Christchurch Netball Centre (CNC) has announced the appointment of Jeremy Curwin, chief executive of Canterbury Cricket, to CNC’s board of directors. 

Jeremy brings a wealth of experience to the CNC board in corporate management and marketing. He has an extensive track record supporting the sustainability of sporting organisations around the world with a strategic commercial approach. 
 
“Jez's leadership has shone through in both routine operations and moments of adversity," says Anna Galvan, Chair of the CNC board. "His capabilities and expertise have been honed by navigating the hurdles of nurturing and advancing grassroots and high-performance cricket in the midst of a pandemic. Jez possesses a wonderful comprehension of sport's significance within a community marked by challenges.”
 
A career sports administrator, Jeremy is a well-known advocate for making sport more accessible for everyone. Jeremy showed leadership across the sector in Aotearoa following the Christchurch terror attacks of 2019. Through his advocacy and leadership, a research project in 2020 explored the barriers to entry in sport for ethnic minorities in Ōtautahi. The key outcome of this research was the creation of a new shared role, funded by New Zealand Cricket, working in cricket and football to address these barriers. The new role attracted widespread praise and a nomination by Sport New Zealand for excellence in diversity and inclusion.

According to Jeremy: “I am really looking forward to joining the CNC Board at an incredibly exciting time for the organisation. Thanks to Anna and the other Directors for this opportunity. I hope that with my experience working in sport I can help to continue the fantastic work that has already been done. This is my first governance role in New Zealand and will help me build on my experiences of being on the Somerset Chamber of Commerce Board when I was in the UK.”
 
Jeremy has run his own small extreme sports agency (X1 Sports), after many years working for a multinational brand (Red Bull), representing two of the UK’s most prestigious clubs, Bath Rugby and Somerset County Cricket Club. Throughout his career Jeremy has won a wide range of industry awards for marketing, commercial, sponsorship and web site delivery activities. Jeremy moved to New Zealand with his young family in 2017 to accept the role of chief executive at Canterbury Cricket; the Curwins have enjoyed making the South Island their home. 

About Pūtahi Poitarawhiti ki Ōtautahi | Christchurch Netball Centre

Since 1921, our responsibility as the Christchurch Netball Centre has been to grow a love for the game across Ōtautahi and beyond.We are a community bringing together clubs, schools, volunteers and families across Greater Christchurch. CNC has the privilege of bringing netball competition and community events to people of all ages and abilities. We are one of the largest netball centres in Aotearoa, developing players, coaches and umpires. We are advocates for the value of fun, participation and skill development to wellbeing at all stages of life.

The Christchurch Netball Centre actively supports volunteer umpires and officials, given their critical responsibilities for game management. We acknowledge their contribution and celebrate their dedication to the game. We insist that all Christchurch Netball participants and supporters, volunteers and staff are treated with respect and appreciation.To continue to serve our community with opportunities to connect, compete and grow, Christchurch Netball Centre remains committed to a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Contact our team with feedback or questions on the 2024 Christchurch Netball season.

Follow Christchurch Netball Centre on facebook for news and updates
 

Article added: Tuesday 29 August 2023