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Here are the starting dates for some of the Para sports in 2019:
PARA ATHLETICS | Sat 26 Jan - Nga Puna Wai
The majority of Canterbury Athletics clubs run inclusive training opportunities, along with inter-club competitions on Saturdays.
PARA SWIMMING | Thu 31 Jan - Aquagym
Weekly training sessions for young development swimmers. An assessment on swimming ability is required before attending.
PARA CYCLING | Sat 09 Feb - Hagley Park Netball Courts
Regular training sessions for our cyclists. The first session will also be a Open Day for any new cyclists.
BOCCIA | Sat 09 Feb - Bishopdale YMCA
Weekly training sessions for boccia club members. Please note the new venue the boccia club in 2019.
PARA SHOOTING | Tue 12 Feb - Marshland Hall
Weekly training sessions for shooting club members. Equipment provided for new members.
POWERCHAIR FOOTBALL | - Tue 12 Feb - Bishopdale YMCA
Weekly training sessions with the Canterbury Powerchair Football team..
WHEELCHAIR RUGBY | - Tue 26 Feb - Mairehau High School
Twice weekly training sessions with the Canterbury Wheelchair Rugby team.
PARA TABLE TENNIS | Tue 05 Mar - Table Tennis Canterbury
Weekly training sessions run in conjunction with the Table Tennis Canterbury development programme. All abilities welcome.
ADAPTIVE GYM SESSIONS | - TBC - Bodyfix Gym
The programme will be a 4 week “kick starter”, with the option of joining one of the regular Bodyfix group programmes afterwards. A minimum of six participants required before programme begins.
For more information and to sign up for any of the Sports Programmes email hpierson@parafedcanterbury.co.nz
Burwood Hospital Hydrotherapy Pool
The Burwood Hydrotherapy Pool sessions will restart on Sunday 10 February 2019. Please ensure you pay your 2019 subscription before returning to the pool sessions.
For more information and to sign up for the Burwood Pool sessions email info@parafedcanterbury.co.nz
2019 BURWOOD POOL DATES
2019 KICK OFF DATES
We are excited to announce our Academy Programme athletes and coaches for 2019.
Academy Level 1
Celyn Edwards - Para swimming
Scott Martlew - Para canoe
William Stedman - Para athletics
Academy Level 2
Ella Benn - Para swimming
Thomas Chin - Boccia
Ieuan Edwards - Para swimming
Lilian Exton - Boccia
Alisha Mill - Boccia
Jono Nelson - Para cycling
Junior Academy
Montana Brown - Para athletics
Ben Gould - Para swimming
Sarah James - Para athletics
Lili-Fox Mason - Para swimming
Jasper Moss - Para athletics
Gaby Smith - Para swimming
PNZ Cyril Smith Coach Scholarships
Felicity Lowen - Para swimming coach
Alex McIntyre - Wheelchair racing coach
Paul Odlin - Para cycling coach
See below for some of our academy athletes and coaches.
2019 ACADEMY PROGRAMME
Click here to view all our academy athletes and coaches.
INTRODUCING SOME OF OUR ACADEMY PROGRAMME ATHLETES & COACHES
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EVENT |
PARA SPORTS |
LOCATION |
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FEBRUARY |
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02-Feb |
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Children's & Senior Inter Club Track & Field Meeting |
Para athletics |
Nga Puna Wai, Christchurch |
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09-Feb |
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Children's & Senior Inter Club Track & Field Meeting |
Para athletics |
Nga Puna Wai, Christchurch |
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09-Feb |
10-Feb |
ACT Boccia Canberra Cup |
Boccia |
Tuggeranong, Australia |
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10-Feb |
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Burwood Hospital Hydrotherapy Pool Re-Opens |
Recreational |
Burwood Hospital |
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15-Feb |
17-Feb |
New Zealand Canoe Sprint Nationals |
Para canoe |
Lake Karapiro |
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15-Feb |
17-Feb |
Para Swimming World Series |
Para swimming |
Melbourne, Australia |
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23-Feb |
24-Feb |
Canterbury Track & Field Championships |
Para athletics |
Nga Puna Wai, Christchurch |
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MARCH |
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01-Mar |
03-Mar |
PNZ Para Cycling Race Series (Activ8 Waikato) |
Para cycling |
Hamilton |
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02-Mar |
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Children's & Senior Inter Club Track & Field Meeting |
Para athletics |
Nga Puna Wai, Christchurch |
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08-Mar |
10-Mar |
New Zealand Track & Field Championships |
Para athletics |
Nga Puna Wai, Christchurch |
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13-Mar |
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Canterbury Secondary Schools Cross Country |
Para athletics |
Christchurch |
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19-Mar |
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Canterbury Secondary Schools Athletics |
Para athletics |
Nga Puna Wai, Christchurch |
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23-Mar |
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Le Race (Cycling Event) |
Para cycling |
Christchurch |
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29-Mar |
31-Mar |
South Island Secondary Schools Athletics |
Para athletics |
Nelson |
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30-Mar |
31-Mar |
The Bash - Wheelchair Rugby |
Wheelchair rugby |
Tauranga |
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2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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