Balance is Better
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Balance is Better Approach

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Creating accessible indoor spaces where more young people can take part 

Every young person deserves the opportunity to participate, feel welcome and have a positive experience in sport and recreation.   New guidance developed by Recreation Aotearoa in partnership with Sport NZ and BarrierFree sets out practical advice...

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Balance is Better Champions

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Dame Sophie Pascoe on helping young people feel they belong in sport

Dame Sophie Pascoe PLY DNZM is New Zealand’s most successful Paralympian and a respected sporting role model. Throughout her career, sport has given her much more than medals – it...

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Balance is Better in Action

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What helps young people stay in sport

What keeps young people in sport? Ken Martel shared a clear message: when young people enjoy their experience, they are more likely to keep playing. When they don’t, many stop....

Parents

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How to support your child to enjoy sport, whatever their ability

A parent asks: Kia ora,  I need some advice about supporting one of our kids in sport.  We have three children (11, 10 and 9). Our oldest is friendly and...

Body and mind

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Help young people stay injury free and well this season 

Winter sport is a great way for young people to stay active, build confidence and connect with friends. But the start of the season is also when injuries are most common, often because...

Balance is Better Approach

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Play their way: approaches to movement and sport for young people 

Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa (Sport NZ) and Te Hau Kori held a seminar on how play-based, child-first approaches can change young people’s experiences of movement and sport.  Experts shared what the...

Quality experiences, regardless of ability or motivations

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Inclusion training resources to support quality sport experiences 

Inclusive sport environments help all young people to feel welcome, valued and able to take part – regardless of ability.  Halberg Foundation, which supports disabled young people in sport and active recreation, offers CoachMate inclusion training resources to help coaches, teachers, volunteers and whānau deliver inclusive,...

Parents

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Are we doing our kids a disservice if they don’t play sports?

Sport can help young people learn new skills, connect and build confidence. But when it becomes too serious too soon, it can create pressure, burnout and drop‑out. That’s why the...

Quality experiences, regardless of ability or motivations

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Coaching for inclusion: supporting neurodiverse young people

Simple ways to support every player  Every young person comes to sport with different strengths, needs and ways of learning. For some, these differences are visible. For others, they’re not.  Many young people are neurodivergent....