Annual Report 2001
Leisure, Recreation and Sport Commission
John Hughes, Executive Director, New Zealand Paraplegic and Physically Disabled Federation and appointee to the Leisure, Sport and Recreation Commission reports:
We began the year with an increase in our membership base with New Zealand Wheelchair Rugby, Swimming New Zealand, Athletics New Zealand and Cycling New Zealand all accepted and voted in as Principal Members of the Federation. The highlight of the year was of course the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games held in Sydney from October 19 - 28. Our relationship with the New Zealand olympic Committee continues to strengthen and the inclusion of elite athletes with disabilities in the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games will go a long way to creating an integrated environment where our athletes are recognised for their athletic performances. One of the biggest challenges facing voluntary sporting organisations is the difficulty in recruiting and retaining key volunteers to carry out the core activities of the organisations. To combat this, we need to ensure that we create an environment in which volunteers are supported, recognised and rewarded. We have acted on our commitment to focus on development level activities. We have also been working with other agencies and individuals to strengthen networks, raise the profile and ensure there are a range of options and choices for members to access sporting opportunities.
More from the 2001 Annual Report
Index
Vision, Mission, Philosophy
Acknowledgements
President's Report
Chief Executive's Report
National Executive
Goal 1: Providing Leadership
International Relations
Charter for the Third Millennium
RI Social Commission
Vocational Commission
Leisure, Recreation and Sport Commission
Goal 2: Quality Advice
Goal 3: Advocating
Goal 4: Monitoring
Financial Statements
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