Get Set Go!
NOTE: Only one Get Set Go class left for 2011, see below.
An essential course for organisers of community recreation programmes and events.
Whether your idea involves sport, art, culture, music, social or club events Get Set Go! Will help you put your ideas into action. There are planning sheets that provide you with an easy step–by–step plan and training to help turn your great ideas into reality.
You'll find out everything you need to know about running a recreation programme or event including:
- Designing programmes to suit your community
- Getting the right venue, equipment and accessibility
- Risk Management
- Managing volunteers
- Effective evaluations
Spread the Word!
Your guide to promoting community recreation programmes and events.
This course is a companion to Get Set Go! This course is for anyone who wants to find out how to promote their club or group and its upcoming events and programmes. These activities have so many benefits for individuals and communities, but if no one knows about your programme or event they won’t be able to participate.
Learn how to put together a Promotions Plan including:
- Targeting your audience
- Choosing your message
- Finding the best ways to communicate
- Putting your plan into action
- Evaluating your promotional plan
Cost
Our costs include the course and take–home resources.
- $35 per person for non-profit/ voluntary organisation
- $55 per person for government / private agencies
Group discounts apply, please contact us below.
Register
To register please download the 2011 Registration Form [PDF 43KB], or contact one of our Co-ordinators below.
Upcoming workshops
Space is limited to 15 people per session, so be in quick. If your group (minimum 8 people) would like us to run a tailored session at a time that suits you, then contact us below.
April
Get Set Go, Thurs 14 April - CANCELLED
June
Get Set Go, Wed 29 June, 9.15am–1.00pm, Fendalton Library and Service Centre, Cnr Clyde, Jeffreys Road.
July
Spread the Word, Wed 13 July, 9.15am–1.00pm, Fendalton Library and Service Centre
September
Get Set Go, Thurs 1 Sept, 9.15am–1.00pm, TBC
Spread the Word, Thurs 29 Sept, 9.15am–1.00pm, Beckenham Service Centre at South Christchurch Library 66 Colombo Street.
October
Get Set Go, Thurs 27 October, 9.15am–1.00pm, New Brighton Boardroom, cnr Beresford and Union Streets.
Other workshops (run by other organisations)
Christchurch Community House Funding Expo, Wednesday 16 March 2011. Christchurch Community House, 141 Hereford Street.
This free Expo provides static displays of a wide variety of funders and runs workshopson funding issues or criteria for funding applications.
Contact us
If you have any queries or would like us to run a workshop with your team at a time and place to suit you, contact us to discuss options: Group discounts may apply.
Diana Saxton or Sarah Benton
Phone: (03) 941 8999
Email: diana.saxton@ccc.govt.nz
Email: sarah.benton@ccc.govt.nz