SPARC SPARC was formed in February 2001 following the merger of the Hillary Commission, the New Zealand Sports Foundation and the policy arm of the Office of Tourism and Sport. NZASNI is a key component of the New Zealand Academy of Sport Network including a National Office and two regional operations (North Island and South Island). Nationally the New Zealand Academy of Sport provides technical support and targeted financial resources for National Sports Organisations' high performance programmes. The two regional operations are contracted to Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) to provide a range of essential support services in sport science, sports medicine and Athlete and Career Education to carded athletes, National Sports Organisations, athletes and coaches. |