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Athlete Wellbeing & Member Welfare

Athletics New Zealand is committed to providing a safe environment and supporting the mental and physical wellbeing of everyone who participates in our sport.

We are guided by rules and regulations, which are always evolving to meet the needs of members.

We place the highest value on the thousands of people around the country who facilitate our sport, and have memberships for coaches, officials and volunteers, so athletes and their families can feel confident in those around them.

Below you will find more information about the different ways we work to support the wellbeing of our athletes and the coaches, volunteers and officials who are the back-bone of our athletics in New Zealand.

Find a Club

The importance of the role of volunteers in facilitating a fun, safe and inclusive environment for participation in our sport cannot be understated. We have established membership options for athletics coaches, officials and other volunteers, which help to provide a safe environment for both athletes and the volunteers themselves.

Coach and Volunteer Membership

Find out more about coach and volunteer membership below. To register as an Accredited Coach member, Community Coach member or Community Volunteer member, please click here.

We recommend all athletics members engage with or utilise coaches who hold Athletics NZ Accredited Coach or Community Coach membership. A list of current Accredited and Community Coaches can be found in the relevant sections below.