2025 Term 1 - Southland Volleyball Seeding Tournament 8/9th February: Wanaka Challenge 14th February : Southland Softball Championships 16th February : International Students Day 19th February: Southland Triathlon Championships 21st February: Otago/Southland Mountainbiking Championships 22nd February :Otago/Southland Water Skiing Championships 23rd February : Southland Tennis Championships 26th February.
Coaching Resources
Getting Started in Coaching Guide
Sport Southland - Begineers Coaching Booklet
Secondary Schools Coaches Booklet
Procedure for Coaches Appointment
Top Tips for Coaching
Athletics Coaching/Training Resources
Codes of Behaviour/School Plans
Target Ideas for School Plans - click here
Sports Coordinator Annual Plan Template
Codes of Behaviour - click 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
Sports Practice Plan - 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
Physical Activity Leaders Workshop Training Session
Officials
Learning to Officiate Human Relations - click here
Nutrition for Athletes - Guidelines
Nutrition for the adolescent athlete - Click 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 Sport - Click here
Sports Nutrition Guidelines - a summary of basic facts - Click here
Balance is Better Articles
Early Specialisation Position Statement
How much is too much when it comes to Youth Sport
How to coach with a Balance is Better Philosophy
Unpacking the Balance is Better Principles
Creating A Positive Parent Culture
Commit & Act Report Balance is Better
Rainbow Youth
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