News & Results

Bike Month rolls round with events for all ages

Monday, January 20, 2020

Bike Month is back in February with a month-long calendar of over 30 pedal-powered events, activities and workshops suitable for all ages and abilities.

Green Prescription: supporting healthy lifestyle change

Saturday, December 14, 2019

In the past 12 months our Green Prescription programme has empowered more than 1900 people across the Bay of Plenty with the knowledge, skills and community connections to help them get active and lead healthy lifestyles.

Professional development for coaches

Friday, December 13, 2019

A coach’s skills and work can often go unseen, but Sport Bay of Plenty’s Development Coach Advance programme is encouraging coaches to step forward and invest in their own growth and development so they can continue to support others.

Helping seniors stay on their feet

Thursday, December 12, 2019

It’s easy to take strength and balance for granted, but as we age we risk losing it if we don’t use it.

Final round of BayTrust scholarships announced

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

Twenty four sportspeople from a variety of codes have received a BayTrust athlete, coach or officials scholarship in the final round for 2019.

Why balance is better in youth sport

Written by Dave Clarke, Coaching and Sport Development Team Leader

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

You may be familiar with the launch of a recent statement of intent from five high participation sports to change their approach to youth sport. The evidence and voice of young people demonstrate the need for change.

Rotorua adapted sports day

Monday, November 25, 2019

Parafed Bay of Plenty Rotorua and the Halberg Foundation are hosting a Whanau Day on Sunday 1 December at Rotorua Intermediate School to try out a range of sports for physically impaired people.

Sam Cane wins top honour at 2019 Bay of Plenty Sports Awards

Saturday, November 23, 2019

All Blacks loose forward Sam Cane has capped off a remarkable 12 months by winning the Supreme Award at the 2019 Bay of Plenty Sports Awards.

Workshop || Marketing 101

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Keen to grow your sports club or increase participation in your recreation activities/classes? Our marketing workshop for beginners will take you through the basics of planning and executing simple and effective campaigns.