Disability Sport & Recreation Hawke's Bay

DSR Hawke’s Bay is a fledgling charity aiming to provide sport and recreation opportunities to disabled tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) in Hawke's Bay.

Our group is made up of parents of disabled young people and disabled young adults who share a passion for promoting sport and recreational opportunities for those with disabilities to encourage participation, engagement and experiences.

Our purpose is to:

• Encourage and support participation in sport and recreation for disabled people

• Promote the interests and the welfare of disabled people wanting to participate in active recreation and sport in Hawke’s Bay

• Support disabled athletes and teams in the Hawke’s Bay

• Provide programs and services to Members including Para sports programs, adaptive equipment, as well as play and active recreation programs.

Benefits include:

• Ability to participate in planned regular sports and recreational activities in Hawkes Bay

• Funding support to attend the Halberg Games

• Connection with other disabled people and their families in Hawke’s Bay

• Friendship and support in an environment of sport and other active recreational activities

• Exposure to new activities