Getting to know... Ryan Edwards

Winner of NBS Dancing for a Cause and Sport Tasman’s active recreation lead, Ryan Edwards, shares his love of sport, life lessons, and what he never shuts up about.

At the weekend you’ll find me...

Most likely chasing my three sports-mad girls (my wife Victoria, and daughters, Holly and Lucy) around some sort of Nelson sporting complex. This can either include a swimming pool, netball court, football pitch or dance studio. However, in the summer you can find me still trying to compete with the youngsters on the cricket field.

I’m going out for dinner to...

Hands down, The Indian Café. I love a lamb Rogan Josh on any evening. Usually, my six-year-old Lucy will join me and have a butter chicken. Like father, like daughter.

At a party you’ll find me...

On the mic! My dulcet tones will ring out at the party as I like to get everyone geared up for a fun night.

I’m a real nerd about...

The history of Nelson sport. Some will know that I am a very proud son of the late Jock Edwards. Many a night over a cold beer I would quiz Dad on the local sporting heroes and pick his brains on some of the true Nelson legends. I am a passionate Nelsonian and sport has a rich history within our region.

When I need advice I go to...

My wife! Although she probably frustrates me the most out of anyone in the world, she certainly knows me best out of anyone. She has an incredible way of either challenging me, telling me to pull my head in, or offering a sympathetic ear at the right time. To top things off, her sense of humour is always on point and her advice is always perfect... even if I don’t know it at the time.

My most irrational fear is...

Life becoming boring. I would hate the day that nothing ever makes me feel slightly uncomfortable.

The most spontaneous thing I’ve ever done is...

I won’t go into detail but it involved my stag do, an open field, a lack of clothing and, unfortunately, a village hall full of elderly crochet ladies!

I will never shut up about...

I will never shut up about the incredible work that all the staff do at the Nelson Tasman Hospice. I have always had a great appreciation for what the Nelson Tasman Hospice has to offer to the community, however, I am embarrassed to say I never really had any idea. If you ever see me out and about, buy me a coffee
and I will chew your ear off about it.