Athletics Auckland Children’s Track & Field
Children’s Track & Field is for anyone aged 7 – 14 years (as at 31st December 2022). The Athletics Auckland Children’s Committee is made up of representatives from Athletics Auckland affiliated clubs. The season runs from 1st October to 31 March each year with a calendar of events posted to the website. These events include Club Ribbon Days and Athletics Auckland organised events at Mt Smart Stadium (and other venues in Auckland).Being involved in athletics will not only make you a better athlete but will assist your ability in other sports by helping you run faster, jump higher and throw further.
If you are aged 14 or under and wish to become involved in athletics your first step is to find an athletics club near you.
Athletics Auckland Children’s Track & Field Events
Athletics Auckland Children’s Track & Field Championships
Friday Evening 24 February/ Saturday 25th and Sunday 26 February/ Friday Evening 10 March
Check Events Calendar for Information.
Athletics Auckland Children’s Representative Teams
Team Challenge 10/11 Years
Date: Tuesday 6th February 2024 (Waitangi Day)
10-11 athletes Challenge newsletter
Auckland Central.West Team Contact – Rachel at email
Auckland North Team Contact – Sara at email
Counties Manukau Team Contact – Terry at email
Team Challenge 12/13 Years
Date: 22nd/23rd/24th March 2024
More Details to follow:
Auckland Team Manager: TBC
Counties Manukau (takes in East and South clubs)
Counties Manukau Team Manager Terry Jensen
North & South Island Colgate Games
The Colgate Games are held once a season in the North and South Island in the January School Holidays. This is one of the biggest Athletics meets held in New Zealand. The Colgate Games are open to all registered athletes aged 7- 14 years.
They are held at different venues each year and any registered athlete can enter.
Please be aware that entries do close in November and no late entries are accepted.
Venues for 2023
North Island Colgate Games – 6-8 January 2023 – Cooks Garden, Wanganui
South Island Colgate Games – 13-15 January 2023 – Trust Aoraki, Timaru
For more information please go to the Athletics New Zealand website