Sport Canterbury - Mid Canterbury

30/09/2026

Some people are just quietly legendary and if you know Ruby, you’ll know exactly what we mean. 🌟

Ruby is the kind of gal who fearlessly gives everything a go, and we’re incredibly grateful that she took the time to sit down with Arlo and share a little of her Halberg Foundation Games story with us.

Through Ruby’s experience, we hope to help spread the word about the Halberg Games and, more importantly, the importance of creating genuine opportunities for tamariki and rangatahi with disabilities to experience, enjoy and belong in sport.

Because every child deserves the chance to find a sport they love, challenge themselves, make friends and experience the joy of being active.

A huge thank you to Ruby for sharing her time, her experience and a little piece of her story with us. You’re a bit of a legend, Ruby! 👑

30/09/2026

Well done to these amazing athletes and their coach! What outstanding results!! 👏 👏 👏

30/09/2026

Something exciting here!!

Our Summer Coached Programme starts Monday 12th October!

All abilities welcome!

👉 Get in touch to join up or follow the link in comments.

30/09/2026

For the football lovers!

Join IMS Performance Football and Mid Canterbury United for a two-day football development camp in Ashburton this October school holidays. Designed to give young players a high-quality, energetic training experience, the camp will focus on technical development, 1v1 skills, finishing, small-side

28/09/2026

Turns out the best reason to get active might be spending time together... Meet four sisters who have turned a Tai Chi & Qigong class into a weekly tradition! ✨

Want to find a strength and balance class in your area? Head to https://www.livestronger.org.nz/find-a-class

26/09/2026

🎉 Have a go at something new in Ashburton!

Come along to the Ageing Well: Sport & Exercise ‘Have A Go!’ Sessions and try out a range of activities, meet local groups and find out what’s available in your community.

🏓 Pickleball
💃 Line dancing
🏸 Badminton
🥋 Tai Chi & Qigong
🎳 Pétanque
🏐 Walking Netball
🚣 Indoor rowing
⛳ Mini golf and more!

📅 Wednesday 14 October
⏰ 11am–2pm
📍 EA Networks Centre
Free event | Refreshments and resources provided

Come along, have a go and discover something new! Canterbury Rural Women NZ Rural Women New Zealand EA Networks Centre Safer Mid Canterbury

25/09/2026

Today the Sport Canterbury crew said a very bittersweet farewell to the incredible Anna Holland 💚

After five wonderful years with the Mid Canterbury Sport Canterbury team as our Healthy Active Learning Facilitator, Anna is heading off on a new work adventure.

Anna has made such a wonderful contribution to our team, community and to the schools shes worked alongside over the years.

We’ll definitely miss having her smiling face around the office but the good news is she’s not going far! You’ll still see Anna out and about in the community.. unless she’s off on one of her adventures, exploring our beautiful backyard! 🥾⛰️

Thank you for everything, Anna. We’ve loved having you as part of the Sport Canterbury whānau and wish you all the very best for whatever comes next! 💚

21/09/2026

This week we came together to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori through waiata, karakia, kōrero, tākaro and connection.

From sharing phrases and personal commitments to te reo Māori, to giving whutuporo pā and taonga tākaro a go alongside our partners, the week was full of learning, laughter and whanaungatanga. We also joined the wider community in celebrating te reo Māori across Ōtautahi through the Hikoi mō te Reo Māori.

As we finish with today's theme, Te Reo Tuku Iho, we're reminded that the future of te reo Māori is shaped by what we do beyond this week. For us, that whakaaro is reflected in Tūhono, our pounamu mauri stone, which sits within Whare Hākinakina and symbolises the connections across our people, places and communities. Tūhono reminds us that this journey is ongoing, and that each of us has a responsibility for what we contribute and what we leave for those who follow.

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who got involved, embraced the challenge and gave it a go.

Patua te taniwha o whakamā. Karawhiua! 💙💚💛🖤