- Volunteering in the Bay
- COVID-19 Help
- Lead the Cheer
- Club Assistance
- Spaces and Places Strategy
- Coach and Talent Development
- BayTrust CoachForce
- Bay of Plenty Sports Awards
- Disability Sport
We're here for our community
The sport and recreation sectors have suffered unprecedented disruption and change as a result of COVID-19. Sport Bay of Plenty is here to help you navigate these challenging times.
Below are a list of services available to help community sports clubs and play and recreation providers, as well as key staff contacts that you can reach out to if you have any questions.
Help for play, active recreation and sports organisations
Community Resilience Fund Phase 2
The Sport NZ Community Resilience Fund (Phase 2) is now open to support play, active recreation or sport organisations in our region who are experiencing financial hardship.
Information for businesses
The Employee and Manufacturers Association has free legal and employment relations advice plus resources to help businesses through COVID-19.
Business support network
Manaaki is a network of world-leading business experts here to support Aotearoa's small businesses. Ask questions and connect with other small businesses for support.
Mental wellbeing
The Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand has some great tips to support individual and community mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19.
Information from national sector bodies
Sport NZ
Sport New Zealand has guidelines about sport and recreation activities at different alert levels, as well as advice and resources to support the sector.
Recreation Aotearoa
Recreation Aotearoa has webinars, information resources and ideas to help the recreation industry develop strategies and solutions to navigate COVID-19.
Connect with our team
We're here to help. From RSOs, to sports clubs and local recreation providers, or team can assist with advice, resources and planning.
