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One Year To Go Until the National Summer Games

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 […]

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Welcome Mitchell Rhodes – Partnership and Sport Manager

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 […]

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Young Athletes Term 4 Weekend Programme

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 […]

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Special Olympics in the Community: August & September

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 […]

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Club Forums to Get Underway in September

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 […]

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Ryan Smith elected to serve as Athlete Representative on Board of Trustees

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 […]

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New Zealand Squad Confirmed for 2025 World Winter Games

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 […]

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Athlete Leadership Class Of 2024 Graduates At Parliament

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 […]

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Call for Nominations | 2025 Athlete Leadership Programme

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 […]

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Young Athletes Weekend Programme: Wellington Region Term 3 

We are pleased to offer, and open registrations for another term of our Young Athletes Programme in Porirua and the Hutt Valley for Term 3. Term 3 Details   Venues  Hutt Valley  Taita College 188 Eastern Hutt Rd, Taitā, Lower Hutt    Porirua Aotea College Okowai Road, Aotea, Okowai 5024  Dates Saturday 17th August  Saturday 24th August  Saturday 31st August Saturday 7th September Saturday 14th […]