Sports and Activities

There are a wide range of sports and activities we facilitate for our members, including:

Archery

Parafed Wellington has established partnerships with a number of archery clubs around the region.  If you are interested in playing archery, here are the clubs in the Wellington Region.

Athletics – Track and Field

There are over 25 athletics clubs in the Wellington Region. Check out the Athletics Wellington Club finder to find a club which is close to you or provides for your requirements.

Boccia

A game of Boccia consists of four ends in the singles and pairs but consists of six ends in the teams. The object of the game is for players/teams to get  their coloured Boccia balls closer to the jack than their opponents.   

Bowls

A number of Parafed Wellington members play bowls and find clubs are very supportive and helpful, especially if you are in a wheelchair. 

Cycling

Parafed Wellington has established partnerships with a number of cycling clubs around the region.  With nearly 20 cycling clubs in the region there is plenty of opportunity to find one which best fits your needs.

Horse Riding

Horse Riding is a great sport of people with disabilities.

Ice Skating

Orienteering

There are a few permanent courses set up in Wellington, of which one is wheelchair accessible.

Rockclimbing

There are 2 indoor rockclimbing venues in Wellington which are accessible and have been used by our members.

Rowing

There are a number of rowing clubs in Wellington.  Currently Star Boating Club does have an adaptive rowing skiff and is welcoming potential rowers.

Sailing

Sailing on Wellington Harbour on a fine day is fabulous.  To try sailing you have a number of options you can try sailing without joining a sailing club.

 Shooting

There are a number of different types of shooting and shooting clubs in Wellington who cater for a range of skills and abilities.  There are 2 main shooting ranges in Wellington which are used by most clubs.

Snowsports

Parafed Wellington partners with Adaptive SnowSports NZ to deliver skiing programmes in the winter. We have skied at Mt Ruapehu, Cardrona and The Remarkables.

Swimming

There are all Council run swimming pools in the region provide learn to swim classes and there are also a number of private swim school operators.  Contact your local pool and find out what classes are available which may cater for your needs.

If you are more interested in competitive swimming most clubs welcome people with a disability. 

Swimming Wellington

www.wellington.swimming.org.nz/

Email: Operations@swimwn.co.nz 

Trampolining

Trampolining is a great fun family activity.  There are a number of tramp parks in the Wellington Region.

Triathlon

Triathlon is a popular NZ sport and involves 3 disciplines, swimming, biking and running.  You can compete in triathlon as a recreational or competitive athlete, the choice is yours.

Waka Ama

Waka Ama Clubs in the Wellington Region

www.wakaama.co.nz/clubs/list/97

Wheelchair Basketball

Wheelchair Basketball is similar to able-bodied basketball, the size of the court, hoops and balls are all the same. The only difference is that a player must dribble the ball every two pushes of their wheelchair; otherwise that player will be called for travelling.

Wheelchair Rugby 

Wheelchair rugby is the only team sport designed for tetraplegics, but anyone can play. It offers players  both rehabilitation, health and social benefits as well as significant  opportunities for athletic achievement at both national and international levels.   

Wheelchair Tennis

The only difference between disabled and able bodied tennis is the players are in wheelchairs and the ball is allowed to bounce two times before being returned.

Youth Group

The Parafed Wellington Youth Group is for 5 – 18 year olds. 

It has been designed so young people can experience a range of opportunities in different sports, recreation and leisure activities.

Through our youth group we aim to provide pathways to sport, opportunities to compete at regional and national levels, social networks for our young members and their families, and improve disability awareness within sport.

Some of our programmes we undertake ourselves.

Some are integrated with mainstream sports. 

We have partnerships other sports organisations to assist our Youth Group.

All family members are most welcome. 

Youth Group is run by Parafed Wellington and we meet on 

When: 1st Saturday and 3rd Sunday of each month

Time: 1-3 pm (subject to change)

Cost: $30 for the year (which will give you membership with Parafed Welllington)

Where: Locations around the region

Email: parafed.wlgsdo@xtra.co.nz