InterAktive JUNE 2019 - Our eMagazine showing Aktive and its Partners in action - Aktive - Auckland
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Contents June | 2019 Message from the CEO 3 Welcome 3 The Auckland Approach to Community Sport 5 Our Vision for co-creating a world-class sport system in Auckland 8 Vote for sport and recreation in our region 8 Schools & Community – regional reach and local lens 9 Developing coaches to develop the way sport is played 10 Building club and code capability in Tāmaki Makaurau 12 Spaces & Places: Facilities Priorities Plan Round 2 13 CLM - Supporting the community and youth at risk 14 Harbour Spot - Activating schools for a connected community 15 Sport Auckland - Focusing efforts on a community of sports in Maungakiekie 16 Sport Waitakere - Gearing up parks for brighter and better spaces and places 17 Shared Services 18 Diversity Matters 20 HERA - Everyday Goddess 24 GOOD SPORTS - The approach and the resources 26 KiwiSport - Making a difference for Auckland children with KiwiSport 27 How to... 29 Your Voice - Simon Walters, Sports Performance Research Institute, Auckland University of Technology 30 Promoting a Climate of Development in Youth Sport 30 Insights Spotlight 31 Social Media 33 Partners 34
Message from the CEO Welcome Kia ora and welcome to our new look InterAktive, with an update on The Auckland Approach to Community Sport, case studies from our key partners, and snapshots on different areas of our work across Tāmaki Makaurau. Social cohesion is proving increasingly important in our community. SARAH SANDLEY From a sense of belonging and ability to express personal identity, social Chief Executive Officer cohesion is a critical cornerstone in society, and key to individuals and communities achieving their potential. As the bond or ‘glue’ that binds people, a socially cohesive society considers the wellbeing of all its members and creates a sense of belonging. Sport and recreation plays a substantial role in this – which is why we are focused on and committed to equity and increased opportunities for target population groups, specifically young people (aged 5-18 years), girls (aged 10-18 years), Indian, Māori, Chinese and Samoan ethnicities. To enable this, we have a number of structures in place to work collaboratively with others and these groups. These include existing diversity policies and activities; the Aktive Māori Advisory Group which contributes to our strategic focus; the regional scaling of the increasingly popular ActivAsian that encourages growing participation in the Asian community; and HERA – Everyday Goddess, focused on engaging 10- 18 year old girls in sport and recreation. To be relevant, Aktive needs to reflect Auckland. So, we were delighted to be awarded the CQ (Cultural Intelligence) Tick from the Superdiversity Institute – the first sport and recreation organisation to receive the acknowledgement. The CQ Tick Programme measured the existing level of cultural intelligence and capability of our team so that gaps and strengths could be identified, addressed and built on to increase CQ.
Message from the CEO The findings establish a valuable benchmark Co-hosted by Aktive and Simpson Grierson for us, and will help us to attract, retain and and supported by Sport New Zealand, the grow our team to better reflect the increasingly event included a panel discussion with Liz diverse community of Tāmaki Makaurau. We Coutts ONZM, professional director and greatly valued the assessment and support President of the NZ Institute of Directors; Steve around understanding and developing our Tew, CEO of New Zealand Rugby; and Peter cultural capability, and are excited to work Stubbs, professional director and Commercial with the Superdiversity Institute to extend Lawyer. Communication, trust and respect a unique offering to the sector. We look were highlighted by the panelists as crucial forward to keeping you posted on this exciting success factors of the all-important Chair development! – CEO relationship. A number of practical tips to ensure effective communication and Solid and strategic governance is essential information exchange were also shared. if collectively we are to achieve the vision of making Auckland the world’s most active city. Thank you to all our partners who contributed to this issue and we look forward to More than 50 National and Regional Sport sharing further updates on physical activity Organisation and Regional Sport Trust Chairs, opportunities for Auckland and Aucklanders. Board Members and Chief Executive Officers (CEO) attended our Chairs’ Roundtable on ‘The Chair – Chief Executive Officer’ Relationship. SARAH SANDLEY Chief Executive Officer
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport Message from the CEO The Auckland Approach to Community Sport Our Vision for co-creating a world-class sport Funders system in Auckland Targeted grass roots opportunities Increased participation Au Z lo na el e ip ck ve bi g eg t ve gio ev enc rsh In apa g re trat men tN st lit io y la De re rt d flu de l m y na More than two years since Pr c pin l s op of o in ea nd or ov nd tme pp & al l isi pla nt t a es Sp n launching, The Auckland Approach en Inv eliv on Cou tio D Na of es sp to Community Sport is going from c Su ery ncil ac strength to strength es Regional Strategy Sport systems & Programmes Underpinned by comprehensive planning Advocacy spo op artic Fo ups Investment Sp or rm and nite ts rtin por and insights, the focus of this targeted, Shared Services al a for g G ro scalable community sport system is ts y nd p an er ip liv t& tu pan inf reatio r ic de continued implementation, delivering e orm c i pa me it y Re s specific outcomes at a community level, al to ram rt n un og cr Developing capability proven results and building capabilities. Pr ea at grass roots m io Community development m n t Change agents Local leadership and influence Co Taking an ‘ask-not tell’ and ‘co-creation’ Local investment s Reg er approaches and aligned to identified populations iona P a rtn l Sports Trusts/ and gender in geographic areas, it’s about working together with a targeted approach. It aims to develop a community’s, iwi’s, sector’s and leader’s ability to engage people and increase participation in sport and recreation. What’s more, it includes initiatives that meet Communities Tāmaki Makaurau’s growing, diverse population Work with communities to provide appropriate local solutions, aiming to mobilise large and changing needs. numbers of people 5
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport Message from the CEO Who is involved? What is the focus? The Auckland Approach to Community Sport brings together a coalition of providers with Aktive The Auckland Approach to setting the regional strategy for sport and recreation Community Sport focuses on five for Auckland; and Regional Sports Trusts/Partners main areas: CLM Community Sport, Harbour Sport, Sport Auckland and Sport Waitakere building capabilities ADVOCACY Attract new funding, find in their respective communities. efficiency savings and advocate at local and central government for the sport and Additional key stakeholders are Sport New recreation sector; Zealand, Auckland Council and College Sport; and other groups involved include schools, sports SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY More of clubs, regional and national sports organisations, Auckland’s young people participating in charities, facilities, churches, and commercial sport and recreation, before, during & after providers. school; These groups work together and with communities COACH DEVELOPMENT Programmes, to provide appropriate local solutions that aim to support and resources for coaches, athletes mobilise large numbers of people. and organisations; Who are we focusing on? SECTOR DEVELOPMENT Improved club, The target priority groups are Young People 5-18 regional sport and recreation capability; years, Girls 10-18 years, Indian, Māori, Chinese and Samoan ethnicities. SPACES AND PLACES Improved access to spaces (green, blue, brown, grey) and There is a strong focus on helping children and low facilities for all Aucklanders participation communities to be more active, as well as building the capability of sector providers In addition, TARGET POPULATIONS and volunteers, including coaches. Improved equality and ethnic diversity in sport and recreation. Who does what where? As a group, we work across a growing, increasingly All of these areas have Action Groups diverse Tāmaki Makaurau. comprising members of Aktive and our partners CLM Community Sport, Harbour Aktive is responsible for setting the regional Sport, Sport Auckland and Sport Waitakere; strategy, sport systems and programmes, along with other members as appropriate. advocacy, investment and shared services. This enables us to share expertise, resources and capabilities; work to agreed plans and The Regional Sports Trusts/Partners focus actions; and maximise opportunities for the on building capabilities in their respective benefit of the communities we work with. communities: • C LM Community Sport is responsible for Counties Manukau (excluding Howick – Pakuranga) • Harbour Sport is responsible for North Harbour 6
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport In 2019/20, the following geographic local communities across Auckland, aligned to target priority groups, have been identified: Mangere East Weymouth/Clendon Otara Papakura East Pukekohe North Tamaki Maungakiekie Mt Roskill Inner City - Waitamata Howick – Pakuranga Northcote Birkenhead - Beach Haven Albany Fairview Glenfield Helensville Glen Eden - Oratia Lincoln North New Lynn - Avondale Where are we heading? This is an exciting and dynamic approach to sport • Sport Auckland covers the Tamaki community, and recreation in the diverse, rapidly growing the Maungakiekie community, the Roskill city of Tāmaki Makaurau. The goal is to make community, the Wesley community, the Inner Auckland the most active city in the world, helping City community and the Howick community. Aucklanders to be healthier, happier and more connected to others. • S port Waitakere operates in the boundaries of three Local Boards – Whau, Waitakere Ranges and Henderson/Massey. Within these areas, we also recognise ‘Communities of Activity.’ These have been HERE TO HELP identified due to their strong alignment to the target For more information on The Auckland Approach to groups and are areas where we focus significant Community Sport visit http://aktive.org.nz/the- efforts to help shape delivery and connect auckland-approach or contact: initiatives, programmes and facilities with potential participants through a locally led approach. Debbie Curgenven Community Sport Manager 021 243 0082 debbie.curgenven@aktive.org.nz u 7
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport Message from the CEO Vote for sport and recreation in our region More than two years since launching, Voting for councillors and a Mayor who support The Auckland Approach to Community sport and recreation will help to protect your interests and the health and wellbeing of our Sport is going from strength to strength communities. With the local government elections fast approaching, Aucklanders have a once-every-three Candidates will all be known by Friday 16 August year opportunity to shape sport and recreation with voting taking place from Friday 20 September investment in our city by voting for their preferred to Saturday 12 October. councillors, mayor and local board members. n For more information regarding With financial constraints within Council and the upcoming elections, visit: competing pressures from water, environment, https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz u housing and transport, voting for candidates who support funding for sport and recreation will make a positive difference to our communities. HERE TO HELP All Aucklanders – players, coaches, managers, For more information regarding the local volunteers and those who enjoy sport and government elections and advocacy for port and recreation – have a right to have their voice heard recreation within Auckland, please contact: and vote for candidates who will help achieve what is important for the community: a right to David Parker quality spaces, places and programmes that allow Spaces & Places & Government Relations Manager all to participate in opportunities for play, active 022 645 0852 recreation and sport. david.parker@aktive.org.nz u 8
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport Message from the CEO Schools & Community – regional reach and local lens Youth Sport Project The inaugural Youth Sport project is an opportunity for intermediate and secondary schools to shape the support provided by Aktive and our Auckland Approach to Community Sport partners. This is part of a regional strategy designed to improve the quality of sport experiences in schools. During terms two and three of the school year, we aim to interview 30 schools across Tāmaki Makaurau and introduce the Voice of the Participant Survey, an initiative currently being driven nationwide by Sport New Zealand. As a first step, we want to understand what Schools and Community Kete/Toolkit is happening in school sport, the support currently being received and the challenges A resource supporting schools and their schools are facing, as well as identify examples communities, the Schools and Community Kete of best practice in schools. (toolkit) is designed to encapsulate before, during and after school opportunities. From this information, and in conjunction with the New Zealand School Sport census data, Aimed at primary, intermediate and secondary we’ll work with our partners to determine how schools staff and community members, the Kete resources and support for schools can best be will help with planning, templating operational focused to meet the needs of schools and students. elements, and professional development opportunities. Currently in the development stage, it will be tested in targeted schools in our partners’ areas, allowing for the all-important local lens. On completion, it will be available for sector use. The Schools & Community Action Group is working hard and aiming high to get this unique project in the community very soon. HERE TO HELP HERE TO HELP Any information or enquiries on the Youth Sport For more information, please contact: project, please contact: Kane Wilson Darryn Hoare Schools & Community Manager Youth Sport Advisor 021 393 064 021 484 175 kane.wilson@aktive.org.nz u darryn.hoare@aktive.org.nz u 9
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport Message from the CEO Developing coaches to develop the way sport is played Auckland’s first Women’s Coach “With an increasing focus on equity in sport, we aim Developer Training course has provided a to encourage women to become involved in sport and coaching by tailoring the course to their needs critical boost to the city’s female coaching and desires as coach developers,” says Ms Spencer. expertise with 13 female coaches participating in the inaugural course. “We see enormous potential in this course, and we are excited to build on this and further involve Focused on women ‘coaching the coaches’ women as coach developers in the future.” and developing the coaching system, Aktive has provided its first two-day course with women Feedback only participants. The course trains participants Feedback from participants indicated they found to become coach developers, building capability the inaugural course beneficial: and strengthening their input in their chosen sport. Identified female coach development officers, “When we share knowledge, we share the teachers, experienced coaches and potential workload. In the female space it creates coaches took part in the theoretical and practical confidence and empowerment around training, based on current best practice in coach knowledge,” development and delivery. “Insightful, highly stimulating content and Aktive Women and Girls Manager, Simone Spencer delivery with diverse opportunities for says the course is a huge step forward for women engagement application and personal growth. in the sport and recreation sector. Also very encouraging and valuable to share taonga with other women.” 10
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport Message from the CEO Currently in Aotearoa, only 33% of coach development roles are held by women (Sport New Zealand Paid Workforce Survey 2017) THANK YOU to Sport New Zealand, – a statistic Aktive is seeking to improve. NZCT and Foundation North for their support “We are committed to engaging in this important area. females in all areas of sport and recreation in an effort to establish gender equality across the Auckland region,” says Ms Spencer. “Based on the success of our inaugural course in this area, we plan to continue to address this with further courses to be held.” Aktive’s coaching team has also been working hard behind the scenes developing comprehensive resources, training and support for ‘how to coach coaches.’ This programme sees coach developers informed and educated who then go on to support the development of grassroots coaches in their code across Tāmaki Makaurau. Based on this approach, Auckland Cricket created a Coach Development Manager role in 2018, supporting this programme and creating their own coach developers to deliver in the community. With our support, the team at Auckland Cricket is looking to further advance the role next season. HERE TO HELP “We have made great strides in the To discuss the work of the coaching team, past year developing and building please contact: a growing network of committed Luke Morriss coach developers,” says Chris Coaching & Sector Development Manager Mundell, Coach Development 022 010 4532 Manager, Auckland Cricket. “As we luke.morriss@aktive.org.nz u move through the winter into next For more information about Women & Girls, season, the understanding of the role please contact: and its requirements will make the Simone Spencer development of these people and their Women & Girls Manager own capability and capacity to perform 027 220 0560 the role much easier.” simone.spencer@aktive.org.nz u 11
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport Building club and code capability in Tāmaki Makaurau Every successful code and club depends on The demand for these toolkits was clear volunteers. To assist these clubs and codes in through initial discussion with a selection of both achieving that success, we have researched and national and regional organisations. Key topics collaboratively created 12 toolkits, covering the were then identified, toolkits compiled, and following topics: peer review undertaken to ensure accuracy and relevance. The toolkits will be reviewed on a regular • overnance and Leadership G basis so information is current, and additional • Planning resources such as workshops will be developed • Volunteer Management as needed. • Coaching • Facilities Luke Morriss, Aktive’s Coaching & Sector • Marketing and Communications, including Development Manager noted the need for a specific Social Media resource these toolkits and their impact in the future for • Participation and Membership organisations throughout the Auckland region. • Community Engagement • Finance and Insurance “Our role is to facilitate people • Risk and Compliance • Policies and Procedures development and provide them with • Advocacy the tools so they can lead their own code or organisation effectively,” says Luke. “This is the starting point and is important that the sector continues to share examples of what is working to help us to boost our collective knowledge and impact.” As part of The Auckland Approach to Community Sport, Aktive and delivery partners can help clubs and/or codes with sessions on any of these topics – just contact your Regional Sports Trust/Partner. n View the current toolkits u HERE TO HELP To discuss the sector development work, toolkits and how we can support your code or club, please contact: Featuring a range of information on each topic, such as helpful tips, detailed guides and example Luke Morriss templates, organisations can tailor the resources Coaching & Sector Development Manager to their own needs. 022 010 4532 luke.morriss@aktive.org.nz u 12
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport Spaces & Places: Facilities Priorities Plan Round 2 As Auckland’s population grows and diversifies, Round one late last year saw five projects it’s important to maintain and improve our existing endorsed. These projects are now able to use sport and recreation assets, and create new ones this endorsement to seek funding: in areas where our city is expanding. • Papakura Netball Centre Courts – resurfacing Investors, including Auckland Council on behalf • Counties Manukau Hockey – resurfacing and of its ratepayers, want to be confident their upgrade of lighting for Rosa Birch Park money is being spent wisely – on projects that • Auckland Rowing Association Highbrook will genuinely facilitate greater numbers of Watersport Centre Aucklanders to be physically active, in an easily- • Ellerslie Sports Club Michaels Avenue Reserve accessible network of fit-for purpose facilities • Metro Park Pavilion. Following a detailed consultation process, With round two on the horizon, we are coordinating the sport and recreation sector itself developed the Facilities Priorities Plan. An assessment panel a significant framework, The Auckland Sports is looking into eight new projects seeking the Sector: Facilities Priorities Plan u with endorsement of the sector itself, before they seek support from Aktive, Auckland City Council and funding to achieve their goals. Round three will be Sport New Zealand in 2017. Collectively, the live in October 2019. sector identified the parameters that help determine evidence-based, workable and ready-to-go facility projects from those merely HERE TO HELP on a pie-in-the-sky future wish-list. Please contact David Parker for more information regarding the Facilities Priorities Plan David Parker Spaces & Places & Government Relations Manager 022 645 0852 david.parker@aktive.org.nz u 13
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport Supporting the community and youth at risk With a population of more than 70,300, the community partners to help CLM Community Mangere community has a rich diversity of Sport plan and resource events that are voluntary cultures, offering plenty of opportunity for for youth and free to attend. community connectedness. CLM Community Sport is embracing this, helping to facilitate such Results to date include a positively connected opportunities. community in the Mangere area. The impact of ‘seeing less kids hanging around town’ has In this growing area, CLM Community Sport meant reduced presence of youth engaged supports an initiative called Project Takaro – in negative activity, and the local community Youth Project. Established via a connection made and New Zealand Police have a more positive through the South Auckland Youth Network engagement with youth groups and communities. Meeting, this initiative was instigated by Sergeant John Hughes, Iwi-Liaison Coordinator, Māori, The CLM Community Sport team plans to Pacific & Ethnic Services, Counties Manukau continue support for Project Takaro to facilitate District, New Zealand Police with a co-ordinated more sporting opportunities in collaboration with effort with local New Zealand Police (Mangere the local community that look to engage youth Unit), local community and sporting groups, keeping them off the streets and encouraging to help address a desperate need for sporting them to be physically active in their communities. experiences for local youth. HERE TO HELP Project Takaro’s mission is simple and has a For more information on how CLM Community huge impact on the local youth of Mangere. Sport is assisting in the community and Project By organising sporting activities for Māori and Takaro, please contact: Pasifika youth and utilising local parks within the area, this young group of people can be Bernadette Tovio distanced from any potential crime involvement Community Sport Manager and build confidence and self-esteem. CLM Community Sport 021 275 2077 Operating in three phases, the project engages bernie@clmnz.co.nz u 14
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport Activating schools for a connected community In Auckland’s north, Harbour Sport is engaging As a result of the Nga Tamatoa initiative at communities and providing a diverse range Birkenhead Intermediate, Harbour Sport of opportunities, including Nga Tamatoa in has been approached by several schools Birkenhead. to replicate the programme to cater to the needs of their students. This creates an exciting After conversations with parents, teachers opportunity to continue evolving the project and Birkdale Intermediate’s Principal, it became and enhance its impact for the targeted apparent that the Equip’d programme was population group. successful (engaging Māori and Pacific girls); however, there was a lack of opportunities for In addition to this amazing result, the community young Māori and Pacific boys. of schools recognise the project, its importance and the connectedness between Harbour Sport From here, Nga Tamatoa was born and and the local schools. delivered in partnership with New Zealand Recreation Association, with Birkenhead Intermediate piloting the programme. This included a meet and greet with the boys, registration and implementing a range of sessions where they could develop and learn about leadership through games and physical activity. By utilising a cultural aspect HERE TO HELP of making an otai (drink), the boys could Regarding Harbour Sport’s engagement with the understand their traditions and demonstrate community and their supported projects, please the skills they learned in the earlier sessions. contact: Through these sessions, a comfortable Cory Hitchen environment was established using physical Community Sport Engagement Manager activity and cultural awareness as the vehicles 022 042 4518 for leadership and relationships skills. coryh@harboursport.co.nz u 15
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport Focusing efforts on a community of sports in Maungakiekie Sport Auckland is collaborating with a community • Community health and well-being through organisation in Maungakiekie to provide youth in physical activities, healthy food options and the area with physical activity opportunities using connection with others sport and games as a way of building a positive • Increased activity in the community which connected community that is active. in turn decreases negative behaviors • Community pride in their local spaces The Oranga Collective, formed from stakeholders • Collaboration of local partners such as local involved in the Maungakiekie – Oranga businesses, sports clubs, community support community identified the need for a range of groups and Auckland Council. sports to be more readily available for children to play and participate in after school at local With Sport Auckland’s collaboration, parks. Sport Auckland assisted the formation of Maungakiekie Community Sports is able to Maungakiekie Community Sports. offer locally led activities that involve the community. In addition, there is a clear future This community programme aims to deliver fun focus on building capability and an events environments where children of all ages can schedule to encourage continued community be more social and learn new skills in a safe, engagement. fun after school environment. Critical to the success of the programme was adherence to the principles of a locally led approach and ensuring the programme was not anchored HERE TO HELP to any one particular sport. This allowed the For information about Maungakiekie Community programme to pivot and meet community needs. Sports and Sport Auckland’s engagement with the community, please contact: Outcomes for the programme include: • Local people facilitating and leading Scott Tibbutt programmes as well as learning skills General Manager • Increased participation from children and 021 570 637 their parents scott@sportauckland.co.nz u 16
The Auckland Approach to Community Sport Gearing up parks for brighter and better spaces and places Connected, healthy and active is Sport Waitakere’s Sports equipment in particular has been a vision for communities, clubs and schools of massive development in the region with the West Auckland. To support this vision, the team is community asking for sports gear to be available committed to helping enhance and equip spaces so they can be more active and physical at and places in the region – and ultimately encouraging their local spaces. In response, Sport Waitakere greater physical activity in these settings. has created several prototypes that have resulted in making a variety of sports equipment available Sport Waitakere engaged extensively with local in some key parks. This means members of communities to understand their use of neighbourhood the community can borrow and use the sporting spaces including parks, fields and tracks. This equipment to work out and keep active, while engagement is vital in understanding why some having fun and socialising with others. The spaces have been underutilised, as well as Sport Waitakere team is committed to developing determining community needs such as shade, water this prototype further, including the installation fountains and adequate spaces to play and enjoy. of semi-permanent structures to house the sports equipment and allow access to it 24/7. To address these needs, Sport Waitakere has The focus now is on extending installation to introduced a new initiative working to involve and more parks, supporting communities to be attract local members of the community to parks more physically active in their local green and areas of play. ‘Gear Up Our Parks’ is focused spaces. on creating a range of options for the community to be active with access to drinking water, sporting HERE TO HELP equipment, shaded areas and guided exercise To engage with Sport Waitakere on the Gear including bootcamps and Zumba classes. Up Our Parks initiative or any of their existing projects, please contact: David George Community Sport Manager 021 688 354 david.george@sportwaitakere.nz u 17
Shared Services Aktive Shared Services was established back-office costs for the sector – this is money that as a not-for-profit service to enable high can be and is reinvested back into community sport and recreation. quality and cost-effective accounting services for the sport and recreation Accounting support services are now available to sector, and to provide savings in key any not-for-profit organisation – sport, recreation or expense areas, leveraging the buying other. power of the sector. NZRL and Aktive – on the same team To date, Aktive Shared Services has assisted 33 Aktive is excited to announce an extended organisations with accounting and procurement engagement with New Zealand Rugby League support, making some significant accounting system (NZRL) and the Rugby League Zones, providing and reporting improvements utilising Xero and its accounting support as well as assistance with add-ons, and taking more than $1.5 million out of migrating to Xero and cloud-based payroll systems. 18
Shared Services NZRL’s CFO, Ruth Harknett, explains why the This move sees the sector being able to get a engagement with Aktive’s Shared Services was cost-effective and quality audit service with initiated. preferential audit rates from UHYHN being offered for the sport and recreation sector. “It was felt that a move onto cloud- Aktive Corporate Services Manager Ian Jagger based software would be more says the new audit offering will make a valuable practical and enable General difference. Managers and Zone Boards to be more involved in the accounting and “Sport and recreation organisations payroll processes,” says Ms Harknett. will benefit both from preferential audit rates and UHYHN being a “Aktive will be managing this transfer process for us. We’ve worked with Aktive Shared Services credible brand to deliver cost- previously and we were keen to further leverage effective audit services providing Aktive’s expertise, both of the sector and of the peace of mind to the various Xero migration process. Aktive’s flexibility was also important and they were additionally able to stakeholders.” step in at short notice to provide some longer-term accounting support following a recent role change at NZRL.” HERE TO HELP New partnership with UHY Haines For information on Aktive Shared Services Norton offering audit services at please contact: preferential rates Proud long-term contributor to the sport and Ian Jagger recreation sector UHY Haines Norton Chartered Corporate Services Manager Accountants (UHYHN) has recently partnered with 021 722 289 Aktive. ian.jagger@aktive.org.nz u 19
Diversity Matters At Aktive, we’re committed to diversity Tāmaki Makaurau: Today and and inclusion. This helps us reflect the Tomorrow – leading diversity and inclusion in sport increasingly diverse community of Tāmaki With the rapidly changing face of Aotearoa and Makaurau which we represent and work Auckland, Aktive, AUT and the Superdiversity with; and attract, retain and grow our Institute are holding a unique Cultural Intelligence team accordingly. (CQ) think tank. Date to be confirmed shortly. We have a number of diversity policies and This special event includes a panel session with activities in place, including the Aktive Māori Mai Chen, Chair of the Superdiversity Institute for Advisory Group which contributes to the Law, Policy and Business and Managing Partner of organisation’s strategic focus; the regional scaling Chen Palmer Partners, and other diversity thought of the increasingly popular ActivAsian that leaders; the launch of new cultural resources encourages growing participation in the Asian available for use; and details of a special sector community; and HERA – Everyday Goddess, offering in this area. focused on engaging 10-18 year old girls in sport and recreation. We look forward to discussing diversity and inclusion and how sport can better engage and embrace the n Click here to read our diversity policy u many communities in Tāmaki Makaurau. 20
Diversity Matters ActivAsian for the community to understand sport and Led from the successful Harbour Sport recreation and its importance in their lives. programme, the goal of ActivAsian initiative is 4 Be an advocate Encourage members of to inspire, empower and collaborate with the the community to role model positive active Asian community through sport and recreation to behavior. increase activity and healthy lifestyles. Examples of programme activities available include In 2016, Aktive invested in the expansion of Walk With Us – active recreational walking groups, ActivAsian across the region, specifically into west the Volunteer programme, Spike, Spin, Smash and central Auckland. activities – volleyball, table-tennis and badminton, Have A Go days – such as recent opportunities for Lucy Wu, ActivAsian Manager, recently facilitated sailing, archery and pilates, and Youth activities – the regional team’s operational plan to 2021. Team such as youth basketball training. members identified key programme values of integrity, leading with purpose, respecting our roots n For more specific information contact and celebrating differences. Lucy Wu at lucyw@harboursport.co.nz or visit: In addition, the updated strategic https://harboursport.co.nz/communitysport/ objectives are now: asian-community-sport/ u 1 Build capability Increasing the skillset of participants. http://www.sportauckland.org.nz/ 2 Increase participation Create events targeted activasian-1/activasian-central-auckland u at the community where they can participate and be active. http://www.sportwaitakere.co.nz/For- 3 Increase physical literacy Allow opportunities Community/Activ-Asian/Activ-Asian u 21
Diversity Matters Innovation & Development Fund Update Volleyball New Zealand is undergoing The Targeted Populations Innovation & implementation in support of Manukau-Auckland Development Fund is intended to support Volleyball Association (MAVA) with the assistance innovative projects that demonstrate a collaborative of CLM Community Sport. approach to reducing barriers to participation in sport and recreation at a community level by Asian and Pasifika Aucklanders. Indian participants are the primary Asian target population and Samoan participants are the primary Pasifika population. For both groups there is a focus on newer immigrant populations who may not currently be active in physical activity, sport or recreation. In the funding space, there are several projects from the recent application round that are currently in the implementation HERE TO HELP phase of the process: For more information on Targeted Populations • Auckland Cricket Group initiatives, please contact: • Eagles Sport & Culture Club • Pasifika Aotearoa Women in Sport Inc. Veronica Thompson • AUT Navigating 2 Worlds Pasifika Leadership Māori Engagement & Priority Populations Manager & Rugby. 022 639 1593 veronica.thompson@aktive.org.nz u 22
Diversity Matters He Oranga Poutama ki Tamaki introduced into the He Oranga Poutama data He Oranga Poutama is a regional programme that collection processes by the end of the year. aims to increase participation and leadership as Māori in sport and traditional physical recreation at Te Ara Haerenga – Kake Pahikara (Bike Safe community level. Programme) with Auckland Transport The Bike Safe Programme is offered to students It supports Māori being able to participate as years 5 and 6 across Auckland in schools with Māori, recognising that a strong and secure cultural composite classes. Students are provided with bikes identity helps facilitate access to wider society, as and helmets and are encouraged and supported well as being vital to wellbeing as indigenous New while learning Grade 1 of the NZ Transport Agency Zealanders. Cyclist Skills Training Guidelines. National He Oranga Poutama Programme Hui Through this learning experience, students can The Auckland He Oranga Poutama team recently grasp the mixed sessions of theory and practical attended a hui (meeting) in Wellington to discuss learning including safety skills, fitting helmets recommendations for the Women & Girls Initiative correctly and basic cycle skills. and Young People Plan. He Oranga Poutama supports this programme The 12 He Oranga Poutama providers across within the Māori immersion primary schools, New Zealand met to provide recommendations from reaching over 600 students across Auckland a Māori perspective with an emphasis on Te Whetu and providing support for them to develop in this Rehua – a Māori sport and recreation framework programme. focused on participation. This framework guides social and cultural development through sport and HERE TO HELP recreation in all active programmes nationwide. For more information on He Oranga Poutama, please contact: Additionally, the hui provided insight into a new digital platform that will ultimately take over the Wiremu Mato current data collection system. This digital platform He Oranga Poutama ki Tāmaki Manager will utilise an application which allows for easy- 027 240 5276 accessibility on mobile. The new system is to be wiremu.mato@aktive.org.nz u 23
Update HERA - Everyday Goddess With an all-round approach to supporting girls article on HERA, covering objectives, insights to enjoy, participate and become more engaged and activities. We’ve also wrapped up our in physical activity, HERA – Everyday Goddess latest #HERAhustle u Instagram campaign is now firmly embedded in The Auckland encouraging girls to post a video of them Approach to Community Sport u and aligned being active in whatever way they choose, with the target priority group of girls aged 10 to tagging @heraeverydaygoddess u and 18 years. #HERAhustle u and challenging five friends to do the same. There were a range of prizes up for A critical insight from this group, and grabs and we saw plenty of positive engagement subsequently a pillar of HERA, is to understand around the campaign. that every girl wants different things from being active and views being active differently. Looking to engage girls in sport and physical activity? HERA Highlights Effectively engaging groups of teenage girls in For subscribers to Australasian Parks & sport and physical activity is a challenge faced by Leisure Journal u, the latest issue features an many sport and recreation providers in Aotearoa. 24
HERA Update participation by women and girls in sport, play, active recreation and governance. With an increased strategic focus by all key partners on women and girls in sport and recreation, we are excited to expand and reposition our resources in this area and congratulate Simone on this appointment. Our Supporters We are grateful for funding from Sport New Zealand, Auckland Council and NZCT, which has supported the growth of HERA. We would also like to thank our partners as well as a number of regional sport organisations (RSOs), national sport organisations (NSOs), We know that if we can understand girls better, schools, council facilities and private providers we can adapt what we do to provide quality – and of course the girls who provide the crucial sporting experiences that meet their needs. participant led approach to this initiative. Your voice is an important aspect to the growth and The reality is that coaching girls is different from ongoing success of HERA. coaching boys – so how do you facilitate the right environment for coaching girls? n Click here for some ways to assist u New Women & Girls Manager We are delighted to announce that Simone Spencer has accepted the new Women & Girls Manager role with Aktive. Simone brings a wealth of skills and expertise to the position, including significant Good Sports and Coaching Development experience during her two years with Aktive. Prior to this, Simone was Sport Manager, Surf Life Saving Northern Region for six years. She has also been a business owner and was a Constable in the New Zealand Police for five years, and as a result has operational, strategic and governance HERE TO HELP experience. For more information about HERA, please contact: This newly created role is as a change agent in the sector. As Women & Girls Manager, Simone Spencer Simone will be developing and managing Women & Girls Manager the implementation of Aktive’s strategy and 027 220 0560 associated policies and initiatives to increase simone.spencer@aktive.org.nz u 25
Update 健全运动模型 健全运动模型 Taaloga taaalo lelei, ivi tu o le papatua The 健全运动模型是一种指导工具,其旨在帮助父母,教练,老师和体育相关人员 SPINE Good Sports Spine is a tool to help parents, coaches, teachers and sport administrators understand how they impact children’s sport experiences. 健全运动模型是一种指导工具,其旨在帮助父母,教练,老师和体育相关人员 SPINE SPINE O le Good Sports Spine o le mea faafaigaluega e feasoasoaani atu I matua, faiaoga taaloga faapea le pulega o taaloga ina ia malamalama I latou I le aafiaga o I latou I taaloga a le 理解他们会如何影响孩子们的运动经历。此模型中两种不同的运动“氛围”应该被 理解他们会如何影响孩子们的运动经历。此模型中两种不同的运动“氛围”应该被 The two different ‘climates’ should be seen as opposite ends of a continuum. fanau. E tatau ona silasila I le eseesega o siosiomaga e lua ma ia malamalama i lo laua 看作完全相反的两极化的理论。为了帮助孩子们能享有积极乐观的运动经历, To support children to have positive sporting experiences, adults should 看作完全相反的两极化的理论。为了帮助孩子们能享有积极乐观的运动经历, faafeso’otaiga. Ia tatou lagolagoina le fanau ina ia maua e latou agaga fiafia i taaloga. 监护者们应该尽可能地运用模型中的“发展的氛围”理论。 aim to always fall under the Climate of Development. 监护者们应该尽可能地运用模型中的“发展的氛围”理论。 E taua i tagata matutua ona taumafai ia lalo ifo o le Siosiomaga o le Atinae. Climate of Climate of Siosiomaga Manaoga Siosiomaga 绩效的氛围 CHILDREN’S Performance 孩子的需求 发展的氛围 Development 绩效的氛围 孩子的需求 发展的氛围 o le faatinoga o le atinae Attitudes & Attitudes & Behaviours Behaviours NEEDS Attitudes & Attitudes & Behaviourss Behaviourss Attitudes & Behaviours Attitudes & Behaviourss Uiaga ma amioga fa'alia o le fanau Uiga ma amioga fa'alia 赢&输 Winning & Losing 努力&提高 Effort & Improvement 赢&输 努力&提高 Manumalo & Faiaiga Taumafaiga & Faaleleiina Focus注重比赛结果 on results Mistakes to be avoided 避免失误 鼓励 INSPIRATION Growth mindset Focus on getting better 注重提高 Mistakes necessary for growth 在失误中学习 注重比赛结果 避免失误 鼓励 注重提高 在失误中学习 Taulai I taunuuga E alofia le sese Musumusga Faatupuina le mafaufau Taulai I le faaleleiina Mea sese e talafeagai mo le faatupuina Recognise ability 提升观念 Recognise effort and trying 提升观念 E iloa le tomai Faailoa le taumafai ma le taumafaiga 注重培养能使自己获胜的能力 Process focus 注重努力学习过程中的收获 注重培养能使自己获胜的能力 注重努力学习过程中的收获 E taua le tulai 注重过程 注重过程 Tomai taulimaina Coping skills 比赛第一 友谊第一 比赛第一 友谊第一 E afaina I latou ua lelei E taua uma tagta Only the Best Matter Everyone Matters 人际关系 CONNECTION 人际关系 Fesootaiga E faapitoa Ia aofiai uma tagata Playing favourites 为获胜而选择与实力派为伍 Including everyone 包容他人 为获胜而选择与实力派为伍 包容他人 Lagolago e ua filifilia Faalagolago I le lagolago Selective support 只为自己队伍提供帮助 Unconditional support 只为自己队伍提供帮助 Lagolago Support 帮助所有参与者 帮助所有参与者 Faamalosia le faitala ma tala Encouraging gossip & rumour 帮助 Encourage friendship & care 帮助 Logona o le auai Faamalosia le tausiga ma le faiga uo 鼓励区分“实力派”与“非实力派” Sense归属感 of belonging 鼓励友谊和关怀 鼓励区分“实力派”与“非实力派” 归属感 鼓励友谊和关怀 taumusumusu Talitonuina ma Agaga Trust & fairness 信任与公平 信任与公平 Lelei 严格的监护者控制 孩子自主选择 严格的监护者控制 孩子自主选择 Pule sa’o a tagata matutua Ia aafia ai le fanau I Strict Adult Control Kids Share Control E pule matua I filifiliga le palega 自主性 EMPOWERMENT 自主性 Faamalosiina Adults make监护者决定所有 all decisions Children involved in decisions 孩子有选择的权力 监护者决定所有 孩子有选择的权力 Ia vave ona fa'asa'oina E aafia le fanau I fa'aiuga Mistakes immediately corrected 错误被立即纠正 Time to correct own mistakes 让孩子在长期的实践中纠正自己的错误 错误被立即纠正 让孩子在长期的实践中纠正自己的错误 Ownership se mea ua sese Pulega Taimi e faasao ai o latou lava sese Dismiss children’s ideas Recognise children’s ideas 忽视孩子的意见 所有权 Self-direction 尊重孩子的意见s 忽视孩子的意见 所有权 尊重孩子的意见s Faatea manatu o le fanau Taitaiga a le tagata Faatauaina manatu o le fanau 选择权 选择权 动作训练 Performance Training 游戏中学习 Learning Through Play 动作训练 游戏中学习 Aoaoaga Faatinoina A'oa'oaina mai taaloga Repetitive 重复的枯燥的训练 Direct drilling instruction 直接的指导或命令 PLAY 娱乐 Opportunity Modified games 改良训练模式 Discovery approach 发现更合适有效的方法 重复的枯燥的训练 直接的指导或命令 娱乐 改良训练模式 发现更合适有效的方法 Faauauga faifai pea Faatonuga tu'usa'o Taaalo Avanoa Fesuiaiga o taaloga Auala o le sailiiliga Punishment & reward 机会 Smart questioning 机会 Faasalaga ma le taui Fesili atamai Imagination Mafaufauga 遵循给予的训练计划则奖励,否则惩罚 想象力 善于寻找并提出问题 遵循给予的训练计划则奖励,否则惩罚 想象力 善于寻找并提出问题 Fundamental movement 身体素养 身体素养 Tomai faavae autu skills 早期专业化 Early Specialisation 晚期专业化 Late Specialisation 早期专业化 晚期专业化 E uluai agavaa faapitoa Agavaa faapitoa ua I ai nei Faataitaiga o nisi taaloga VARIETY 多样性 多样性 Trying out multiple sports Tasi le taaloga e taulai iai Single sport focus 关注一种体育项目 Year round training 全年训练 尝试多种体育项目 Balance with school and friends 在训练跟玩耍中保持平衡 关注一种体育项目 全年训练 尝试多种体育项目 在训练跟玩耍中保持平衡 Toleniga faasolo I le tausaga atoa Esesega Faapaleni le aoga ma uo Faatalitali e filifili se taaloga e tasi Pressure to select one sport Sampling 尝试 Waiting to select one sport 尝试 Aafiaga e filifili ai se taaloga e tasi faataitaiiga 急于选择一种体育专业进行定向训练 基于兴趣与特长上的专业化训练 急于选择一种体育专业进行定向训练 基于兴趣与特长上的专业化训练 Appropriate structure Fausaga talafeagai 合理的方法 合理的方法 GOOD SPORTS - the approach and the resources Good Sports is a culture change initiative that in a Climate of Performance must jointly shift aims to create positive sporting experiences for to a Climate of Development to minimise the New Zealand children by supporting and downsides and maximise the benefits of sport. educating the key adult influencers in children’s sport: parents, coaches, teachers and sport We’re excited to release the Good Sports Spine in administrators. Mandarin and Samoan – all in printable A5 and A3 versions! Click below for the resources and please Issues such as poor side-line behaviour, early use and share. onset of overuse injury, burnout and disaffection with sport, stem from adult involvement with View the Good Sports Spine below: children’s sports and can ultimately hinder • English u success on and off the field. Good Sports • Mandarin u addresses these issues and provides children with • Samoan u the greatest chance of developing a lifelong love for sport, while raising adults’ awareness about n Access all Good Sports resources u their behaviours and looking to create a positive shift in behaviour. n Read more about Good Sports and Promoting a Climate of Development in Youth The Good Sports Spine was introduced to Sport in this article u from Simon Walters, support behaviour change of adults in children’s Sports Performance Research Institute, AUT sports. This tool assists parents, coaches, teachers and sport administrators to understand HERE TO HELP how they impact children’s sporting experiences. For enquiries relating to Good Sports and additional information on the Good Sports Spine, Think of the Good Sports Spine as a map that please contact: lays out the common adult behaviours in youth sports and their relationship to children’s needs. Simone Spencer On the map, there are two major zones: Climate Good Sports Manager of Performance and Climate of Development. 027 220 0560 The belief behind this is that those operating simone.spencer@aktive.org.nz u 26
Update Making a difference for Auckland children with KiwiSport Thanks to KiwiSport funding, more Auckland Auckland Regional KiwiSport school children are more active than ever before projects funded in Round 2 2018: and are participating in a wider range of sports • AFL $50,400.00 and recreational activities. • Swimming NZ $58,800.00 • Badminton NZ $22,400.00 A national initiative to promote sport for school • NZ Rugby $20,200.00 aged children, KiwiSport funding is deployed • Auckland Cricket $20,000.00 across the region through the Auckland Regional • Lacrosse $20,783.00 KiwiSport Fund, Local Fast Funds and Local • Second Nature Charitable Trust $19,621.00 Community Funds. • Auckland Badminton $36,800.00 “This KiwiSport supported project is more than just students riding regularly for their health and fitness- we’ve seen improvements in social outcomes, confidence and self-esteem too.” 27
GOOD SPORTS Update 460 programmes across Auckland have received more than $13m of KiwiSport Funding Bikes in Schools project “We have noticed a turnaround The Bikes in Schools project is implemented in in behaviour with students who schools throughout the Auckland region and right previously were struggling socially across Aotearoa. It comprises a fleet of 30 to 50 new good quality bikes and helmets, and plenty of or had challenging behaviour to training and safety skills. manage. Since they have had access to our bikes and bike track, This initiative aims to provide all children with the opportunity to learn how to cycle confidently they have taken on leadership and competently and have regular and equal roles, have made friends, are access to bikes and bike tracks in schools. It showing respect and responsibility was initiated due to a decline of biking in New for school equipment, are more Zealand and children missing out on ‘the joy of biking’ experience. Additionally, the documented focused in class, and have a more outcomes of bike riding by children are simple – positive attitude.” increased health, fitness, skills, safety, confidence and self-esteem. KiwiSport funding supports the Bikes in Schools project in a number of schools across Auckland, including Glenfield Intermediate where there have been positive results and some unexpected benefits. Principal of Glenfield Intermediate, Mark Whitford, addresses the surprising changes that he has seen in students since implementing the project within the school. HERE TO HELP For more information on KiwiSport, please contact: Laura Quilter Community Sport Advisor 021 159 6606 laura.quilter@aktive.org.nz u 28
How to... Policy documents, toolkits, templates and more – these resources are always helpful. So, together with our partners, we’re providing as many relevant resources as possible, starting with our Child Protection Policy and Diversity Policy: Child Protection Policy: Keeping Children Safe in our Community The Child Protection Policy was founded to safeguard the welfare of children by identifying and responding vulnerability, child abuse and neglect in an effective and efficient manner. Staff and volunteers will work together to demonstrate strong organisational child protection culture to ensure that the rights of children are respected. n View the Child Protection Policy u Workplace Diversity & Inclusion and Non-Discrimination Policy The Diversity Policy provides a framework to ensure all employees, contractors (being an organisation or person with a contract for services) and Board members have a clear and consistent understanding of Aktive ’s approach and commitment to diversity and inclusion. n View the Diversity Policy u 29
Your Voice Promoting a Climate of Development in Youth Sport A recent decision by North Harbour Rugby by sound adult education principles. Over the in Auckland to remove representative last 10 years, researchers at the AUT Sports junior teams u attracted significant media Performance Research Institute NZ (SPRINZ) attention (nationally and internationally). Strongly have been conducting a programme of youth visible in the social media response ‘against’ sports research focusing on areas such as: athlete was the PC (politically correct) argument, whilst development and talent identification; injury arguments ‘for’ largely referred to the research prevention and awareness; early specialisation that underpinned the decision. Dave Gibson, the and overuse injuries; developmental pathways to North Harbour Rugby General Manager stated elite performance; dropout and burnout; sideline that the available evidence and research behaviour; and have interviewed a range of young strongly supported the move u and that people to draw upon their perspectives of sport. sport for young people needed to take place in a “climate of development”. The North Harbour move The opportunity for researchers to work alongside was replicated by the Otago Rugby Football Union Aktive provided an avenue for this research to in April and received support from New Zealand have greater reach with parents, coaches, sports Rugby, citing concerns over not only player administrators and teachers about what makes retention but also athlete development. a quality sporting experience for a young person. Acknowledging that adult behaviour does not The term ‘climate of development’ is one that occur in a vacuum, conversations are also held was introduced in the Good Sports u project, with national and regional sporting organisations developed and piloted by Aktive and funded by who are responsible for the competition structures Sport New Zealand. The ultimate goal of Good put in place in their respective sports. It was in part Sports is to promote a ‘culture change’ in the way due to the conversation that Good Sports had with that adults view the role and purpose of children’s North Harbour Rugby that the decision to remove sport, and to thereby enhance the experiences of representative junior rugby came about. The all young people participating in organised sport. ‘climate of development’ u is an approach to youth sport that is underpinned by the latest The Good Sports framework, resources and research here in New Zealand and internationally. operational structure emerged from a diverse Ultimately, we want to ensure that we keep set of contributors. This multi-organisational producing our world class performers, but also initiative brought together tertiary, industry and by creating positive experiences encourage more governance sectors around a shared concern for young people to stay active in organised sport as youth sports in New Zealand. In particular, Good they move into their adult years. Sports has demonstrated how tertiary institutions SIMON WALTERS and industry can jointly develop a programme Sports Performance Research Institute, to address a shared, complex problem. Aktive Auckland University of Technology worked closely with researchers from AUT and Massey University to ensure that the project was informed by the latest youth sports research and the workshop delivery framework was underpinned 30
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