Our Team

Kevin Wilson
Sport Devlopment Manger
(04) 389 0227
Email: kevinw@sportwellington.org.nz

To lead a passionate and committed Sport Development team to develop the capability and sustainability of sport throughout the region, through holding workshops and networking opportunities as well as partnering sports and other key stakeholders on specific projects that add value and make a difference to the sports community. 

 

Mike Walsh
Coach Development Manager
(04) 389 0223
Email: mikew@sportwellington.org.nz

To manage the regional CoachForce programme and provide development, training and recognition opportunities for all coaches throughout the region.

 

Rachel Gundesen-Stewart
Sport Development Advisor
(04) 389 0243
Email: rachelg@sportwellington.org.nz

To deliver the Community Trust of Wellington and Sport Wellington Region Student Sport Ambassador programme and to provide a regular link with the sporting community through a variety of communications and publications and other project interventions.  

 

Jamie Milne
Sport Development Advisor
(04) 389 0222
Email: jamiem@sportwellington.org.nz

To assist the Sport Development team in achieving its goals and objectives of greater participation and achievement by providing professional leadership, support and opportunities for people, clubs and Regional Sports Organisations.

 

Marguerite Christophers
Sport Opportunity Advisor
(04) 389 0234
Email: margueritec@sportwellington.org.nz

Promote, educate and support the community to ensure people with disabilities have the opportunities to participate in their choice of sport and physical recreation.

 

Peter Ellis
Regional Development Manager Sport Kapiti
(04) 296 9024
Email: petere@sportkapiti.org.nz

To provide support to all sports clubs in the Kapiti region to improve their structure and efficient operation through programmes and services. 

 

Doug Bracewell
Sport Development Manager Sport Wairarapa
(06) 370 9157
Email: dougb@sportwairarapa.org.nz

To assist Regional Sports Organisations and clubs in all aspects of sport development and management.  To provide training, support, and recognition for volunteers in sport in the Wairarapa region.

 

Dave Workman
Active Clubs Co-ordinator Activation - Active Recreation Upper Hutt
(04) 903 4716
Email: dave.workman@uhcc.govt.nz

To develop, implement & coordinate Upper Hutt's active club plan.

Activation - Active Recreation Upper Hutt is a division of Upper Hutt City Council and is a partner organisation of Sport Wellington Region.