Multi-Cultural Backyard Cricket Festival
Cricket Wellington, with the support of ChangeMakers, and are thrilled to announce the following upcoming community event at the Cello Basin Reserve. On Saturday 1st April, join us in celebrating Wellington’s diverse community with an all-inclusive, Multi-cultural Backyard Cricket Festival. The event is free for all to attend, and alongside free food from eight ethnic food stalls, there will be games, music, henna hand painting, face painting and more! Additionally, the New Zealand Cricket Museum will be open on the day, offering an opportunity to explore the rich history of cricket in New Zealand. Transportation to the event will be provided via free buses from both Porirua and Upper Hutt. The buses will have a capacity of 50 passengers each, with multiple pickup locations – for more information, click here. Cricket Wellington believes that sport has the power to unite communities and bring people together. We want everyone to feel welcome and included in our celebration of diversity and inclusivity. See links below with more information, and please forward this on to whoever you think may be interested. Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1923122931402357/
Wellington Football and Futsal Registration
This programme provides free support and funded programmes for key participants. REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR THE 2023 SEASON! Registrations are now open for the 2023 Football For All Football and Futsal Programme! Participants can apply for support in playing or attending: · Club Football (Junior, Youth, Senior) · School Football (College) · Term 1 Futsal · Coaching Courses · Refereeing Courses Participants can apply for different support structures for the 2023 season: · Kakariki (Full support) · Kowhai (Partial Support) · Kikorangi (Registration Support) Register here: https://footballforall.org.nz/registration For more information please reach out to the Football For All team. jess@capitalfootball.org.nz and 0212226754 and visit https://footballforall.org.nz/ Background Football For All The Football For All programme, delivered in partnership between Capital Football and the Wellington Phoenix, has the primary aim of fostering inclusion, participation and hauora by using football as a vehicle. The programme places tamariki and rangatahi from ages six to 17 into football clubs, futsal teams and school teams by removing potential barriers to active play and recreation. Football For All focuses on the following barriers: Registration costs Equipment needs Transportation assistance Communication difficulties