Sport A Month Page 2

New Appointment
Sport Northland is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Tamara Heremaia to the role of Northland Secondary School Events Coordinator. Tamara comes most recently from Whangarei Netball where she has been Netball Coach and Leadership Development Coordinator. Through this role she has had contact in schools with teachers and sport coordinators and is looking forward to the new challenges the secondary school events role presents. Tamara begins her role on June 4th.

The Planning of Ruakaka School’s Sports Programme to Impact Club Membership
Ruakaka Primary School is situated 30km south of Whangarei, it has a roll of approximately 148 children and service a farming community.
Being on the fringe Whangarei, coordinating a variety of sports to visit and work with staff and students can be challenging. Linking the school with these opportunities is essential to encourage the continued involvement in sport... more

Top Town in Pouto
Pouto is a primary school 60km out of Dargaville. Given the school’s isolation it was determined to run a Top Town type of day where the students could demonstrate their developing skills through a range of fun activities... more

1200 Run & Walk in Paihia
Sunday 12 May was a picture perfect day for the Jennian Homes Mother's Day Run/Walk in Paihia. Who can you spot in the photos... here

Sport Thought with Brent Eastwood
Sport Northland's Involvement with the Whangarei Aquatic Centre... more

Junior Cricket Back in the Bay.
This season the Far North Cricket Association ran a junior competition in the Bay of Islands for the first time in a number of years. Starting in November the competition ran for several weeks at Kerikeri Primary before the Christmas break and resumed in the New Year. Practices have been held every Wednesday evening at both Kerikeri and Riverview primary schools with close to 50 children in years 3-6 participating over the season... more

February - Athletics
Sport Northland, in partnership with the Northland District Health Board and Athletics Northland, are giving you the opportunity to 'Get into Athletics’ throughout the month of February 2012.

Download the flyer - click here

About Athletics
Northland has a proud tradition in athletics & has produced many fine athletes over the years. Many elite athletes use the sport of athletics as a vehicle for development in their chosen sport. We welcome this participation as well as anyone at any age and ability to join our sport. We have proven specialised coaching available from elite, high performance (International level) to grassroots. On request we can provide opportunities for teachers to 'upskill' their athletics coaching & officiating. We encourage schools to contact us.

How to get into Athletics?

Kaitaia Athletics Club
When:	Tuesday 21 & 28 February 3.30—5.00pm Seniors & Adults 5.30—7.00pm Juniors & Adults
Where:	Kaitaia College (by Gymnasium)
Contact:	Jaqi Brown 09 409 4636 or Agnes Allen 09 408 4994

Kaiwaka Athletics Club
When:	5.00—6.30pm Juniors, Seniors & Adults
Where:	Otamatea High School, Bickerstaffe Rd
Contact:	Eileen Parsons or Paul Chambers 09 431 8230 or fax 09 431 8229

Dargaville Athletics Club
When:	Every Tuesday 3.30—5.00pm Years 1-8 (ages 5-12)
Where:	Dargaville High School
Contact:	Michael MacDonald 09 439 3188 or 0274 343 081

Kamo Athletics Club
When:	Wednesday 8th February 5.30—6.30pm Children 6.30—7.30pm Adults
Where:	Kensington Park (Athletics Track)
Contact:	Audrey Williams Adele Allbon 09 459 1931 09 435 2060 willi-a@nettel.net.nz

Whangarei Athletics Inc
When:	5.15pm Mondays (Juniors 4-13yrs) 6.00pm Tuesday (Seniors 14yrs +) 4.00 - 6.00pm Thursday (Club training)
Where:	Kensington Park (Athletics Track)
Contact:	09 437 6558 www.athleticswhangarei.co.nz

Please get in touch with the appropriate contact and they will let you know when you can give Athletics a go this season!

#Not interested in Athletics? How about Rugby League! Keep an eye out for how you can try Rugby league in March!