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At the November meeting of the CNZ committee, James Maguire advised the committee of his intention to stand down from the position of Head Coach for the National Youth Team in 2011.
 
James has filled the role for a number of years and has ensured that the sport of climbing both nationally and internationally has continued to grow in New Zealand.
 
In 2010 the committee also developed the role of NZ Team Manager to assist with the development of the team and also as a liaison role with team members and their families.  The committee has decided that this role is essential to the ongoing success of the youth team.
 
Please find attached the Expression of Interest and Job Descriptions for both the Team Manager role and the Head Coach position.

Over the coming months, Nat Hamilton, will be running Judges courses at a few of the upcoming events.  Judging is one of the easiest ways to assist in the running of a competition. The more judges we have the more it can be shared around, so come along and give it a go.
Dates are shown below:
14th March - The Rockhouse, Mt Maunganui
The course will be held in conjunction with the Central North Island regional and you will have an opportunity to judge at the event.
9th April - The Roxx, Christchurch
To be held in the Friday night, before the first National Cup round.  Again you will have an opportunity to judge at the event. 
Please register your interest via email, click here, stating what course you would like to attend.
We are also gathering an indication if anyone would like to take the next step, and train to become a Head Judge or President of the Jury.  If you are interested, please inlcude that in the email.

The Climbing gyms in the Central North Island are holding a series of regional competitions over the February, March & April. 
The regional competitions are about fun and participation rather than results, so come along and have a go. Dates for the events are as follows:
Sunday 28 February - The Wall, Rotorua  
Sunday 14 March - The Rockhouse, Mount Maunganui
Sunday 28 March - Vertical Assault, Turangi
Saturday 24 April - Extreme Edge, Hamilton
Saturday 8 May - Taupo Event Centre, Taupo 
More details will be available shortly.

Sportclimbing Australia have provided the attached information pack and Entry Form for climbers travelling to the Oceania Championships. 
The information pack has been updated be Sportclimbing Australia, with the new version uploaded today (14/9)
All New Zealand competitors can register online for the event up to and including 27 SEPTEMBER.   You can also pay for the international licence online.  Every NZ competitor in Open, Junior, Youth A & Youth B must have an international licence, if they do not already have one).  
The international licence form is attached.  This should be completed in full and taken to the event, along with the entry form.
 Register Here.