Special Olympics New Zealand
The New Zealand’s football team is planning an all-out attack strategy at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin where they will take on the global elite, from June 17-25. Over 7000 athletes from over 190 countries will compete across 26 sports in the world’s largest inclusive sports event, the pinnacle competition for athletes […]
World champion trampolinist and Olympic medallist Dylan Schmidt was officially unveiled as the new ambassador for Special Olympics New Zealand to mark today’s (March 9) 100-day countdown to the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin in June. “Our team of 39 athletes is in the final stage of their preparation to compete in Berlin […]
Back on the 30th of November last year, when most of us were thinking about our packing for the National Summer Games, five of our powerlifting athletes were donning their New Zealand Powerlifting Federation uniforms and representing New Zealand in the 2-yearly Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships, which this year were held in New Zealand. Special Olympics […]
Recently we advised you that the SONZ AGM for the 2022 financial year would occur on 24th May 2023. This release prompted questions from a number of Clubs querying the process for nominating candidates to contest any vacant positions on the Board. Upon reviewing the Constitution, we now realise that to allow sufficient time for this process […]
Have you thought about making a gift in your Will for the benefit of SONZ? Or perhaps a gift to SONZ in memory of a loved one? Maybe you have items of value such as paintings or jewellery you wish to give now or leave later? Until recently, the primary avenue for such giving […]
Special Olympics New Zealand today named its 40-strong squad for the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin, which will be held from June 17-25. The team has representatives from clubs around the country, from Southland to Auckland, with strong representations from the Manawatu and greater Wellington areas. “We are really excited for these […]
Learn what this year’s Athlete leaders learnt at their third workshop in preparation for their graduation in September.
In August 2022 the Special Olympics New Zealand Foundation was officially launched with a successful event held at the Grand Hall at Parliament Buildings. The Foundation was delighted to have over 70 people in attendance including athletes, their families, SONZ officials and supporters, several special guests including the Mayor of Wellington, Andy Foster and the […]
Hear Waikato nurse Janet’s story about volunteering at this National Summer Games’ Healthy Athletes programme to improve health outcomes for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
With 100 days to go we’re on the hunt for 600 volunteers and starting preparations for the Law Enforcement Torch Run.