During the last six years Ignite Sport has run five Sports Academies targeting 'sports mad' - 'rep level' athletes with each academy covering a wide range of sporting disciplines and codes. Over 300 young people have attended these 'live in' academy camps and apart from the many skills and drills learnt, they have heard stories of 'life and faith' from Christian Athletes.

The Academy programmes have provide a solid base for this developing mission which is now looking to expand its activity and influence. Ignite Sport began life as an initiative of Youth For Christ and in 2006 established itself as its own Charitable Trust with a specific goal in mind - to positively influence New Zealand sport and culture. 

Ignite Sport aims to 'provide opportunity for Christians to demonstrate their faith through sport' and 'create opportunity for all people in sport to reach their God given potential'

There is a growing gap between what we know as 'church' and the sporting world. In fact, one of the most obvious mission fields today is on the sports field and in the gymnasium.  Ignite Sport is committed to networking and working with local churches and other sporting organisations in making a difference in local communities and in bringing God's Kingdom to 'life'.
 
If you would like to find out more about the mission of Ignite Sport or be kept informed of developments and opportunities, please contact Kevin Goldsbury (04) 9202204 (Ignite Office) or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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