Unitec Sporting Excellence KORU Awards Nominations close Monday 3 October 2011
Nominations are now open for the 2011 Unitec Sporting Excellence Koru Awards, Waitakere. It’s time to nominate the awesome achievers and contributors in your sport!
You can type directly onto the form (click in above link) and email to jody.bennett@sportwaitakere.co.nz, by the closing date: 5pm, Monday 3 October, 2011.
If you would prefer us to post you a copy, or for more information, please call Stephanie on 09 966 3121.
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Press Release
12 September 2011
For immediate release
Nominations now open for 2011 Samoan Sports Association Youth Scholarships - Nominations close Monday 17 October 2011.
Outstanding young sportsmen and women of Samoan descent under the age of 21 living in New Zealand can now apply for the 2011 Samoan Sports Association Youth Scholarships.
Since 2003, the Association has awarded over 135 junior sportsmen and women scholarships totaling more than $100,000, with a number of recipients going on to represent New Zealand on the international arena in rugby, swimming, softball, martial arts, touch and gymnastics.
Samoan Sports Association President Papali�itele Peter Fatialofa says �Since the Samoan Sports Association began more than a decade and a half ago, we have seen young Samoans excelling in a diverse range of sporting codes. Recognition of our young ones gives the entire community encouragement, inspiring all to achieve their goals. With the world�s eyes now on us for the Rugby World Cup, what better timing for the entire community to be inspired by Samoan�s outstanding contributions to New Zealand sport�
Application forms can be downloaded from the website - www.samoansports.co.nz. Entrants must provide evidence to support their application including certificates, photos and letters of endorsement. Applications close Monday 17 October 2011.
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ABOUT SAMOAN SPORTS ASSOCIATION
The Samoan Sports Association is an Auckland based not-for-profit organization recognizing outstanding contributions made by Samoans within New Zealand sport. The Association�s primary aims are to promote a healthy lifestyle through active participation in sport and leisure for the Samoan community in New Zealand by celebrating the achievements of our elite athletes and providing financial assistance through scholarships to future generations. For more visit www.samoansports.co.nz
ABOUT SAMOAN SPORTS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT PETER FATIALOFA
Peter Fatialofa is the current President of the Samoan Sports Association, and has been on the Board since its inception in 1995. He is a Samoan sporting legend, having captained Manu Samoa at its first ever Rugby World Cup in 1991, leading the team to a stunning 16-13 victory against hosts Wales in Cardiff. Manu Samoa went on to reach the quarterfinals, repeating the feat four years later in South Africa when Fatialofa was co-captain. Peter played club rugby for Ponsonby as well as 72 games for Auckland in the1980s and early 90s. He is still heavily involved with Samoan rugby while maintaining his family owned moving business based in South Auckland.
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