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GYC1834 - Play Sport in Auckland Country: New Zealand Cost: £3895.00 Please note: The cost of this placement is from £3895 - £4795 dependant on duration. Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, food, kit or visas    Duration: 7 months Company Rep Nearby: All 0845 344 7601 or

 

	This placement would suit... Sport enthusiasts with a love of travel! Imagine an urban environment where everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen enchanted holiday islands. Add a sunny climate, a background rhythm of Polynesian culture and a passion for outstanding food, wine and shopping - you’re beginning to get the picture of Auckland. Auckland’s blend of harbour, islands, Polynesian culture and modern city environment has created a lifestyle ranked amongst the best in the world. Sport is at the heart of city life. Known as the ‘City of Sails’ Auckland leads the way in term of water-based activities - with the magnificent harbour at its heart and sailing, surfing and swimming all popular outdoor pursuits. Sport Lived can arrange for you to play a variety of sports in Auckland including rugby, cricket, netball, hockey and football. In each of these sports we have affiliations with some fantastic clubs many of whom have state and international representatives. All of the clubs are in central locations and have been carefully selected for their first rate coaching and facilities. Many of the clubs we have affiliations with in Auckland also have junior sides, giving you an opportunity to undertake coaching work. This can be extremely rewarding for players looking to develop teamwork, leadership and organisational skills - a welcome addition to any CV. As well as this, coaching is fun and a great chance to meet new people and integrate into your new club environment. A key element of the Sport Lived experience is the opportunity to live alongside other sport enthusiasts who are undertaking our programmes. We offer fully furnished apartments and houses that are in central locations, close to both the city and clubs. They will be shared with other participants, ensuring you have lots of friends with whom you can explore your new environment. Most bills are included in the price, so you need not worry about budgeting for any unexpected costs. We also provide a mentor who will act as a guide and useful point of contact should you have any worries or require assistance whilst abroad. Take a break from the norm and do something truly individual with your time out; apply today for a fresh new challenge and see where Sport Lived can take you on your ultimate year away! 0845 344 7601 Sport Lived provides young people with the opportunity to play and coach sport in Australia and New Zealand. We arrange for young people to play a wide range of sports with clubs in Australia and New Zealand including cricket, hockey, rugby, football and netball. Individuals can also attend our rugby, cricket, golf and tennis academies where they will have access to world class coaching and facilities. We also arrange for people to coach sport in schools in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney. For all of our programmes we arrange fully furnished accommodation for participants to share providing individuals with an exciting opportunity to have loads of fun playing and coaching sport overseas with other young people.