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National Summer Games

2025 National
Summer Games
10-14 December,
Christchurch

New 2022 dates for the National Summer Games announced

The 2025 National Summer Games are set to take place in Ōtautahi Christchurch

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Over recent months the Auckland Tuatara have helpe

There was a fantastic turn out at the Lower North

Recently a group of Special Olympics athletes had

Indoor Bowls, Swimming and Ten Pin Bowling are all

The festival of inclusive football in the Hawke’

A great Sunday had in Cambridge for the Central No

The athletes still had plenty of energy in the tan

A few snaps from the action on Day 1 of the Hawke’s Bay Tier 2 Football Tournament taking place in Clive this weekend. The sun was shining and there were plenty of smiles and sportsmanship on display as the six clubs in attendance showed off their skills.

Looking forward to another great day of inclusive Football tomorrow. ⚽️

It’s all set for another big weekend of Club Eve

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