Disability Sport and Recreation Hawkes Bay

06/08/2026

Wow! What a HUGE session for our power lifters this evening with Coach Nick at The Hive - Gym & Sauna with our friends from the Hawkes Bay Magpies.

Our athletes truly upped the ante tonight with deadlifts, squats, overhead pressing, rowing, planks, and so much more on the delicious menu. Fingers crossed we didn't tire out the rugby stars too much before their big game on Saturday!

Even though our athletes will feel today's efforts tomorrow, their smiles from the great fun they had with today's visitors will take even longer to wear off than the muscle fatigue. 💪🏉🏋️‍♀️❤

05/08/2026

This evening saw a room full of smiles, tactics and friends helping each other to achieve at our first Boccia session in our big new venue.

We can't wait to do it all again on 19 August!

05/08/2026

We are so incredibly proud of our superstar athlete, Rocco, for taking on this massive challenge.

If you can help in any way, whether that's donating, spreading the word and the link to his fundraising page, or joining him for the final part of his challenge on 12 September, we (and our athletes) would be so very, very grateful.

Let's go, Rocco!

Rocco is raising funds by conquering 5000 stairs in his ultra stair-athon!

03/08/2026

As if we weren't already having enough fun, this Thursday's power lifting session is set to be even better than ever! Our friends and Hawke's Bay Rugby Union will be joining us as Coach Nick from The Hive - Gym & Sauna puts our athletes through their paces.

Make sure you have registered via Hello Club if you are planning on joining the action.

https://disabilitysporthb.helloclub.com/events/view/6a35d40fe4339eaac7aa0d8f

02/08/2026

Come and try a new sport, learn some new skills and have a great time with friends out on the squash court!

Squash is an excellent way to get your heart rate up, move your body and feel the endorphins rush through your system. If you want to feel these benefits, come and join the fun over in Onekawa on Wednesday 12 August.

Sign up via Hello Club today!

https://disabilitysporthb.helloclub.com/public/event/6a35d1341d512a3a553a5ddd/have-a-go-squash

01/08/2026

Our athletes are having the best time learning new skills and movement patterns during our weekly power lifting sessions.

Due to that old chestnut of financial constraints we have just two sessions remaining, but we would absolutely love the opportunity to offer them for longer.

If you'd like to help us to keep these classes going and you're in a position to donate, please visit disabilitysporthb.co.nz/support-dsrhb/

31/07/2026

Our second session of power lifting was a great success! Coach Nick ran our athletes through a variety of lifts including the deadlift, squat and overhead press.

We can't wait to see what he has in store for us next Thursday!

30/07/2026

Well done, Maya!

Not only did she tackle today's powerlifting session with aplomb, but Maya was also suitably stoked to receive her certificate for her participation in basketball earlier this year.

It is great to see our athletes challenging themselves across a range of disciplines and having a great time along the way.

29/07/2026

💙 Half a heart. Full of determination.
Born with a complex heart condition and having undergone four open-heart surgeries, 13-year-old Cam has never let challenges define him.

Through DSRHB and the Halberg Games, Cam has discovered new sports, new friendships and the joy of simply having a go.
His story is a beautiful reminder that sport is about so much more than competition - it's about confidence, connection and belonging.

Read Cam's story on our website: https://www.disabilitysporthb.co.nz/blog/post/166447/cam-bartle-member-story/

23/07/2026

Yesterday saw five of our athletes take on a new challenge of entering the power lifting arena. Coach Nick at took our brave and focused athletes through an excellent orientation of the gym and some fundamental movements that will help us to keep developing our strength and confidence over the next few weeks.

We are so excited to begin this haerenga and learn some new skills!