Sports Medicine New Zealand - Wellington Branch

03/07/2026

Return to Sport Decision Making

Date: Thursday 16 July

Time: 6.00-7.30 pm

Location: MAS Rooms PwC Centre Level 3, 10 Waterloo Quay or online option.

Join us for an engaging session with three expert speakers discussing return-to-sport decision making following a range of injuries.

Speakers:
- Dr Natalie Hardaker, ACC Prevention Insights Lead- Return to sport following concussion
- Esther George, Physiotherapist - Return to sport following lower limb bone stress injuries
- Dayle Shackel, NZ Cricket Physiotherapist and Medical Manager- Return to sport following lumbar bone stress injuries

This session will be in person, but there will also be the option to join remotely and it will be recorded for SMNZ members.

Cost: Free for members. $10 for non‑members

Registration link:

SMNZ Wellington presents an evening on returning to sport following lower limb bone stress injuries, lumbar bone stress injuries, and concussion.

28/03/2026

ACL Management Evening
Date: Thursday 7th May
Time: 6.00-7.30 pm

Location:
MAS Rooms
PwC Centre
Level 3, 10 Waterloo Quay

Join us for an informative evening featuring three outstanding speakers discussing new developments in ACL management, with a focus on the Cross Bracing Protocol.

Speakers & Topics:
• Dr Jake Pearson, Sport & Exercise Physician: Local experience with the Cross Bracing Protocol and guidance on how to offer this option to your patients
• Dr Saesol Stallard, Orthopaedic Surgeon: New developments in ACL reconstruction
• Dr Tom Cross (remote), Sport & Exercise Physician: International update on the Cross Bracing Protocol

This session will be held in person, with the option to join remotely. The event will also be recorded for SMNZ members.

Cost:
• Free for members
• $10 for non‑members

👉 Please register here:
https://events.humanitix.com/acl-management

22/02/2026

SMNZ Wellington Evening: A US perspective on Sports Medicine
Thursday 5th March, 6pm - 7:30pm MAS Rooms, PWC Centre

Dr Ron Yee has recently moved from the US to Wellington and just started practicing here. He will discuss sports medicine in the US, and talk particularly about his experience with ultrasound and injectable therapies.

Register via the link: https://events.humanitix.com/smnz-wellington-evening-a-us-perspective-on-sports-medicine