Facilitated by Sport Canterbury, six major sporting codes are taking action to set an example for their communities by establishing clear guidance around season transition dates. This is the story of how these six codes were able to come together, collaborate, and commit and act for the benefit of all their communities. 

In October 2020, Sport Canterbury facilitated a collective conversation with key winter sporting codes to suggest aligning winter season sport dates, with the wellbeing of young people at the centre. 

“Sports see this opportunity to put the wellbeing of our mātātahi first,” says Sport Canterbury Chief Executive Julyan Falloon. Falloon’s team has been dedicated to helping the sports navigate risks and opportunities – engaging their communities to ensure a successful transition. 

Mainland Football, Canterbury Basketball Association, Christchurch Netball Centre, Canterbury Rugby League, Canterbury Hockey and Canterbury Rugby have signed a Memorandum of Agreement, formalising intent to align start and dates for Winter 2021 youth seasons – across all six sporting codes. Christchurch City Council (CCC) and School Sport Canterbury have actively endorsed the proposal. Ultimately, this means codes have agreed that their winter season will not start before May 1 and will conclude before September 5.  

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Article added: Thursday 27 May 2021