No Exceptions

'No Exceptions Strategy'

The New Zealand Disability Strategy shapes Sport and Recreation New Zealand's (SPARC) "No Exceptions" Strategy with the following vision:-

All people participating in the physical recreation and sport of their choice.

The five goals of the No Exceptions Strategy are:-

  • All people have access to a range of physical recreation and sport opportunities for their own choice in environments that enable full participation. Accessibility includes physical, attitudinal, resources, information and communication.
  • All people participating in quality physical recreation and sporting experiences of their choice.
  • The benefits of participation in physical recreation and sport are understood by all.
  • People with impairments knowing about opportunities and accessing those they choose.
  • People with impairments participating in physical recreation and sport are recognised as role models for all New Zealanders.
 

Implementation of 'No Exceptions'

Implementation of the No Exceptions Strategy will be possible only through the commitment of partners within the disability sector, disability sport organisations and sport and recreation providers.   

 

No Exceptions Action Plans (NEAP)

A No Exceptions Action Plan (NEAP) is a strategy for developing sustainable inclusion within a school, organisation, club or facility which will encourage and maintain the participation of people with a disability (PWD) in physical activities or sports.
A NEAP is regularly reviewed and responsive to change.

No Exceptions Action Plans (NEAP)

 

No Exceptions Training

The No Exceptions Training programme is a SPARC initiative, which is facilitated and delivered by the Halberg Trust through the Sport Opportunity Programme. It was developed after collaboration with the Australian Sports Commission's Disability Sport Unit, utilising their very successful Disability Education Programme (DEP). The program's purpose is:
'to provide a national network of education and support for sport and recreation providers to enable them to increase their confidence, knowledge and skills, to create better opportunities for more people with disabilities'. 

 

No Exceptions Training Workshops