CISNOC to host symposium

The Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee will host a two-day sports symposium on November 19 and 20.

The symposium is for the Cook Islands sports community to learn more about the business of sports from the administration and management of CISNOC. Topics to be covered include sports development and the Olympic movement.

International Olympic Committee member Barry Maister of New Zealand, chairman of Christchurch City Holdings, will be among the keynote speakers at the two-day conference.

After the opening on Friday, November 19 – national federation delegates attending the programme will be organised into working groups to discuss core sports business topics.

These topics include administration and management of CISNOC to be delivered by CISNOC president Sir Geoffrey Henry, sports tourism and the use of sports venues by Karla Eggelton of Cook Islands Tourism, national federation activation by national federation representative Lee Harmon, the workings of Team Cook Islands by chef de mission George George and the workings of the high performance division of CISNOC by George Paniani.

CISNOC sports development officer Siniva Marsters will speak about sports development including coaching and sports education programmes.

John Tierney will present the topic on finance, investments and commercial opportunities in sport while CISNOC secretary general Rosie Blake will present the topic on the ‘Olympic Family’ including Olympic values and ideals.

The conference will also include showcasing the CISNOC Commissions and programmes such as the Women in Sports Commission, Athletes Commission, Sports Education and Culture and Sports and Environment to name a few.

The end of the Symposium on Saturday, November 20 will see the completion and delivery of the 2012-2016 strategic plan.

The two-day agenda is packed with keynote speeches and working groups geared towards improving the understanding and delivery of sports.

For a copy of the programme or to register for the symposium – contact the CISNOC office on 24095.