Funding
Support package objectives
Events and activities seeking assistance must meet the following key objectives of Christchurch City Council Recreation & Sport:
 Generate visitors to the city
The event or activity is attracting one or more of our key market segments i.e. corporates, retirees etc.
Direct dollar returns i.e. employment, business and tourism
Future potential for the event or activity - 'one off' or on going
Media exposure for Christchurch as both a tourism and sporting destination
Potential for event self sufficiency
Support from relevant organisation(s) - national and/or international governing body
Compatibility with existing events
Balance of events throughout the calendar year
Opportunities for involvement - spectators, volunteers, officials
'Fit' with sports facilities and environment
These objectives form the basis of the Christchurch City Council Recreation & Sport's 'Sports Events & Activities Evaluation Guidelines', which we use when evaluating whether a major or minor sporting event or activity should be sponsored or supported in-kind and if so to what financial level.
Types of funding
Depending on the specific event details Christchurch City Council may provide financial assistance towards the costs of hosting a major sporting event or activity. This funding may take the form of:
1. A Sponsorship:
Sponsorship maybe given to a major international sporting event or activity that is a one-off or ongoing, is part of an international sports calendar and produces a significant economic benefit to the city. All applications will need to take into consideration Council’s Annual Plan process.
2. 'Small Sports Events' Fund (National/South Island Sporting Events & Activities):
Purpose
We recognise that major national and South Island events also produce economic benefit to the city. Therefore the Small Sports Events fund has been established to assist national/South Island sporting events and activities that meet certain criteria. (Note that funding is not available to international events through the Small Sports Events Fund)
Please note that the average level of support provided ranges between $500 - $1500.
Criteria
Events will need to meet minimum requirements in order to qualify for funding. When determining eligibility for funding, consideration will be given to factors such as participant numbers (from outside Christchurch) and the duration of the event.
- The sporting event/activity must be longer than one day and involve one night's accommodation in Christchurch city.
- More than 100 participants/officials (from outside of Christchurch) must be registered in the event/activity.
- The application must come from an incorporated society (non-commercial) e.g. sports association or club.
- The event/activity must be a national or South Island event (excludes international events). Priority will be given to national events in the first instance.
- The event/activity must be held in Christchurch(Christchurch City Council boundaries). Council may consider an event/activity where participants are staying in Christchurch but the competition is elsewhere e.g. Lincoln.
- Only top level national/South Island sporting events/activities will be considered e.g. Senior/Masters/Premier/elite.
- The event is not eligible if it has received funding from another Council source.
- Successful recipients will be required to sign Christchurch City Council's terms and conditions contained in the sponsorship contract indicating the agreed rights and responsibilities of both parties.
Visit the Be There website to find out more about other funding opportunities if your event is not eligible to apply to the Small Sports Events Fund.
How to apply
All Small Sports Events Fund applications must be received by 31st May if your event/activity is planned to be held between 1st July and 30th June.
Application for this fund is now available to submit online.
Before completing an online application, please refer to the instructions on preparing an application for an online submission.
If you are unable to submit online, you can download the application form [PDF 195KB] or obtain a printed form from a Council Service Centre or the Civic Offices.
Event Eligibility
For information on event eligibility click here
How to apply for funding and in-kind support
To be considered for Christchurch City Council funding you must submit a detailed application. This application should provide us with as much information as possible about the event you are organising.
Download the event criteria guidelines for international events here (PDF, 124KB, free PDF reader).
Download the Small Sports Events Application here [PDF 195KB] or click here to submit your application online.
Note: All Small Sports Events fund applications must be received by May 31st if your event/activity is planned to be held between July 1st and June 30th.
International event applications are accepted throughout the year and assessed on a case by case basis.
Please send your applications to the following address:
Karena van Dyk
Sports Services Team
Christchurch City Council Recreation & Sports
PO Box 237
Christchurch
The Sports Services Team will contact you as soon as possible after your application for bid support has been considered.
Visit BeThere.co.nz for further funding opportunities.
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