Halberg Games
The Halberg Games is an annual three-day national sports tournament open to 8-21-year-olds with a physical disability or visual impairment.
It is a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to experience an authentic games village environment, with opening and closing ceremonies. Athletes compete in regional teams and have the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of competition and try new sports.
The Halberg Games offers sports such as adaptive crossfit challenge, athletics, swimming, golf, gymnastics, wheelchair basketball, boccia, badminton, archery, rowing, pop tennis, wheelchair rugby, powerchair football, rugby, turbo touch, taekwondo. table tennis, ambulant football and adaptive cricket
Parafed Waikato manage the Waikato team, and the Youth Club make up a big part of this team.
The Halberg Games are a highlight of each year and are held in the October school holidays.
More information can be found at www.halberggames.co.nz.