After the roaring success of our first day of Basketball this term, with the biggest numbers we’ve ever had at Basketball Clubs, we’ve managed to sort the logistics to open up another afternoon of Basketball Clubs, in order for the numbers to be smaller, and the kids to get better coaching.

Yesterday we had 16 kids in the School Years 1-3 session, and 18 kids in the School Years 3-5 session, and we really don’t want more than 12 per session! Due to a registration mix up, people trying out the club, and late registrations, we’re in this great position that we’ve now opened up Thursdays afternoons for the same first two sessions at the same times:
School Years 1-3: 3:15pm – 4:05pm
School Years 3-5: 4:15pm – 5:05pm

Also, with coach Jake leaving Christchurch for a new role having just finished his study, and next week being his final week with us, we welcome Mataio, who brings youthful energy and experience coaching youth teams at Shirley Boys and Burnside to both our Tuesday and Thursday sessions, alongside some new volunteers too.

Register for Thursday online: https://aimyone.com/yat

FREE Parenting Seminar – Understanding Neurodivergent Children through a nervous system lens on Thursday 6th August 2026, in New Brighton. Hosted by Mana Ake – Stronger for Tomorrow, Youth Alive Trust and presented by Emma Hodgson from Positive Pathways Book your FREE ticket now!!

https://events.humanitix.com/beyond-behaviour-free-parenting-seminar

Facebook Event: www.facebook.com/events/2616969145409889

We’re sad to announce that two of our amazing team are moving onto new adventures at the end of July – leaving space for 2 new jobs at YAT!

Emily has been on team since since 2023, as volunteer coordinator and youth worker, and has been such a integrated part of our team – she’ll be hugely missed! A new role of Senior Youth Worker (30-37.5 hpw) is now been advertised on Seek: https://nz.seek.com/job/93235340

Jake has been Basketball coach, Multisports and holiday programme leader since 2024, and hugely popular with the kids and team. He’s finished his study and moving into full time work, so we need a new Basketball Coach on Tuesday afternoons from 2:30pm – 6:30pm for beginners to intermediates in term time. Needing someone aged 20+, able to work with children, parents and volunteers. Who do you know that could suit this role? Email: hr@yat.org.nz

Also a reminder our Trust Manager role is still open for applications until 14th July: https://nz.seek.com/job/92713061

Term 3 Bookings are LIVE!!!

Lots to choose from! Why not give something new a try! Full term brochures are under each club: www.yat.org.nz/programmes

Make your Term 3 booking now at: https://aimyone.com/yat

Massive Thanks again to New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) for their support of our mahi serving young people on the east of Christchurch. Your grant really makes a difference! We rely on grants and donations to provide our programmes and services and it’s encouragements like these recent comments that inspires us to keep on going!
“We love the variety of activities, the authentic engagement my daughter experiences and the warmth of the staff, they are truly passionate about what they do.”
“Keep up the great Mahi Team! We so appreciate you and all the programmes you offer. It feels really special to have Youth Alive Trust in our community”