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Our mission is to provide quality, adapted and integrated physical activity opportunities for tamariki, rangatahi and pakeke with a disability

Our Values

Whānaungatanga – Connection/Belonging

Ngātahi - Inclusive

Whakaahua - Transformation

Manaakitanga - Respect/Support

Hautūtanga - Leadership

We provide physical activity programs that are

  • adapted to suit the individual's needs

  • develop physical skills

  • social interaction

  • aim to build confidence 

  • provide leadership possibilities

We do this by providing specialised physical activities to suit the needs of each individual. Games, activities, equipment and rules are modified and adapted. We talk to our participants and whanau to work out what they enjoy and then we create the activities to suit their needs. Participants feel included, safe and also challenged to reach their potential.
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TĪMA Tamariki

Tamariki TIMA is a specifically tailored adapted physical activity program for kids aged 5-12 years old who have a disability. This after school session provides kids with a “different ability” to feel safe to explore movement skills in an environment adapted uniquely for their needs. With high ratios of adult instructors and junior TIMA Leaders supporting, the participants enjoy movement to music, modified warm ups, tag games, motor skill learning, socialisation and team building activities.

Term time

Tuesday 4.00-5.00pm -Adapted Sport

Thursday 4.00-5.00pm -Basketball

Holiday programs

Avon Hub Gym

TĪMA Rangitahi

Rangatahi Programs include Tuesday night Recreation and Basketball, Thursday night Basketball which runs every Thursday night during the school term as well as holiday programs. Basketball became a regular weekly activity due to the popularity of this game during Holiday Programs.

Participants enjoy improving their skills, game play and how to socialise. Groups are coached according to their ability level and have some integrated players joining in. Bradley Garner (Special Olympics NZ Rep) and Matt Vernick (NZ BASKETBALL Inclusion Officer and Canterbury Youth Coach), Jeremy Faumuina -NZ Police Youth Worker and Canterbury Special Olympics Coach are regular coaches who help run these sessions.

Tuesday and Thursday

5-6pm- During term time

Holiday Programs

AVON HUB GYM

TIMA NZ CHARITABLE TRUST

Testimonials

  • Alice Parker <span class="attribution">Parent of Archie age 12 </span>

    “At TIMA our boy is gaining exercise, physical and scocial skills, enjoyment and belonging. At 10 years old this is the first time we have encountered this”

  • James and Sumiko Walker <span class="attribution">Parents of Finn age 24</span>

    “TIMA has been the biggest constant in his life (as well as school) and we appreciate all that you do for him!”

  • Tracey Formosa <span class="attribution">Parent of Kaden age 16 </span>

    “TIMA has provided an opportunity for my son to develop friendships and independence. Being able to attend a sports program, where he can feel success and gain physical skills has given him much needed confidence. His siblings are welcomed, this giving them an opportunity to learn empathy and compassion. My oldest daughter has trained to become a leader and my other children are excited to do the same!

    TIMA is a community, Kaye’s leadership and inclusion models great skills for young people”

  • Lecia Kirita <span class="attribution">Parent Connor age 8</span>

    “TIMA helps my son with social interaction and self confidence. I love watching him be successful in his body movement and growing coordination.

    He is developing sporting techniques, listening, patience and teamwork, while balancing people, noise and learning. He experiences fun and success in an environment that is accepting of his uniqueness and differences.

    He loves it and is proud to be a TIMA kid. Thanks Kaye Nordstrom.”