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- Special Olympics New Zealand names 40 athletes for World Summer Games in BerlinSpecial 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 […]
- Olympic medalist goes into battle for Special Olympics NZOlympic medalist Dylan Schmidt will be battling to win $100,000 for Special Olympics New Zealand
- Berlin 2023 World Games Assistant Head of Delegation announcedWe’re excited for Paula Dixon who is the Assistant Head of Delegation for the 2023 Berlin World Summer Games.
- Alan Robson to be appointed Chair of SONZ BoardSpecial Olympics NZ is pleased to announce Alan Robson as the new Chair of the Board
- Countdown starts for National Summer Games!200 days until the National Summer Games!
- Berlin 2023 World Games Head of Delegation announcedRowena Massey appointed Head of Delegation for 2023 Berlin World Summer Games 10 May 2022 Special Olympics New Zealand (SONZ) is pleased to announce that […]
- 200 Days to Go!We’re celebrating 200 Days to Go until the National Summer Games and we have a special Club Challenge worth $1500!
- Young Athletes returns to Welly!The Young Athletes Programme is returning to Wellington and highlights from our Term 1 programmes!
- Call for Inclusive Health heard around the worldSpecial Olympics communities around the world came together in April to promote better access to healthcare.
- 200 Days to Go Club Challenge!200 Days to Go Club Challenge! $1500 for winning clubs!
- SONZ achieves Governance Mark for sport and recreationSpecial Olympics New Zealand is proud to announce they have been awarded the Governance Mark for Sport and Recreation in New Zealand.
- Applications open for South Island Regional Sports Coordinator RoleApplications open for South Island RSC role
- Athlete leaders of 2022Five athletes from across Aotearoa have been chosen to complete the 2022 Athlete Leadership programme.
- Young Athletes takes off in AucklandOur internationally acclaimed sport and play programme is set to take Auckland by storm in 2022.
- Young Athletes at home video seriesSpecial Olympics New Zealand is proud to announce our new Young Athletes at Home video series, bringing the internationally acclaimed Young Athletes programme into the comfort of your own home.
- Job Opportunity Auckland Sports Co-ordinatorWe are looking for someone to lead and inspire in the greater Auckland region to deliver opportunities and experiences to people with an intellectual disability.
- Coaches Drop-in SessionThe new ‘Coaches Club’ will be an online drop-in session for anyone who wants to catch up with likeminded people who share an interest in coaching and learning more about what is happening throughout other SONZ clubs around the country.
- 2022 dates announced for National Summer Games2022 dates announced for National Summer games in Hamilton
- National Summer Games postponed to 2022Special Olympics New Zealand Board has been forced to make the heart-breaking decision to postpone the 2021 Freemasons New Zealand Special Olympics National Summer Games to December 2022.
- Hamilton 2021 merch pre-orderIt’s finally here! Our official National Summer Games merch is available now for pre-order, plus a special giveaway!
- 450+ Volunteers signed up for National Summer GamesHamilton locals from all areas of life have answered the call to become volunteers!
- Registrations open now for the Family Health ForumRegistrations are now open for the first ever Family Health Forum
- Over 800 pairs of glasses provided at National Games Health ScreeningsOver 800 pairs of glasses will be provided to athletes at the National Summer Games.
- Volunteers flock from all corners to 2021 National Summer GamesDianne and Blair Payne are excited to be among the 600 volunteers who will support nearly 2000 athletes and coaches to participate in the Freemasons New Zealand Special Olympics National Summer Games in Hamilton.
- Nelson basketball team set to qualify for National Summer GamesThree Special Olympics basketball from Nelson are heading to the regional tournament in Greymouth this weekend to qualify for the National Summer Games in Hamilton.