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The new sports centre has an interactive digital play wall, which is a first in New Zealand. The design of a hard floor also meant it could host events such as a market or car show in the future too. The centre featured a digital play wall that could have immersive, interactive video games projected onto it – including math and geography puzzles and “hit the target” contests. “It’s a really cool piece of tech for Selwyn,” the new centre s manager, Dave Tippett, said. “It brings together gaming technology and sport and fitness in a really fun way that we think people of all ages will enjoy, but especially younger people.”
Tuesday, 29 December, 2020 - 19:14
Selwyn District Council has paid tribute to former New Zealand cricketer John F. Reid, who passed away yesterday (Monday 28 December 2020).
Mr Reid had been the Council’s Major Projects Property Manager since 2015, overseeing significant building projects in the district, including the development of Foster Park and the Selwyn Sports Centre.
The wooden floor sports hall at the Selwyn Sports Centre, currently under construction, was recently named the John F. Reid Courts in honour of Mr Reid’s role in sports nationally and in Selwyn.
Selwyn Mayor Sam Broughton says the district was fortunate to have been served by one of the country’s best sports administrators, working on projects that will serve the community for a long time to come.