Event Format

EVENT FORMAT

  • The games run from Friday morning through to Sunday afternoon – with relays being the last event of each day
  • An Opening Ceremony and Marchpast is held for each Games. Please be aware of times and dates for each Games.
  • All athletes in Grade 14 will be celebrated on Sunday afternoon, culminating in the announcement of the Nick Willis Scholarship winners.
  • Athletes will be considered visitors if they are registered with an overseas club or a club within the opposite island to the Games. Ie: a North Island athlete competing at the South Island Games will be considered a visitor and vice versa.
  • Athletes enter through our online portal and must pre-enter by November 10th. Clubs will select relay teams after all individual entries have been processed.
  • Athletes wear their club uniform and a Colgate Games bib
  • Athletes can enter up to five events plus relays

10-14 years
Events:  
100m  |  200m  |  400m  |  800m  |  1500m |  Long Jump  |  High Jump  |  Discus |  Shot Put   |  Hurdles   |  Race Walk
Format:  
Heats  |  Semis (for some)  |  Finals
Results:  
Posted online and at the stadium
Awards:  
Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd | Finalist ribbons for all finalists. Please ensure you read the Meeting Rules for awards for visiting athletes.
Relays:  
4x100m, Mixed Medley

7 – 9 years
Events:  
60m  |  100m  |  200m  |  Long Jump  |  Discus |  Shot Put
Format:  
Divisions
Results:  
Not Posted
Awards:  
Pennants for 1st 2nd and 3rd in each division | Divisional ribbons for all others.
Relays:  
4x100m