Special Olympics New Zealand
Special Olympics New Zealand is thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Jack Rowe on his remarkable achievement of being selected for the Special Olympics Asia Pacific Regional Athlete Leadership Council for 2025-27. Jack was an outstanding emerging leader as part of the Special Olympics New Zealand Athlete Leadership Class of 2024 and this appointment […]
The New Zealand World Winter Games Squad has returned home to well deserved heroes welcomes, following a very successful campaign in Italy. After arriving in Turin on March 4th, the team enjoyed three days of acclimatisation and preparation on the slopes Sestriere, a ski village approximately 100 km from Turin which would also host the […]
The New Zealand team are on the board at the World Winter Games in Italy with Cosmo Adams claiming the team’s first medal of the Games, a silver, in the Snowboard Giant Slalom overnight. It was the first official day of official competition runs for each of the eight New Zealand athletes competing at the […]
Nine skiers and snowboarders with an intellectual disability from all corners of New Zealand have arrived in Italy to chase medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games. The Kiwi contingent will join over 1500 athletes and 1000 support staff from over 100 countries in Turin for the largest inclusive winter sports event on the […]
New Zealand’s fastest man, Tiaan Whelpton is going to be part of something special as an Ambassador for the 2025 Special Olympics National Summer Games, which are being hosted in Otautahi Christchurch from December 10-14 this year. “Super excited! I can’t wait to watch the National Summer Games take place here at the end of […]
We are delighted to introduce the Special Olympics New Zealand Athlete Leadership Programme Class of 2025. The selection process for this cohort was incredibly competitive, with over 20 outstanding athletes from across Aotearoa putting their name forward and we would like to sincerely thank all the athletes, mentors and clubs for the time and effort […]
Thousands of Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families and fans will be taking over Christchurch during the National Summer Games, from December 10-14, one year from today. Heading back to Christchurch for the first time in 20 years, the National Summer Games are the pinnacle event for athletes with an intellectual disability in New Zealand every […]
We are delighted to introduce Mitchell Rhodes, Special Olympics New Zealand’s new Partnership and Sport Manager. With a background dedicated to fostering inclusive sport and recreation, alongside Mitch’s proven expertise in advising, educating, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, we are pleased to welcome Mitch to the Special Olympics whānau and cannot wait for Mitch to […]
Following another successful term, we’re excited to continue the Young Athletes Programme for Tamariki (aged approximately 2-10) with intellectual disabilities in Wellington through Term 4. Join our free and inclusive 6-week programme tailored for children with intellectual disabilities, aged approximately 2-10 years old. Young Athletes introduces children to fundamental motor and sports skills, such as running, kicking, and throwing. Young Athletes also […]
Southland Hug a Rig Day Lower South Island RSC, Chris flew the Special Olympics flag at the Southland Hug a Rig Day in Waimumu. The day provided the opportunity for Special Olympics athletes to have a ride in trucks, hot rods and tractors as well as building connections across the community Central Otago Adaptive Sport […]