Be an athlete

Winning a race, travelling all over the world, making a speech at Parliament, each Special Olympics athlete realises his or her potential through sport and other programmes offered by Special Olympics New Zealand. See what kinds of things athletes can do.

Be a volunteer

Developing physical fitness is more likely to happen with the help of someone who cares. Learn about how you can make a difference by being a volunteer.

Our sports

It takes courage to get on a horse, enter a race, ski down a mountain or jump in the deep end of the swimming pool. Learn about the sports offered by Special Olympics New Zealand.

Meet our athletes

Ask an athlete what he or she likes most about Special Olympics and chances are playing sports and making friends are going to be two of the top answers. Meet some athletes and experience joy and friendship.

Welcome to Special Olympics New Zealand

Special Olympics New Zealand offers a year-round programme of sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

More than 6,000 athletes train and compete in 13 different Olympic-type summer and winter sports throughout New Zealand. Each year, Special Olympics New Zealand runs more than 200 events in over 40 towns and cities around the country. These events are supported by over 2500 volunteers and are facilitated through a network of Regional Sports Coordinators.

Special Olympics near you

To find out about Clubs, school programmes and who to contact in your area, click on your region below.

North Island
Upper North - North
Upper North - Central
Upper North - South
Central North
Lower North - South/East
Lower North - West/Central

South Island
Upper South
Lower South

10/06/2013

Footballers from the greater Wellington region to chase glory at Football World Cup

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