Special Olympics Manawatu Athletics


Training time: 26/01/26 - March  28/09/2026 - Dec

Mondays 5.15 - 6.15 pm

Venue: Massey Communitty Track, Massey University

Contact: Team Management: Helen Johnson Phone 027 258 8558,

Email: helen.johnsonsport@xtra.co.nz

Events offered: 50 metre, 100 metre, 200 metre, 400metre, 800metre and 1500 metre walk run events Standing and running long jump, Mini Javlin, Shotput, Relays: 4x100 metre run

Manawatu Event: 24 Feb 2025 Tier 1

                             22 Mar 2025 Tier 2

​​​​​​​Volunteers are needed to help with time keeping, marshalling, data recording. If you would like to register as an event volunteer please contact Helen Johnson at: manawatu@specialolympics.org.nz


Events Manawatu athletes will attend: 

Te Whanganui-aTara 19th Oct Tier 1



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Rules for Athletics: Special Olympics New Zealand has a comprehensive data base of all the rules needed and tips for coaching athletics.

Special Olympic International Athletic Rules