Junior National Games

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Thanks Newcastle!

The Junior National Games were held in Newcastle NSW from 6-10 December 2012.

Ovver 250 athletes with an intellectual disability, from all states and territories, competed in aquatics (swimming), athletics, basketball, cricket, football (soccer), and tennis. There was also skills activities in t-ball, gymnastics, cricket, basketball, football and tennis.

To see results from the Games click here.

View Our Bulletin
The bulletin for the Junior National Games is available for download. To view previous editions, please visit our media archive.

Order Photos
Click here to download an order form for the official state team photos captured last night by WinkiPoP Media. WinkiPoP Media will also have action shots and awards presentation photos for sale two weeks after the Games.

If you would like to relive some of the moments from the Games, visit our photo archive.

Lots More Fun To Come
We have been overwhelmed with the number of people that volunteerd for the Games and while the event is now over there are other ways you can get involved. Volunteer with Special Olympics Hunter Valley or sign up for our next major event, the inaugural Asia Pacific Games in December 2013 when Newcastle will host 1,700 athletes from 25 countries.

Make A Donation
There are still opportunities to become a 1 in 500 supporter and support ongoing Special Olympics activities in the Newcastle/Hunter region.