Special Olympics New Zealand
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 […]
On August 27th a group of Special Olympics athletes had the opportunity to embark upon an Outward Bound Horizons Course. Horizons is an adapted course that provides all the adventure of an Outward Bound experience with the provision for additional rest breaks and support. The key objectives for this course are that students discover their […]
We are looking forward to once again connecting with all our clubs at the annual club forums which will take place over the coming months, starting with the Central North Island Forum in Cambridge on Sunday 22 September. These forums are a fantastic opportunity to connect, share and work together to support our athletes, volunteers and […]
At this year’s Special Olympics New Zealand AGM, Ryan Smith was elected to the Special Olympics New Zealand Board of Trustees, where he will serve as the Athlete Representative. Ryan will be supported throughout his tenure by mentor Helen Johnson and brings a wealth of experience to this role having served as the Lower North […]
Special Olympics New Zealand are delighted to confirm the nine-strong squad who will represent New Zealand at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy from March 8-16 2025. Representatives from right across the country will be part of the squad flying the New Zealand flag at the games with athletes from eight […]
On Wednesday 14 August more than 30 Special Olympics athletes from across New Zealand competed in Alpine Skiing and Snowboard events on 2024 Snow Camp’s Tier 1 race day. Conditions were perfect at Cardrona Alpine Resort with clear blue skies and plenty of fresh snow providing an ideal canvas for the incredibly talented athletes to […]
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the graduation of the Special Olympics New Zealand Athlete Leadership Programme Class of 2024. On Thursday August 8, the six graduates; Rāwiri Hawker, Richard Langford, Katie McMillan, Tom Morland, Jack Rowe and Ella Yarndley took part in their official graduation ceremony at parliament. During the ceremony the Class of 2024, along […]
Nominations for the 2025 Athlete Leadership Programme are now open through until Friday 30 August and we invite all Clubs, athletes and whānau to consider this great opportunity and nominate any athlete you think is well suited and ready for this next step in their development. This programme is specifically developed to ensure our athletes […]