Resources and Support
Use the Active Canterbury Easy Promotion Tool to create some fliers or posters to promote your Pilates class or walking group.
Active Canterbury Sport and Recreation Guide
A directory of Maori Providers; posters, evaluation resources and more is also available - contact an Active Canterbury Network representative
Community Support
Christchurch City and Selwyn District Councils have staff available to help you get more people more active more often. Contact them for recreation and sports information, advice and resources including getting funding. They can also help with support with:
- using the Active Canterbury tools
- leisure education and training
- local recreation research
Christchurch City Council Community Recreation Advisors
- Burwood/ Pegasus (Shirley Service Centre): 941 5333
- Fendalton/ Waimairi (Fendalton Service Centre): 941 6729
- Hagley/ Ferrymead (Linwood Service Centre): 941 6628
- Riccarton/ Wigram (Sockburn Service Centre): 941 6537
- Shirley/ Papanui (Papanui Service Centre): 941 5409
- Spreydon/ Heathcote (Beckenham Service Centre): 941 5107
Contact the Selwyn District Council Active Communities Coordinator (Rolleston Service Centre) on 347 2753.
Other resource or support links to make your life easier
CCC Courses for Programme and Event Organisers:
- Get, Set, Go: An essential course for organisers of community recreation programmes and events.
- Spread the Word: Your guide to promoting community recreation programmes and events
Health Information:
- Community Health Information Centre (CDHB) provides pamphlets etc on a wide range of topics including nutrition and physical activity
- Heart Foundation "Active Hearts" DVD shows exercise sessions for people who have had a heart event
Walking Group Resources:
- Starting a Walking Group [Word, 297kB]
- Safety Guidelines for Walkers and Leaders [Word, 73kB]
- Example of a Risk Identification and Management Plan [Word, 55kB]
- Risk Identification and Management Plan Blank Template [Word, 64kB]
- Personal and Medical card details [Word, 232kB]