Jordan Farrington

"I love belonging to team sports like rugby, basketball and touch, and in my early years gained a great sense of pride representing my club, school and region. Team sport offered me a safe environment to socialise, be challenged and learn more about myself.

Surfing and skateboarding in my teenage years gave me a great sense of freedom, allowed me to be creative, and most of all taught me to be resilient.

Now, I am enjoying staying connected to team sport through coaching, and belonging to an active community through midweek social sport.

Being a positive role model for my children inspires me to keep active through role modelling fun, giving things a go and overcoming challenges. Staying connected with friends and my community also inspires me to stay active."

Jordan provides strategic leadership across the Waikato regional sport, play and recreation sector. This role enhances the quality and accessibility of physical activity by facilitating collaboration, driving innovation, and influencing system-level change.

He works alongside regional sport providers, community groups, and local stakeholders to optimise programming, promote inclusive environments, and implement initiatives that align with the best practice philosophies.