WILSS in Schools

Assisting students with leadership training  to help develop the leaders of tomorrow... more

WILSS in Community

Excellent leaders are vital in all walks of life including our schools and community groups.... more

WILSS in Sport

Coaching is about encouraging athletes and teams to have a 'can do' attitude through life.... more

WILSS in Workplace

Sporting, recreational and community groups contribute to overall success.... more

Welcome to WILSS

Waikato Institute for Leisure & Sport Studies

WILSS is a charitable trust delivering quality education in leadership and volunteer development to meet the changing needs of our communities of Aotearoa New Zealand.

WILSS is registered as a private training establishment with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), with certificates and awards recognised nationally.

WILSS is committed to education and training advocating a vocational and practical teaching approach that builds on participants' current skills. We have developed strong relationships with key organisations within different sectors, ensuring participants gain additional benefits through industry experience, practical skill application and the development of employment networks.

WILSS maintains active working partnerships with the University of Waikato, Sport Waikato, Blue Mercury Leadership, Skills Active, the Sir Peter Blake Trust, NZQA and other key stakeholder industry groups...more

 

 

Upcoming Events

 

Waikato Academy for Young Achievers (WAYA)

 

delivery dates for 2013 are:

 

Hamilton - May 17th, 24th; June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th; Jul 5th

Thames - June 9th & 16th

Rotorua - June 23rd & 30th

 

For more information about WAYA, click here

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breaking News

 

Check out the current KiwiSport Community Leaders Newsletter to see what our Young Leaders were involved in during Term One.

 

Click here to view

 

 

 

 

Testimonials

The course I attended has given me a deeper insight into leadership and practical management tools to apply in the workplace. The knowledge I have gained has been imperative in working with people...more

Tanya Wakefield, Participant
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