Kia Kaha Ake, Kia Nui Ake, Te Tokomaha Ake
More People, More Active, More Often


INCLUSIVE SPORT AND RECREATION


       "One in four New Zealand adults identifies as disabled
​​​​​​​        and 11 per cent of children under the age of 15 are disabled.”

-'Spotlight on Disability Key Findings 2018'                    ​​​​​​​

We use the term disabled people. Disability is not something people have – individuals have impairments. People with impairments are disabled if society does not provide an environment that takes their impairments adequately into account. Consequently, they experience barriers that prevent their participation in society.

Inclusive Sport in the Bay

At Sport Hawke's Bay, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of being active, regardless of any disabilities they may have.

In line with Sport NZ’s Disability Plan, we partnered with national and regional organisations, including local councils, disability groups, and athletes with lived experience, to better understand our region's needs. Feedback from over 70 online submissions and discussions at our 2021 Disability Forum helped us refine our strategic priorities.

We're committed to creating a better, more inclusive experience for the disability community in
​​​​​​​Hawke's Bay.

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          Disabled people who participate in play, active recreation and sport score more favourably
          on all health and wellbeing indicators than disabled non-participants.

Disability-specific Opportunities

Sport Hawke's Bay staff ensure that people with disabilities have opportunities to participate in and compete in school and community events. 
​​​​​​​Our organisation advocates for inclusiveness so that more people can be more active more often, regardless of their abilities.

You can view all the opportunities via the links below.

Regional

Halberg Foundation


Special Olympics New Zealand - Lower North Island


Across the Bay

Your own yoga


Adaptive whakauru Tahi


DSRHB


Special Olympics Hawke's Bay Club 


HB Jammers


Hastings

All Abilities Golf


PolyActive


Your solutions Hawke's Bay Boardriders NZ


Hastings Sports Centre 


Koryo Taekwondo


Hastings RDA


All Abilities Gym Hastings


Napier

Sense Rugby


Bay Skate


Sailability


Napier Aquatic centre aka NAC


 If you have any opportunities throughout Hawke's Bay for the disabled, please email communications@sporthb.net.nz.

If there are any changes to the above opportunities, please email, communications@sporthb.net.nz