Special Olympics Manawatu Snowsports

Training Times: Weekend or days to be arranged with athletes.

Venue: Whakapapa, Snow Planet or Turoua Ski fields

Contact: coach: Helen Johnson Phone 027 258 8558,

Email: helen.johnsonsport@xtra.co.nz

Season Starts: May - September 2026: Weather dependent

Volunteer Training: TBC

Trip planned: 24/8 - 29/8 

Snow Camp:  TBC

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

Events that we will attend in 2023:

TBC

Rules for Snow sports:

Special Olympics New Zealand has a comprehensive data base of all the rules needed and tips for coaching snowsports

Special Olympics International Snowsports Rules 

ALPINE SKIING RULES

SNOWBOARDING