Disability Sport & Recreation Hawke's Bay
PARTICIPATION • CONNECTION • FUN
Enhancing the lives of disabled people through the benefits of sport and active recreation
Exciting News for Little Swimmers!
We’re thrilled to be trialling a Start to Swim class through our Swimsation programme at Flaxmere Pools for under 5 year olds. Those who are home-schooled and new to the water may also qualify, so do enquire.
🗓 When: Friday mornings
⏰ Time: 11:00am – 11:30am - Starts 13 February
👍 Cost: $50 / term for DSRHB members
Spaces are very limited – just 3 little swimmers for this trial!
Lessons cover: Safe entry and exit, Take part in games, Full submersion with bubbles, Explores pool environment
If you’re keen, get in touch now so we can add you to the list: admin@disabilitysporthb.co.nz
Let’s get the tiniest tamariki splashing and loving the water! 💦
Halberg Games 2026
Info session, registration and event selection
Come along and find out what's involved, plus for those already registered choose your events.
🗓 Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026
🕙 Time: 5.30pm to 6.30pm
📍 Location: Sport Hawke's Bay, 480 Gloucester Street, Taradale Road, Napier
📝 Let us know you are coming – email: admin@disabilitysporthb.co.nz
Registrations open now – to receive your free Hawke's Bay shirt you need to register by 12 Feb.
(Funding support is available)
We'll talk about funding, the event, and what to expect.
The Halberg Games is a three-day national sports tournament for young athletes aged 8–21 with a physical disability or visual impairment.
From swimming and athletics to wheelchair basketball, adaptive cricket, and more – there’s a sport for everyone.
Compete with regional teams, make new friends, and enjoy the excitement of opening and closing ceremonies in a fun, inclusive environment.
UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMMES
Become a member
Benefits include:
Ability to participate in planned regular sports and recreational activities at no or little cost
Funding support for physically disabled young people to attend Halberg Games
Connection with other disabled people and their families
Friendship and support in an environment of sport and active recreational activities
Exposure to new sport and recreation activities.
Membership is $20/year per athlete and this covers all our free events throughout the year. Plus when you join the team you will receive your own DSRHB tshirt too!
Our vision
All disabled people in Hawke’s Bay are thriving through inclusive participation in sport and recreation.
Our mission
To connect our members through participation in quality sport, play and recreation opportunities
Our purpose
To encourage and support participation in monthly events, adaptive sports, have-a-go days, and ongoing programmes
To promote the interests and welfare of disabled people wanting to participate in sport, recreation, and play opportunities
To support athletes and teams by assisting with grants, sponsorship and funding.
Our supporters
A heartfelt thank you to the incredible organisations who help make our work possible through generous grants and donations.
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