Disability Sport & Recreation Hawke's Bay
PARTICIPATION • CONNECTION • FUN
Disability Sport & Recreation Hawke’s Bay aims to enhance the lives of disabled people through sport, play, and recreation.
Get Active in August
We’re joining the Parafed Network Challenge – Active in August and we want YOU on our team! Whether you're a member, staff, committee member or supporter – everyone is welcome to take part.
Challenge dates: 4–31 August 2025
How it works:
Track your distances each week using our simple spreadsheet or jot it down on paper – it all counts:
Walking, running, cycling, swimming = track your distance
Everything else (like gym, wheelchair basketball, boccia etc) = 1km per 10 mins of activity
We’re competing against other disability sport organisations across Aotearoa – let’s represent Hawke’s Bay loud and proud.
There are prizes up for grabs:
Lucky draw vouchers for participants
Prizes for top individuals and teams across NZ
Support our mission! We're also using this challenge to raise funds for DSRHB to keep doing what we do best – empowering disabled people through sport and recreation.
You can help by: Participating, Donating or Creating your own team to fundraise:
https://givealittle.co.nz/event/dsrhbactiveinaugust
Register by emailing brandon@disabilitysporthb.co.nz
Swim Meet
DSRHB is excited to host our first-ever All Abilities Swim Meet – created for our community of disabled swimmers, and open to all ages and experience levels.
We’ll have a variety of events on offer including kickboard, freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, relay, and medley.
Whether it’s your first time giving it a go or you’re ready to test your skills in a friendly competition, the focus is on participation, achievement, and fun - all in a supportive environment.
🗓 Date: Sunday 7 September 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Location: HB Regional Aquatic Centre
💲 Cost: Free
📝 Pre-registration required – link below.
With thanks to Hawke’s Bay–Poverty Bay Swimming and the HB Regional Aquatic Centre for their support in making this event possible.
If you have any questions about accessibility or event details, get in touch with us at: brandon@disabilitysporthb.co.nz or phone 020 441 4111
UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMMES
We’re Looking for Passionate People to Join Our Committee!
If you are ready to make a difference in the world of disability sport and recreation we want to her from you.
We have a few key roles available, including Chairperson, Secretary, Funding/Sponsorship Specialist, and HR/Legal Support. While experience is great, a commitment to making an impact is what matters most.
If you're interested in joining a team dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities, get in touch to find out more. Contact: admin@disabilitysporthb.co.nz or call Kath on 021 066 3930
Become a member
Benefits include:
Ability to participate in planned regular sports and recreational activities at no or little cost
Funding support for physically disabled young people to attend Halberg Games
Connection with other disabled people and their families
Friendship and support in an environment of sport and active recreational activities
Exposure to new sport and recreation activities.
Membership is $20/year per athlete and this covers all our free events throughout the year. Plus when you join the team you will receive your own DSRHB tshirt too!
Our vision
All disabled people in Hawke’s Bay are thriving through inclusive participation in sport and recreation.
Our mission
To connect our members through participation in quality sport, play and recreation opportunities
Our purpose
To encourage and support participation in monthly events, adaptive sports, have-a-go days, and ongoing programmes
To promote the interests and welfare of disabled people wanting to participate in sport, recreation, and play opportunities
To support athletes and teams by assisting with grants, sponsorship and funding.
Join us on social
@disabilitysporthb