Festival of Disability Sport
One of New Zealand’s largest disability sporting events, proudly sponsored by Healthvision
Save the Date - 23+24 May 2026
Mercury Baypark, Tauranga
Highlights from 2025
The Healthvision Festival of Disability Sport 2025 was a powerful celebration of ability, inclusion, and fun! Held over two exciting days in Tauranga, this free event brought together physically disabled athletes, low-vision and hearing-impaired participants, and their whānau and supporters from all around the country.
Whether you came to play, try something new, or just enjoy the atmosphere — it was a weekend full of energy, connection, and inspiration.
What Happened at the 2025 Festival?
Three amazing venues. Two big days. So many ways to get involved.
Over the weekend of Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May, the Festival lit up the following Tauranga venues:
Mercury Baypark Arena
Sulphur Point (Tauranga Marina)
Club Mount Maunganui Bowls
From competitive games to casual HAVE-A-GO sessions, there was something for everyone!
Registration
For General Registration for the 2026 Festival, contact Suzanne at: suzanne@parafedbop.co.nz
Volunteer inquiries are also welcome.
How to Register for Wheelchair Rugby:
Register through your local club, Parafed, or contact Rob at admin@wheelchairrugby.org.nz
How to Register for Wheelchair Basketball:
Wheelchair Basketball registration is open for individuals interested in participating in the Kotahitanga Collective. There are two rounds, the first round being part of the Festival of Disability Sport and the second in Palmerston North in August. Players can enter in one or both rounds. Contact the Tournament Directors for more details - Glenn McDonald glennmcdnz@hotmail.com or Pauline Cant whaeapauline@gmail.com