JUNIORS ROUND-UP - WEEK 4

Great to see all the young athletes who braved the conditions on Tuesday. Hopefully, this week we have less wind and rain and more warm sunshine.

On the topic of weather, it should be noted that club nights will go ahead unless there is an immediate chance of severe or unsafe weather. If this is the case, information will be posted on our Junior Athletics Facebook page and an email will be sent to those on our Junior’s emailing list. Of course, the decision to participate is totally up to you as parents and caregivers.

Over the next few weeks, we will continue teaching the basics of athletics – there will be a growing focus on what is expected of athletes during competition. This will help our older athletes be more confident participating at our Ribbon Day.

A couple of things to note:

Please check-in through our QR-code on club nights if you are leaving your children in our care. This information will be useful in the case of an emergency or medical event.  

We would appreciate it if anyone who has not registered to do so as soon as possible

We would appreciate it if anyone who has not registered todo so as soon as possible.

We are hosting a Ribbon Day on December 13th for ages 8-14.More details to follow.

We are seeking a new sponsor for our uniforms, so currentlywe only have old stock that is available for purchase on our club nights.

The North Island Colgate games are being held in Taurangafrom the 9-11th of January. The games are New Zealand's largest athleticscompetition for children aged 7 to 14.

See you all Tuesday,Mike

Athletics Whangarei offers a wide range of activities and events to get kids into athletics. Age group: 5 - 12 years old. Registrations online, except 5 - 6yrs olds register on club night.

We have weekly club nights during term 4 and term 1, Ribbon trials and champ shows.

Athletics Track & Field is back for 2025!

Starting 7th October 2025

Juniors (ages 5–11): 4.00–5.00pm

Development & Seniors (ages 12+): 5.30–7.00pm

The Development group is also open to younger athletes who are ready to take the next step with more specific training.

Come along, get active, and enjoy the season ahead!

‍www.athleticswhangarei.co.nz‍

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Our winter harrier programme is also popular with the juniors and families, with runners /joggers /walkers all welcome. Events are family friendly with a range of distances on offer. Dates: April - September. (See harriers under sections.)

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