Indoor Sports Facilities

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Indoor Sports Facilities

Indoor Sports Facilities

The Minister of Youth and Sports Clement Kofi Humado has allayed the fears of soccer faithful about the whereabouts of the $11m World Cup cash at a meet-the-press session in Accra.

Before yesterday’s program, it was widely speculated by the sporting populace that the money accrued from the 2010 South Africa World Cup had been diverted for a different purpose.

But the Sports chief revealed that his outfit and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) were making frantic efforts to ensure that the money was used for the intended purpose.

Hon Humado noted that there were arrangements with the GFA regarding pre financing the team prior to the South African showpiece  which the latter agreed to pay back on return.

“We are in talks with the FA to find ways to resolving the issue. There were arrangements as a result of which government financed additional expenses of the team.

“The money is not missing, it is government’s coffers and it will be made available to its beneficiaries soon,” the Minister stated.

Rolling out plans ahead of the 28th Equatorial Guinea/Gabon Nations Cup for the Black Stars, he mentioned that government had purposed to provide the necessary assistance to ensure that the Stars go all out to break the 30-year trophy-less jinx and win the tournament for the fifth time.

And to improve on the performance of the national football teams, Hon Humado pointed out that the Ministry in collaboration with the FA, embarked on a colts football development program.

“In this regard, school football is being encouraged under the current GFA policy of no school no football program,” said the Minister.

Responding to the deplorable state of some of the  country’s stadia and how some are being under-utilized, he said his outfit and the National Sports Authority were in talks to partner private entities to revamp it and make good use of the facilities.

According to the sports boss, government had plans to construct two indoor sporting facilities; one for the northern and the other for the southern sector, as well as an Olympic Stadium at Prampram.

He mentioned  the clawing of 19 medals at the 10th All African Games, the revival of the National Sports Festival, now Unity Games after a seven-year absence, the lifting of the IOC ban on the GOC, hosting of the amputee tourney last month, hosting of cricket championship, and Grand Prix in Kumasi as some of his high points since assuming office a few years ago.

He attributed his achievements to his transparency and consensus leadership style.

By Kofi Owusu Aduonum

Deadline: November 1, 2012

Background
Massey University, in partnership with various sporting organisations, is pleased to offer 2nd and 3rd year sport bursaries to people who are studying at Massey University’s Palmerston North Campus and are members of the Massey Academy of Sport.

The Massey Academy of Sport focuses on the holistic development of each individual member by providing essential support services that cater to their needs.
In addition to a wide range of academic programmes, Massey University offers a range of sport degree programmes as well as one of the most strategic groupings of sport performance and training facilities in New Zealand. These facilities include:
· The Institute of Rugby
· A state-of-the-art Olympic standard all-weather athletic track
· Human Performance Laboratory
· Quality floodlit Tennis and Netball Courts
· Rugby and Soccer Fields – floodlit
. Equestrian Centre
· A comprehensive Indoor Sport and Recreation Complex including modern weight training and cardio equipment.

Title
The award shall be known as the Massey University Palmerston North Campus Elite Sports Bursaries.

Tenure
Successful applicants will be awarded a one-year bursary to the value of $5,000. Up to five bursaries may be awarded each year, up to three for second year and up to two for third year. The number of bursaries in each year will be dependent on the funding made available by Massey University.

Eligibility
The bursary shall be open to candidates who have successfully completed one or two years in the Massey Academy of Sport and also met all criteria and requirements expected of first or second year members of the Academy.
Candidates must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents with qualifications from a New Zealand secondary school.
Applicants for this bursary must have the backing from a relevant sporting organisation and coach/trainer.

Criteria
Candidates shall formally apply for the award in writing by providing the following:
· A completed Massey University Palmerston North Campus Elite Sports Bursaries Application Form
· A brief (no more than 1 page) unbound Curriculum Vitae (assistance with CV presentation is available from the Careers Information Service, Level 2, Registry).
· A written statement from the student indicating why they would like the award (300 word maximum limit)
. Request the Massey Academy of Sport High Performance Coordinator to complete and return a Massey Academy of Sport completion form directly to the Scholarships Office.

Conditions of the Award
Recipients of the bursary must stay within the approved academic programme at the University.
Entry into third year is not automatic and second year recipients will need to apply for a bursary for the third year.
A student can only receive an award once they have been enrolled into the 2nd or 3rd year of an academic programme within the University.
Recipients may be required to repay part or all of the bursary should the recipient breach any rules or regulations of Massey University.
Recipients of the award are usually expected to comply with the following regulations:
“Must have continued to train and compete in their chosen sport at a regional, national level or international level.
“Passed all academic papers from the last year of study
“Represented Massey University either as an ambassador, volunteer or coach
“Attended compulsory Academy events
Failure to comply may result in Massey Academy of Sport membership being discontinued.

Selection Committee
Bursaries shall be awarded on the recommendation of a Selection Committee comprising the Chair of the Scholarships Committee (or nominee), the Regional Registrar (or nominee) the Massey Academy of Sport High Performance Coordinator (ex-officio), Manager of Sport and Recreation Services. A fourth member from a relevant Academic Department or from a Sporting Code may be seconded as necessary.

Responsibility for the Award
In recommending the award of a bursary the Selection Committee will take account of other scholarships and bursaries held by the applicant with a view to achieving a reasonable distribution of available monies among qualifying candidates. The Selection Committee may refrain from recommending an award at anytime if it finds no applicant of sufficient merit.
Details of the recipients of the Massey University Palmerston North Campus Elite Sports Bursaries shall be published in the Massey University Annual Report, and other appropriate University publications.

Payment
Payment of a bursary will be made in two equal instalments in April and August. Payment in August will be subject to successful completion of semester one papers and successfully meeting the requirements of the Massey Academy of Sport.

Applications
Applications must be submitted to:
Scholarships
Graduate Research School
Courtyard Complex (PN 713)
Massey University
Private Bag 11-222
PALMERSTON NORTH

Application forms are available by calling 0800 MASSEY (0800 627 739), email Contact@massey.ac.nz or the Scholarships website http://awards.massey.ac.nz/

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