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 behaviour in sport. Sideline Supporters Promotion 2008 National Champs Medal HaulThe team of athletes who went up to Auckland for the National Secondary Schools Champs bought back an unprecedented haul of medals. For a group of athletes from the Wairarapa, this would have to rate as one of the greatest medal hauls that our athletes have ever made. Read on ... Sport Wairarapa Coach of the Month MarchCongratulations to Steve Elliot who coached the Red Star Senior Cricket team that won the Wairarapa 50 over competition (Umpires Cup). This is due reward for Steve who has spent 30 years coaching sports teams at all levels. Steve has coached the Wairarapa Representative Cricket Team and is also coaching school teams in a wide variety of sports, including netball, rugby and soccer. Sport Wairarapa Volunteer of the Month March Congratulations to Mark Elliot, the March Volunteer of the Month. Mark has served on the Red Star Cricket Club Committee for many years. This year Mark was appointed Chairman of the Club. There has been a significant growth in membership at the club, and successes on the cricket field. Mark is also an umpire at both provincial and club level where he is performing with distinction. Mark also organises the Junior Cricket for the Red Star Club.
| 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 2008Nominations have now closed 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. |