Disability Sports

School Sport Canterbury provides a number of sporting opportunities for students’ with disabilities.

Canterbruy Secondary Schools Boccia Championships

The Boccia Championship & Have a Go Day bring together students of all abilities for a fun, competitive day that celebrates focus, and fair play. It's more than a game – it's a chance to shine!

Boccia Championship, in partnership with Parafed Canterbury

If your primary impairment is physical, will compete as either a thrower or a ramp user

Boccia Have a Go, in partnership with Halberg Foundation & Special Olympics

Event is designed to provide a supportive and inclusive space for students with any disability

This day is all about trying the sport in a relaxed, non-competitive environment

When: Tuesday 12th August, 10am - 12pm

Where: Cashmere High School

Cost: Free

Entry:  

Term 4 Disability Play Partnership

This exciting programme is being offered to bring together young people that might otherwise miss out. It has been designed through a collaboration between School Sport Canterbury, the Halberg Foundation, and four keen providers 

When: Wednesday 6th October - Wednesday 12th November, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Where: TBC

Cost: Free

Entry:  

Canterbury Secondary Schools Championship Events 2025

Term 1

• Athletic Championships – 18th & 21st March, Nga Puna Wai

• Swimming Championships –  2nd April, Jellie Park Pool 

Term 2

• Road Race championships – 13th May, North Hagley

• Cross Country Championships – 29th May, Ascot Park 

Term 3

• Boccia Championships – 12th August, Cashmere High School

Special Olympic Certificate Events

• Special O Athletics – 26th March, Nga Puna Wai

• Indoor Football Ribbon Day – 28th May, TBC

• Basketball Ribbon Day – 3rd September, TBC

Canterbury Secondary School Weekly Opportunities

Term 1

• T Ball - 12th, 19th & 26th February 12.30 - 2pm Softball Lane
• Cricket - 5th, 12th & 19th March 12.30 - 2pm - Hagley Park
• Croquet - TBC

Term 2 

• Football - 30th April, 7th, 14th & 21 May -  12.30 - 2pm Hagley Park
• Badminton - 11th June - 12.30 - 2pm - Canterbury Badminton
• Table Tennis - 4th, 18th & 25th June - 12.30 - 2pm - Canterbury Table Tennis

Term 3 

• Volleyball - 16th, 23rd & 30th July - 12.30 - 2pm - Cowles Stadium
• Basketball - 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th August - 12.30 - 2pm - Pioneer Stadium

For information relating to the Wednesday competition please contact Paula Winsor, Special Olympics NZ, Email:  usirsc@specialolympics.org.nz