Get involved

Special Olympics New Zealand offers a year-round programme of sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

More than 7,000 athletes train and compete in 13 different Olympic-type summer and winter sports throughout New Zealand. Each year, Special Olympics New Zealand runs more than 200 events in over 40 towns and cities around the country. These events are supported by over 3000 volunteers and are facilitated through a network of Regional Sports Coordinators.

Join us

• If you want to become an athlete Special Olympics is a great way to get fit, have fun and meet new friends.
   
• If you like sport and want to make a difference in your community become a volunteer. It doesn't matter whether you have a few hours or much more.
   
• If you think you can help us transform the lives of more people with a disability please become a donor. There are many ways you can give.
   
• If you are a company wanting to align yourself to a global movement with local impact become a sponsor or supporter.

• Our Athletes
  
  Anyone with an intellectual disability aged 8 or over can train to be a Special Olympics athlete
• Volunteers
  
  Do you want to transform lives? Become a volunteer
• Online coach training
  
  Complete coaching training online at your own pace, in your own time