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MORE PEOPLE, MORE ACTIVE, MORE OFTEN Kia Nui Ake, Kia Kaha Ake, Te Tokomaha Ake We are one of New Zealand’s 14 Regional Sports Trusts, with ENABLING SPORTS responsibility for the Greater Christchurch, Mid and South Canterbury and West Coast regions. SUPPORTING TEACHERS Everything we do is about getting, and keeping, people engaged in sport and physical activity. EMPOWERING PARENTS We are committed to developing communities that care about wellbeing and growing the ability INSPIRING COACHES of local champions to lead change. GENERATING PARTICIPATION GROWING LEADERSHIP SPORT CANTERBURY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 “It’s always been in my blood to coach people or help people to become better at being themselves.” From the Chair There is no responsibility we take more seriously than listening to our communities. Each year brings an opportunity for improvement. while the Multi Use Arena will remain on an appropriate In 2018, we invited our key stakeholders to share their separate site. thoughts on how we work with our communities, to support and enhance the sport and physical activity In this environment of regeneration and inspiration, system throughout. In short, we were humbled by we watched QEII welcome hundreds of active families, your response. and the Christchurch Adventure Park return to business as usual. You commented positively regarding our ability to lead our sector, our understanding of the communities in We applauded the Minister for Greater Christchurch which we work, and our ability to have a positive influence Regeneration, Megan Woods, and our Mayor, Lianne on participation. Dalziel, for so carefully listening to our communities and sports with so much at stake. They applied wisdom in a However, taking a view of constant improvement, the challenging environment and announced the function level of detail within your feedback suggests that our of our highly anticipated Metro Sports Facility will not team can improve the sharing of research and insights be compromised. better, keep our sector informed and maintain regular lines of communication to our stakeholders. This will be a A very special milestone for our sporting community focus for us in 2019, and we are determined to do better; within this memorable 12-month period arrived in January, thank you for your feedback. when we had the opportunity to recognise Pat Barwick for a contribution that is nothing less than legendary. We also see opportunities – there are vast benefits for our Regional Sports Trust working collaboratively with Pat’s 52-year career in sport is a testament to her passion Councils, and the Department of the Prime Minister for people and desire to see them achieve their goals. and Cabinet. The Brunswick-born former Black Sticks women’s Our new organisational strategy (2018–2021) captain and coach retired after more than half a century demonstrates our commitment to outcomes that are dedicated to people of all ages and abilities in sport and measurable; we must know how effective we have been. 13 years with Sport Canterbury. Sport Canterbury has adopted a new Monitoring and Evaluation framework connecting strategy to delivery. This has been a key component to a year of self-review “When I first came in I felt like I had enough experience as we embarked on Governance Mark as a Board to to come in, help people and make a difference. encourage an independent assessment of how we govern “It’s always been in my blood to coach people or our organisation. This has been a year of challenges – help people to become better at being themselves managing disappointment around the East Lake decision, – that’s been a common thread.” when a world-class flat water facility was not included in plans by Regenerate Christchurch for the future use of the residential red zone. Thank you to Pat, and to all of the team – your contributions are evidence to the care you show for our However, it has also been a year of celebration, communities, and for this the Board is extremely grateful. for our “lost generation” – kids growing up without the world-class facilities to which Christchurch had become accustomed. Children will now know what it’s like to run on an all-weather track, sharing the sports hub with some of the world’s highest achievers and living their dreams. Our sector shared excitement with the announcement Gerry Dwyer confirming plans for the Metro Sports Facility to progress, Chair, Sport Canterbury SPORT CANTERBURY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 “Our communities rely on knowing that success will be celebrated – and supported.” From the Chief Executive Our role as an organisation is about developing communities by engaging people with physical activity, sporting participation and healthy choices. This year, we celebrated a first for the South The role of High Performance Sport New Zealand is Canterbury region. The South Canterbury Spaces and critical to these talented young Cantabrians; the most Places Plan has been adopted by communities across important outcome is that Canterbury athletes continue the region, as a guide to prioritising sport and recreation to be supported. facility needs. This is the first time a plan of this nature has been undertaken across the region. It provides an Over the past 12 months, the landscape in open document for Councils, Funders and others to use, Canterbury has been transformed by the progress of to inform and guide the region’s investment into future two world-class sports hubs – Nga- Puna Wai and sport and active recreation spaces. Metro Sports Facility. We are indebted to our staff and Board, who share our From November 2017 to April 2018, our focus was fixed vision: More People, More Active, More Often. on advocacy, in the face of serious budget reductions, to retain the function of the Metro Sports Facility at the We are grateful to our partners for the opportunity to expense of its form. work together, to make a difference in communities across the Greater Christchurch, Canterbury and Our sporting community was so determined not to lose West Coast region. what matters most, that we were prepared to give up the Sports House concept of an administration hub in Thank you to the Rata Foundation, for your support as order to preserve the facility’s core features for the sake we transfer our workforce strategy into implementation. of participation. For this reason, we will be able to provide ongoing support for Chief Executives across the sector. The outcome in April was the ultimate win. The Ministry of Health has extended our contract to deliver the Healthy Families Christchurch initiative for “Thank you for the leadership and the drive you’ve another four years. shown to get this project across the line.” Our Community Sport team launched SportStart Home “For the current generation and future generation and SportStart Takaro, enhancing the original SportStart of athletes we thank you.” concept with innovation and attracting a major sponsor. “Thank you for listening. It was great to be included.” Our Physical Activity team reflects on a record-setting “Thank you to the Minister. And to Lianne. And to year, with success to report in the areas of Green Sport Canterbury for the leadership.” Prescription, Active Families, and Strength and Balance. “What this decision marks is the possibility to Our communities rely on knowing that success will be continue cross-sector partnership.” celebrated – and supported. Since 2014 our Pathway to Podium programme had We maintained the integrity of this world-class facility, been led by an outstanding individual who advanced which will deliver sport on the scale that our communities the interests of our young athletes, to prepare them for desperately need. a future in high performance. In March, this programme was transferred to High Performance Sport New Zealand, We recognise the commitment of the Christchurch City - a source of disappointment for our organisation, given Council and Ota-karo, making this a place where we our interest in developing people and creating pathways are fortunate to raise families and where the value of from participation. participation is appreciated. SPORT CANTERBURY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Local Councils, the Ministry of Health and Sport Are the sports ready? New Zealand have shown extraordinary support, sharing our vision and believing in the capability of our team. Our role moving forward will be to help maximise the use of this facility as we make a transition from build to With Nga- Puna Wai “open for business,” we are in a utilisation. fortunate position, to be able to transfer our learnings - from the southwestern sports hub to the Metro In Nga Puna Wai, we have more than one of the most Sports Facility. inspiring sports hubs on the planet. We have a hands- on learning experience, that will benefit the approach Here is our challenge, however. we take, decisions we make and outcomes we achieve as a community. We used to talk about our sporting While the build is exciting, the opportunity lies in what community. These facilities, however, touch lives beyond happens next. From Day 1, the Metro Sports Facility courts and pools and turfs. should be thriving. This challenges our city and sports in two key ways: Our community shares an interest in wellbeing and a very simple vision: More People, More Active, More Often. • To have a trained, confident workforce in place • To identify, encourage and plan opportunities for participation and utilisation. Julyan Falloon Chief Executive, Sport Canterbury Our Valued Partners SPORT CANTERBURY ANNUAL REPORT 2018 Sport Canterbury Board of Trustees Governance Mark is an independently assessed quality assurance standard for the sport and recreation sector in New Zealand. The Sport Canterbury Board has demonstrated a We now have detailed processes for recruiting and commitment to improving the quality of governance inducting new Trustees, clearly defining their roles, through Governance Mark this year.

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