New Zealand has triumphed in competitions held as part of the St John International Youth Festival in Lincoln, University.
The New Zealand team won six of seven categories in the International competitions, and took out the New Zealand Army Cup and the Commonwealth Shield. The New Zealand team was competing against teams from Australia, Malaysia, Canada, England, Singapore, Hong Kong and Cymru Wales.
In the National New Zealand competitions (which were held at the same time), the Northern Region (South Island) team, which included Cadets from Christchurch, Canterbury, Nelson/Marlborough, the West Coast, and South Canterbury, won the first and second places in the team competition, won the first and second places in the individual competition, and were awarded the coveted Sir Alfred Robin Memorial Shield, for Champion Region.
The Northern Region (SI) teams were competing against four other squads from around the country.
Youth Competitions include both individual and team sections, and test St John Youth Cadets’ skills in a variety of mock situations, such as drill, leadership teamwork, communication and first aid.
Overall, New Zealand teams competing at the Festival won 21 trophies out of 28, a huge achievement, says Michael Brooke, St John National Youth Director, “St John is exceptionally proud of these young people. A lot of hard work went in to preparing for these competitions, which are historically very testing of the St John Cadets. It’s great that they have come out on top, and it’s a credit to their hard work and commitment.”
Mr Brooke thanked all those who helped with the day’s events. “The organising committee, judges, patients, marshals, the Friends of the Emergency Department volunteers who helped deliver food – the day went so well because everyone worked together. I especially congratulate all competitors from around New Zealand and internationally – it’s a big achievement to get this far, so well done to all.”
The New Zealand team was:
- Rosie Whiting (Southern Region)
- Karina Hallberg (Midland Region)
- Sarah Gagliardi (Christchurch)
- Matthew Wright (Christchurch)
Team Managers: Jacci Tatnell (Northern Region South Island), Angela Williamson (Southern)
The Northern Region South Island Squad was:
- Liam Beaumont (Stoke)
- Morgan Spittal (Richmond)
- Paige Spittal (Richmond)
- Natasha Newman (Shirley)
- Georgia Washbourne (Ellesmere)
- Charlotte Wilson (Fendalton)
- Genevieve Williamson (Christchurch No. 3)
- Jenny Schmidli (Shirley)
- Simon Corkindale (Bishopdale Cranmer)
- Kyla Murphy (Christchurch No. 3)
- Olivia-Rose McHaffie (Temuka)
- Christopher Efford (Greymouth)
- Andy Ly (Stoke)
Team Managers: Avan Hammersley, Yi Lin Mukhia, Chad Marshall, Simon George, Debbie Wilson
First placed team: Liam Beaumont, Morgan Spittal, Paige Spittal, Natasha Newman, Georgia Washbourne
Second placed team: Genevieve Williamson, Jenny Schmidli, Simon Corkindale, Kyla Murphy, Olive-Rose McHaffie
Champion Individual: Charlotte Wilson (Fendalton, Christchurch)
Runner Up Champion Individual: Christopher Efford (Greymouth Division, West Coast)
Background information on St John Youth Programme
St John Youth is for all young people from 6 to 18 years, with great opportunities for those interested in leadership. It's all about making the most of your time, having fun and meeting new people, all through programmes that will encourage discovery, adventure and learning.
St John Youth is a membership based organisation – that means it's something you join, something you belong to and are a part of. We have a growing membership of over 5,500 young people.
St John Youth Programmes focus on teaching first aid, health care, leadership and life skills with fantastic opportunities to meet new people, experience new things and of course… have fun!
To find out more about the St John Youth programme:
- visit the St John Youth Website at http://stjohn.org.nz/youth
- phone toll free on 0800 ST JOHN (785 646)
- email youth@stjohn.org.nz
Media Resources
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New Zealand Team with St John Chancellor Garry Wilson (302kb)
For more information please contact Ian Henderson, Public Relationship Coordinator, 0274 362 528, email: ian.henderson@stjohn.org.nz
19 Jan 2010 | 'An invitation to the festival'
"An invitation to the festival"
Tuesday 19 January 2010
We can hardly believe it, but the St John International Youth Festival is almost upon us.
The Festival runs from 25-31 January – next week!
This is the ultimate experience for St John Youth, with over 400 young St John members from New Zealand and around the world coming to Christchurch for a week of fun and excitement.
The New Zealand St John Cadets will be joined by young St John members from Australia, Canada, England, Germany, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Wales.
The International Youth Festival is based at Lincoln University, with some activities taking place at various locations in Canterbury.
Some of the highlights of the Festival include:
Monday 25 January - a welcome powhiri and 125th birthday celebration of St John in New Zealand
Tuesday 26 January - international and national competitions, where competitors test their first aid, communication and leadership skills against their peers
Wednesday 27 January - a special ‘Amazing Race’ round Christchurch to introduce participants to the beautiful sights in the Garden City
Thursday 28 January - an activity day at Hanmer Springs, followed by a New Zealand Country A & P Show experience in Culverden
Friday 29 January - Youth issues symposium: ‘Making a Difference’, with special guest Mark Inglis
Saturday 30 January - a farewell gala dinner at Air Force Museum of New Zealand in Wigram, Christchurch.
We’d love media to attend these any or all of these events.
If you’d like to come along to all events, or to a specific event(s), please feel free to get in contact with me – my details are below, and I can assist with further information, interviews, or images.
If you’d like some more information about the St John International Youth Festival 2010, please visit the official website: www.stjohnyouth.org.nz/iyf
We look forward to seeing you there!
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9 Nov 2009 | 'St John Youth members join forces to take on the world'
"St John Youth members join forces to take on the world"
Monday, 9 November 2009
Four New Zealand teenagers are taking on the challenge of representing St John at international competitions in New Zealand.
Matthew Wright and Sarah Gagliardi, both of Christchurch, Karina Hallberg of Hamilton, and Rosie Whiting of Alexandra are the members of the St John New Zealand team at the International Youth Festival in January 2010.
The International Youth Festival takes place in Christchurch between 25 January and 1 February.
Based at Lincoln University, over 500 members of St John Youth from New Zealand and around the world will be participating in a week-long festival of fun, activities and making new friends.
Competitions are an integral part of the Festival, both national (involving teams from within St John in New Zealand) and international (a New Zealand team competing alongside teams from other St John Youth organisations overseas).
Competitions test Cadets skills in first aid, communications, health care and drill (marching).
All four Cadets are high achievers in St John Youth:
- Seventeen year old Karina Hallberg first joined St John Youth in 2006. She achieved the prestigious Grand Prior award in 2008 and represented Midland Region at the National Youth Competitions in 2009. Not only does Karina excel with St John Youth, she is also Deputy Head Girl at Sacred Heart Girls’ College in Hamilton.
- Seventeen year old Rosie Whiting is a Cadet Leader in Alexandra and has been a member of St John Youth since 2000. She has represented Southern Region at the National Youth Competitions and Festival in 2007, 2008, and 2009. Rosie was recently named Southern Region Cadet of the Year.
- Christchurch teenagers Sarah Gagliardi is St John Northern Region South Island Regional Cadet of the Year, and Matthew Wright is Deputy Regional Cadet of the Year. Both are 17. They were members of the Northern Region South Island team which won 12 of 20 trophies, including Champion Region, at the St John National Youth Competitions and Festival in April. They have both also received their Grand Prior Award.
The Grand Prior is the highest award other than awards for bravery which St John presents to Youth members.
Michael Brooke, St John Youth Director, says “We look forward to working with these outstanding cadets. The competition will put their clinical skills to the test and we believe they all have the aptitude and knowledge to do very well.”
Team managers Jacci Tatnell and Angela Williamson will guide the team as they prepare to represent New Zealand at the International Youth Festival.
“Congratulations to the national team and their managers. This is a significant achievement for all of them and we wish them the best of luck,” says Mr Brooke.
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