Adaptive Groups
Snow Sports New Zealand aims to provide access to actively participate in snowsports for all New Zealanders with functional impairments. Adptive programmes are available at eight mountains around the country, and there are a range of groups on a regional basis, of disability groups and to a limited extent through local snowsports clubs.
Disabled Snowsports NZ - Seven regional branches
Disabled Snowsports NZ has been teaching people with disabilities to ski and board for over 35 years. It has formed the base of what is on offer today.
Beginner, intermediate or expert skiers and snowboarders; Whatever your level, your local branch of Disabled Snowsports NZ welcomes new members and provides an important network for people wanting to have fun on the snow.
Seven regional branches provide:
- Local support ; Organised trips; Social eventsPlease note that the activities an individual branch has the resources to provide is very dependent on the strength of the branch committee and the funding they are able to source.
Branch Contacts
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Bay of Plenty |
07 345 9412 |
027 243 7263 |
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03 365 8348 |
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Manawatu |
contact Adaptive Snow Sports NZ | 03 443 4085 | |
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Wairarapa |
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Special Olympics
Snow Sports training and competition is one of the sports offered by Special Olympics for young people and adults with an intellectual disability, with regions and clubs throughout New Zealand. More details >
Parafed Associations
ParaFed Associations provide opportunities and encourage all people with physical disabilities to participate in sport and recreation.
There are currently 12 regional ParaFed Associations operating around New Zealand. Some of these group actively particpate in Snow Sports - such as Auckland at Snowplanet More details >
Back Up New Zealand
Back-Up New Zealand offers outdoor pursuit opportunities for people with disabilities. Courses in the North Island are used as a catalyst to break down barriers and push people out of their comfort zone, encouraging personal development and awareness. Winter courses include snow sports More details >
Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind
The Royal new Zealand Fondation for the Blind have Recreation Officers based in Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Palmerston North, Christchurch and Dunedin. Each year groups from RNZFB come up skiing. More details >
Sports Opportunity Advisors - Regional Sports Trusts
Through the Halberg Trust Sport Opportunity Programme, a network of Sport Opportunity Advisors working within Regional Sports Trusts throughout New Zealand, are available to help identify sporting pathways for disabled people.
Your local advisor can assist you in getting active in snow sports.
School Groups
We encourage all school groups to include special needs students in trips to a ski area. To arrange this talk to your local ski area and adaptive coordinator or contact the Adaptive Snow Sports NZ manager. By working as a team we can ensure these trips are sucessful.