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The Athletics New Zealand Distance Event Group are hosting its annual Emerging Talent Camp in Hanmer for distance runners and race walkers from Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 October 2024 (October school holidays).  

The focus of the camp is long term athlete development for emerging athletes to build the essential foundations required for long term distance and walks success. The camp provides an exciting opportunity for development athletes and their coaches to participate in workshops and train with athletes from different squads.

It is also an opportunity for coaches to share and learn from each other, and our presenters.  As a coach of a developing athlete we would encourage you to attend, with your athlete, to maximise the benefits of ongoing learning.

The venue for this year’s camp will be Hanmer Springs Forest Camp and applications are invited from Athletics New Zealand registered athletes aged 16 and over and their coaches to attend. Start time is 2.00pm Sunday 6 October, finish lunch time Tuesday 8 October.  Estimated cost for accommodation and meals is approximately $300.

Spaces are limited and your application will be conditional upon acceptance.  Preference will be given to athletes whose coach will also be attending.

To apply for the camp please apply here by Wednesday 11 September 2024.  

Details about booking flights will be sent to you on confirmation of application.    
If you have any questions please contact Maria Hassan mariah@athletics.org.nz  or 0212266874