Parafed Waikato

Feeling very proud of our 3 Wheelchair Basketball teams ❤️💛🖤

A huge thank you to the amazing River Glade Archers and their instructors for an awesome two-hour Para Archery session today! 🏹👏

Our participants had a fantastic time learning new skills, having a go and enjoying the sport in such a welcoming and supportive environment. We really appreciate you sharing your expertise and passion with us! ❤️🖤💛
River Glade Archers Sport Waikato Halberg Foundation Aotearoa Adaptive Archery Archery New Zealand

Give Wheelchair Tennis a Go! 🎾

Tennis NZ & Parafed Waikato are excited to invite you and your whānau to a Wheelchair Tennis Have-a-Go Session at Lugton Park Tennis Centre on Saturday 12 September from 10:00am-11:30am.

Whether you're new to the sport or simply keen to give it a try, this fun session is a chance to learn the basics, get active, and connect with others.

What you need to know:
📍 Lugton Park Tennis Centre (Outdoor Hard Courts) 60 Old Farm Road, Hamilton East
🎾 Tennis rackets and sports wheelchairs provided
🧢 Bring a drink bottle and hat
🌧️ Wet weather plan - inside court to be used if wet
🎁 Spot prizes up for grabs!

We're also pleased to offer subsidised ongoing coaching opportunities for participants who would like to continue playing after the session.

To register your interest, please email [email protected] and I will send you the registration form.

If you have any questions, please contact Tiff Perry at: [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you there!

Waikato Tennis Trust Tennis NZ

We wish our Wheelchair Basketball teams good luck at the National League round 2 this weekend in Palmerston North! Very proud of them for growing this sport and entering 3 teams in the competition.
Thanks to the Lion Foundation and Glassbox for your valuable funding - your support helps our teams attend these tournaments.
Waikato Basketball Basketball New Zealand Waikato Wheelchair Basketball Team

Powerchair Football NZ Club Champs Draw released! If you’re around Auckland on the 7-8-9th September come down and check it out at the Bruce Pulman Arena and support our 2 Parafed Waikato teams the ‘Wasps’ and ‘Wanderers’
❤️💛🖤
Sport Waikato Halberg Foundation 2026 WASPS Powerchair Football Season

way to go Devon, Nicole, Emma & Jessie - legends 👍🇳🇿🙌🎉

Congratulations to Devon who is bringing home a gold and bronze medal!!! All that hard work has paid off Devon. We were all watching your races at home - you've made us super proud 🥇🥉

SAVE THE DATE for our Sports on Courts Day!!!
Saturday 10 October
There will be even more disability sports on offer this year and you will not want to miss out.
Halberg Foundation Special Olympics Sport Waikato

Archery Have a Go Session

When: 22nd August 2026
Time: 9.30am - 11.30 am
Where: River Glade Club, Trinity St Pauls Union Parish Church, 43 Queen St, Cambridge

Learn the basics of archery in a safe and controlled environment with professional coaches.

Note: maximum of 16 participants - you need to register for this so get in quick - open to Parafed Waikato members. If spaces are available, we can open this up to siblings. If you want to register a sibling, please email me and do not register them at this stage.
Register here - https://forms.gle/w4yN5oi2qU5FNznU9

Unfortunately we do NOT have adaptive aids to accommodate persons without upper limbs.