1. OLYMPISM AND ITS LINKS TO EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXCELLENCE, CAPACITY BUILDING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Barry Maister
NZOC / IOC

2. What is Olympism?
Relevance and meaning for NZOC
Relevance and meaning for CISNOC

3. Olympism – the Olympic Philosophy
Sport blended with culture and education to promote a way of life based on
Balanced development of body, will and mind / character
Joy in effort
Educational value of a good role model
Respect for universal ethical principles – tolerance, respect, friendship, non discrimination, drug free sport, fair play (Pierre de Coubertin)

4. Relevance of Olympism For NZOC
Use of role models (Olympic Ambassadors)
Educating Youth – ‘my 360’
– school curriculum resources
– Games team – experiences / team book
‘Sport for All’ programmes – refugee programme
– NZ College Games
– Porirua Soccer Club

5. Relevance of Olympism continued
Olympic competitions – art / literature
Annual Awards – Fair play
– Volunteers
Athlete Career Programme
The above contain elements of excellence, community development, training, capacity building and education

6. For IOC – Olympism relevance through
Partnership with Red Cross
Refugee projects / Games clothing
United Nations – peace partnerships
– environmental initiatives
HIV Aid initiatives
Drug Free Sport initiatives

7. Relevance and meaning for CISNOC?

8. thank you