Wayne Werder Chief Executive Officer Wayne has worked at Sport BOP since October 2004, and in the CEO role since June 2006. The CEO role sees him ensuring the link between the Board of Trustees and staff is effective. "I feel privileged to be leading such a values based organisation and to work with a group of people who are so passionate about what they do”. Wayne has a Masters in Management Studies and has an extensive background in sport administration having had previous roles in National and Regional Sporting organisations.
Contact Wayne on 07 578 0016 extn 808 or waynew@sportbop.co.nz
Heidi Lichtwark Community Manager Heidi has been working at Sport BOP since November 2003. Heidi has completed an MBA in sport management and has post graduate qualifications in marketing and business studies. She has spent 15 years managing people, with 8 of those in the education sector, and has also worked in commercial marketing and human resource sectors. Heidi is thrilled to be working in the field that she loves. "I have a huge passion for this industry and believe that physical activity and sport are core-stones in a healthy, vibrant BOP community" Heidi is into running, yoga, swimming, cycling, walking her dogs and Pilates
Contact Heidi on 07 578 0016 extn 806 or heidil@sportbop.co.nz
Megan Cleverley Sport Manager Megan works across the BOP region assisting sports clubs and RSO’s with their activities. She has extensive experience in sport development especially in the areas of organizational development where she believes that developing the capability of sporting organizations to be effective and efficient in the delivery of their sports is important to ensure sustainability. Megan has a degree in HR Management and is currently completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Sport Management. She has a passion for all sports and volunteers her time as a Director on the board for Blind Sport New Zealand.
Contact Megan on 07 578 0016 extn 837 or email meganc@sportbop.co.nz
Valda Money Accounts Manager Valda is responsible for the organisations finances, payroll and HR processes. She also provides administration support to management and staff. "It is satisfying to work for an organisation whose role is to promote sport and physical activity which benefits the health and wellbeing of the community"
Contact Valda on 07 578 0016 extn 827 or valdam@sportbop.co.nz
THE OPERATIONS TEAM
Paula Hudson
Operations Team Leader This position is responsible for providing effective operational support to Sport Bay of Plenty staff and Sport House tenants across the region. This includes leading the administration team, managing the resource requirements of the Sports House offices and maintaining/administering IT systems and information management.
Contact Paula on 07 578 0016 07 578 0016 extn 803 or paulah@sportbop.co.nz
Rachel Gordon
Office Administrator - Tauranga Office
Rachel's role is to provide administrative support to the team in the Tauranga Sports House as well as central support to the Rotorua and Whakatane offices. As the first face or voice to the organisation, Rachel is able to help the local public, clubs and stakeholders with any enquiries.
Contact Rachel on 07 578 0016 extn 800 or rachelg@sportbop.co.nz
Lisa Dangen
Office Administrator - Tauranga Office Lisa's role is to provide administrative support to the team in the Tauranga Sports House as well as central support to the Rotorua and Whakatane offices. As the first face or voice to the organisation, Lisa is able to help the local public, clubs and stakeholders with any enquiries.
Contact Lisa on 07 578 0016 extn 826 or lisad@sportbop.co.nz
Holly Cutbush
Office Administrator - Tauranga Office Holly's role is to provide administrative support to the team in the Tauranga Sports House as well as central support to the Rotorua and Whakatane offices. As the first face or voice to the organisation, Holly is able to help the local public, clubs and stakeholders with any enquiries.
Contact Holly on 07 578 0016 07 578 0016 extn 800 or hollyc@sportbop.co.nz
Nicola Studer
Office Administrator - Whakatane Office Nicola's role is to provide administrative support to the team in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. As the first face or voice to the organisation, Nicola is able to help the local public, clubs and stakeholders with any enquiries. Contact Nicola on 07 308 8304 or nicolas@sportbop.co.nz
Tracey Morrison
Office Administrator - Rotorua Office Tracey's role is to provide administrative support to the team in Rotorua. As the first face or voice to the organisation, Tracey is able to help the local public, clubs and stakeholders with any enquiries. Contact Tracey on 07 348 4125 extn 600 or traceym@sportbop.co.nz
THE SPORT TEAM
Dave Clarke Coaching Team Leader
Dave has been working in the coaching arena for the past 20 years. He currently looks after the CoachForce Team who are in the business of getting more and better coaches, coaching more often in the Bay of Plenty region. Dave was the New Zealand National Squash Coach for over 5 years and has been involved at every level in the game from club to country. He has also been involved in the development of junior skills programs at Club, District and National levels.
Contact Dave 07 578 0016 07 578 0016 extn 820 or davec@sportbop.co.nz
David Mortimore Sport Development Team Leader David’s role as Sport Development Advisor sees him working with local Sporting Clubs and Tauranga City Council on a range of issues from fundraising and strategic planning to helping with constitutions and offering advice and support to volunteers. David has a BA Honours Degree from the University of Wales.
Contact David on 07 578 0016 extn 830, 027 5780484 or davidm@sportbop.co.nz
Michelle Adams Sport Development Advisor - Tauranga Michelle’s role as Sport Development Advisor sees her working with local Sporting Clubs and Tauranga City Council on a range of issues from fundraising and strategic planning to helping with constitutions and offering advice and support to volunteers.
Contact Michelle on 07 578 00016 or michellea@sportbop.co.nz
Mark (Cabin) Leishman Rotorua In Gear Development Advisor Rotorua In Gear is a SPARC Active Communities project. The aim of the project is to get more people in Rotorua cycling more often; for recreation, sport and transport. The project is supported by Rotorua District Council, Bike NZ, Sport BOP, Lakes DHB and Health Rotorua.
Contact Cabin on 027 2692730 027 2692730 or markl@sportbop.co.nz
Paul Pou
School Sport Team Leader Paul's role is to support the secondary/primary school sport event coordinators across the BOP region, manage the KiwiSport portfolio, work with principals and schools to develop sports programmes, work with NZSSSC/SPARC to deliver any national initiatives and coordinate professional development opportunities for volunteers as well as facilitatating school/community links. "My passion is creating pathways for children to succeed in their chosen sport, assist with coaching and watching children having fun playing sport".
Contact Paul on 07 578 0016 07 578 0016 extn 833 or paulp@sportbop.co.nz
Julie Adamson Secondary School Events Coordinator Julie's role is to provide sporting events to all secondary schools in the Bay of Plenty. Julie collaborates with schools, councils, clubs and local volunteers to make events happen. Julie works with NZSSSC to develop events in the Bay of Plenty.
Contact Julie on 07 578 0016 07 578 0016 extn 807 or juliea@sportbop.co.nz
Vicki Semple Primary School Events Coordinator - Western Bay
Vicki's role is to provide support to Western Bay primary and intermediate schools in the development of sport and physical activity options that will increase levels of participation and encourage children to lead active lives. Vicki's work with schools is to develop sport programmes, coordinate training and professional development for teachers and junior coaches, and encourage and support inter-school events and tournaments for primary and intermediate schools.
Contact Vicki on 07 578 0016 07 578 0016 extn 805 or vickis@sportbop.co.nz
Exia Edwards Primary School Events Coordinator - Eastern Bay of Plenty
Exia's role is to provide support to Eastern Bay primary and intermediate schools in the development of sport and physical activity options that will increase levels of participation and encourage children to lead active lives. Exia's work with schools is to develop sport programmes, coordinate training and professional development for teachers and junior coaches; encourage and support inter-school events and tournaments. Exia finds it a privilege to be able to work in her community for her community. “I enjoy seeing local talent succeeding and our community thriving because of it”
Contact Exia on 027 222 5304 or exiae@sportbop.co.nz
Ariki Tibble Primary School Events Coordinator - Rotorua
Ariki's role is to provide support to Rotorua primary and intermediate schools in the development of sport and physical activity options that will increase levels of participation and encourage children to lead active lives. This includes developing sport programmes, coordinate training and professional development for teachers and junior coaches and encourage and support inter-school events and tournaments for primary and intermediate schools. Contact Ariki on 07 3484125 07 3484125 ext 603 or arikit@sportbop.co.nz
THE COMMUNITY TEAM
Nick Chambers Fundamentals Team Leader
Nick’s role is to develop a comprehensive relationship between sport and education and devise a Fundamentals Skills Programme that meets the needs of our community. With a ten year coaching career Nick has a Bachelors Degree In Sport Development and Coaching from the UK. With a passion for sport, Nick’s ultimate goal is to create an environment for children where success is inevitable and lifelong participation can thrive.
Contact Nick on 07 578 0016 07 578 0016 extn 809 or nickc@sportbop.co.nz
Debbie Garea Fundamentals Advisor Debbie’s role is to ensure children aged between 5-12 years old develop fundamental skills. Working primarily with the newly developed GO4IT Programme Debbie connects schools and regional sports trusts to deliver GO4IT throughout the region. Debbie has a Bachelors Degree In Sport (Coaching) and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary School Physical Education). Debbie has a background in Lecturing in the Bachelor of Sport Programme at Unitec for 8 years and has run a number of events over the past two years in the Bay of Plenty region.
Contact Debbie on 07 578 0016 07 578 0016 extn 819 or debbieg@sportbop.co.nz
Sonia Lynds Pathways Team Leader
The Pathways team consists of many specialised roles that aim to provide opportunities for people to be active while encouraging them to link into regular sport and recreation. Sonia is passionate about the wider positive effects that regular activity has on people in general. Sonia is a trained teacher and has a varied work background in both teaching and supporting those with Intellectual Disabilities and Brain Injuries.
Contact Sonia on 07 578 0016 07 578 0016 extn 850 or sonial@sportbop.co.nz
Jack Thatcher Pouarahi Hakinakina
Jacks role focuses on encouraging Maori to get more active and participate in a range of sport and active activities within the community. This is achieved through working with Iwi, Schools and Whanau in a range of individual and group activity options as well as organised sport.
Contact Jack on 07 578 0016 07 578 0016, extn 822 or jackt@sportbop.co.nz
Cherryl Thompson Sport Opportunity Advisor Ko Taranaki te Maunga, Ko Waingongoro me Kapuni nga Awa, Ko Ngati Ruanui, Ko Ngati Manuhiakai nga Iwi, Tena koutou Katoa.
Having taken up swimming after contracting polio and representing Auckland U19 Basketball at 13yrs old, Cherryl went on to gain a Diploma in Sport and Leisure and then spent 3 years as the Sport Opportunity Adviser for The Halberg Trust/Sport Northland. Cherryl believes disabled people are not as successful at sport/physical activity, NOT because of their disability, but because of their lack of opportunity to participate. Let's change that!
Contact Cherryl on 07 578 0016 07 578 0016 extn 821 or cherrylt@sportbop.co.nz
Nicki Miller Active Lifestyles Advisor - Western Bay of Plenty Nicki's role as the active living coordinator in the Western Bay is about creating/supporting and providing physical activity opportunities for communities and individuals. Working alongside and collaborating with councils, health organisations and local volunteers will be a major focus on providing the right programmes, events for the different communities in the Western Bay.
Contact Nicki on 07 578 0016 07 578 0016 extn 829 or email nickim@sportbop.co.nz
Denise Bradley Active Lifestyles Advisor - Rotorua The Active Lifestyles Advisor role is community driven; planning, supporing and coordinating sport, recreation and community programmes in Rotorua. Thes include Activate for Summer Series (Womens Activator, Dads n Lads and Whanau Activator), Bike Wise month campaign and Summer Hummer youth activities. The main aim of this role is to getting more of the community more active, more often; through collaboration with health organisations, councils and local volunteers to make programmes and activities effective within the community.
Contact Denise on 07 348 4125 ext 606 or email: deniseb@sportbop.co.nz
Kirsty Carling Early Childhood Advisor
Training as an Early Childhood teacher sent Kirsty on a career path all over the world working in a variety of ECE centres, hospitals and time volunteering in a Romanian Orphanage. She has spent the past few years supporting families with their child’s early education. Getting families involved has always been a priority in Kirsty's work, "there’s so much enjoyment from joining in each other’s activities. The Active Movement Advisor role allows me to enrich children’s lives and have fun!"
Contact Kirsty on 07 348 4125 07 348 4125 ext 609 or kirstyc@sportbop.co.nz
Vicky Richards Sport and Recreation Advisor, Eastern Bay Vicky’s role is to support sports clubs, recreation groups and community organizations to provide opportunities for people to get active. Pathway 2 Health coordinates community activities such as the ‘It’s all about Team’ Corporate Sport Series and promotes national campaigns such as Bike Week. Volunteer recognition, sports club development and safe environments for physical activity are also priorities.
Contact Vicky on 07 308 8304 07 308 8304 or vickyr@sportbop.co.nz
Catherine McCulloch Health Team Leader
The goal of the Health Team is to improve the health outcomes of the community by empowering individuals with health concerns to become more active. Catherine oversees the Green Prescription Programmes including Active Families, the CVD service (Lifestyle Coaches), and the Family Lifestyle Coach that works within the Bay of Plenty. Catherine is passionate about the benefits of a healthy balanced lifestyle and knows the positive outcomes from physical activity are extensive. Contact Catherine on 07 578 0016 07 578 0016 extn 817 or catherinem@sportbop.co.nz
Larissa Simmen Green Prescription Advisor - Western Bay Larissa is based in the Western Bay of Plenty, working within the community helping to promote physical activity. Green Prescription is the written advice to be active, with regular physical activity related improvements in health and medical conditions can be achieved. Larissa has a Bachelor of Science, majoring in Human Nutrition and Bachelor of Physical Education specialising in Exercise Prescrption. She feels extremely lucky to be helping people make positive changes to their health, while getting active together.
Contact Larissa on 07 578 0016 07 578 0016 extn 816 or grxtauranga@sportbop.co.nz
Emily Durbin Green Prescription Advisor - Western Bay Emily is based in the Western Bay of Plenty, working within the community helping to promote physical activity. Green Prescription is the written advice to be active, with regular physical activity related improvements in health and medical conditions can be achieved. Emily has a Bachelor of Sport Studies from Massey University majoring in exercise prescription. She is also studying towards a Post Grad Certificate in Sport & Exercise from AUT. Emily is excited to have the opportunity to assist people to change their lifestyle to improve their health.
Contact Emily on 07 5780 016 07 5780 016 extn 816 or emilyd@sportbop.co.nz
Melissa Gordon Green Prescription Advisor - Rotorua
Melissa's role as Green Prescription Advisor is to support and motivate adults to lead an active lifestyle. Physical activity is important for so many aspects of a healthy life. Melissa says she loves working in an environment that helps people towards their goal of a fit and healthy lifestyle.
Contact Melissa on 07 348 4125 07 348 4125 extn 605 or melissag@sportbop.co.nz
George Kururangi Green Prescription Lifestyle Coach - Eastern Bay of Plenty George's role involves working with men living in the Eastern Bay of Plenty who have an identified risk factor for cardiovascular disease and getting these gents ‘up and active’ again. George holds a Bachelor of Business Studies majoring in Sports Coaching and Sport Management together with a Diploma in Physical Education and Recreational Training.
Contact George on 07 308 8304 07 308 8304 or email georgek@sportbop.co.nz
Michelle Redmond Green Prescription Lifestyle Coach - Eastern Bay of Plenty Michelle's role involves working within the community helping to promote physical activity. Green Prescription is the written advice to be active, with regular physical activity related improvements in health and medical conditions can be achieved.
Contact Michelle on 07 308 8304 07 308 8304 or email micheller@sportbop.co.nz
Cathy Bell Active Families Advisor - Eastern Bay of Plenty
Cathy is based in Whakatane as the Active Families Advisor, working throughout the Eastern Bay of Plenty community. The aim of her role is to help families become more active and learn about healthy food choices to improve their health and wellbeing. Cathy is passionate about helping people to empower themselves to make positive lifestyle changes. In her spare time Cathy enjoys volleyball, bush walks, horse-riding, motorbike riding and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Contact Cathy on 07 308 8304 , Mobile 027 609 7640 or email cathyb@sportbop.co.nz
Lena Kairau Active Families Advisor - Western Bay of Plenty Lena is based in Tauranga as the Active Families Advisor, working throughout the Western Bay of Plenty community. The aim of her role is to help families become more active and learn about healthy food choices to improve their health and wellbeing. Lena is passionate about helping people to empower themselves to make positive lifestyle changes and is excited to have the opportunity to do this through the Active Families programme.
Contact Lena on 07 578 0016 ext 836 or email lenak@sportbop.co.nz
Kim McVicker Family Lifestyle Coach Based in Rotorua, Kim works with children between the ages of 4.5 to 12 years old and their family. The programme aims to increase awareness about healthy, achievable lifestyle goals that the whole family and whanau can make. Friendly on-going support, education and encouragement is given to these families for up to 12 months.
Contact Kim on 07 348 4125 ext 604 or email kimm@sportbop.co.nz
