NZCG

The NZCG is a unique festival of youth. The emphasis is on participation and personal achievement within the framework of the Olympic Spirit. It brings together young people from diverse cultures and backgrounds, in the spirit of friendship, unity and fair play. The Games are proudly based on the ideals and values of the Olympic Games.

Olympism

The games install the values of Olympism in all participants. The main goal of the Olympic Games is to use sport to promote the balanced development of people as an essential step in building a peaceful society that places high value on human dignity.

By blending sport with culture and education, Olympism promotes a way of life based on:

The balanced development of the body, will and mind.
The joy found in effort.
The educational value of being a good role model for others.
Respect for universal ethics including tolerance, generosity, unity, friendship, non-discrimination and respect for others.
(NZ Olympic Committee)

History

NZCG began in 2000 and instantly became New Zealand youth's largest ever sporting event.

NZCG were started as an event to build on the enthusiasm generated by the Sydney Olympics in 2000. They are held on a four yearly cycle, coinciding with the Olympic year. The idea for the event came from a group of enthusiastic sports mad Hamiltonians who have since formed the NZCG Trust.

NZCG Trust

> Vision

The vision of the NZCG trust is to provide young people in New Zealand with a unique educational experience based on the principles of Olympism that would inspire them and make a difference for their future.

> Trust Members

Geoff Balme - Chief Operating Officer for the University of Waikato.

John Tylden - A key player in the NZ secondary schools track and field champs and a valued member of NZ Athletics.

Mike Maguire - Operations Manager at Sport Waikato.

Catherine Thorn - A leading light on the swimming scene and a key person at Swim Waikato.

Monica Leggat – considerable experience as a sports administrator at local, regional and national levels including past president of netball NZ.

Dave Currie - current Chef de Mission for the New Zealand Olympic and Commonwealth Games teams.

Denise Harnett – Head of Department School of Sport and Exercise Science Wintec.

Brian Croy – successful businessman and sports enthusiast.

Endorsement

> Olympic Academy

The 2008 NZCG is in collaboration with the Olympic Academy.

> NZ Secondary Schools Sports Council

NZSSSC encourage schools that are interested in participating to attend this festival of secondary school sport. As a four-year event the NZCG provides a unique opportunity for senior school students to participate in an Olympic style experience.

Links Referenced

NZ Olympic Committee: http://www.olympic.org.nz

Location

http://www.nzcg.co.nz/index.cfm/1,137,0,47,html