Special Olympics New Zealand

Nationwide
All year round

​You are welcome to join as an athlete, volunteer or coach.

Special Olympics supports athletes with learning disabilities and the volunteers who provide their invaluable support. The Special Olympics Healthy Athletes initiative offers basic health screenings and services to athletes at the National Summer Games which takes place in December. These services are delivered by qualified medical staff in a fun and welcoming way. Referral to specialised practitioners for further assessment and care is made as required.

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Special Olympics New Zealand

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