Colgate Games

North Island and South Island Colgate Games are held annually in early January, and attract a huge number of athletes from throughout the country.

Athletes aged from Grade 7 to Grade 14 are automatically eligible, with open entry. Those aged 7-9 are awarded penants for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each heat. Athletes from 10-14 must compete in heats and semi-finals to qualify for finals. All finalists receive a ribbon, with medals awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Te Aroha Athletic Club generally takes a team of athletes to the North Island Colgate Games each year, and will be doing so again this season.  Any families interested in going should contact the Club Captain as soon as possible to express interest. Entries need to be in during November and accommodation needs to be booked early. Apart from the great competition, the athletes have a good time and form lasting friendships. Often athletes who compete at Colgate Games ‘catch the bug’ and want to go again every year.

Event Dates for 2023-24 Season:

North Island Colgate Games: To be held in Auckland 5-7 January 2024 entries online

South Island Colgate Games: To be held in Dunedin 12-14 January 2024 entries online

For a full list of events, and details on event location, organiser contacts, and start times go to the Athletics Waikato-BOP Website Click Here