 The
Organisation
About The Organisation
Paralympics New Zealand is the recognised National Sporting
Organisation for people with disabilities. We are recognised by
the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) as the National Paralympic
Committee responsible for Paralympic sport in New Zealand. We support
and encourage sporting opportunities for people with disabilities to
participate in all levels, from club level, regional and national competition
through to international competition. Sports are offered through
a network of regional ParaFed Associations, regional and national Sport
Specific Groups, National Sporting Organisations, clubs, coaches and
individuals. Paralympics New Zealand supports developing
and high performance athletes through its "Paralympic Squad Programme".
It currently includes athletes across 11 sports. On an international
scale, Paralympics New Zealand provides athletes with access
to a host of international competitions, including World Championships
and the Paralympic Games. We are involved in organising, funding, outfitting
and supporting New Zealand teams to these international events.
Regional Games
Regional games are held throughout the year by Sport Specific Groups,
eg. wheelchair rugby and wheelchair tennis; ParaFeds, eg. Parafed Canterbury;
and NSOs, eg. Athletics Waikato.
Paralympics New Zealand National Multi
Sports Championships
The National Sports Champs have historically been hosted annually by
ParaFeds around the country on a rostered basis. However,
the 2000 Nationals marked the end of the annual nationals, as a new
format has been adopted. From 2001 the National Multi Sports Champs
will be held every two years. Every other year, the Nationals will
be included in sport specific able-bodied events. This means that
the 100m wheelchair final may be held before the 100m mens final at
the Athletics New Zealand Nationals. However, our sport specific groups,
eg. wheelchair rugby, boccia etc, will still hold their Nationals annually.
They also have the opportunity to include an additional competition
in conjunction with PNZ Nationals.
Philosophy
Paralympics New Zealand’s philosophy is to create and enhance
sporting opportunities for people with disabilities nationally and internationally.
Mission Statement
Paralympics New Zealand aims to be a high profile and professional
organisation enabling people with disabilities to achieve their potential
in sport.
Goals
- To promote and support competitive and non-competitive sporting opportunities
for people with disabilities.
- To provide access to international competitions for developing athletes
and high performance athletes.
- To raise the profile and recognise the achievement of athletes with
a disability with both the media and the general public of New Zealand.
- To provide effective leadership for disability sport.
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