ParaFed Otago

08/02/2026

🏏 Smash Play All Abilities Cricket is back!

Come along and give cricket a go in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment. This programme is designed for young people of all abilities to build skills, confidence, and connection through sport.

📅 Dates: 12th, 19th & 26th March
⏰ Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
📍 Location: Logan Park Football Turfs
💰 Cost: Free of charge

Scan the QR code to register or get in touch to learn more. We would love to see you there! Here’s the registration link: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/499016

03/02/2026

Archery NZ Coach of the Year: Garry Porter

Archery New Zealand congratulates Garry Porter of Dunedin Archery Club as the 2026 Coach of the Year.

Garry has given over 30 years of dedicated service to archery, with his contribution over the past year being particularly significant. As coordinator of beginner coaching at Dunedin Archery Club, Garry introduced 57 new archers to the sport in the last twelve months, creating inclusive and well-supported pathways that have led many into ongoing club membership.

Garry is widely respected for his patience, kindness, and leadership. This has been especially evident in his work with para-archer Paul Wallace. Beginning with limited direct experience in para-archery, Garry committed hundreds of hours to learning, adapting equipment, researching international practice, and providing individualised coaching. Under his guidance, Paul became a classified para-archer at the Neroli Fairhall tournament in 2025 and competed in six tournaments during the year.

Garry’s leadership is defined by humility, inclusivity, and a genuine commitment to removing barriers to participation. His impact has been felt not only by individual athletes but across the wider archery and coaching community.

Congratulations, Garry Porter, on this well-deserved recognition.

On behalf of the Board of Archery NZ

Photo: Courtesy of Dunedin Archery Club

29/01/2026

Thinking about trying a new sport?
We’ve got weekly sessions running in Dunedin:
• Wheelchair rugby — Tuesdays, 5:30–7pm
• Boccia — Wednesdays, 5:30–7pm
• Wheelchair basketball — most Sundays, 3–4pm
• Table tennis — Sundays, 10am–12pm
Sessions range from giving it a go right through to competitive, with a supportive crew and plenty of laughs along the way. New faces are always welcome 😊
If this sounds like you, please get in touch with our Sports Development Officer on 022 043 3768 or sdo@parafedotago.co.nz.

11/12/2025

Summer is here, yay!!!
We are hoping to go sailing this coming Saturday.
13. December 2025, from 11am to 2pm but can be extended if needed.
Weather forecast looks ok for now. We will keep you posted here and on our website.
Looking forward to see you all.
PS Weather gods are with us-forecast is less then 10kn wind, increasing in the afternoon at 4pm to 12knots, gusting up to 13kn. Steady NE wind.
See you all tomorrow out on the water-yeppee.

11/12/2025

22/10/2025

Ready to roll? 🏀💪
Join us for our Wheelchair Rugby & Basketball Have-a-Go Day!
A great chance to try adaptive sport, meet others, and have some fun.

📅 Sunday 2 Nov | 🕑 2–4 PM
📍 Edgar Centre (116 Portsmouth Drive)

All abilities welcome — just bring yourself and your energy!
RSVP by 29 Oct: sdo@parafedotago.co.nz
or text 022 043 3768

16/10/2025

GET AMONGST IT TEAM!!! 🍪🍪

Who doesn’t love a cookie or two! Even better when you are supporting our Otago Wheelchair Rugby team to compete across the country! 🤩

Hey awesome Wheellander supporters! We're fundraising towards our travel costs for WCR1 next year and we'd really appreciate your help getting the team to Tauranga.

One super easy way you can support the team: order cookies through us! Cookies, and supporting everyone's favourite wheelchair rugby team: sounds like a win-win to me.

If you'd like to order some, please message our page or one of the team (if you're fortunate enough to know one of these awesome people personally).

If cookies aren't your thing (does such a person exist? 🤔🫣) then don't worry, we've got you covered: keep your eyes peeled for the next month or so because we'll have some other awesome fundraisers coming your way (but more on those later).

Thanks for your support guys! 🍪🍪🍪

06/10/2025

09/09/2025

Get amongst it team!!!!

🔥 Check out the epic gear you’ll score just for registering to be part of the iAM Games! 🔥

The iAM Games are all about trying new sports/activities, making friends, and having FUN 🙌

Register by the end of Monday and you’ll go in the draw to win your entry fee back!

👉 Sign up here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/sportsouthland/Events-3/iam-games

26/08/2025

TERM 3 WHANAU DAY!!
Come along and get your involved, there is something for everyone 🌟

⚽✌️Dunedin Whānau Day is back for Term 3! Join us on Sunday 7 September at Elmgrove School for an action-packed afternoon of Football, Cricket, and Hungerball! This is an event for everyone - all abilities welcome! 🙌 Bring your water bottle, some friends, your whānau, and (if you can) a plate to share for afternoon tea!

📅 Sunday 07 September 2025
⏰ 2pm - 4:15pm
📍Elmgrove School

Scan the QR code on the poster or click the link below to register 💛 https://halberg.tfaforms.net/5159552?tfa_3=a00Q9000017GezUIAS

18/07/2025

💥 So exciting to have opportunities like this happening so close to home — the I AM Games! 🏋️‍♂️🔥

An opportunity to give everything a go! Get amongst it and have some fun 🤩

Are you ready for the iAM Games? 😁

Save the Date......13th and 14th September.⏰️🕑

Registration details out soon. Ekk how exciting!!!!😀😁😆

01/07/2025

What an outstanding performance from our Otago Wheelchair Rugby 💙💛 Their hard work and dedication is paying off! 🌟