The 2024 National School Sport Conference is a significant professional development opportunity for individuals working in the secondary school sport sector in Aotearoa, New Zealand. This includes Sports Coordinators, Sports Directors, Heads of Sport, Teachers in Charge, and Senior Management. The conference aims to enhance knowledge and understanding of quality sport opportunities for secondary school students, especially those who are less active.

Here are the key details about the conference:

• Date: The conference will take place on Monday, September 16^th, 9am to Tuesday, September 17th, 3pm.
• Venue: The event will be held at the Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre.

• Programme: While the conference program is yet to be finalized, it will include workshops, presentations, keynote speakers, and trade displays from various businesses and organizations that cater to schools’ needs.
• We suggest if you are travelling from outside of Wellington, you arrive the night before on 15 September.  Accommodation options are listed below.

Conference Registration Fee (exclusive GST)

School Representative: Early Bird $150 or $250 after 2^nd August 2024

General Attendee: Early Bird $250 or $350 after 2^nd August 2024

Registrations Open:  Mid-Term 2 (TBC), 2024

Registrations Close:  Friday 30^th August 2024

Travel Subsidy:
More information to come on a potential travel subsidy, please contact your Regional Sports Director.

Accommodation:

Here are some accommodation options for the 2024 National School Sport Conference in Wellington, New Zealand. These providers offer competitive deals for conference delegates and are conveniently located within walking distance of the conference venue:

Bay Plaza Hotel:

Quote “National School Sports Conference” to receive the following rates:

Standard Double Room (One Queen Bed):

• $160 including GST
• $185 including breakfast for 1 and GST
• $205 including breakfast for 2 and GST per room per night
• Standard Twin Room (Two Single Beds):
  • $160 including GST
  • $205 including GST and breakfast for 2 and GST per room per night
• To make a reservation, contact the Bay Plaza reservations team:
  • Email: reservations@bayplaza.co.nz
  • Phone: 0800 85 7799
• Delegates must quote Hotel reference: 76347

West Plaza:

Quote “National School Sports Conference” to receive the following rates:

Standard Queen Room (One Queen Bed):

• $170 including GST
• $195 including buffet breakfast for 1 and GST
• $220 including buffet breakfast for 2 and GST per room per night
• Standard Twin Room (One Queen and One Single Bed):
  • $170 including GST
  • $220 including buffet breakfast for 2 and GST per room per night
• To make a reservation, contact the West Plaza reservations team:
  • Email: reservations@westplaza.co.nz
  • Phone: 0800 731 444
• Delegates must quote Hotel reference: HB1422

Rydges Wellington:
https://www.rydges.com/private-page/national-school-sport-conference/

Museum Apartment Hotel:
https://www.independentcollection.com.au/private-page/national-school-sport-conference/

Article added: Wednesday 01 May 2024