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web_sport_cluthaWorking On Behalf Of The Clutha Community

Sport Clutha is a partnership between Sport Otago, the Clutha District Council, the Clutha Licensing Trust, the Community Trust of Otago and the Southern Region PHO.  It aims to address the sport and recreation requirements of people living in the Clutha District.

 Sport Clutha is a regional office of Sport Otago, established in 2006  to address the sport and recreation needs of the Clutha community, and to coordinate access to the range of services available through Sport Otago.  The Sport Clutha programme is delievered in the Clutha District, including Milton, Waihola, Lawrence, Kaitangata, Owaka, Clinton, Clydevale, Tapanui and Balcutha.

 

Aims And Objectives

Sport Clutha was set up to target these key objectives:web_sport_clutha_action_3

  • Provide first point of contact for information and inquiries.

  • Facilitate local training opportunities for volunteers, coaches, officials and administrators.

  • Identify needs and solutions with local community sport and recreation providers and assist them in developing appropriate policies.

  • Coordinate the sharing of good management practice between clubs, codes and communities.

  • Assist with the coordination of local events.

  • Be the local contact for other Sport Otago programmes, such as Green Prescription, Active Movement and CoachForce.

 

Sport Clutha Regional Coordinatorweb_sport_clutha_tiny_action

Kelvin 'Tiny' Carruthers is the Sport Clutha Regional Coordinator.  For Tiny's contact details click here.

 

Events Calendar 

There's always plenty happening in the Clutha District!  Organised sports and one off events run all year round, and there are plenty of opportunities for adults and kids alike.

You can check out the Sport Clutha events calendar here.

You can view the Project Clutha website here.

For the latest events and news about The Catlins click here.

For what's on in the Kaitangata area click here.

For the Clutha Country events calendar click here.

Don't forget to let us know about any events you are running in the Clutha District so we can help to promote them.  Get in touch with Tiny on 03 418 3046 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and let us know what you're doing. 

 

Find A Sport 

If you would like to find a local sporting club try our 'Find A Sport' search here.  If you can't find the sport you are looking for in your area contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and he might be able to help you.  If you are involved in a sporting club that is not listed please send us your details on the link provided on the 'Find A Sport' page and we'll quickly add you in.

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Getting Active In The Clutha District

Tiny has put together a handy brochure with many recreation options for people wanting to lead a more active life, including walking, tramping dance and gyms.  You can download it here

The Clutha District Council have a comprehensive Walking And Cycling brochure that you can download here.

 

ACTiVATE Articles

You can read articles about Sport Clutha from our ACTiVATE magazine below.  (Note: these files are about 3-4mb in size and may take a few moments to load on a dial-up connection.)

Winter 2010

Autumn 2010

Summer 2010

Spring 2009

Winter 2009

Autumn 2009

 

Office Location

Sport Clutha is based in Balclutha at:

4 Clyde Street
Balclutha 9230
Phone: 03 418 3046
Fax: 03 418 3917
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