FUTURE FIT CONFERENCE Sport and recreation in a changing world

Join us at the Future Fit Conference in Tauranga on March 12 to explore the evolving landscape of sport and recreation in a changing world.

This event will delve into critical themes shaping the future of physical activity in the Bay of Plenty:

• Engaging young people: Discover the changing trends in how rangatahi are engaging in sport and recreation, and critical insights from international coaching expert Wayne Goldsmith about how to create engaging experiences that address the 'teenage tumble'.
• Sustainable Spaces and Places: Learn what future-proof sport, recreation and play spaces and facilities look like, how they can be designed to meet a range of participant and community needs and, in turn, what projects are more likely to attract investment in the future.
• Smart Funding: Gain insights into the future of funding, and how to engage young people to maximise the long-term success of sport, recreation and play initiatives.

Don't miss this opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping the future of physical activity in the Bay of Plenty.

Speakers:

Featuring keynote and guest speakers from leaders across the physical activity sector, including:

• Wayne Goldsmith - International Coaching Expert, Speaker and Author
• Jim Ellis - Sport New Zealand - Group Manager Play, Active Recreation and Sport
• Heidi Lichtwark - Sport Bay of Plenty - Chief Executive
• Ezekiel Raui - One NZ Foundation - Chief Executive
• Geoff Canham - Thrive Spaces and Places - Co-Director. Principal Parks and Recreation Specialist
• Kieran Smith - Recreation Aotearoa - Parks, Play and Open Spaces Programme Manager
• Larissa Cuff - Sport Bay of Plenty - GM Strategic Partnerships
• Steven Perdia - Whakatāne District Council - Chief Executive
• Duncan Pearce - Sport Bay of Plenty - Spaces and Places Lead 
• Wiremu Tapara - Rotorua Lakes Council - Recreation and Open Spaces Manager
• Alastair Rhodes - BayTrust - Chief Executive
• Megan Kusabs - Rotorua Trust - Funding Manager 
• Talei Bryant - Ara Taiohi - Pacific Warriors Advisor