EVENTS CALENDAR and Information Page

Scroll Down to see the calender of events for 2008 through 2009. Click here to download a colourful calendar of events for our 2008/09 season. Click Here to download a registration pack for Rites of Passage.

Click on the event name to go directly to information about that event or just scroll down to go through them all. Tracks is offering four styles of events this season.

Rites of Passage for boys, prefereably along with their fathers or another accompanying man.
   
Facilitator Training and Leadership and Management for men interested in helping us develop Rites of Passage in NZ.

TRACKS is fostering Creative Mentoring opportunities for young and old with the Arts symposium Connection.
 
7 -11 October 2008 RITE OF PASSAGE
Golden Bay

7 - 9 November 2008


FACILITATOR TRAINING
Auckland/Coromandel

14 -16 November 2008

FACILITATOR TRAINING
Wellington
28 - 30 November 2008 FACILITATOR TRAINING
Golden Bay
12 -14 December 2008 FACILITATOR TRAINING
Christchurch
6 - 10 January RITE OF PASSAGE
Golden Bay
30 Jan - 2 Feb 2009 Leadership and Management
Golden Bay
27 Feb - 1 March 2009 FACILITATOR TRAINING
Golden Bay
20 - 30 March 2009 CONNECTION
Golden Bay
21 - 25 April 2009 RITE OF PASSAGE
Golden Bay
4 - 6 September 2009 FACILITATOR TRAININGGolden Bay
6 -10 October 2009 RITE OF PASSAGE
Golden Bay

    For more information, call or email:

Rites of Passage event registration
Jay Horton – Tracks Outreach
Tui, McShanes rd • RD1 • Takaka • 7172 • New Zealand
Ph: 03 525 9461• outreach@tracks.net.nz

Management Office
Adge Tucker  - Operations Manager
156 Commercial St • Takaka • 7182 • New Zealand
Ph: 03 525 8778 • info@tracks.net.nz

  



 


March 2005 'Rite of Passage' group photo Seperation point Golden Bay

 

Jack forest helping make a mask of his sons, 'BOY' face, this symbolises the leaving behind of the old 'skin' like a butterfly.

Mothers waving goodbye to their boys at the seperation, this begining ritual symbolises the last time the boys mother will see him as a boy as he leaves on his journey towards becoming a man

 

A COMMUNITY IN SERVICE TO THE NEXT GENERATION COMING THROUGH

Each event brings together a diverse community of Tracks Facilitators, Supporting men,Young leaders, new boys. We are usually about 40 people. Everyone at the event is focused on creating a safe, memorable and educational experience for the new young men coming through.

Many societies around the world, both ancient and modern, recognise the transition to becoming an adult and hold a ceremony and celebration - the Initiation or ‘Rite of Passage’. Research shows that when the community creates a conscious ‘Rite of Passage’, adolescents realise more clearly how their strengths and attributes can contribute to the well being of their community as well as to their own future. This not only helps them to be happy, stable and more able to lead positive fulfilling lives but the potential for social improvement is enormous.

Tracks events can have two parts, two possible levels of learning for young men. When a boy first comes to a Tracks Rite of Passage he arrives as a new boy and leaves as a new young man this is his Rite of Passage. He then may be invited to return as a peer leader, a Tracker. We encourage you to think of the process as not just being the one Rite of Passage, but to include a follow up event as a Tracker to learn about qualities of leadership and service. The reinforcing of the Rite of Passage process the second time through as a peer leader adds significantly to the experience.

The five days of our Rites of Passage follow five main themes

- Seperation from Family and Community   

- Building our Community

- Transition

- Celebration & Assimlilation

- Return to the Family and Community


Click Here to download an Information pack.

Rites of Passage event registration
Jay Horton – Tracks Outreach
Tui, McShanes rd • RD1 • Takaka • 7172 •
New Zealand
Ph: 03 525 9461• outreach@tracks.net.nz

   

 
 

August 31 - September 2 2007 and Nov 30 - Dec 2 2007
TUI, Wainui Bay, Golden Bay

What does being a TRACKS facilitator involve?

Attending a two stage training course.

     •  Stage One attending a weekend residential training.

     •  Stage Two attending two Rites of Passage events and being trained          and mentored.

Assisting in running TRACKS camps with boys and their fathers.This involves leading a group of people through a process, working towards desired outcomes for the boys & men, running sessions, taking responsibility for keeping things safe & on track, working hard and having fun.

Ongoing assessment and review of progress.

Who can be a TRACKS facilitator?

•  Men of all ages who are passionate about men's and boys' issues, are insightful, broadminded, prepared to develop themselves and have some level of organizational skills.

•  We are seeking men of high caliber who have previous experience in relevant fields such as education, recreation, counseling, men's or youth work, social work, other personal development programs or people management experience

Benefits of being a facilitator?

•  The satisfaction of helping New Zealand's male youth develop to their potential and the ongoing effects this has for our society

•  Enhances your capacity to excel in your current career (communication, leadership, teamwork)

•  Enhances your role & communication in your own relationships

"Vitally important for the wellbeing of young men"

"I grow enormously through being involved in this work"

"It increases my capacity to be a better father & husband"

"It's the most significant thing I do in my life"

How do I enroll to be a TRACKS facilitator?

Contact the TRACKS Management Office - Adge Tucker  - Operations Manager - 156 Commercial St • Takaka • 7182 • New Zealand
Ph: 03 525 8778 • info@tracks.net.nz

You will be sent an information kit and application forms upon which to start your application.

NB. Background, criminal & police checks form part of the application process

 

   
 

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

30th Jan - 2nd Feb Tui Events park,
Golden Bay.

 

As men we constantly offer ourselves in a servant leadership role to support the unfolding of our lives and the lives of those around us. It is essential we prepare ourselves in a well-rounded manner as we stand on the threshold of the next step of our journey towards mature manhood.

"Who speaks for you – And who’s listening?"

This time will involve personal and individual learning experiences as well as group process.

You will leave with a clearer awareness of:

- What stage of life you are at as a man.

- What the next steps you want to take are on your life path.

- A vision statement for your future as a man.

- What style of leadership you may choose or not.

- How management of self, family and business are inter-related.

 

 

Contact:

Jim Horton
Phone 03 525 9641
Email - jim@tracks.net.nz

  
 

Tracks Trust & Tides present:

A community event about making, sharing and learning Crafts, Art, Music and Performance

When is it:  Fri 20 March till Sat 30 March 2009

Where is it: Tui Tree field, Wainui Bay, Golden Bay, Top of the                    South Island, NZ

What is it: An arts based mentoring symposium focused on youth but available to all ages. This is part of the Tracks Trust and Tides ‘Conscious Mentoring’ initiative to encourage positive role models in young peoples lives.
                                           
Outline: Building on the success of five previous events, Connection 2008 will be employing a staff of skilled artists in a variety of mediums including stone carving, environmental sculpture, Harkeke weaving, pottery, painting, music, dancing, performing, steel forging, digital video & music, and photography.

The staff artists will camp onsite for ten days and provide daily workshops as well as create pieces of their own to auction and/or perform. Finished works will be exhibited, performed, marketed and offered for sale.

Materials and tools will be available to participants to make something to be exhibited and sold if they wish. We will be inviting some of New Zealand’s top professional artists.

 

    



 



Connection Dec 2005 - Jay and Eric learn about forging steel with national artist Dave Hegglund



 



Aaron, Quanna, Zigg and Max - Connection Dec 2005



 



Lea and Carrie - Connection Dec 2005

TRACKS Contact Details:
 

Rites of Passage event registration
Jay Horton – Tracks Outreach
Tui, McShanes rd • RD1 • Takaka • 7172 • New Zealand
Ph: 03 525 9461• outreach@tracks.net.nz

Management Office
Adge Tucker - Manager
156 Commercial St • Takaka • 7182 • New Zealand
Ph: 03 525 8778 • info@tracks.net.nz

 

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