Media Release
Friday, 08 November 2013

Masterton Tennis Centre - Lotto Sport Makers Good Practice Recognition

The Masterton Tennis Centre has recently been recognised by Sport Wellington as showing good practice as they progress the alignment of their structure and culture of volunteering.

This recognition is part of the ‘Thank a Sport Maker’ campaign; a partnership with the Lotto Volunteer Foundation and Sport New Zealand that will see the greater Wellington region sharing in over $1 million of quality clothing and sports gear to be awarded to Sport Makers throughout New Zealand over the next three years.

Sport Wellington celebrates good practice at a local or regional level by rewarding organisations who have demonstrated processes, policies and culture that support sustainability and growth – with a particular focus on volunteer (or “Sport Makers”) management. Sports organisations can access volunteer management resources and templates at http://www.lottovolunteers.co.nz/resources.html.

Masterton Tennis Centre has recently made dramatic improvements to their volunteer approach. This has included the development of a volunteer plan, the appointment of a volunteer coordinator and the adoption of a code of conduct which improves the volunteer environment through enhanced standards at the club. Mark Curr, Community Sport Advisor from Sport Wellington says “the centre is now at the leading edge of best-practice where volunteerism is concerned and deserves to be recognised as leaders in this area. The impact of their work has been remarkable, with the club capitalising on improvements to the volunteer environment with working bees, facility improvements and delivery of new club sessions. In general, the atmosphere around the Centre has greatly improved over the last year.”

Sport Wellington congratulates the Tennis Centre on its work in the community and through the investment from the Lotto Volunteer Foundation and Sport New Zealand is providing the club with a $1,000 worth of ‘Sport Makers’ sporting goods.

People can show their appreciation for the Sport Makers who blow a whistle, coach, balance the books or help cook the sausages for the fundraising BBQ, by sending a thank you e-card available at lottovolunteers.co.nz. Every nomination is in the draw to win a $500 merchandise voucher.

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