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Welcome back to Term 4
Even though it might not have been apparent over the holidays, summer is on its way and with it all the great summer sports. From swimming to touch there are a heap of opportunities to ‘Push Play’ and get out there and active over the summer months.

Eat healthy, be active, have fun!

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Welcome back to Term 3

Energizers and district coordinators will be making contact with you this term to update information and promote activities and services in your area.

This term , Sport Waikato are supporting the Hamilton SBS Marathon. For the first time , a format for school age students to be involved, have been included. See the link included for how your school and students can be involved.

With this week being Maori language week, we have included a fun and educational resource that teachers can use to promote Te Reo whilst being physically active. Look out for more teachers resources in future newsletters, or go to our new Sport Waikato website section.

Eat healthy, be active, have fun!

SBS Kids Marathon Thursday, 23 July 2009 The Kids marathon has been created for our event, the SBS Bank Hamilton Half Marathon to promote exercise, wellness and healthy lifestyles for children. more...

Surf Life Saving Thursday, 23 July 2009 A letter from Surf Lifesaving New Zealand on the Beach Education and Water Safety programmes that they are offering schools during Term 3 and Term 4 this year more...

Leadership Thursday, 23 July 2009

Volunteers Resources Thursday, 23 July 2009 Volunteers play a vital role. Without them, sport would not happen. To assist schools and clubs with recruiting, rewarding and retaining your sport volunteers, Sport Waikato has developed a Volunteers Resource. more...

KiwiGolf Thursday, 23 July 2009 The KiwiGolf programme involves a presenter working with classes of students (Y3 and above) for two 45 Minute sessions – Kiwi golf skills and tabloid golf. The two sessions cost $5 per student. Information and booking form can be left with the school to follow up or for more information contact Lois Jones – Golf development officer. more...

Run Jump Throw with SportsForce Athletics Click on resources to see the Run Jump Throw resource available to schools

Maori Games Resources Click here for a list of resources that we have online for teachers

Winter, winter, winter!

Schools throughout the Waikato are now well into a chilly term two. Click on the links below for some great articles to help with all your winter needs - basketball, nutrition and a warm and fuzzy Feet First fairytale.

Energize has also recently had Robyn Cox from "Get Ready for School" present to the team, and there is some info here on her Foundation Skills resource for students in their early years at school.

If there is anything else that you would like covered in this newsletter, or success stories that you would like to share with other schools, please email us at kerryj@sportwaikato.org.nz

Feet First Friday, 22 May 2009 Once upon a time there was a bunch of schools who registered for Feet First and took up the challenge to walk, ride or wheel themselves to school once a week, every week. They lived all over New Zealand … but the very best ones came from the mighty Waikato! more...

Beginners Basketball Friday, 22 May 2009

Winter Sports Nutrition Friday, 22 May 2009 Winter sports season is about to kick off so children and their coaches will be working hard to improve their abilities and performance on the courts or field. Along with training; eating the right foods and drinking enough water can greatly improve their performance. Here are the top 3 sport specific healthy eating tips that will help them improve their performance. more...

Winter Sport Friday, 22 May 2009 Yes, Term 2 marks the start of this busy sporting season. You no doubt have many excited teams rearing to go for a bit of ‘huff and puff’ in after school and weekend competitions. Remember to encourage students to warm up properly more...

Foundation Skills for formal learning Friday, 22 May 2009 Robyn Cox, Producer / Director of the ‘Get Ready for School’ DVD and qualified Primary School Teacher has produced a must see DVD for teachers, education assistants, professionals, parents and anyone who is interested in helping children succeed in their early years of school. more...