Supporting Sport And Physical Activity In The Clutha Region

Sport Clutha is a partnership between Sport Otago, the Clutha District Council, the Clutha Licensing Trust, the Otago Community Trust and the Otago Southern Region Primary Health Organisation (PHO), which aims to address the sport and recreation requirements of those based in Balclutha and the greater Clutha region.

About Sport Clutha

Sport Clutha is a regional office of Sport Otago established in October 2006 to address the sport and physical activity needs of the Clutha community and co-ordinate access to the range of services available through Sport Otago. Sport Clutha follows on from the successful Sport Central, established in 2003, and Sport Waitaki, established in 2004. The Sport Clutha project will encompass the geographic boundaries of the Clutha District including the townships of Milton, Waihola, Lawrence, Kaitangata, Owaka, Clinton, Clydevale, Tapanui and Balclutha.

Key Aims And Objectives

Sport Clutha will:

• Provide the first point of contact within Clutha for information and enquiries

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

• Facilitate local training opportunities for volunteer administrators, managers and coaches

• Establish positive working relationships with community groups

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

• Co-ordinate access to training and educational opportunities and all other Sport Otago programmes and resources

• Assist with the coordination of local events and facilities along with generating publicity and media coverage

Events Calendar

There's always plenty happening in the Clutha District!  Organised sports and one off events run all year round, and there are lots of opportunites 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.

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

Sport Clutha District Coordinator

ordinator in October 2006. Kelvin is well known in the Clutha District having lived in the area for his entire life, with the exception of one year spent travelling overseas.  He has been heavily involved in sport during that time having coached rugby for the past two decades and has coached the Otago Country rugby team.

Office Location

Sport Clutha is based in Balclutha at:

4 Clyde Street
BALCLUTHA 9230