Our Mahi.
The program has been developed to support each child to play sport for up to 5 years!!
The trust engages with Oranga Tamariki and other social organisations that identify tamariki aged between 8-12 years who need additional support to enable them to play sports.
More information on how to refer a child here.
Sports Mentor Program — One year.
97% of children are playing community sport at the end of the 1-year sports mentoring program.
Each child will spend a year in the sports mentor program, alternating between one-on-one and group sports sessions every weekend.
When a child develops the interest and motivation to engage in a particular sport, Hoa Motuhake will enrol the child in an appropriate club, team or class, and the mentor will start taking them to their sport each week. This can happen at any time throughout the year.
“The effects of having a positive role model who provides stability for young people can’t be underestimated.”
Riki Paea, Kaitauwhiro Whanau Tu Pono Te Putahitanga
What we provide:
80 hours Sports Mentor Program (40 sessions), which includes up to 20 Individual Sports Mentor sessions and 20 Group Sports Mentor Sessions
Consistency of a positive role model over a sustained period
Group sports Activities for mentor and mentee
Transport + Petrol for the year + food following some sports sessions
Sports equipment for each child - shoes/bike/gloves/football etc
Sports fees paid for each child playing community sport
Christmas party – including present + food + entertainment
2 x Sporting events: Attending Rams Basketball and Crusaders Rugby Games
“The Hoa Motuhake program has been incredible for the kids. I’ve noticed both of them have improved confidence and are so much happier now.”
Parent 2023.
Scholarship Programme — Four Years
This four-year programme follows the one-year mentoring programme. Hoa Motuhake supports each child to continue playing community sports through club registrations, payment of sports fees, and equipment. We stay connected to the child and their Whānau and provide additional support including back-up transport when required and regularly attending the child's sports sessions.
“The longer we keep them involved, the longer and earlier they can make better choices.”
What we provide:
Registration of child and payment of fees each term
Sports equipment for each child - shoes/bike/gloves/ football etc
Back up transport if required to and from training and games
Attending each childs sports activity at least once each term
Regular contact with whanau and child.
Christmas party – including present + food + entertainment
2 x Sporting events: Attending Rams Basketball and Crusaders Rugby Games