The Special Olympics Healthy Athletes initiative offers basic health screenings and services to athletes. These services are delivered by qualified medical staff in a fun and welcoming way. Referral to specialised practitioners for further assessment and care is made as required.
This screening programme is offered at World Games, National Games and some regional events. Healthy Athlete Information Sheet
View this TV3 footage from our National Summer Games based in Dunedin in 2013. This talks about the vision screening provided to athletes through the SOLCIOE (Special Olympics Lions Club International Opening Eyes) programme. If you have any enquiries about this programme please write to openingeyes@specialolympics.org.nz
For any enquiries regarding our Healthy Athletes programme please email:-
HAPS@specialolympics.org.nz
For any specific enquiries regarding each of the following disciplines please contact the Clinical Directors using the relevant email below:
healthpromotion@specialolympics.org.nz
healthyhearing@specialolympics.org.nz
specialsmiles@specialolympics.org.nz
fitfeet@specialolympics.org.nz
openingeyes@specialolympics.org.nz