NC Sports

We are SOLD OUT! Excited to say we have sold all tickets to what is guaranteed to be an amazing night. If you still have the link, you can add your name to the waiting list, but THANK YOU to all who have purchased tickets to this event. We know that our community has an appetite for this information so will continue to host events with incredible knowledge holders such as these amazing ladies. For those who registered, looking forward to seeing you Wednesday! 🤗

NEW KIDS GYMNASTICS CLASSES AVAILABLE NOW – FOR IMMEDIATE START! | Spaces are now available for after-school gymnastics classes at RANGIORA FITNESS CENTRE on Flaxton Road, Rangiora. Due to increased demand, we now have spaces available in the following gymnastics classes:

MONDAYS
· 3.45pm – 4.30pm – FULL / waitlist available
· 4.30pm – 5.15pm – FULL / waitlist available

TUESDAYS (for 3 – 5 yr olds)
· 12 – 12.45pm – 1 spot!
· 1 – 1.45pm – 2 spots!
· 2 – 2.45pm – 2 spots!

PLUS 2 new classes (for 5-8 yr olds)
· 3.45pm – 4.30pm – 2 spots!
· 4.30pm – 5.15pm – 10 spots!

WEDNESDAYS
· 3.45pm – 4.30pm – FULL / waitlist available
· 4.30pm – 5.15pm – FULL / waitlist available

But HURRY, these are popular classes, so register today at www.sportstrust.org.nz to secure your child’s place!

FITNESS CENTRES OFFER | Seen our new Double Down Deal? Join before May 31 and you get 2 weeks free! Grab a mate or family member and join together and you each get 4 weeks free! Not only that, there are:
* NO joining fees
* NO long term contracts
* Access to 5 gyms across North Canterbury
* Unlimited Revl, Les Mills and PRAMA group fitness classes
* Top of the line equipment
* In-house cafes (great for your social life!)
* AND…. you LOCK IN this life-time rate for your entire membership!
How good is that!? 🤗
Come in and see why people are moving to NC Sports Fitness Centres - where everyone in our community is welcome. Go to www.sportstrust.org.nz to find out more or pop into one of our Fitness Centres in Rangiora (Flaxton Rd and Coldstream Rd/MainPower Stadium), Kaiapoi, Amberley or Oxford to have a chat.

PICKLEBALL Lunchtime League is back! Term 2 is filling up fast so register in teams of 2 for this weekly fun session that you can fit into your lunch break. It’s great for the mind, body and especially for enhancing social connection - plus you get to learn new skills! You don’t have to be an experienced pickleballer either, as teams are allocated into grades of learning. So, what are you waiting for? 🤗 Email [email protected] to book your team today!

CONGRATULATIONS to our own Elsie Murray, taking out the Canterbury Provincials 2024 1st place spot in the under 69kg open weight class held in Christchurch recently.

Elsie’s achievements included lifting:
Squat 140kgs
Bench 70kgs
Deadlift 190kgs
Total 400kgs with a body weight of 65.5kgs

Elsie’s achievements mean that she has now qualified for Nationals later this year, so watch this space! 🏋️‍♀️

TICKETS ARE NOW ON-SALE TO THE PUBLIC! | With initial expressions of interest exceeding demand, we have moved the 'THRIVING IN MENOPAUSE' event to the Rangiora Baptist Church. With only tens of tickets left, grab your ticket today for this event aimed at women either pre, during or post their mid-life changes.
The experts gathered together for this event are highly experienced in their fields and passionate about their work. Married with their commitment to maximising women's health and wellbeing, this is sure to be a great experience, and one that attendees will be able to take much from.
TICKETS are limited, so grab a friend and secure yours today!
Just scan the code below to register/purchase your ticket. Further instructions are also available via the link for those not wanting to pay via credit card. See you in May!

EVENT | Have you seen the quality of speakers we have organised for the THRIVING IN MENOPAUSE event?!
Swipe 👉🏼 to find out more about each of them!
Register your INTEREST ONLY (no commitment required!) via this link (cut and paste to browser):
https://bit.ly/43CLmnU

EVENT DETAILS:
Wednesday, May 22, 6.30pm
Rangiora Baptist Church
Tickets $25 each
Limited to 2 tickets each

Note: Registration links will be emailed to those who have submitted their interest via the above link.

More local legends in the making! Congratulations James Mullen for his debut for the Crusaders, and welcome back Fletcher Newell!! ❤️🖤

We go again at home 😤 You with us?!

Read more: https://bit.ly/R6TeamList

SPECIAL EVENT | THRIVING IN MENOPAUSE. In response to so many requests for information from our community, NC Sports is bringing together 6 experts to talk about a range of topics to help women thrive in their middle years of life. Whether you are pre, post or going through changes right now, you will benefit from hearing from local experts sharing a variety of information to help you thrive in your prime. We invite women of North Canterbury to come and listen, talk, share if you choose, and ask questions on topics that you can’t seem to find the answers to. A safe space, shared with a touch of humour, to appreciate your whole journey as a woman. Register YOUR INTEREST ONLY today and you will receive the link to register for the event on Tuesday next week, April 2nd. NO COMMITMENT IF YOU REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TODAY. Only $25 per person if you do decide to register via the link next week. All subjects of menopause covered including hormones, pelvic floor, nutrition, appropriate strength training and holistic approaches. Register your interest only today! 🙋‍♀️
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Register by the QR code below or via this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0mz_0YHITLTD4EBY5SBwj1ucP2kFP-jwDQXHebSW4nHr7VQ/viewform

Congratulations North Canterbury local and MainPower Sports Awards recipient Fletcher Newell for his selection into the Crusaders first game against the Hurricanes! ❤️🖤

Team is in for the first home game in 2024 💯

Read more: https://bit.ly/3wKOi5m

ESSENTIAL WORKSHOP FOR TEENAGE GIRLS IN SPORT | Learn about best practice in nutrition and strength and conditioning when participating and training with sport, especially through those changing teenage years.

BEX GOLD is a registered nutritionist and personal trainer. She specialises in sport specific training and endurance training.

RICKI JACOBS played high level representative rugby, before qualifying in Applied Sport, Boxerfit & Olympic Weightlifting, as well as sport specific strength and conditioning. Ricki specialises in athlete strength and conditioning, strength and conditioning and fitness conditioning.

Gold coin donation. Secure your place by emailing Fraser Gauld at [email protected] by 20th March.

Seen us in the latest edition of North Canterbury News? 👀 Grab a copy and read all about our popular programmes for all ages and levels, from Walking Netball to Silver Fitness, PRAMA Active, Pickleball and more! All accessible and affordable for our community 💙 Go to our website to find out more www.sportstrust.org.nz

GYMNASTICS FUN-DAMENTALS - TERM 1 SPACES STILL AVAILABLE.
Our popular Gymnastics Fun-damentals classes return for Term 1 very soon. Many of the classes are now fully subscribed, but we still have places in the following sessions...
Toddler Steps Gymnastics for 3-5 year olds - Tuesdays at 1pm and 2pm
First Steps Gymnastics for 5-8 year olds - Mondays at 3:45pm and Wednesdays at 3:45pm
Classes are held at Rangiora Fitness Centre. $11 per week
Register your child at https://www.sportstrust.org.nz/ncsrt-gymnastics

SPORTS FUN-DAMENTAL CLASSES START FOR TERM 1 VERY SOON. These awesome classes help introduce children to fundamental sports skills such as balance, coordination, focus, body movement and control, teamwork and social interaction. Each week is set up for a different sporting code with a wide variety of fun and engaging activities for children to try.
There are still spaces available in all sessions on Monday and Wednesday mornings. Cost is just $11 per week ($110 for the full 10-week term)
Find out more and book your child's place now at https://www.sportstrust.org.nz/ncsrt-gymnastics

JOB ALERT | We are on the look out for an awesome person to join our Cycle Sense Team to teach Year 5 & 6's (10 and 11 year olds) road safety skills when riding a bike. A teaching/coaching qualification is desirable but not required and training will be provided. This role is suited for someone wanting to work during the school term, who loves the outdoors, has a great sense of humour and fun, and enjoys working in a small team. The Cycle Sense programme runs two days per week during the school term. You'll start in January 2024. Contact us if you are keen by emailing your CV, with cover letter, to Rosie at [email protected]🚴‍♂️

SPACES STILL AVAILABLE for the NC Sports School Holiday Programme running next week (22nd - 26th January)
Register your children now at www.sportstrust.org.nz/holiday-programme

NEW YEAR, NEW JOB, perhaps? NC Sports is seeking a FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR for 32 hours per week, based at MainPower Stadium in Rangiora. Reporting to the CEO, and working jointly with the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the following:
* Management of cashflow, treasury and monthly reporting
* Management of the Financial Forecasting and Budget processes and Statutory Annual Financials
* Accounts payable, receivable, and other administration duties
* Delivery of fortnightly payroll (Crystal)
* Provide high-quality and timely analytical support for projects, strategic initiatives, and business development proposals.
* Undertake in-depth financial analysis to enhance efficiency and profitability.
* Providing financial expertise to CEO and NCSRT Board/Committees
* Liaising with external auditors

For the full job description, check out the Seek website:

Finance/ Accounts Manager Job in Rangiora, Canterbury Great team Not for profit Community focussed

So proud of local Ashlyn Rean! Ashlyn secured a MainPower Youth Sports Scholarship recently via the NCSRT so we are very proud to see her pursue her goals! Congratulations to Ashlyn and her family! 🏀⛹️‍♀️

New Zealander signs with UAA women | University of Alaska Anchorage ANCHORAGE (Nov. 8) – Just one game into this season, the Alaska Anchorage women's basketball team has already started building for 2024-25 and beyond as head coach Ryan McCarthy announced Wednesday that Ashlyn Rean has signed a scholarship agreement.

JOB ALERT | We are on the look-out again for an awesome bike instructor for the Cycle Sense programme. A teaching/coaching qualification is desirable, but not required. This role teaches Year 5 and 6's (10 & 11 year olds) road safety skills when riding a bike. This is suited for those who want to work during the school term, love being outside and working independently within a small team. Starting January 2024. Contact us if you are keen by emailing your CV, with cover letter, to Rosie at [email protected] 🚲

CONGRATULATIONS to our MainPower Youth Sports Scholarship recipients, who each received $2000 towards their sporting journey. We are very lucky to have such dedicated athletes in North Canterbury, all of whom are competing on the world stage. A huge thank you to those local businesses who support this awesome initiative - Waipara Wines, Active Health and, of course, MainPower, who have provided us an opportunity to award over HALF A MILLION DOLLARS to over 150 recipients since 2004! Congratulations once again to all the recipients! 🏆

Join us on Sunday 29th of October for our new mountain bike event - the Rakahuri 123 MTB race. This race have been designed to cater for all speed and skill levels, with riders as young as 8 years old able to take part. For the more serious riders it'll be a great warm up ahead of the 6/12hr event the following weekend.

Please note this is NOT Rakahuri Rage 2.0! Its a whole new event with a different format and using a different part of the Rakahuri Trail that is fun and challenging for everyone.

You'll choose to ride 1, 2 or 3 laps of the 12km course based out of the Rangiora Showgrounds. While you'll race as an individual there is an option to form "teams" with your friends, family, school or workmates to create an extra level of competition and fun.

All the details can be found at www.rakahuri-rage.nz

All the proceeds from this event will go towards the MainPower Waiswim Primary School Swimming programme and the MainPower Primary School Sports Coaching programme.

We look forward to seeing you there 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️

Can’t wait!

The North Canterbury Inclusive Sports Festival will be held at MainPower Stadium, Rangiora, on Friday 29 September 2023 between 10.30am - 2.30pm.

The day will feature boccia, wheelchair basketball, adaptive gym sessions and much more.

Register your interest at [email protected] or just turn up on the day.

North Canterbury Sport & Recreation Trust | Waimakariri Access Group | Halberg Foundation | Waimakariri District Council

MAINPOWER SPORTS AWARDS YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS | Closing soon! Applications are now open for the 2023 MainPower Youth Sport Scholarships, but not for long!
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Up to 10 recipients will receive a scholarship worth $2000 to go towards developing their sporting talent. From the finalists a winner and two runners up may be selected to receive an additional $5000 and $2500 respectively. Applicants must be aged between 12 and 20 years old, reside within the MainPower NZ network and be recognised at a nation level in their chosen sport.
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For more information and to apply, click the link below, or contact Rosie Oliver at North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust at [email protected]

https://www.sportstrust.org.nz/mainpowersportsawards

JOB ALERT | We are on the look-out again for TWO awesome instructors for the Cycle Sense programme. A teaching/coaching qualification is desirable, but not required. This role teaches Year 5 and 6's (10 & 11 year olds) road safety skills when riding a bike. This is suited for those who want to work during the school term, love being outside and working independently within a small team. Contact us if you are keen by emailing your CV, with cover letter, to Rosie at [email protected] 🚲

MAINPOWER SPORTS AWARDS YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS | Do you know a budding sporting hero? Applications are now open for the 2023 MainPower Youth Sport Scholarships.
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Up to 10 recipients will receive a scholarship worth $2000 to go towards developing their sporting talent. From the finalists a winner and two runners up may be selected to receive an additional $5000 and $2500 respectively. Applicants must be aged between 12 and 20 years old, reside within the MainPower NZ network and be recognised at a nation level in their chosen sport.
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For more information and to apply, click the link below, or contact Rosie Oliver at North Canterbury Sport and Recreation Trust at [email protected]

https://www.sportstrust.org.nz/mainpowersportsawards

JOB ALERT | We are on the look-out again for TWO awesome instructors for the Cycle Sense programme. A teaching/coaching qualification is desirable, but not required. This role teaches Year 5 and 6's (10 & 11 year olds) road safety skills when riding a bike. This is suited for those who want to work during the school term, love being outside and working independently within a small team. Contact us if you are keen by emailing your CV, with cover letter, to [email protected] 🚲

Last week, our hearts were heavy as we said goodbye to our awesome AMBERLEY Fitness Centre Team Leader Nastasia Thorpe, who has left the Trust after almost 10 years! Some of you may remember Starzy from the days of the AMI gym at Rangiora High School? Thank you to the many faithful gym goers who helped celebrate her time with us. Starzy, however, is not going far, so we know we will continue to see her smiling face around the place 🙂 We will miss you Starzy! ♥️

So cool to have Braxton Taua join the team!

NCSRT welcomes Braxton Taua | NCSRT is happy to welcome BRAXTON TAUA to the team, joining the MainPower Primary School Coaching programme. Nicknamed ‘Brax’, he is Canterbury born and bred, having attended Tuahiwi Primary School when and were coaches themselves. Braxton now lives in Christchurch, having studied Sport Coaching at UC. He loves Vietnamese dumplings and coaching rugby. When he isn’t providing resource coaching for Canterbury Rugby, he says he is usually beating (fellow primary school coach) at basketball (Cody’s favourite sport) or lifting heavier weights than (one of our PT’s). One thing he hasn’t conquered yet is the Rubik’s cube, but it’s definitely on his list! Please join us in welcoming Braxton to the team.