Athletics

Special Olympics New Zealand offers a wide range of track and field events. The focus is to provide opportunity for everyone.

Walking and wheelchair events are included within the track competition and distances range from 25 metres to 10,000 metres. Field events include softball throw, standing long jump, long jump and shot put.

Download Special Olympics Guides and Rules:

• Athletics Coaching Guide
• Athletics Quick Start Guide (PDF 4.14 MB)
• Athletics Home Training Guide (PDF 1.50 MB)
• Athletics Rules (PDF 1.44 MB)
• Athletics 2010 Rule Changes (PDF 107 KB)