Paralympics New Zealand

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	05 Feb 2012 2012 National Independence Games - Entry Forms Available The entry information and forms are now available online for the National Independence Games which will be held in Auckland between the 13th - 15th April 2012. For more information click here
	05 Feb 2012 NZ’s Carl Murphy Takes Silver at Para-Snowboard World Championships In a string of podium finishes, adaptive snowboard cross athlete Carl Murphy (Lake Hawea) continues to perform well on the international stage, this time taking silver at the Para-Snowboard World Championships in Orcières, France. For more information click here
	03 Feb 2012 Pin & Win - Major Prize Winner Found Paralympics New Zealand has made the major prize draw from their Pin and Win Series 3 Promotion. At 11am, on the 3rd of February 2012, Max Sullivan was drawn as the major winner of a choice of $30,000 cash or a Mitsubishi ASX LS valued at $36,000. Mr. Sullivan was notified of his win and was thrilled and stunned to hear the news. Mr. Sullivan said he bought the Pin to support the cause and never gave it a thought that he might win. For more information click here
	02 Feb 2012 Variety Gold Heart Scholarships - Applications Now Open Variety - The Children’s Charity wants to help Kiwi kids reach their full potential in education, music, art, and sport through its Gold Heart Scholarship programme. For more information click here
	02 Feb 2012 Football Open Day - Youth with a Physical Disability - Christchurch Come along to Mainland Football, ASB Football Park in Christchurch on Saturday 18th February to have a go at football. For more information or to register contact Justin Muschamp, Sport Opportunity Advisor on 03 373 5050 or email justin@sportcanterbury.org.nz. For more information click here
	31 Jan 2012 Greenville Awarded 2014 Para-Cycling World Championships The UCI officially announced that Greenville, South Carolina has been awarded the 2014 para-cycling road world championships. The championships will take place August 28th to September 1st. It has been 16 years since the para-cycling world championships have been in the U.S. For more information click here
	31 Jan 2012 Parafed Otago Fr Leo Close Memorial Games The Parafed Otago Fr Leo Close Memorial Games will be held on Saturday 25th February 2012 and will include the sports of athletics, boccia, table tennis and swimming. For more information click here
	31 Jan 2012 Wheelchair Rugby Have A Go Day - Auckland Parafed Auckland and Auckland Wheelchair Rugby Club are holding a "Have A Go" Day at wheelchair rugby for anyone who is interested or wondered if it is for them. This is your chance to try it out, have a bit of fun and talk to the guys about rugby opportunities. For more information click here
	26 Jan 2012 Mia Masters Hard Knocks In Quest For Gold Gutsy Queenstown teenager Mia O'Keefe doesn't let a disability keep her from living life to the full. At just 16, she's got the 2014 Russia Paralympics in her sights. For more information click here
	24 Jan 2012 IPC to Reunite Paralympians in London The International Paralympic Committee (IPC), in conjunction with the IPC Athletes' Council, is organizing a Paralympian Reunion on 7 September in London to coincide with the Paralympic Games. For more information click here