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  • Tier 1 - Competition

    A local, competition-focused event that enforces all Special Olympics sport rules.

  • Tier 1 - Developmental

    A local, development-focused event that allows for flexibility in the Special Olympics sport rules.

  • Tier 2

    A regional, competition-focused event between multiple clubs, usually held over multiple days.

  • Have a Go

    An Informal participation-focused event that gives athletes the opportunity to try new things and have fun.

  • Secondary

    An inter-school event focused on participation, fun, and skill development across a range of sports that vary throughout the year.

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Swimming

Swimming

Tier 1 - Competition
20 Sep 2026
Southland, Lower South
20 Sep 2026
Gore Aquatic Centre
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  • Games ID
    46285SLD1SW
  • Event Manager
    Mel Turnbull & Andrew Humffreys
  • RSC
    Chris Moffitt
Indoor Bowls

Indoor Bowls

Have a Go
20 Sep 2026
Canterbury, Upper South
20 Sep 2026
Canterbury Indoor Bowls
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  • Games ID
    46285CBY0IB
  • Event Manager
    Helen Mitchell
  • RSC
    Paula Winsor
Bowling

Bowling

Tier 1 - Competition
27 Sep 2026
Hibiscus Coast Rodney, Upper North North
27 Sep 2026
Whangaparaoa Ten Pin Bowling
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  • Games ID
    46292HBC1BO
  • Event Manager
    Ben Tan
  • RSC
    Bethan Grant
Bocce

Bocce

Tier 1 - Competition
11 Oct 2026
Manawatū, Lower North East
11 Oct 2026
CET Arena
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  • Games ID
    46306MTU1BC
  • Event Manager
    Mike Ryan
  • RSC
    Steve Lyster
  • Notes
    Unified tournament
Swimming

Swimming

Tier 1 - Competition
11 Oct 2026
North Canterbury, Upper South
11 Oct 2026
Dudley Swimming Pool
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  • Games ID
    46306NCB1SW
  • Event Manager
    Gail McClintock
  • RSC
    Paula Winsor
Basketball

Basketball

Tier 1 - Competition
17 Oct 2026
Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Lower North West
17 Oct 2026
Tawa Recreation Centre
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  • Games ID
    46312TWT1BB
  • Event Manager
    SONZ - Ben Wallace & Steve Lyster
  • RSC
    Steve Lyster
Basketball

Basketball

Tier 1 - Competition
17 Oct 2026
West Coast, Upper South
17 Oct 2026
Westland Rec Center
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  • Games ID
    46312WCT1BB
  • Event Manager
    Jenny Green
  • RSC
    Paula Winsor
Multi-Sport

Multi-Sport

Have a Go
18 Oct 2026
South Canterbury, Lower South
18 Oct 2026
Centennial Park, Oamaru
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  • Games ID
    46313SCB0MS
  • Event Manager
    SONZ - Chris Moffitt
  • RSC
    Chris Moffitt
  • Notes
    Multisport HaG: Athletics and Golf
Swimming

Swimming

Tier 1 - Competition
18 Oct 2026
Te Awamutu, Central North
18 Oct 2026
Te Awamutu Livingstone Aquatic Centre
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  • Games ID
    46313TEA1SW
  • Event Manager
    Shelley Blair
  • RSC
    Matt de Jardine
Athletics

Athletics

Tier 1 - Developmental
18 Oct 2026
Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Lower North West
18 Oct 2026
Newtown Park
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  • Games ID
    46313TWT1AT
  • Event Manager
    Dean Patten
  • RSC
    Steve Lyster
Football

Football

Tier 1 - Competition
31 Oct 2026
Hawke's Bay, Lower North East
31 Oct 2026
HB Sports Park
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  • Games ID
    46326HBY1FB
  • Event Manager
    SONZ - Ben Wallace
  • RSC
    Benjamin Wallace
  • Notes
    T1: Football; Multisport HaG: Bocce and Golf
Athletics

Athletics

Tier 1 - Competition
07 Nov 2026
Howick Pakuranga, Upper North Central
07 Nov 2026
Yvette Williams Track, Lloyd Elsmore Park
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  • Games ID
    46333HPK1AT
  • Event Manager
    Roslyn Monaghan
  • RSC
    Briar Kerapa
Golf

Golf

Tier 1 - Competition
08 Nov 2026
Cancelled
Counties, Upper North South
08 Nov 2026
Pukekohe Golf Course
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  • Games ID
    46334CNT1GF
  • Event Manager
    Rowena Massey
  • RSC
    Andy Napier
Multi-Sport

Multi-Sport

Have a Go
15 Nov 2026
Auckland, Upper North Central
15 Nov 2026
Marcellin College
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  • Games ID
    46341AKL0MS
  • Event Manager
    SONZ - Briar Kerapa & Bethan Grant
  • RSC
    Briar Kerapa
  • Notes
    Multisport HaG: Hunger Ball, Table Tennis, Golf and Football
Football

Football

Tier 1 - Competition
15 Nov 2026
Hutt Valley, Lower North East
15 Nov 2026
Petone Memorial Park
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  • Games ID
    46341HVL1FB
  • Event Manager
    Mark Cullen
  • RSC
    Benjamin Wallace