New Zealand Orienteering Federation (Inc)

GENERAL MANAGER: Stuart Payne, 171A Fifield Tce, Christchurch 8002, NEW ZEALAND
ph/fax: 64 - 3 - 337 2275 email: nzof@nzorienteering.com

NZOF NEWS - JULY 2007

Clubs are reminded that “NZOF Development Project Funding Guidelines” are on the NZOF website. Projects referred to in the guidelines include: newer forms of orienteering, permanent courses, orienteering in schools, promotional resources (including web-based resources) and stronger clubs mentoring neighbouring clubs. The primary aim in each case is to increase participation in the sport with a flow-on effect for the recruitment and retention of club members.

• Oxford Sports Trust for air travel for the Silva NZ Junior team travelling to JWOC;
• McNally Valuation (2000) Ltd for the Silva NZ Junior team competing at JWOC;
• The Southern Trust for air travel for the Silva NZ team travelling to WOC;
• New Zealand Community Trust for air travel for the Silva NZ team travelling to WOC.

ANZ CHALLENGE 2007
The bi-ennial challenge will take place at the beginning of October in ACT, Australia, as part of the Oceania Championships. The team for the senior classes (21E and older) has been named (refer NZOF website) and that for the junior classes will be named by the end of July.

ANZ MTBO CHALLENGE 2007
New Zealand has accepted an invitation from Australia to contest an Aus-NZ MTBO Challenge, 3-4 November, as part of the Australian MTBO Championships.

ON THE WEBSITE
Best Practice documents for clubs for the following are now available on the NZOF website at the Resources page:

• Annual Programme Planning
• Club Vision and Strategic Planning
• Attracting New Members
• Promotion - How To Do It
• Clubs and Schools.

Also on the website for comment are:

• A strategic plan for rogaining in NZ.
• A strategic plan for mountain bike orienteering in NZ.

SPORTS ANTI-DOPING RULES
The Sports Anti-Doping Rules made by Drug Free Sport New Zealand under the provisions of the Sports Anti-Doping Act 2006 have been adopted by the NZOF as its Anti-Doping Rules. They replace the existing NZOF Anti-Doping Policy and come into effect from 1 July 2007. The Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2007 are available at www.drugfreesport.org.nz

COACHING DIRECTOR VACANCY
Unfortunately due to other work commitments, Darren Ashmore has resigned as National Coaching Director. The NZOF thanks Darren for the expertise he brought to this position.
As a result, applications are now invited for this part-time, paid contract position.
The primary role of the Coaching Director is to identify the needs and priorities of orienteering coaching within New Zealand.  This is translated into a network of coaches at various levels, with support (personal and materials) depending on funds available.
Applicants should have:

• Excellent communication and motivational skills,
• Sound interpersonal skills, as the role requires extensive liaison with many people,
• The ability to organise and plan
• Coaching experience with a thorough understanding of the techniques involved in competitive orienteering,
• Senior NZOF coaching qualifications (or equivalent)

A job description is available from the General Manager.
Applications close 31 July.

NZOF VACANCIES
The following national volunteer positions are open:

• JWOC 2008 Manager/Coach
• Media Officer
• Ampro Liaison Officer.

If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact the General Manager for a job description.

The NZOF acknowledges the support of
Sport & Recreation New Zealand
SILVA
David Melrose Design
The MAPsport Shop
Inov8
New Zealand Community Trust
Oxford Sports Trust
The Southern Trust
Bendigo Valley Sports & Charity Foundation
Access Immigration NZ Ltd
McNally Valuation (2000) Ltd
JohnandVal Investments
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