Events

2025 NZMA Winter Champs will again be hosted by HBG over the weekend of 16-17 August 2025 at the EIT Institute of Sport & Health, Mitre 10 Sports Park, Hastings.

The venue is at the Hawkes Bay Regional Sports Park (42 Percival Road, Frimley, Hastings) in the same indoor complex as the pool, gymnasium and Health Centre, adjacent to the outdoor track.  There is a café adjacent.

Note that the venue is approximately 8km from central Hastings and a 15 minute drive from the Hawkes Bay airport in Napier.

HBG are in the early stages of planning, but it is intended the Winter Championships will commence around midday Saturday and conclude midday ish on the Sunday.

The programme is being developed and is expected to again include:

50 & 60m Sprints (4 lanes available)

50 & 60m Hurdles

Long Jump

Triple Jump

High Jump

Pole Vault

Shotput

With regard to the sprints:

The 50m will have approx a 15m run off into very thick Pole Vault mats, whilst those electing the 60m will have approx a 5 metre run off into the same mats. 

There are only 4 lanes for sprints and hurdles. 

There is limited accommodation available at the Sports Park.

The Sir Graeme  Avery Hostel hosts two wings of 30 rooms, two persons per room, at approximately $60 per head

See more at: www.sporty.co.nz/hbcfct/accommodation-hostel

Any intending to bring motor-homes and hoping to stay onsite at the Sports Park please liaise with the Sports Park management or the Hastings District Council.

Become a Level 1 Official 

Athletics is a dynamic sport that thrives on the contributions of individuals from various roles, including athletes, coaches, administrators (at the club, centre, and national levels), and officials. As an official, you’ll play a vital role in helping athletes perform at their best and achieve their dreams.

Officiating at athletics competitions is both flexible and enjoyable. You can choose to attend as many or as few events as your schedule allows. We especially encourage young people to get involved and discover the excitement of the sport. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to your community.

Level 1 courses

Our Level 1 course is a great way to take your first step in becoming an official, by learning about Athletics from the official’s point of view, what you’re looking for and how to assist athletes in an encouraging and collaborative environment. It involves a 2-hour overview of athletics, including safety and safeguarding which is mandatory for all participants followed by three 3-hour seminars on each of the event groups (including a walk-through of that event group – track, jumps and throws; a seminar and an open book discussion-based assessment). Participants are able to choose which of the three (or all 3) event groups they would like to attend, and will then become qualified to officiate for that event group.

The Hamilton  officials course will be run from 9am-3pm on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August at Porritt Stadium.

To register for this course use this link

For information regarding the Officials Courses, please contact maxine@athletics.org.nz

Coaching Course:

Hamilton (Porritt Stadium) – September 14th 10am RJT (Facilitator – Barrie Jennings) and 11.30am CAD level 1 Long Jump/Triple Jump (Facilitator – TBA)

Free coaching courses are being offered across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions in the lead-up to the new season. These sessions are designed to help coaches at all levels upskill and feel confident heading into the 2025/26 season. Held at various locations throughout the region, the courses are accessible and tailored to provide practical knowledge and tools to enhance coaching performance. Don’t miss this great opportunity!

The object of these courses is to give a basic outline of the rules, competition conduct and the teaching of the core athletics events to parents and other volunteer coaches and officials who have a limited background in athletics.  By attending these courses and by studying the content, you will have started one on the step-ladder of athletics involvement, that will give one a lifetime of enjoyment, personal fulfilment and satisfaction

Click on this link for further information and to register

WBOP RJT and CAD level 1 coaching courses

Become a Level 2/3 Official 

Level 2/3 courses

Our level 2/3 seminar is a great way to take your next step in officiating and become a Chief or Referee. The course involves a 2-2.5 hour seminar followed by a 2-3 hour exam. An exam must be sat for each event group you wish to upskill in (i.e. Jumps, Throws or Track). 

Note the course requires a good understanding of the event group rules, and pre-reading materials will be shared with you to refresh your knowledge prior to the course. 

The Tauranga  officials course will be run from 9am-3pm on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September at Tauranga Domain.

To register for this course use this link 

Note, where individuals only wish to upskill in one event group then they will only need to attend on the Saturday. 

For information regarding the Officials Courses, please contact maxine@athletics.org.nz

Become a Level 1 Official 

Athletics is a dynamic sport that thrives on the contributions of individuals from various roles, including athletes, coaches, administrators (at the club, centre, and national levels), and officials. As an official, you’ll play a vital role in helping athletes perform at their best and achieve their dreams.

Officiating at athletics competitions is both flexible and enjoyable. You can choose to attend as many or as few events as your schedule allows. We especially encourage young people to get involved and discover the excitement of the sport. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to your community.

Level 1 courses

Our Level 1 course is a great way to take your first step in becoming an official, by learning about Athletics from the official’s point of view, what you’re looking for and how to assist athletes in an encouraging and collaborative environment. It involves a 2-hour overview of athletics, including safety and safeguarding which is mandatory for all participants followed by three 3-hour seminars on each of the event groups (including a walk-through of that event group – track, jumps and throws; a seminar and an open book discussion-based assessment). Participants are able to choose which of the three (or all 3) event groups they would like to attend, and will then become qualified to officiate for that event group.

The Tauranga officials course will be run from 9am-3pm on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September at Tauranga Domain.

To register for this course use this link 

For information regarding the Officials Courses, please contact maxine@athletics.org.nz

Become a Level 1 Official 

Athletics is a dynamic sport that thrives on the contributions of individuals from various roles, including athletes, coaches, administrators (at the club, centre, and national levels), and officials. As an official, you’ll play a vital role in helping athletes perform at their best and achieve their dreams.

Officiating at athletics competitions is both flexible and enjoyable. You can choose to attend as many or as few events as your schedule allows. We especially encourage young people to get involved and discover the excitement of the sport. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to your community.

Level 1 courses

Our Level 1 course is a great way to take your first step in becoming an official, by learning about Athletics from the official’s point of view, what you’re looking for and how to assist athletes in an encouraging and collaborative environment. It involves a 2-hour overview of athletics, including safety and safeguarding which is mandatory for all participants followed by three 3-hour seminars on each of the event groups (including a walk-through of that event group – track, jumps and throws; a seminar and an open book discussion-based assessment). Participants are able to choose which of the three (or all 3) event groups they would like to attend, and will then become qualified to officiate for that event group.

The Rotorua officials course will be run from 9am-3pm on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October at venue to be confirmed.

To register for this course use this link 

For information regarding the Officials Courses, please contact maxine@athletics.org.nz

Coaching Course:

Putaruru (Putaruru Athletics Club) – October 12th 10am RJT (Facilitator – Barrie Jennings) and 11.30am CAD level 1 Distance running (TBA)

Free coaching courses are being offered across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions in the lead-up to the new season. These sessions are designed to help coaches at all levels upskill and feel confident heading into the 2025/26 season. Held at various locations throughout the region, the courses are accessible and tailored to provide practical knowledge and tools to enhance coaching performance. Don’t miss this great opportunity!

The object of these courses is to give a basic outline of the rules, competition conduct and the teaching of the core athletics events to parents and other volunteer coaches and officials who have a limited background in athletics.  By attending these courses and by studying the content, you will have started one on the step-ladder of athletics involvement, that will give one a lifetime of enjoyment, personal fulfilment and satisfaction

Click on this link for further information and to register

WBOP RJT and CAD level 1 coaching courses

Become a Level 1 Official 

Athletics is a dynamic sport that thrives on the contributions of individuals from various roles, including athletes, coaches, administrators (at the club, centre, and national levels), and officials. As an official, you’ll play a vital role in helping athletes perform at their best and achieve their dreams.

Officiating at athletics competitions is both flexible and enjoyable. You can choose to attend as many or as few events as your schedule allows. We especially encourage young people to get involved and discover the excitement of the sport. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to your community.

Level 1 courses

Our Level 1 course is a great way to take your first step in becoming an official, by learning about Athletics from the official’s point of view, what you’re looking for and how to assist athletes in an encouraging and collaborative environment. It involves a 2-hour overview of athletics, including safety and safeguarding which is mandatory for all participants followed by three 3-hour seminars on each of the event groups (including a walk-through of that event group – track, jumps and throws; a seminar and an open book discussion-based assessment). Participants are able to choose which of the three (or all 3) event groups they would like to attend, and will then become qualified to officiate for that event group.

The Tauranga officials course will be run from 9am-3pm on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October at Tauranga Domain.

To register for this course use this link 

For information regarding the Officials Courses, please contact maxine@athletics.org.nz

Coaching Course:

Paeroa (Paeroa Domain) – October 19th 10am RJT (Facilitator – Barrie Jennings) and 11.30am CAD level 1 Shot Put/Discus (Facilitator – Kim Mickle)

Free coaching courses are being offered across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions in the lead-up to the new season. These sessions are designed to help coaches at all levels upskill and feel confident heading into the 2025/26 season. Held at various locations throughout the region, the courses are accessible and tailored to provide practical knowledge and tools to enhance coaching performance. Don’t miss this great opportunity!

The object of these courses is to give a basic outline of the rules, competition conduct and the teaching of the core athletics events to parents and other volunteer coaches and officials who have a limited background in athletics.  By attending these courses and by studying the content, you will have started one on the step-ladder of athletics involvement, that will give one a lifetime of enjoyment, personal fulfilment and satisfaction

Click on this link for further information and to register

WBOP RJT and CAD level 1 coaching courses

Coaching Course:

Whakatane (Rex Morpeth Park) – November 2nd 10am RJT (Facilitator – Kerry Hill) and 11.30am CAD level 1 Sprints and Shot Put/Discus (Facilitators – Kerry Hill and Kim Mickle)

Free coaching courses are being offered across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions in the lead-up to the new season. These sessions are designed to help coaches at all levels upskill and feel confident heading into the 2025/26 season. Held at various locations throughout the region, the courses are accessible and tailored to provide practical knowledge and tools to enhance coaching performance. Don’t miss this great opportunity!

The object of these courses is to give a basic outline of the rules, competition conduct and the teaching of the core athletics events to parents and other volunteer coaches and officials who have a limited background in athletics.  By attending these courses and by studying the content, you will have started one on the step-ladder of athletics involvement, that will give one a lifetime of enjoyment, personal fulfilment and satisfaction

Click on this link for further information and to register

WBOP RJT and CAD level 1 coaching courses

Coaching Course:

Tauranga (Tauranga Domain) – 09th November 8.30am RJT (Facilitator – Kerry Hill) and 10am CAD level 1 High Jump (Facilitator TBC) and Javelin (Facilitator – Kim Mickle)

Free coaching courses are being offered across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions in the lead-up to the new season. These sessions are designed to help coaches at all levels upskill and feel confident heading into the 2025/26 season. Held at various locations throughout the region, the courses are accessible and tailored to provide practical knowledge and tools to enhance coaching performance. Don’t miss this great opportunity!

The object of these courses is to give a basic outline of the rules, competition conduct and the teaching of the core athletics events to parents and other volunteer coaches and officials who have a limited background in athletics.  By attending these courses and by studying the content, you will have started one on the step-ladder of athletics involvement, that will give one a lifetime of enjoyment, personal fulfilment and satisfaction

Click on this link for further information and to register

WBOP RJT and CAD level 1 coaching courses