Waikato-Bay of Plenty Champs

Relay Champs: Te Aroha Athletic Club enters a number of relay teams in the Waikato-Bay of Plenty Relay Champs which are held in December each year. Club selectors will select teams of 4 to compete in age group relays – events are held for girls and boys in age groups from 7 to 14 years. There are also medley relays (mixed gender, mixed distances) in each age group, and field event relays (combining discus, shotput and long jump). Teams who finish in 1st, 2nd or 3rd place overall receive medals. Te Aroha traditionally does very well in the relay champs, bringing home a number of medals each year. Those selected are advised several weeks before the competition so practice sessions can be held. The club pays the entry fee and provides uniforms to representatives selected.

Individual Champs: The Waikato-Bay of Plenty Champs are held in February for the over-14 year-olds, and in March for the 7-14 year-olds. This is an opportunity for athletes to test their ability in their chosen events against athletes from all other clubs throughout the Waikato-Bay of Plenty region. Medals are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each final. Often heats are run to determine finalists. Te Aroha athletes often fair well at this competition also.

Waikato-BOP Childrens Relay Champs: Saturday 2nd December 2023

Waikato-BOP Childrens Champs (7-14 Years): Saturday 23rd March 2024

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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 

Winter Programme:
Athletics Waikato-BOP also hold events throughout the winter season for those athletes wishing to compete in cross country and road races. Waikato-BOP Cross Country Champs are usually held in July, and the Waikato-BOP Road Race Champs are usually held in August. For more information on the winter programme, visit the Athletics Waikato-BOP website Click Here. The Te Aroha Athletic Club season subscription includes the winter programme, with registrations open from 1st April each year.