The little footie player who could: Chyloe Kurdas
This story was originally published in LockerRoom at Newsroom.co.nz and is republished with permission. In the second of three Q&As with keynote speakers from the Sport NZ Women + Girls...
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Rebecca Dubber on Improving Youth Sport
Rebecca Dubber is a New Zealand Paralympic bronze medalist, who is passionate about getting more young people involved in sport and breaking down barriers. She shares her story and her...
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Balanced development: Kane Williamson and Sophie Devine share their stories
Sophie Devine and Kane Williamson share their experiences on growing up playing multiple sports and how it’s shaped them into the people and athletes that they are today. Sophie Devine...
Keep up with the play campaign: the download
‘We’re losing kids from sport. But you can change that.’ Was the key message in a public awareness campaign launched by Sport NZ and five sports in early 2020. Here...
Case Study: Izzy Hegan
Competitive runner and recent school-leaver Izzy Hegan shares what she has learned about balancing her personal development and enjoyment of sport against a focus on winning. The exams are over...
Coaching for Impact
Are you a coach working with secondary school age athletes? Applications are open until 30 November for a new Sport NZ coaching programme that aligns with the Balance is Better...
Case Study: Otago Rugby
Rugby holds a special place in the heart of many New Zealanders and Otago has been the breeding ground for many of our most cherished players and teams. In 2018...
Dream It and Achieve It: Zoe & Jayden Fleming
Elette Fleming, proud mum to two of New Zealand’s exciting young BMX talents Zoe and Jayden Fleming, reflects on the importance of being a supportive parent and, above all, giving...
Case Study: Kayla Imrie
In this Balance is Better Case Study, we spoke to top New Zealand Kayaker, Kayla Imrie on her developmental journey from multiple sports, to the Rio Olympics. There’s not much...
