PARAFED BAY OF PLENTY

Parafed Bay of Plenty is looking to be the sport hub for people with physical disabilities. We will offer a range of sports for people to try at grassroots level with pathways through to Paralympics.

Parafed Bay of Plenty is a growing organisation that provides sport and recreation opportunities as well as advocacy for its members.

If you are interested in becoming a member or friend of Parafed Bay of Plenty Click Here

To view the Parafed Bay Of Plenty Constitution Click Here

NEWS

PARAFED BOP HAVE A GO COMING SOON NEAR YOU!
Your chance to have a go at sports such as:
- Wheelchair Basketball
- Wheelchair Rugby
- Boccia
- Table Tennis
and lots more

Sportsdrome- ROTORUA
Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th March

Bluett Park - OHOPE
Friday 30th and Saturday 31st March

Tect Arena, Baypark - TAURANGA
Friday 11th and Saturday 12th May

For more info on sports at each event or to register contact Sophie on 073088304 or email sophie@parafedbop.co.nz

TO VIEW OUR WHAT'S ON GUIDE FOR FEBRUARY 2012 Click Here

CHECK OUT OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
- Click Here
With info on:

• Independence Games 2012
• Xccelerate to Xcellence

If you would like to recieve a hard copy of the newsletter in the mail or know someone who would please contact Sophie. 027 7272333 or email sophie@parafedbop.co.nz

DONT FORGET TO 'LIKE' OUR FACEBOOK PAGE- Click Here!

PARAFED BOP BOCCIA SCHOOLS & ORGANISATONS MONTHLY LEAGUE
Parafed BOP is launching the first Boccia Schools and Organisations Monthly league to start in the Bay of Plenty in February 2012.
For more information Click Here

SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE HANDCYCLING WORKSHOP- 21ST FEB 2012
Parafed BOP, Sport BOP and New Zealand Paralympic Handcycling Champion Shayne Collins are running a Handcycling Workshop on 21st February 2011 from 6-7pm at Sport BOP Offices, Devonport Rd, Tauranga.
Shayne will go through the basics of handcycling as well as how to look after your handcycle, general maintainence and other skills.
To book your place contact: Sophie- sophie@parafedbop.co.nz

PROUD WEEKEND FOR BAY OF PLENTY AT PARALYMPIC NATIONALS 2011
Parafed BOP is extremely proud of all the athletes who attended the Paralympic National Championships 2011 in Hamilton from the 3rd-6th November.
A huge congratulations and thankyou to the following athletes, their friends, family, coaches and people that supported them

Matthew Lack- Athletics
Cindy Eichler- Boccia
Neil Cudby- Handcycling
Bryce Mcfall- Handcycling
Shayne Collins – Handcycling
George Thomas- Indoor Rowing
Marion Eivers- Lawn Bowls
Chontelle Honour- Para-Equestrian
Jo Jackson- Para Equestrian
Jodie Thorne- Para Equestrian
Tayla Clement – Swimming
Olivia Hay- Swimming
Victor Kamizona- Table Tennis

ANNUAL REPORT and ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Parafed BOP held its 1st AGM on 29th September. Members were invited to vote on the new board.
Welcome to Neil Cudby, Alan Neilson, Bryce McFall, Bronwen Foxx, Jim and Madeline Savage, Wendy Neilson and Wolo Elisaia.
Roles of the board members will be assigned at the next board meeting.
For a copy of our annual report - Click Here

NORTH ISLAND COLGATE GAMES - TAURANGA 2012
The North Island Colgate Games will be held in Tauranga from 6th-8h January 2012 for Grades 7-14. For more information Click Here
ENTRIES CLOSE 20TH NOVEMBER 2011