4 Emily Belton
Youth Development Facilitator I was born and raised in Greymouth, West Coast, before moving to Lincoln to complete my Sport & Recreation Management degree at Lincoln University (2015). While in my final year I was offered the job of Youth & Development Coordinator at Bowls Canterbury which I accepted, even though I had never played bowls before. I was employed by Bowls Canterbury from 2014–2021. Even though I have left Bowls Canterbury, Bowls is still a big part of my life, as I am on my Bowling Club’s executive committee, I play competitively, and coach at both Club and Representative Levels. Also in my spare time, I enjoy playing netball during the winter, instructing Zumba, and I am currently training for the National CrossFit Team event in October, and when possible I like to head home to the Coast for the weekend to go water skiing with family. It was also at Lincoln University that I met my now husband, Jordan. We have been together for eight years, married in December 2020 after our first date being delayed due to COVID. We also have our dog, Charlie who is two and a Fox terrier cross. Now, I am excited to be moving to a new challenge at the Waimakariri District Council as the Youth Development Facilitator. I am looking forward to this change and figuring out how I can support the youth community in Waimakariri District. Feel free to contact me Monday to Friday 8.30am–4.30pm on emily.belton@wmk.govt.nz or phone 0800 965 468. I look forward to meeting everyone soon.
