I want to take up a sport. How do I find a club?
I’d like to get funding for my sports club. What are the options?
I’d like to be a referee. Are there any courses for this?
I’m interested in becoming a coach. Where can I get help with this?
I want to take up a sport. How do I find a club?
You can get your local CAB to help you with this or you can search our online community directory.
Also, your local council will have contact details for sports clubs in your area.
I’d like to get funding for my sports club. What are the options?
Sports and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) does not directly provide sports funding, but offers a directory of potential funding sources that may be appropriate for your region or situation.
I’d like to be a referee. Are there any courses for this?
Referees are needed for most sports, and being a referee can be fulfilling if you are interested in a sport, but cannot play. If you’d like to become a referee, you should see the local club of the sport that you want to referee. You might have to take a course first, and the club will be able to point you in the right direction for anything you may need to learn about refereeing.
I’m interested in becoming a coach. Where can I get help with this?
If you’re interested in coaching, a good starting point is the SPARC website. They have all sorts of resources for new coaches, including a manual for getting started in coaching. There’s also information and support material for coaches of any level, including grants, awards, and meeting locations.
If you have children and would like to coach their team, you should contact their school or local sports club. There may be an opening for a coach, or the current coach might like some assistance.