Wellington Round the Bays fun walk. Active Families with Henry IonaGRx Active Families Coordinator Henry Iona is making a positive impact on the Porirua community. |