Our sporting partners support our mission to enhance the lives of New Zealanders with intellectual disabilities.
You can partner with us also, see below for the different ways you can help.
National Sporting Partners
Affiliate Partner Programmes
Our Affiliate Partner Programme supports sports providers who offer an inclusive sporting environment for athletes with an intellectual disability/autism. It builds strong and long-term relationships between Special Olympics New Zealand and the sporting community by offering regular participation, skill development from trained coaches, and access to Special Olympic and mainstream competition pathways.
Benefits of becoming an Affiliate Partner Programme
- Marketing and promotional support of programs/events.
- Co-branded activities and programs.
- Access to resources.
- Training and skill development for coaches and activators.
- Referrals for new athletes to your program.
Affiliate Partner Programmes - Lower North Island
Affiliate Partner Programmes - Upper South Island
Become an Affiliate Partner Programme
If you are interested in becoming an official Affiliate Partner Programme of Special Olympics New Zealand, please contact sport@specialolympics.org.nz