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3rd Aug
Waikato to host the 2011 Mitsubishi Motors Paralympics NZ Nationals Champs
The Waikato region has been awarded the rights to host the 2011 Mitsubishi Motors PNZ National Championships in November of next year which is expected to have around 200 athletes involved in up to 15 sports throughout the region.
“ParaFed Waikato is excited by the opportunity to host the next Paralympics New Zealand Nationals here in the Waikato in 2011. It gives us a fantastic opportunity to present our athletes to the Waikato public to showcase their achievements.” said Peter Martin, President of ParaFed Waikato.
“The Mitsubishi Motors Paralympics New Zealand National Championships are an important development event that enables young, aspiring and development athletes to compete against New Zealand Paralympians and World Champions. We are absolutely delighted to announce ParaFed Waikato as the host of this event in 2011 and I have no doubt this event will continue to build on the success of previous years” said Fiona Pickering, Chief Executive of Paralympics New Zealand.
The 38th PNZ National Championships will be held in November, 2011, based out of Hamilton.
The Waikato region has been awarded the rights to host the 2011 Mitsubishi Motors PNZ National Championships in November of next year which is expected to have around 200 athletes involved in up to 15 sports throughout the region.
“ParaFed Waikato is excited by the opportunity to host the next Paralympics New Zealand Nationals here in the Waikato in 2011. It gives us a fantastic opportunity to present our athletes to the Waikato public to showcase their achievements.” said Peter Martin, President of ParaFed Waikato.
“The Mitsubishi Motors Paralympics New Zealand National Championships are an important development event that enables young, aspiring and development athletes to compete against New Zealand Paralympians and World Champions. We are absolutely delighted to announce ParaFed Waikato as the host of this event in 2011 and I have no doubt this event will continue to build on the success of previous years” said Fiona Pickering, Chief Executive of Paralympics New Zealand.
The 38th PNZ National Championships will be held in November, 2011, based out of Hamilton.
30th Jul
Complete NZ Team Results from IPC Shooting World Championships
The New Zealand Shooting Team has returned from a succesful 2010 IPC Shooting World Championships. Michael Johnson (Auckland) returned with a Gold & Bronze medal as well as a World Record.
Congratulations Michael!
To view the official schedule and results visit www.hpo.hr/ipc_shooting_wc_2010/index.html
The New Zealand Shooting Team has returned from a succesful 2010 IPC Shooting World Championships. Michael Johnson (Auckland) returned with a Gold & Bronze medal as well as a World Record.
Congratulations Michael!
To view the official schedule and results visit www.hpo.hr/ipc_shooting_wc_2010/index.html
9th July
NZ Shooting Team Announced For 2010 World Championships
Paralympics New Zealand are pleased to announce the team selected to attend the 2010 IPC Shooting World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia between the 16th - 24th July 2010.
The team is as follows:
Athletes
Michael Johnson
Grant Philip
Greg Reid
Support Staff
John Bowden – Team Manager
Michelle Oswald – Loader (for Michael Johnson)
Jill Philip – Loader (for Grant Philip)
Gail Cross – Medical Support (for Grant Philip)
Ross Mason – Coach (for Grant Philip)
Paralympics New Zealand are pleased to announce the team selected to attend the 2010 IPC Shooting World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia between the 16th -
The team is as follows:
Athletes
Michael Johnson
Grant Philip
Greg Reid
Support Staff
John Bowden – Team Manager
Michelle Oswald – Loader
Jill Philip – Loader (for Grant Philip)
Gail Cross – Medical Support (for Grant Philip)
Ross Mason – Coach (for Grant Philip)
26th June
26th June
North Island Wheelchair Basketball Championships Results
The North Island Wheelchair Basketball Championships were on 19-20 th June at Trusts Stadium.
Ten teams competed over the whole weekend with Canterbury competing in the A Division.
Canterbury made it into the final with Auckland A, during which Canterbury really controlled the pace of the game to win 40 to 37.
This was a great result for the weekend which also had Mark Sullivan and John Wieser made the All Star Five for the competition.
The North Island Wheelchair Basketball Championships were on 19-
Ten teams competed over the whole weekend with Canterbury competing in the A Division.
Canterbury made it into the final with Auckland A, during which Canterbury really controlled the pace of the game to win 40 to 37.
This was a great result for the weekend which also had Mark Sullivan and John Wieser made the All Star Five for the competition.
14 June
Holly Robinson named Athletics Canterbury Athlete with a disability of the Year
Holly Robinson (Greymouth Athletics Club) has won the 2010 Athlete with a disability of the year award from Athletics Canterbury. For a full list of winners click here
Holly Robinson (Greymouth Athletics Club) has won the 2010 Athlete with a disability of the year award from Athletics Canterbury. For a full list of winners click here
4 June
1 June
26th May
IPC Shooting World Cup Results
Shooters Michael Johnson (Auckland), Grant Philip (Canterbury) and Greg Reid (Wellington) competed in the IPC Shooting World Cup in Germany over the weekend. The competition doubled as the 16th International Hessian Trophy.
A summary of the New Zealand athletes results are below:
Michael Johnson
SH2 R4 10m Air Rifle Standing Silver 598
SH2 R5 10m Air Rifle Prone Silver 600 + 105.7
Greg Reid
SH1 R6 50m Prone 18th 582
SH1 R1 10m Air Rifle Standing 29th 534
SH1 R3 10m Air Rifle Prone 46th 587
Grant Philip
SH2 R4 10m Air Rifle Standing 23rd 589
SH2 R5 10m Air Rifle Prone 36th 589
Shooters Michael Johnson (Auckland), Grant Philip (Canterbury) and Greg Reid (Wellington) competed in the IPC Shooting World Cup in Germany over the weekend. The competition doubled as the 16th International Hessian Trophy.
A summary of the New Zealand athletes results are below:
Michael Johnson
SH2 R4 10m Air Rifle Standing Silver 598
SH2 R5 10m Air Rifle Prone Silver 600 + 105.7
Greg Reid
SH1 R6 50m Prone 18th 582
SH1 R1 10m Air Rifle Standing 29th 534
SH1 R3 10m Air Rifle Prone 46th 587
Grant Philip
SH2 R4 10m Air Rifle Standing 23rd 589
SH2 R5 10m Air Rifle Prone 36th 589
NEWSLETTERS
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25 Aug
ParaFed South Island Games Entry Information & Forms
The ParaFed South Island Games is a unique event focused on bringing elite, developing and junior athletes together to compete in a friendly and enjoyable environment.
It has been two years since the last ParaFed South Island Games were held. ParaFed Canterbury is pleased to announce we will be hosting the event in Christchurch on 20th and 21st November 2010.
The ParaFed South Island Games is a unique event focused on bringing elite, developing and junior athletes together to compete in a friendly and enjoyable environment.
It has been two years since the last ParaFed South Island Games were held. ParaFed Canterbury is pleased to announce we will be hosting the event in Christchurch on 20th and 21st November 2010.
Entries are open for athletes with a physical disability. You are able to enter as many events as you like, for a single entry fee of $15. Athletes are required to arrange and pay for their own transport, accommodation and meals while in Christchurch. ParaFed Canterbury has two wheelchair vans available for hire.
Entries close on Friday 5th November 2010.
There will be over $1500 worth of spot prizes to be won over the weekend for all athletes who have entered.
Entries close on Friday 5th November 2010.
There will be over $1500 worth of spot prizes to be won over the weekend for all athletes who have entered.
24 Aug
Great results from IPC Swimming World Champs Results - Sophie Pascoe wins 5 medals!
The New Zealand Team have finished a very successful IPC Swimming World Championships in Eindhoven, Netherlands winning a total of 7 Medals.
Sophie Pascoe (Canterbury) finished with a World Record and a Gold, 3 Silver medals and a Bronze Medal. Congratulations Sophie!
The New Zealand Team have finished a very successful IPC Swimming World Championships in Eindhoven, Netherlands winning a total of 7 Medals.
Sophie Pascoe (Canterbury) finished with a World Record and a Gold, 3 Silver medals and a Bronze Medal. Congratulations Sophie!
Sophie Pascoe
100m Butterfly S10
1:08.06
GOLD
(Canterbury)
200m Medley SM10
2:30.64
SILVER
100m Breaststroke SB9
1:21.25
BRONZE
50m Freestyle S10
29.30
SILVER
100m Backstroke S10
1.07.85
SILVER
Rebecca Dubber
400m Freestyle S7
5:39.74
5th
(Auckland)
50m Freestyle S7
38.05
9th
100m Backstroke S7
1:25.39
BRONZE
100m Freestyle S7
1:20.83
9th
Cameron Leslie
50m Freestyle S5
38.09
8th
(Northland)
50m Butterfly S5
43.11
5th
150m Medley SM4
2:33.98
GOLD
Michael Ardern
100m Breaststroke SB7
1:36.94
7th
(Auckland)
50m Freestyle S7
30.37
8th
100m Backstroke S7
1:19.96
10th
100m Freestyle S7
1:07.27
8th
Daniel Holt
100m Butterfly S13
1:06.86
9th
(Auckland)
400m Freestyle S13
4:22.64
5th
100m Freestyle S13
58.95
12th=
Athlete
Event
Qual
Final
Total
Place
Michael Johnson
R9 50m Air Rifle Prone
-
593
593
Gold
R4 10m Air Rifle Standing
600
104.0
704.0
Bronze
R5 10m Air Rifle Prone
598
-
598
19th
Grant Philip
R4 10m Air Rifle Standing
585
-
585
37th
R5 10m Air Rifle Prone
592
-
592
41st
Greg Reid
R6 50m Air Rifle Prone
576
-
576
29th