SPARC's functions

Policy

• Develop and implement national policies and strategies for physical recreation and sport.
• Provide advice to the Minister on issues relating to physical recreation and sport.
• Work with health, education and other agencies to promote greater participation in physical recreation and sport through policy development, advocacy and support, in line with the objectives of the New Zealand Health Strategy.
• Represent the Government's policy interests in physical recreation and sport internationally.

Research and public education

• Promote and disseminate research relevant to physical recreation and sport.
• Promote and advocate the importance of participation in physical recreation by all New Zealanders for their health and wellbeing.

Targeting population groups

• Promote and support the development and implementation of physical recreation and sport in a way that is culturally appropriate to Maori.
• Encourage participation in physical recreation and sport by Pacific peoples, women, older New Zealanders, and people with disabilities.
• Recognise the role of physical recreation and sport in the rehabilitation of people with disabilities.

Funding and infrastructure delivery

• Allocate funds to organisations and regional bodies in line with its policies and strategies.
• Work with schools, regional, central and local government, and physical recreation and sports organisations to ensure the maintenance and development of the physical and organisational infrastructure for physical recreation and sport.
• Provide advice and support for organisations working in physical recreation and sport at national, regional and local levels.
• Facilitate coordination among national, regional and local physical recreation and sport organisations.

Dispute resolution

• Facilitate the resolution of disputes between persons or organisations involved in physical recreation and sport.
  

Updated | 22 Mar 2007.

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