Athletics Tauranga Inc.

ATHLETICS TAURANGA CLUB NIGHTS

Summer 2026 / 2027​​​​​​​

Everyone is welcome—regardless of age or ability—to come along and give track and field a go!

We’re fortunate to have several fully accredited coaches on hand to offer expert advice and training tips. Whether you're preparing for the Colgate Games, Secondary School meets, or just looking to boost your fitness, strength, and speed, this is a great opportunity to get involved in a fun, supportive, and no-pressure environment.

Club Nights start at 5:30pm and will be completed by 7pm
● Free for Athletics Tauranga registered club members
● New participants are welcome. $10 fee per session
● Arrive at 5:15pm to register

2026

Wednesday October 21: Basic Running Principles with Coach: Kent Horner - Welcomes aspiring young middle distance runners through to ‘off the couch’ adults. Come and join us for a Basic Running Principles workshop.
● Practical drills to put into practice
● Followed by a time trial: 1000m for youth. 3000m for adults

Wednesday November 4: Sprint Starts & Skills with Coach: Kerry Hill - Welcomes runners who wish to master swift starts in sprints. Also the opportunity to learn hurdle techniques. 
● Setting up blocks
● Followed by timed sprint races

Wednesday November 18: Field Event Throws with Coach: Val Bromley
Wednesday December 2: Long Jump with Coach: Kerry Hill
Wednesday December 16: Christmas Fun Club Night 

2027
Wednesday January 20: Field Events with Coach: Val Bromley
Wednesday February 3: Multi Event Running & Field
Wednesday February 17 TBA
Wednesday March 3 TBA
Wednesday March 17 TBA

Youth 14 & Under

As well as the above club nights, youth members can participate for free in any of the Ribbon Days spread aroung the Waikato/Bay of Plenty this summer:

Ribbon Days (targeted athletic meets for children with a full range of events, where participants compete against others their same age. Athletes must have an age flash sewn onto their singlet. Lots of fun and a great chance for kids to test their abilities against others from around the region. Social and not too competitive)

  • Whakatane Ribbon Day
    Date: Saturday, 7 November 2026
  • Te Awamutu Ribbon Day
    Date: Saturday, 21 November 2026
  • Bellevue-Greerton Ribbon Day (Tauranga Domain)
    Date: Saturday, 28 November 2026
  • Paeroa Ribbon Day
    Date: Saturday, 5 December 2026
  • Te Aroha Short & Sweet Twilight Meet
    Date: Friday, 12 February
  • Cambridge Pentathlon
    Date: Saturday, 20 February
  • Fairfield Ribbon Day (Porritt Stadium, Hamilton)
    Date: Saturday, 27 February 2027

Other Track & Field Events this summer include:

Trevelyan's Tauranga Twilight
Date: Saturday, 2nd January 2027, Youth Meet starting from 9:30am, here at Tauranga Domain

Colgate Games

  • North Island Colgate Games
    Dates: 8–10 January 2027
    Location: Whangarei
  • South Island Colgate Games
    Dates: 15–17 January 2027
    Location: Invercargill

WaiBOP Children's Championships

  • WBOP Children's Track & Field Championships
    Dates: Saturday, 6 March – Sunday, 7 March 2027
    Location: Tauranga Domain, Tauranga


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14yrs + Including Seniors & Masters

As well as the above club nights, members get half price entry to all of the Athletics WaiBOP Open Meets throughout the summer. 

WBOP Open Meet Series

WBOP Open #1: Saturday, 17 October 2026 – Porritt Stadium, Hamilton
WBOP Open #2: Saturday, 31 October 2026 – Porritt Stadium, Hamilton
WBOP Open #3 (incl. WBOP 5000m Champs): Saturday, 7 November 2026 – Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
WBOP Open #4: Saturday, 14 November 2026 – Porritt Stadium, Hamilton
WBOP Open #5: Saturday, 21 November 2026 – Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
WBOP Open #6: Saturday, 28 November 2026 – Porritt Stadium, Hamilton
WBOP Open #7: Saturday, 5 December 2026 – Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
WBOP Open #8 (Short Track / Sprint Focus - incl. WBOP 60m, 60mH, 300mH Champs): Saturday, 16 January 2027 – Porritt Stadium, Hamilton
WBOP Open #10: Saturday, 20 March 2027 – Porritt Stadium, Hamilton

Major Local Featured Meets

Trevelyan's Tauranga Twilight (incl. WBOP 3000m Champs): Saturday, 2 January 2027 – Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
New Zealand 10 000m Championships: Sunday, 3 January 2027 – Tauranga Domain, Tauranga
Porritt Classic: Saturday, 13 February 2027 – Porritt Stadium, Hamilton

WaiBOP & National Championships

North Island Masters Track & Field Chapionships: Friday 27th to Sunday 29th November – Porritt Stadium, Hamilton
WaiBOP Track & Field Championships: Saturday, 20 February 2027 – Porritt Stadium, Hamilton
New Zealand Track & Field Championships: Thursday, 11 March – Sunday, 14 March 2027 – Auckland


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