Athletes

Competing in the sport of athletics is likely to be one of the most rewarding decisions you will ever make.

As a truly global sport, the opportunities are significant, and here in New Zealand we have fantastic clubs, coaches and facilities to help you on your journey.

Athletics isn’t just one sport, it encompasses a variety of disciplines that mean almost anyone can train, compete and excel.

Join a Club

Athletics Clubs across the country offer fun, inclusive and exciting programmes for all ages. If you are looking to try new skills, make new friends or event get a little competitive then Athletics could be for you. Come and join in the fun! All ages and abilities are welcome, including para athletes (athletes with a physical, vision or intellectual impairment).

New Zealand Secondary School Athletics Association (NZSSAA)

NZSSAA organize New Zealand Secondary Schools Athletics Championships annually at various centres throughout New Zealand and work directly with schools around New Zealand. They also organise and select teams to take part in International secondary school age group competitions.

Masters Athletics (35 years+)

Masters Athletics is open to anyone over 35 years of age. Clubs that cater to Masters Athletes can be found by using the Club Finder search tool, and many Athletics New Zealand Championship events have categories for Masters age grades, or master athletes can compete as senior athletes. New Zealand Masters Athletics conducts annual national athletics championships for masters athletes in New Zealand.

Hurdling

Hurdling includes both the ‘high hurdles’ over shorter distances of 80m – 110m, and the ‘long hurdles’ over 300m and 400m. Besides having good basic speed, hurdlers often possess great coordination, balance and rhythm.

Sprinting

The department of pure speed! Sprints include the 60m, 100m, 200m and the 400m. These events require lighting quick reactions and a flying top speed!

Middle & long distance

From the 800m to 10000m, you'll find a variety of athletes competing in middle and long distance events! Needing aerobic endurance and anaerobic strength - these events include the 800m, 1500m, mile, 3000m, 3000m Steeplechase, 5000m and 10000m

Throws

Requiring strength, explosive speed, and flexibility - throws are some of the quintessential athletics events. Covering the shot put, discus, hammer, and javelin throws.

Vertical Jumps

Going Up! These events are for those who want to soar in the sky! High jump and the thrilling pole vault are the two events that cover off our vertical jumps category.

Horizontal Jumps

Combining speed and technical prowess, the horizontal jumps of long jump and triple jump see athletes fly as far as they can into a sand pit.

Walks

3000m to 10000m in stadia walks are the domain of endurance athletes who have the technical skills to maintain their form for the length of the race.