Purpose
The Christchurch City Council plays a significant role in the development, support and provision of events in the City including sponsorship and grants for events in Christchurch. In December 2006 the Christchurch Events Strategy 2007-2017 was developed, providing a framework of using community and major events to contribute towards Community Outcomes and Council Strategic Directions as outlined in the Long Term Council Community Plan.
We recognise that major national and South Island events also produce economic benefit to the city. Therefore the Small Sports Events Fund has been established to assist national and South Island sporting events and activities that meet certain criteria. (Note that funding is not available to International events through the Small Sports Events Fund).
Please note that the average level of support provided through the Small Sports Events Fund ranges between $500–$1500.
Criteria
Events will need to meet minimum requirements in order to qualify for funding. When determining eligibility for funding, consideration will be given to factors such as participant numbers (from outside Christchurch) and the duration of the event.
- The sporting event/activity must be longer than one day and involve one night's accommodation in Christchurch city.
- More than 100 participants/officials (from outside of Christchurch) must be registered in the event/activity.
- The application must come from an incorporated society (non-commercial) e.g. sports association or club.
- The event/activity must be a national or South Island event (excludes international events). Priority will be given to national events in the first instance.
- The event/activity must be held in Christchurch (Christchurch City Council boundaries). Council may consider an event/activity where participants are staying in Christchurch but the competition is elsewhere e.g. Lincoln, Pegasus.
- Only top level national/South Island sporting events/activities will be considered e.g. Senior/Masters/Premier/Elite.
- The event is not eligible if it has received funding from another Council source.
- Successful recipients will be required to sign Christchurch City Council's terms and conditions contained in the sponsorship contract indicating the agreed rights and responsibilities of both parties.
Visit the Be there website to find out more about other funding opportunities if your event is not eligible to apply to the Small Sports Events Fund.
How to apply
The Small Sports Events Fund online applications are now open for all events planned to be held between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013. Applications close 28 May 2012.
Contact us
Sports Services Team
Phone: (03) 941 5394
Email: karena.finnie@ccc.govt.nz
