The spotlight is on youth this month with a range of activities and events planned for, and by, rangatahi.
Pink Shirt Day on Friday, May 17, encourages New Zealanders to help eliminate bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion. There are many ways to support this day, from having a ‘Wear something Pink’ day, promoting the day on social media, to giving a donation. Head to www.pinkshirtday.org.nz for more ideas and information.
Youth Week, May 20-26, is all about amplifying the contributions of young people to their communities. At Sport Whanganui, they aim to do this by supporting and encouraging rangatahi to enjoy being active in their own way.
Midnight Basketball is a great example of this kaupapa, and we are proud to once again be supporting Whanganui Basketball alongside Ngā Tai o Te Awa to run this popular event. The “midnight” basketball session at Springvale Stadium starts at 8.30pm on Friday, May 24 and is open to youth aged 12 plus. This is a safe space for all to enjoy and will include basketball games for all skill levels, music, entertainment, pizza and spot prizes.
Members of Y.E.S.S (Youth Empowering Sports Squad) will be helping out at the basketball and will also be running a barbecue at the Whanganui Secondary School Cross Country championships at Dudding Lake on Tuesday, May 21.