Mapping the Para sport landscape
- PNZ builds sector relationships while mapping the Para sport landscape by engaging with Parafed or similar organisations, other community partners and champions.
- PNZ also engages with other National Disability Sport Organisations (NDSOs), National Sports Organisations (NSOs) and Regional Sports Trusts (RSTs) to capture details of the Para sport programmes and opportunities delivered by organisations for disabled New Zealanders of all ages.
What has been achieved so far?
- A nationwide view of Para sport programmes and opportunities delivered by a range of organisations for disabled New Zealanders of all ages have been captured. This involved building relationships and engaging with representatives Parafeds or similar organisations, NDSOs, NSOs, and RSTs across 13 regions.
- As a result of the Para sport mapping exercise, PNZ discovered that 20 out of 28 Para sports on the Paralympic Games programme had been experienced in some form across New Zealand. 6 out of the 14 additional Para sports that are IPC recognised International Sport Federations have been experienced in some form across New Zealand. The Para sport experiences encompass opportunities delivered by a mixture of inclusive sports clubs, Parafeds and similar organisations. From over 150 Para sport opportunities identified around the country, close to a quarter of those were considered regular (weekly) offerings.
- As the community Para sport landscape continues to grow, PNZ continues to monitor, review and capture details where relevant.
