b'Alongside the Special Olympics New Zealand wider sporting programme,we have other specialist programmes.Young Athletes ProgrammeYoung Athletes is a sport and play programme for children with and without intellectual disabilities, aged 2to 7 years old which introduces children and their families into the world of Special Olympics. The programme is a fun way for children to get fit and learn healthy habits. It introduces basicMy daughter doesnt like sport; shesports skills like running, kicking, and throwing.doesnt enjoy it at school but all weekThis helps set the stage for a life of physicalshe has been talking about sport and activity, friendship, and learning. looking forward to comingtoYoung Weve run a range of successful pilots forAthletesandplaying with the other kids.this programme and are ready to launch thisyoung athlete parent programme with the help of a partner.Theres an opportunity to join us in welcoming children, families, and their communities to a new world where all talents and abilities Its fantastic for the kids themselves, are valued.theyre getting new skills, theyrelearning to get along with other people.But its also great for the families, for the siblingsandthe parents to be part of something like this.hon .grant robertsonyoung athletes pilot 2019'