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Some important news from us today.After 24 years at Sport Bay of Plenty, including 13 years as Chief Executive, Heidi Li...
01/10/2026

Some important news from us today.

After 24 years at Sport Bay of Plenty, including 13 years as Chief Executive, Heidi Lichtwark will step down at the end of March 2027 after making the personal decision to relocate to another region.

It’s hard to put into words the impact Heidi has had on our organisation and the wider Bay of Plenty community over that time. Through her leadership, passion and genuine care for people, she has helped shape not only Sport Bay of Plenty, but also many of the partnerships and initiatives that make our region such a great place to live, play and be active.

While we’re saddened by the news, we are incredibly grateful for her leadership of the organisation and the strong position Sport Bay of Plenty is in to continue to achieve its strategic priorities and outcomes.

Our Board will oversee the recruitment and induction of Sport Bay of Plenty’s next Chief Executive and will work closely with Heidi and the senior leadership team to ensure continuity throughout the 6 month transition.

Read more below 👇
https://www.sportbop.co.nz/news--events/news/sport-bay-of-plenty-chief-executive-announces-resignation/

Calling all playful providers, clubs, events and schools! 🤸🏿‍♀️Play Week is coming up October 19-25. To support fun and ...
16/09/2026

Calling all playful providers, clubs, events and schools! 🤸🏿‍♀️

Play Week is coming up October 19-25. To support fun and inclusive activities for tamariki and rangatahi, we're accepting application for a Play Fund through Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa. 🌟

This is a short-term fund designed to help communities or schools activate play/tākaro during Play Week. Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and close 30 September 2026.

Apply now> https://www.sportbop.co.nz/funding/tu-manawa-active-aotearoa/

31/08/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who supported Positive Vibes Only (Me Pai Te Wairua) this season. 🎉

To our campaign partners, sporting organisations, coaches, managers, officials, volunteers, whānau, supporters and players, thank you for helping create positive experiences for our tamariki and rangatahi. 👏🏼

Every encouraging word, every show of respect, every positive sideline moment helped make sport a place where young people can belong, learn, grow and have fun. 💯

Check out our thank you video and celebrate the people who brought the positive vibes this winter.

Because when wairua pai leads, everybody wins. 🤸🏾‍♀️

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🎉 Tū Manawa funding opportunities are open! 🎉The Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Fast Fund and Major Fund are now accepting ap...
21/08/2026

🎉 Tū Manawa funding opportunities are open! 🎉

The Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Fast Fund and Major Fund are now accepting applications, helping more tamariki and rangatahi get active through quality play, active recreation and sport opportunities.

✨ New for 2026: The Play Fund is also open, supporting initiatives that create more opportunities for children and young people to experience the joy of play during Play Week 19 - 25 October.

*What is Tū Manawa?*
Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa is a fund designed to reduce barriers and increase participation opportunities for tamariki and rangatahi who face the greatest challenges to being active.

✅ Fast Fund for smaller, quick-turnaround projects up to $10k - remains open until funds are exhausted
✅ Major Fund for larger initiatives with wider impact up to $30k - Round 1 closes 9 September 2026
✅ Play Fund - open now for Play Week initiatives

📢 Apply now and find out more: https://www.sportbop.co.nz/funding/tu-manawa-active-aotearoa/

Calling all young athletes aged 16-19 in the Waikato or Bay of Plenty regions.📣Applications are now OPEN for The Adastra...
19/08/2026

Calling all young athletes aged 16-19 in the Waikato or Bay of Plenty regions.📣

Applications are now OPEN for The Adastra Foundation Scholarship programme for 2027. 🙌

The Adastra Foundation provides scholarships to extraordinary young New Zealanders and supports athletes, musicians and performing artists. The scholarship includes up to $2000 funding, personal development workshops and individual learning.

Applications can be made via the online form on the The Adastra Foundation website until Thursday 27th August. Criteria and application form can be found at 👉 https://adastra.org.nz/scholarships/

The Adastra Foundation

Winning happens everywhere. Not just on the scoreboard. 💯It's learning a new skill. Trying something different. Supporti...
17/08/2026

Winning happens everywhere. Not just on the scoreboard. 💯

It's learning a new skill. Trying something different. Supporting a teammate. Overcoming a challenge. 🏅

After the game, ask:

- What are you proud of?
- What did you enjoy?
- What did you learn?

Because the best win is wanting to come back next week.

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Applications are now open for the Mickell Scholarship.🏅 Established following a bequest from John Mickell to BayTrust, t...
10/08/2026

Applications are now open for the Mickell Scholarship.🏅 Established following a bequest from John Mickell to BayTrust, the scholarship's purpose is to support coaches, officials, athletes and teams in the Bay of Plenty by providing financial assistance for travel to regional, national, and international competitions (excludes school competitions).

For Rotorua's alpine ski racer Jesse Mutton, the scholarship helped support travel and training in Europe in 2025 as part of the National Junior racing circuit in Italy. Competing internationally comes with significant cost, and the Mickell Scholarship made it possible for Jesse to access high-level racing opportunities. ⛷

Applications close 20 September. Find out more by heading to> https://www.sportbop.co.nz/funding/

Young people told us:👉 Support and encourage both teams👉 Be kind, that's someone's child👉 Hype us upChildren copy what t...
09/08/2026

Young people told us:
👉 Support and encourage both teams
👉 Be kind, that's someone's child
👉 Hype us up

Children copy what they see 👀

When they see positivity, encouragement and respect, they're more likely to bring those same behaviours onto the field.

For our tamariki and rangatahi, the best sideline support is simple: show up, smile and cheer them on.

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Players say support and encourage both teamsYoung people have told us:- Support and encourage both teams- Be kind, that'...
09/08/2026

Players say support and encourage both teams

Young people have told us:
- Support and encourage both teams
- Be kind, that's someone's child
- Hype us up

Children copy what they see.

When they see positivity, encouragement and respect, they're more likely to bring those same behaviours onto the field.

For our tamariki and rangatahi, the best sideline support is simple: show up, smile and cheer them on.

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Congratulations to our Positive Vibes Only competition winners. 🎉These are the people who brought the positive vibes alo...
07/08/2026

Congratulations to our Positive Vibes Only competition winners. 🎉These are the people who brought the positive vibes along to sport across the Bay during June and helped make sport a place where respect, encouragement and great sideline behaviour are the norm. They've won a $100 Prezzy card for their effort 💪
🙌 Most Positive Team: Katikati College Lions Hockey Team

💬 Most Positive Coach: Troy Cleaver - Tauranga Basketball Coach

🔊 Biggest Vibe Bringer: Phil Lash - Waiariki Football Club

📸 Best Positive Vibes Only Photo: Sheetal Nair - Waiariki Football Club

🎀 Best Dressed in Pink Photo: Pāpāmoa College Intermediate A Netball Team
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