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 - SEPTEMBER 2007

 

DEVELOPMENT FUNDING
The NZOF Council recently approved a development grant of $750 to Dunedin OC for the development of a Permanent Orienteering Course at Gabriel’s Gully and $300 to Auckland OC for rogaine development.

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.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The NZOF acknowledges, with appreciation, the following grants:

CLUB AFFILIATION LEVY 2008
The club affiliation levy for 2008 will increase by 2.0% (in line with the CPI for the year ended 30 June 2007). As a result the total levy across for all clubs combined will be $14,380.

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. The call for nominations for this team is on the NZOF website.

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

Also on the website for comment are:

Clubs are reminded that their responses to these two strategic documents are invited.

FIRST AID FOR CLUBS
As of mid July, St John is offering the new St John Sports First Aid Course giving participants practical knowledge for prevention, treatment and management of sports related injuries. The courses, endorsed by the ACC and SPARC are specially designed for coaches, managers, athletes and parents. The cost is $115 per participant. More information at 0800 785 646 or at
http://www.stjohn.org.nz/training/course.aspx?cid=127.

MARKETING AND PROMOTION OFFICER
This is a new contract position, incorporating the previous volunteer roles of Media Officer, Ampro Liaison Officer and the marketing-promotion role of the Editor of New Zealand Orienteering. As such the primary role is to foster and promote orienteering through the various forms of media and through sponsorship agreements.

The position will commence 1 January and applications are now invited.
A job description is available from the General Manager.
Applications close 31 October.

OTHER NZOF VACANCIES
The following national volunteer positions are open:

If you are interested in either 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
Bendigo Valley Sports & Charity Foundation
McNally Valuation (2000) Ltd
Perry Foundation
JohnandVal Investments
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