Smokefree Skills
This new development programme will provide all that participate an opportunity to learn generic ball handling and kicking skills in a new and exciting curriculum. This programme has been designed specifically with progressive learning and game development in mind through a series of lessons and events.
School visits consist of a series of skill sessions over a series of weeks. Each session will take up to one hour to complete and will be completely organised and conducted by Taranaki Rugby League. Participants will receive a certificate of merit relative to the skills learned rewarding participation rather than performance. This is designed to encourage involvement and praise enthusiasm.
The Smokefree Skills Programme has been designed to achieve the following objectives:
Participation
- To be engaged in physical activity
- Encouraging active, healthier lifestyles
- Develop a sense of belonging and teamwork
- Providing recognition for involvement
Enjoyment
- Having Fun
- Enjoy a comprehensive learning environment
Skill Development
- Providing opportunities for further learning
- Developing participants ball handling and kicking skills
Opportunities
- Creating a first-time Rugby League experience for those that are not familiar or associated with the game
- To provide students with a dynamic structure of learning
- Establishing a pathway to play Rugby League
Smokefree partnership
Taranaki Rugby League has fostered a great relationship with Smokefree over recent years with support at grassroots level. We are an organisation that prides itself in encouraging healthy lifestyles and are privileged to have the backing of Smokefree to promote such a positive message within the wider Taranaki community through our sport. It is our goal that with the support of Smokefree, we are able to change the thinking of future generations of sports-minded people and especially our potential Rugby League athletes of tomorrow.
Taranaki Rugby League fully endorses the Smokefree message and we trust that you (schools and participants) will assist us in encouraging the Smokefree message by:
- Recognise the importance of maintaining a Smokefree environment
- Keeping designated training or playing areas Smokefree at all times
- Encouraging participation in Smokefree activities
- Utilising Smokefree sponsored equipment for its intended purpose
- Distribute Smokefree promotional items when requested
- Educate children, families and friends of the harmful effects of smoking at every chance