2024 Term Two - Intercollegiate Shoot 12th May: Southland X Country Champs 15th May: Southland Indoor Bowls Champs 16th May: Southland Orienteering Champs 19th May:Southland Schools Swimming Meet 19th May: Otago/Southland Road Cycling Champs 22nd May: Otago/Southland X Country Teams Relay 30th May: Year 9/10 and Senior Netball Tournament 16th June : Southland Table Tennis Champs 19th June : Southland Ki O Rahi Champs 3rd July

Coaching Resources
Getting Started in Coaching Guide

Sport Southland - Begineers Coaching Booklet

Secondary Schools Coaches Booklet

Application Form

Coaches Code of Conduct

Procedure for Coaches Appointment

Top Tips for Coaching​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Athletics Coaching/Training Resources

Warm Up Routine

High Jump

Long Jump

Shot Put

Discus

Crouch Starts

Codes of Behaviour/School Plans
Target Ideas for School Plans - click here
Code of Behaviourclick here

Game Time Poilcy suggestion via Taieri College - click here


The Role of the Team Manager
A Teams/ Touring Teams - click here
Lower Grade Teams - click here


Volunteers/Thank You's
Volunteer Manager - click here
Volunteer Coach - click here
Thank You Letter Template - click here 


Best Practice Ideas
Best Practice Ideas can be found here


Session Plan Template
Please click here


Health & Safety
Reviewing RAMS - click here
Risk Assesment Factors Checklist - click here

Risk Management of Events - A guide for event organisers - click here
Sample Form 19 SAP - click here
Supporting Resourcing - Pass It On - click here 

Health & Safety Guidance for School Sport - click here

Keeping Coaches Safe - click here


Physical Activity Leaders

Teachers Resource click here​​​​​​​

Physical Activity Leaders Work Book - click here


Officials 

Learning to Officiate Human Relations - click here


Nutrition for Athletes - Guidelines

Nutrition for the adolescent athleteClick here

Eating and drinking before exercise - Click here

Eating and drinking during exercise - Click here

Recovery nutrition - Click here

Fluids - Click here

Eating for your SportClick here

Sports Nutrition Guidelines - a summary of basic facts - Click here


Balance is Better Articles

Balance is Better

Early Specialisation Position Statement

How much is too much when it comes to Youth Sport

How to coach with a Balance is Better Philosophy

Running good Trials 

Unpacking the Balance is Better Principles

Creating A Positive Parent Culture

Commit & Act Report Balance is Better

Balance is Better Principles

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