WAIKATO & BAY OF PLENTY CHAMPIONSHIPS: Our regional Championships is the premiere Track & Field event for Secondary School athletes across the broad Waikato and Bay of Plenty region. Athletes compete in their school colours. Secondary School athletes who place well at our Regional Championships will qualify to represent Waikato & Bay of Plenty at the North Island Secondary School Track and Field Championships (NISSAA).

• WBOP Secondary School Championships: Wednesday 18th March | Tauranga Domain.

Grading Information:  Athletes will compete in the following grades, based on their age as of December 31st, in the year of competition. 

• u15 (Junior)
• u17 (Intermediate)
• u20 (Senior)

*Para athletes as above, except Senior grade ORS funded students u22 in year of competition.

NORTH ISLAND SECONDARY SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS: The NISSAA brings together athletes from across the North Island, competing for their region in this annual 2-day event.

• 2026 North Island Secondary School Championship: 28th-29th March 2026 | Massey Park, Papakura, Auckland. 
• The WBOPSS Team is selected based on performances at the regional championships. 

EVENT INFORMATION: Waikato & Bay of Plenty Secondary School T&F Championships

• • Timetable 2026 – Schedule of Events
  • Event Information to Schools 2026
  • Event Specifications – Hurdle Heights, Implement Weights, Para Information