Sport Tasman Annual Report 2012

sport tasman annual report 2012

more people, more active, more often SUPPORT sport tasman AND TABLE OF CONTENTS SPORT NEW ZEALAND

Sport Tasman and Sport New Zealand . 1

CEO Report . 2 Sport Tasman is a charitable regional sports trust established in 1991. We are one of 17 such trusts around the country that helps develop sport and Education & Advocacy . 3 recreation in local communities. The New Zealand Government, through Sport New Zealand, supports various aspects of our work to help make Our Focus . 4 New Zealand more vibrant through sport and recreation. Sport Tasman’s aim is to get More People, More Active, More Often and Highlights . 5 we are proud of the difference Sport Tasman makes in helping to create healthy active communities across Buller, Tasman, Nelson, Marlborough Capability . 6 and Kaikoura. We do this through education, training, promotion, advocacy, running events, managing sports facilities and helping with the Kiwi Sport . 7-8 development of new opportunities. Sport Tasman is one of 17 regional sports trusts that collectively makes up Community . 9 the national Sportnet Group. Events . 10

Kaikoura . 11

Schools . 12

Coaches/Volunteers . 13

Funding . 14

Facilities . 15-16

Chairs Report / Bequests. 17

Directory . 18

Cover: Double Gold Medallist Valerie Adams was a huge hit with Nelsonians when she attended Sport Tasman’s NZCT Nelson Sports Awards in November 2012.

1 CEO REPORT

CEO Report

by CEO Nigel Muir

The past year has been a terrific one for Sport Tasman punctuated by Basic sports skills for our children strong growth in participation numbers, increased influence in the Investing in our youth is a key driver for Sport Tasman. Teaching development and management of sports facilities and a flurry of new fundamental movement skills and basic sports skills saw our passionate sport and recreation events. youth team of Jenny Dravitzki, Janice Oliver and Chris Goodman delivering 340 sessions reaching 23,400 youngsters (0-12 years). This has led to more of our community getting more active more often right Supporting this great work was an injection of $283k of Kiwisport funds across the top of the South Island. distributed by Sport Tasman across the region to get more youngsters into organised sport. We thank and warmly appreciate the support of our funders, local councils, Sport New Zealand, ASB, Bowater Motor Group, More FM, The Nelson 18% growth in facilities Mail and the 35,000 volunteers who help make sport happen across our Sport Tasman is proud to manage multiple sports complexes across the region. district. During the past year we saw an 18% increase in visitor numbers As you work through this annual report you will find many success stories across these facilities thanks to the terrific efforts of Brent Maru and his which highlight our role in helping create fitter, healthier and more vibrant hard working team. Record numbers were achieved courtesy of a range communities. of initiatives including older adult programmes, community events and a I would like to thank the board and my team at Sport Tasman. I am great service culture. privileged to work alongside an energetic, passionate and community Testimony to the great work done by this team was our re-securing of the driven team. Their efforts truly make a difference and help our region to be Nelson City Council contract to manage Saxton Stadium and the Saxton the best place to live in New Zealand. Oval Pavilion.

Sport Tasman is a charitable trust that exists to get more people, Getting active with events more active, more often. The Sport Tasman events team achieved more than 25% growth in During the past 12 months Sport Tasman has recorded some outstanding participation through events. Our core team of Tony Thomas and Rita results. Our hard working team has trained more than 300 coaches, Merriman are taking Sport Tasman’s involvement in events to new almost 200 community volunteers and more than 1000 teachers and youth heights managing the 2013 South Island Masters Games and having key workers during the past 12 months running more than 400 workshops involvement in the Weetbix Tryathlon, Sport Tasman Muddy Buddy, BMG across the region. Top Team, the NZCT Nelson Sports Awards and the ASB Olympic Fun In addition, we have worked solidly with all five of our local councils Days. through the long term planning process, lobbying hard for the need for Sport Tasman is also working hard behind the scenes on major events continued investment in local cycleways, green space, walkways, parks for the region such as the Nelson Nines and bids for the FIFA U-20 World and sports facilities. Cup, Cricket World Cup 2015 and the Special Olympics. We invite you to read more about our work and invite your input to further help us improve the work we do in our communities.

2 EDUCATION / ADVOCACY education & advocacy

How we work Our circle of influence is large across the top of the South Island ranging from governance and planning for regional sports organisations to working with territorial authorities around planning sport and recreation for future generations. Our passionate and committed team regularly interacts with the following stakeholders all of whom play a key role in the delivery and support of sport and recreation across the top of the South.

Our teams advocate for sport and recreation with numerous key stakeholders including councils, community service groups, the District Health Board, schools and government agencies. Through annual and long term plans we strongly encourage councils to retain green space, cycle and walkways and community driven facilities such as pools and sportsfields. We also work closely with major funders to help ensure future investment is made into the sport and recreation sector.

3 FOCUS

OUR FOCUS

Our professional staff delivers sport development, events, facility management and expansion, coach and volunteer education, early childhood instruction, school support and club capability and capacity building. Our strategic plan is reviewed regularly by our Board of Trustees and currently sees our focus YOUNG KIWIS CAPABILITY COMMUNITY FACILITIES SPORTS on the following four key areas:

OUR REGION:

We service an expansive geographical region across NELSON Pop. 45,500 (30%) the top of the south. Area 445km2

TASMAN MARLBOROUGH TOTAL Pop. 47,300 (30%) Pop. 45,300 (30%) Pop. 151,423 Area 9,771km2 Area 12,484km2 Area 32,717km2

WESTPORT Sport Tasman’s work has Pop. 9,702 (6.4%) been recognised nationally Area 7,953km2 with our organisation being named as a finalist in two categories of the 2013 New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards KAIKOURA Pop. 3,621 (2.4%) Area 2,046km2

4 OUR REACH

SOME OF OUR HIGHLIGHTS

Sport Tasman’s programmes pillar remains the backbone of the Trust. Development work is done to increase the level of fundamental movement and basic sports skills in young people, and the building Highlights 2011 - 2012 of sports organisations capability to deliver their sports. • $283,290 of KiwiSport funding allocated to assist Tasman Our programme pillar consists of the sports, community and schools children into grassroots sport teams which have worked with 240 community organisations across the • 5,220 pre-school children participated in 172 fundamental Sport Tasman catchment assisting them in a wide variety of programmes movement skill sessions delivered by Sport Tasman and support roles. • 424 guests attended the 2012 NZCT Nelson Sports Awards including double gold medal Olympian Valerie Adams. • Programme team staff supported 246 community organisations region wide • 15,434 primary school pupils participated in 255 fundamental movement and basic sport skill sessions • 3,599 children and 3,994 adults involved in Sport Tasman events • 61,129 people participating in community physical activity hub programme opportunities • 3,399 secondary school students competed in regional sports events • Activity trailer utilised 162 times by community organisations • 1,387 coaches and volunteers trained in workshops

5 CAPABILITY building capability

The sport development team of Steve Mitchell, Julie Price and Martyn • Supported Marlborough District Council with the development of the Vercoe has supported a number of regional sports organisations and sports Whole of Sport Field Strategy. clubs with sport development opportunities to enable them to build their • Several organisations were supported through the process of conflict capability. This has been achieved through advocacy work, by providing resolution and judiciary procedures. workshops for sports administrators, coach education opportunities, and • Further work was undertaken to develop the quality of our sport independent facilitation, advice or assessment. The sport development development and Sportsville resources. team achieved some positive outcomes during the past year including: • Nine organisations completed an organisational assessment tool

(either Sport NZ Warrant of Fitness, ClubMark or Organisation • Memorandums of Understanding were established to highlight Development Tool). partnership opportunities with several of the nationally recognised target

codes including; Rugby League, Cricket, GymSports’, Football, Rugby Union and Netball. • Gymsports NZ was supported with a major structural change in the way they operate across the country. • A number of local sports organisations including; Nelson Rowing, Marlborough and Tasman Rugby Unions, Moutere Hills Community Centre, Nelson Volleyball, Nelson Cricket and Stoke Tennis Club were supported with the development of strategic plans. • Tasman Rugby League was supported in the establishment of the ‘More Than Just a Game’ philosophy and the ‘League for Life’ initiative. We also supported the Rugby League Nines tournament and the employment of the Tasman Rugby League Development Officer. • Nelson Hockey and Softball were supported with the establishment of the Pavilion Board, the signing of the lease with Nelson City Council, chairing the board, establishment of policies, health and safety, hire charges and agreement, responsibilities between tenant and lease holder. • Support was provided to Tasman and Marlborough District Councils with the development of multi use facilities.

6 KIWI SPORT getting kiwi kids active

KiwiSport is a government funded initiative that was introduced in 2009 to get more kids participating in organised sport. Each year, Sport Tasman receives approximately $278,000 ex GST from Sport New Zealand to distribute within our community.

In the 2011/12 year, two rounds of KiwiSport funding were held. Sport Tasman received 61 applications, of which 54 were approved. A total of $283,290 ex GST was distributed to community organisations for delivery of these projects. This brings the total KiwiSport funds distributed by Sport Tasman to $769,894 ex GST for 143 projects since 2009. KiwiSport has made a huge impact in our community, with over 43,800 individual participants (5-18yrs) recorded by the organisations. Sport Tasman has recently received approval from Sport NZ for its 2012-15 KiwiSport Regional Partnership Fund Plan. A significant change to the process is that 100% of funds will be contestable.

7 KIWI SPORT

Since 2009 Kiwisport funding has been provided to the following organisations for getting kiwi kids active.

Athletic College Old Boys Marlborough Colleges Sailing Club Nelson Hockey Association Synergy Youth Mentoring Athletics New Zealand Marlborough Cricket Nelson Riverside Aquatics Takaka Primary Schools Bowls Nelson Inc Marlborough Cycle Education Nelson Softball Tapawera Area High School Broadgreen Intermediate Marlborough Hockey Nelson South Schools Cluster Tasman KiwiVolley Buller Cricket Association Marlborough Netball Union Nelson Special Needs Dance Group Tasman Rugby League Buller High School Marlborough Rugby Union Nelson Squash Tasman Rugby Union Buller Hockey Marlborough Softball Nelson Surf Life Saving Tasman Volleyball Buller Recreation Marlborough Tennis Nelson Tennis Te Awhina & Whakatu Marae’s Buller Rugby Marlborough Volleyball Club Ngatimoti Schools Cluster Tennis Nelson Clifton Terrace School Motueka High School North Canty Sport & Rec Trust Total Golf Limited Collingwood Area School Motueka Hockey Queen Charlotte College Victory Community Health Enner Glynn School Motueka Recreation Centre Quickstep to Dance Ltd Victory Primary School Henley School Motueka Squash Club Rai Valley Area School Vikings Futsal Hira School Moutere Hills Schools Cluster Rarangi Surf Club Volleyball Motueka-Golden Bay Inclusive Sports Trust Murchison Area School Reefton Area School Waimea Intermediate Just Gymnastics Ltd National Academy of Distance Running Renwick School Wakapuaka Cluster Kaikoura High School Nayland College Richmond Recreation Centre Wakapuaka North Schools Cluster Kaikoura Softball Nayland Primary School Salisbury School Ward School Karamea Area School Nelson Basketball Seddon School Water Safety NZ Koromiko School Nelson Bays Football St Joseph’s School Way2Go Mainland Football Nelson Bays Tennis Association St Pauls School Westport North School Marlborough Basketball Nelson College for Girls Stadium 2000 Westport South School Marlborough Boys College Nelson Cricket

8 COMMUNITY

VIBRANT COMMUNITIES

Sport Tasman is involved in three main community projects - Sport Tasman submitted long term plans to all 5 territorial authorities in Way2Go, Marlborough Community Hubs and Get Moving. All these it’s catchment, to ensure that sport and recreation is well represented are about getting more people, more active, more often. across the top of the south. As a result, we have seen continued ongoing investment by all five councils into the sport and recreation sector via Marlborough Community Hubs operate in 5 different locations throughout facilities, events and programmes. Marlborough including Renwick, Awatere, Picton, Havelock and Blenheim. Between them they provide up to 24 sport and recreation programmes Other work has included: which attract on average 788 adults participating in a variety of activities • Halberg Trust Have a Go Day - Golf every month. • Disability presentation to IDEA Services - Nelson/Marlborough • Outdoor Recreation Forum The Nelson/Tasman based Way2Go programme, supports community • Helping to establish the Skate Skool Trailer hubs in a similar model as the Marlborough programme. On average over • Volunteering and Fanzone management at the Rugby World the past year 64 sport and recreation programmes were provided. These Cup 2011 have attracted on a monthly basis 4530 adults to programme activities. • Supporting The Great Taste Cycle Trail

Get Moving is in its first year of operation and aims to get more people, walking, running and cycling. The Get Moving website brings together local groups which deliver activities on an informal level to promote and encourage others to participate either individually or as part of groups.

Sport Tasman has also been a key driver in the organisation of an Outdoor Recreation EXPO to promote people getting more active, more often in the outdoors safely. A proposal was developed to get consistent safety messaging out to those involved in the industry and a steering group formed to work in partnership with other agencies involved in outdoor recreation. Funding from Safe at the Top and Get Moving supported the Expo which took place in Nelson during November 2012.

9 EVENTS

encouraging participation through events

Sport Tasman is proud to host many keystone events across the Guest speakers such as Valerie Adams and Sarah Ulmer capture region which provide opportunities to actively participate, celebrate, audiences with stories of the highs and lows of being world class athletes. or support friends, family and local heroes to attain their personal goals and glory. Top Team is another wonderful community activity run by the Sport Tasman team. Each year thousands get to experience the fun and challenge of Weetbix Tryathlon Top Team activities in Motueka, Upper Moutere, Stoke, Murchison and The Weetbix Tryathlon - saw a record number of children swim, bike and Marlborough. run their way to a medal at the finish of the 20th anniversary year event in Nelson. A total of 1503 young people participated in last year’s milestone Other Events event and a further 1779 in this year’s event. Also organised and run by Sport Tasman was the Buller Mini Marathon which drew a field of over 370 children in Westport in 2012. Other events South Island Masters Games Sport Tasman support include the Tasman Muddy Buddy, which attracted The South Island Masters Games - amidst Canterbury earthquakes and a record 1000 plus participants in all their muddied glory, the Tasman Rug- an enormous focus locally and nationally on the Rugby World Cup 2011, by League Nelson Nines tournament and the 20 Summit Challenge with the SIMG were held for the first time in Nelson. The Games attracted over 8000 people climbing local mountain peaks in their support of the 2926 registrations, many of whom were new to masters’ sport. It was an Summit Rescue helicopter’s 20 years of service. outstanding success with significant potential for the Games when they return to Nelson in October 2013. Nine days of competition, over 40 sports codes and around 1100 individual events was the backdrop for significant community involvement which generated some great media coverage The Games amassed $1.4million of income with a resultant GDP of $627,000 into the regional economy.

Nelson Sportsperson of the Year Nelson Sportsperson of the Year - recognises the cream of Nelson’s sporting talent celebrating their achievements over the past year.

10 KAIKOURA

making a splash in kaikoura

Kaikoura Holiday Programme Sold out within days of registrations opening, this popular Sport Tasman holiday programme demonstrated how a community can pull together for the benefit of its youth. Paua seeding, dolphin encounter, celebrity chef competitions and seal colony visits were all part of the action for more than 200 local youngsters at our Sport Tasman winter holiday programme.

Kaikoura Lion’s Pool Peter Wallace supported by Trustee John Diver and a team of lifeguards operate this outdoor pool along the scenic Kaikoura coastline. The pool was open a total of 106 days, between 19th November 2011 and 4th March 2012 opening daily weather permitting between 10am and 5pm. The 2011/12 was a challenging season in terms of a colder and wetter summer but despite the weather 4905 swimmers took the plunge over the summer season.

Community Engagement: Sport Tasman’s work in Kaikoura includes many activities including our “SwimFit” programme at the Kaikoura Lions Pool and our “Mums and Buggies” programme to get new mums and their babies together for local walks targeting strength, fitness and core stability. Our Sport and Recreation Advisor Laura Stokes also helps support numerous community events such as Children’s Day, Anti-violence Day and the cycle track opening as well as encouraging Kiwisport investment such as the basic sport skills to all primary schools in partnership with the North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust.

11 SCHOOLS

WORKING WITH SCHOOLS

With a combined 22 years service at Sport Tasman, the experience GSG feedback (Westport South School): and enthusiasm of our schools team has led to some great achievements this year. • Teaching PE is Fun, easy to do with specific instructions on how to do. The base of our work is providing fundamental movement skill (FMS) • Loved the teaching cards. opportunities for the 0-12 year old age group and sport opportunities for • Assessment is easy to do. 13-18 year olds. Alongside this, we focus on increasing the capability of • The students’ skill level has increased because of the specific FMS/sport deliverers in our community. instructions given. In the early childhood sector, we emphasise the importance of FMS • Students’ language of the skills reflects understanding. development for under 5s. Early childhood centre staff are given both • Loved all the different games you can use. practical and theory sessions to support them to plan and deliver regular • Children’s running in athletics was so much better. FMS opportunities for children. Sport Tasman’s activity trailers have been • Students who didn’t like participating in games now enjoy because key to inspiring deliverers to use a wide variety of equipment for a huge they can run better. range of activities. Between early childhood centres and schools, our trailers and equipment bins have been utilised 301 times over the year! Overall, 7,994 primary school children took part in 172 fundamental skills Some excellent collaboration with key community groups including REAP sessions delivered by our team. Marlborough, Barnardos, Te Koro Wai Trust, Brainwaves Trust and There were a total of 3,399 entries into the 21 secondary school events NMDHB, has led to some brilliant guest presenters coming to our region. held over the last year. The larger South Island events hosted 830 489 parents and early childhood centre staff took the opportunity to see students for netball and 689 for athletics. Athletics was a major success community workshops delivered by Nathan Mikare-Wallis, Gill Connell and for our Regional Sports Director, Shanine Hermsen, as it required a huge Tessa Rose. amount of organisation on her behalf. On a smaller scale, she saw to This year 14 primary schools have opted to sign year-long contracts it that motocross, skateboarding and equestrian events (to name a few) for the Get Set Go (GSG) programme we deliver. GSG is an Athletics were up and running really successfully. NZ fundamental skills programme, for which Janice Oliver and Chris The Tasman Secondary Schools Sport Council (TSSSC) got a new brand Goodman have become qualified regional coordinators. Staff from each of after Nelson College Year 10 graphics design student Jack Huygens won the 14 schools participate in a 6-hour workshop, followed by approximately the ‘design a logo’ competition in September. The logo has since been 5 hours of in-school support per term. The in-school support includes used on our website, facebook page and event certificates and medals. modelling and observing delivery of practical sessions with the students and linking the programme to the school’s long term plan.

12 COACHES / VOLUNTEERS

Coaches & Volunteers

Volunteers are the life blood of sport and each year Sport Tasman works hard to find, retain and recognise the wonderful work of volunteers in our region Coaches • 374 sports coaches were trained in coach education workshops • 15 coach education workshops were delivered • 57 sports organisations accessed coach education material • 30 sports personnel attended 2 Sports First Aid courses provided by St John’s in conjunction with the Pelorus Trust • 2 on line coaching resources were developed in conjunction with Motorcycling NZ and Sport NZ

• Further development of generic coach education resource material was Nelson Hockey stalwart Diane Proudfoot was a delighted regional winner in the undertaken and 4 cross code coach education workshops were delivered Sport Volunteer Awards. • Generic coach education resources were aligned with equestrian sport and 2 workshops were delivered and attended by 43 equestrian coaches • High performance coaches were recognised at the NZCT Nelson Sports Awards Volunteers • 18 cross code workshops were provided - topics included; event management, risk management, volunteer management, membership recruitment and committee rule. • 160 sports administrators attended cross code workshops • 77 volunteers from across our region were recognised in the Sport NZ Sport Volunteer Awards • 48 sports organisations accessed volunteer resources. Record numbers were achieved thanks to a range of initiatives including older adult programmes, community events and a great service culture throughout Eric Peterson - one of more than 300 local volunteers engaged in Sport Tasman helped drive the record year. work over the year. 13 FUNDING

Income & Expenditure 2012 2011 Income Sport NZ 692,985 735,016 Where did money come from? Interest Local Authorities 411,751 369,621 1% Contractswhere our351,027 350,252 Grants and Sponsorships 428,294 449,427 User Fees Sport NZ User Fees and Rentals 571,512 456,469 and Rentals 28% Interest 34,496 41,228 23% Total moneyIncome goes2,490,065 2,402,013 Grants and Expenditure Sponsorships Local Operating Costs 259,257 256,438 17% Authorities Personnel Costs 1,841,708 1,711,543 Contracts 17% Programme Costs 218,720 250,800 14% Property Costs 141,969 129,090 DepreciationIncome & Expenditure 201276,841 2011 66,363 Income InterestSport NZ 692,9854,083 735,016 6,889 Where did money come from? Interest Total ExpenditureLocal Authorities 411,7512,542,578 369,621 2,421,124 1% OperatingContracts Deficit of Income less Expenditure 351,027(52,514) 350,252 (19,111) Grants and Sponsorships 428,294 449,427 Equipment Replacement Reserve 6,250 0 User Fees Sport NZ User Fees and Rentals 571,512 456,469 Net Deficit for the Year (58,764) (19,111) and Rentals 28% Interest 34,496 41,228 Depreciation What23% was money spent on? Total Income 2,490,065 2,402,013 What was money spent on? Grants3% and Depreciation 3% Interest 0% OperatingOperating Expenditure Interest SponsorshipsProperty CostsProperty 6% Costs Local CostsCosts Operating Costs 259,257 256,438 Authorities0% Movement in Equity and Funds 2012 2011 Programme17% 6% 10%10% Trust EquityPersonnel at Costsbeginning of year 1,841,708447,454 1,711,543 466,565 CostsProgramme 9% Contracts 17% Programme Costs 218,720 250,800 Costs 14% Net DeficitProperty for Costs the year 141,969(58,764) 129,090 (19,111) 9% Total RecognisedDepreciation Revenue and Expenses 76,841(58,764) 66,363 (19,111) MovementsInterest in Reserves 4,083 6,889 KaikouraTotal Pool Expenditure Reserve 2,542,5782,510 2,421,124 0 Operating Deficit of Income less Expenditure (52,514) (19,111) Equipment Replacement Reserve (6,250) 0 Equipment Replacement Reserve 6,250 0 Personnel Trust EquityNet Deficit at endfor the of Year year (58,764)392,430 (19,111)447,454 Depreciation Costs 3% What was money spent on?72%Operating Interest Statement of Financial Position 2012 2011 Property Costs Costs 0% RetainedMovement Earnings in Equity and Funds 2012380,859 2011 439,623 6% 10% Trust Equity at beginning of year 447,454 466,565 ProgrammePersonnel ReservesNet Deficit for the year (58,764) (19,111) Costs Costs 72% KaikouraTotal Pool Recognised Reserve Revenue and Expenses (58,764)5,321 (19,111) 7,831 9% EquipmentMovements Replacement in Reserves Reserve 6,250 0 Total Kaikoura Pool Reserve 2,510392,430 0447,454 Equipment Replacement Reserve (6,250) 0 Represented by: Personnel . Trust Equity at end of year 392,430 447,454 The Tasman Regional Sports Trust's summarised accounts Current Assets 1,025,466 1,075,981 In difficult economic timesCosts the Trust did well to keep the operating deficit 72% Less: CurrentStatement Liabilities of Financial Position 2012854,539 2011 828,756 In todifficult $52k. economicFunding from times Sport the TrustNZ was did reducedwell to k eepas were the operatingfunds obtained deficit from to Net CurrentRetained Assets Earnings 380,859170,927 439,623 247,225 $52k.grants Funding and sponsorships. from Sport NZ Additional was reduced support as were from funlocalds authoritiesobtained from as well Grants as Non CurrentReserves Assets 270,556 275,207 andincreased Sponsorships. user fees Additional from new support activities from helped Local offset authorities the reduction as well inas income. Kaikoura Pool Reserve 5,321 7,831 Less: Non-Current Liabilities 49,054 74,978 increasedTrust expenditure user fees from increased new activites by 5% more with anthan increase offset this in reduction personnel in costs Equipment Replacement Reserve 6,250 0 income. Total AssetsTotal 392,430392,430 447,454447,454 forming the bulk of this. Staff are a vital component in the Trust delivering Truston itsexpenditure objectives increasedand a thorough by 5% reviewwith an of increase staff was in conductedpersonnel costsat the forming end of Represented by: The Tasmanthe bulkRegional of this. Sports Staff Trust'sare a vital summarised component accoun in thets Trust. delviering on its Current Assets 1,025,466 1,075,981 the 2010/11 financial year, with the 2011/2012 financial year showing the full objectives and a thorough review of staff was conducted at the end of the Less: Current Liabilities 854,539 828,756 In difficult economiceffect of times that the review. Trust did well to keep the operating deficit to Net Current Assets 170,927 247,225 $52k. Funding2010/11 from Sport financial NZ was year, reduced with as the were 2011/2012 funds obtained financia from Grantsl year showing the full Non Current Assets 270,556 275,207 and Sponsorships.effect of Additional that review. support from Local authorities as well as Less: Non-Current Liabilities 49,054 74,978 increased userA feesfull set from of new audited activites financial more than statements offset this isreduction available in from our web site or on Total Assets 392,430 447,454 income. A fullrequest set of by audited emailing financial [email protected] statements is available from our web site or on Trust expenditure increased by 5% with an increase in personnel costs forming the bulk ofrequest this. Staff by are emailing a vital component [email protected]. in the Trust delviering on its objectives and a thorough review of staff was conducted at the end of the 2010/11 financial year, with the 2011/2012 financial year showing the full effect14 of that review. A full set of audited financial statements is available from our web site or on request by emailing [email protected]. FACILITIES

managing community driven facilities

It was a year of growth and development for the Sport Tasman facility team with more than 777,149 visitor movements at our 5 managed sites. Our philosophy is to offer more opportunities to get more people, more active, more often. We do this through strategic investment, and our people who are committed to making the community they live in a more vibrant place to live. Whilst bricks and mortar are important motivating and inspiring staff are our true secret.

In terms of participation in facility programmes we are pleased to report a total of 84,929 attendees (an increase of 4.2% on 2010/11 of 81,507) have participated in staff delivered programmes based at Saxton Stadium, Motueka Recreation Centre, Richmond Recreation Centre, Motueka Pool and Kaikoura Lions Pool. Saxton Stadium At Saxton Stadium Tony Naylor and his team comprising of Hayden Bryant, Nicole Bingle, Kendall Borland, Maree Holland, Cameron Lankshear, The range of programmes and community based events delivered by the James McPherson, Tracey McPhee, Nicole Bevan, Tim Barnes and facilities team provide opportunities for the community to participate in Hamish McKenzie take great pleasure in the continued growth in sporting regular recreation programmes which help improve their health, quality of code usage and numbers attending the stadium through community life, overall wellbeing, independence, and more importantly helps to bring our programmes. Total recorded visitor movements for July 2011 to June community together. The social aspect of recreation is a powerful community 2012 were 313,951 of which 13,050 people attended staff delivered development tool and an effective means of building stronger, connected programmes. communities. This has been recognised by the Department of Internal Affairs Saxton Stadium plays a vital and focal point in our regional sporting through Lottery and COGS funding and the Ministry of Social Development and recreational landscape. Sport Tasman is committed to a long term through Community Max and Community Response Funding. partnership with the Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council to

15 FACILITIES

Getting richmond and motueka active

continue to foster and assist with increasing the usage of this regional facility. It has been yet another milestone year in the history of this multi- Richmond Recreation Centre purpose community sport and recreation facility that continues to see the benefits of the recent major upgrade. Highlights for 2011/12 were Mary-Ann McNatty-Shaw and her dedicated team of Levi Stephens, the continued increase in usage, hosting the official Tasman RWC2011 Tracey McPhee, Steven McDonald, Sarah Hodgson, Jackie MacIntyre, Fanzone, the addition of RPM classes, growth in youth programmes and the celebration of the Centre’s 25th anniversary. Visitor movements for 2011/12 totalled 341,193, but more outstanding was the 55,345 participants attending staff delivered programmes throughout the past 12 months.

Danielle Webby and Ariel Barton continue to utilise every square metre of the Richmond Town Hall to accommodate the needs of a large number of diverse users. The Richmond Recreation Centre continues to provide a facility to over 47 community groups who call the Richmond Recreation Centre their home. Door counters recently fitted are recording an average monthly count of 14,000 per month. For the period 2011/12 8,362 participants engaged in staff delivered programme. Motueka High School Pool Motueka Recreation Centre Stephan Laing assisted by Jess Drummond and Josie Bisley provided the The Motueka Recreation Centre managed by Jody Maru, supported by energy and staffing behind the eight week operation of the Motueka High Libby Brown, Wendy Brown, Chiy Sutherland, Marg Scannell, Laura School Pool. This is a short, sharp contract commencing late December Parkin, Kevin O’Connor, Connie Filipov, Brynn Harris, Melanie Riley, Anna to the beginning of February focuses on daily public swimming sessions Wood, Tiegan Maru and a pool of casual holiday staff continue to grow between 1pm-4pm, seeing 3,422 swimmers attending throughout this usage and implement new initiatives within this community facility. period.

16 CHAIRS REPORT

CHAIR’s REPORT

I am pleased to present the 2011/12 annual report on behalf of the Board of Sport Tasman. Sport Tasman continues to grow and develop very effectively and I wish to acknowledge the excellent work of the staff across all of the trust along BEQUESTS with the excellent support from our many sponsors and funders. We appreciate your contribution in helping us to get more people, more active, Sport Tasman carries on into the future. Giving a bequest is more often right across the top of the South Island. an ideal solution as it is a gift that keeps on giving long after Amongst many highlights for the year we have seen healthy development the gift-giver has gone. across all of our Sport New Zealand target areas including 25% growth in the number of coaches and volunteers trained, a resilient 25% increase in If you would like to know more about bequests please contact the numbers participating in Sport Tasman led events and a very robust Paul Marlow at Sport Tasman who will be pleased to meet 18% lift in the number of people utilising the various facilities managed by you and discuss the options. Sport Tasman. Spearheading our charge in events was some excellent work by Sport Tasman staff in helping to secure and deliver the South Island Masters Games for the region, our involvement in RWC 2011 including running one of the region’s two Fanzones, and ensuring a record number of children took part in the Weetbix Tryathlon. The Board is also very pleased with the work of the team in allocating Kiwisport throughout the region. The process adopted has been fair and robust and see many clubs, schools and sports benefit from this excellent Government initiative. Sport and recreation continues to play a significant role in giving life and enjoyment to our communities and helping us be more healthy, energetic and robust. Sport Tasman is providing support and linkages in many areas to help strengthen sport and recreation in our region. As a Board we will continue to monitor and review our strategic plan to guide the work of Sport Tasman and I acknowledge the wonderful support we have had from trustees, partners, staff and sponsors throughout the past year.

Richard Kempthorne, Chairperson

17 DIRECTORY