Funding
Sponsorship
The New Zealand Council of Sport is very proud and appreciative of the
sponsorship from both the New Zealand Police Association, and New Zealand Police.
sports so that they can hold their National tournaments. Such sports range from Cross Country Running, Touch, and Waka Ama.
Sporting Equipment
The National office holds funds for sporting equipment for National sports team.
This equipment may also be used by other Police Teams upon approval from the
National Secretary
Endurance Grants
If you are competing in an endurance event such as the Coast to Coast, an Ironman
or something similar and you are a member of the Council of Sport you are entitled
to apply for an Endurance grant. The grant is calculated at 25% of the entry fee
up to a maximum of $200.00 per year. You need to send a letter or email to the
National Secretary advising the details of the event together with a copy of
the entry form.
NZ Representatives
If you have been selected to represent New Zealand either nationally or internationally you are entitled to apply for the NZ Rep grant. If you will be travelling internationally as the representative then you will be eligible for a grant of $500.00, if competing in New Zealand then the grant is for $200.00 (maximum of $500.00 per year). You need to send an
email or letter to the National Secretary advising of the dates and location of
these events together with a letter from your national body confirming your selection as a NZ rep. You will obviously also need to be a member of the Council of Sport.
Tournament Organisers
If you are the organiser of a national event then the national body will assist
you both with funding and advice. A budget is set for each active sporting code
at the Councils AGM held around June each year. The code is
entitled to use the funds as their committee wish. A good proportion of the
budgeted monies are expected to be used for the national tournament for that code
but the committee may wish to hold onto funds for a planned tour. For advice on
funds or tournaments contact the National Secretary.
New Events
If you wish to hold a new tournament the Council can assist with funding. Please contact the National Secretary for further information.
District Funding
If you are involved in any recreational activity, play any sport, or are after funding for a local tournament?
Contact your local District Sports Officer. They will be able to advise what you are entitled to.