2025 NZPCA Coaching Awards – Nominations Extended!

Nominations for the NZPCA Coaching Awards have been extended to Tuesday 22 April.

This is your chance to recognise and thank the incredible coaches who make such a difference across the country.

• Anyone who is a current financial adult or life NZPCA member can nominate — no Area approval needed.
• You can nominate as many coaches as you like.
• Nominations go directly to NZPCA via the forms below.

Award Categories:

• Coach of the Year
• Young Coach of the Year
• Centre Coach of the Year
• First Year Coach of the Year
• Gold (25+ years) Long Service Coaching Award

👉 NZPCA Website - Members Awards & Forms

This year, there are just two easy forms to complete.

1. Google Link 2025 Gold (Long Service) Coaching Award Nomination Form
2. Google Link 2025 Coaching Awards Nomination Form

Register Now: 2025 Dynavyte NZ Coaches Conferences

Two fantastic events for coaches of all levels:

• South Island: 24–25 May | Christchurch RDA
• North Island: 7–8 June | NEC Taupō

These conferences include:

• Live demonstrations
• Practical teaching ideas for rallies
• NZPCA updates and networking
• A focus on rider/coach wellbeing, progression, and fun
• Coach Awards Celebration
• ECTP assessments (see below)

North Island coaches — consider flying direct to Christchurch!

👉 NZPCA Website – Dynavyte NZ Coaches
Conference

Register for North Island Coaches Conference

Register for South Island Coaches Conference

New! ECTP Assessment Opportunity at the Conference

We’ve updated the ECTP Synopsis to make it easier for you to gain your coaching qualification.
 

If you complete your theory and practical requirements before the conference, you can book to do your assessment at the conference!

• No extra travel
• Reduced barriers to assessment
• Supportive and practical setting
• Limited spaces – booking essential

👉 NZPCA Website – Equestrian Coaches Training Programme

Download the Updated ECTP Synopsis

Let us know if you need help to get your theory or practical work finished in time.

Nga mihi nui

Lorraine Phillips

Training And Development Lead

New Zealand Pony Clubs Association (NZPCA)

027 266 5076

training@nzpca.org

Article added: Wednesday 16 April 2025