Thanks for being a Love Their Game Champion!
Love Their Game Champions help shift the culture of sport from ‘win-at-all-costs’ to ‘love-it-for-life’. In netball, they’re key to keeping our young players, staff and volunteers engaged, supported, and loving their game.
A Love Their Game Champion is a:
Role Model: Demonstrates calm, respectful, and encouraging behaviour both on and off the court, setting the tone for others.
Connector: Builds awareness of the importance of creating safe, fun, and inclusive spaces for young players by engaging whānau, coaches, umpires, and spectators.
Advocate: Champions the core Love Their Game messages - focusing on enjoyment, development, and long-term love of sport over short-term results or pressure.
Educator: Helps their Centre or community understand why positive behaviour matters, using tools, messaging, or personal conversations to promote change.
Supporter of Young People: Keeps the voices and experiences of tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of everything they do.
Supporter of Netball Personnel: Recognises and values the contribution of coaches, umpires, volunteers, and administrators - encouraging respect and kindness toward all who make the game possible.
Check out these handy resources to support you and other Champions across the region:
- Car ride home conversations - Waiuku Netball Centre
- Champions words of encouragement - Northern Zone
- Conversation Starters - Northern Zone
- What is fun in youth sports - Good Sports Aktive
For more information, head to https://www.lovetheirgame.org.nz/