IMPORTANT NOTICE
Given the circumstances and based on the latest information provided by Federal and State Governments, Special Olympics Australia has resolved that the 2020 Junior National Games presented by NAB being held in Launceston, Tasmania will be rescheduled to 24-28 October 2021.
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Special Olympics Australia Junior Games
From 24-28 October 2021, young athletes ages 8 to 17 years old with an intellectual disability will come together in Launceston, Tasmania to compete across five sports at the fifth Special Olympics Australia Junior National Games.
The Junior National Games is an opportunity for schools, families, friends and communities connected to intellectual disability from around Australia to be welcomed into the world of Special Olympics and share the joy of sports with all children.
The Games provides children with intellectual disabilities activities and sports which meet their individual skill and ability levels, while allowing them to play together in a fun and inclusive environment. The Games shows that all children should be valued for their talents and abilities with children of all abilities taking part and benefitting.
Develop important skills
Healthy Habits
Inclusive play
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Previous Games
2017 | Gold Coast, QLD
The fourth junior National Games were held at Runaway Bay on the Gold Coast, Queensland from 3-6 July 2017. The Games saw 200 young athletes participate in athletes, basketball, football and swimming at Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre.
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2012 | Newcastle, NSW
From 6-10 December 2012, 250 young athletes came together in Newcastle (NSW) to compete in athletics, basketball, cricket, football, swimming and tennis at the third Junior National Games.
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2008 | Canberra, ACT
The second Junior National Games were held in Canberra (ACT) and saw 250 young athletes compete across eight sports in some of Australia’s best sporting venues at the Australian Institute of Sport. Northern Territory was represented for the first time ever at a national Special Olympics Australia competition. We also welcomed athletes from Indonesia and Afghanistan.
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2004 | Launceston, TAS
The inaugural Junior National Games were held in Launceston in December 2004. At the Games 160 young athletes demonstrated their skills across six sports over four days. The sports on offer were: athletics, basketball, football, gymnastics, swimming and tennis.