Active achievements in the rain!
The active families kids '2010 kids magic mile'

The rain and cold conditions did not put off participants from the Active Families programme completing the Kids Magic Mile on Sunday 27 June 2010.  Despite all the kids and their supportive parents being soaked before they even crossed the start line they still all managed to have fun and enjoy the event.  To read more click here.

Children latch on to Maori Ball game once played by warriors

Click on the picture to watch Ki o Rahi in play which aired on Push Play TV.

Describing ki-o-rahi as a cross between touch rugby, softball and dodgeball, Mr Woodman-Aldridge said it was originally used to train for battle.  It's reintroduction was aimed at boosting children's confidence and improving fundamental skills, including hand-eye coordination.

Click here to read the full article

Click here to find out more about the Traditional Maori Games workshops

Thank you to Nicholette Pomana from HVDHB and Jamie Collier from CCDHB for supporting this initiative; and Tanira Cooper for allowing filiming and Kura for filming purposes.

RICKI HERBERT wins The Dominion Post Wellington Sportsperson of the Year Award

Click here for a full list of the winners

Photo's taken on the night by Photography by Woolf can be viewed online .. check out the Photography by Woolf website and scroll through to find Wellington Sports Awards

Sports Legends of Wellington

This award recognises Wellington ICONS OF SPORT who have made an outstanding contribution as an athlete.

3 new inductees were announced at the 2010 Dominion Post Wellington Sportsperson of the Year Awards held 3rd June 2010 

Congratulations to Waimarama Taumanua (Netball), Wynton Rufer (Football) and Stewie Dempster (Cricket)

Click here to read more about the 2010 inductees

Click here to find out which Wellington Athletes have been inducted since 2003.

Fun for $5 or less in Wellington + promotion video

We've put together this booklet to let you know what you can do in the beautiful city of Wellington for $5 or less or absolutely FREE!  Whether it is Tai Chi, dancing, arts & crafts, or joining a walking group, this book has it.

Click here to find out more about Fun for $5 or less in Wellington

Round the Bays Apparel... New Balance T-Shirts now only $20, Female Blue or White and Unisex Electric Blue)

Round the Bays 2010 ... For results and photo gallery check out www.wellingtonroundthebays.co.nz

For a copy of Sport Wellington's 2008/2009 Annual Report... Click here

You can now join the 'Buggy Walks' group on Facebook..... Buggy Walks on Facebook