Lower Hutt Medal Day
This is a fun interclub event for children aged 5-15. We host the event at Hutt Rec, usually on Wellington Anniversary Day each year, starting 10am. Medals are awarded for first three placings in all track heats and field events. Kids go home jingling.
All our members are encouraged to participate in this event, particularly those who have considered competing but not yet taken the step into an interclub. As well as competing, we ask members to bring a plate of home-baked goods to sell at our cake stall. We also need club members/parents to assist with setup, running events and food sales, and take-down at the end of the day. Your help will be appreciated.
The event is open to members and non-members alike. So if you have family or friends who might want to give athletics a go, bring them along. This year we also have extra events for 5 and 6 year olds.
Entry is on the day and costs $10 to enter as many events you wish for your age group. The registration desk will open at 9am, and the event is usually finished by 1.30pm.
The day will be cash-only (no eftpos), so bring your coins.
Ribbon Days
Ribbon Days are open to all registered athletes from any club affiliated to Athletics New Zealand. In special circumstances, clubs might open up the entries to other people.Generally the athletes are Grades 7 - 14, but most clubs allow Grade 6 athletes to join in and will put on a couple of lunchtime races for the little ones. Older teens sometimes join in, but we generally encourage them to go to Senior league meetings.
- Most Ribbon Days are on Sundays with first events starting at 10am
- Arrive at 9.30am to register and warm up
- Entry fee is usually $5 per athlete
- Host club usually put on a sausage sizzle and refreshments
- Clubs usually help each other out in regards to providing Officials.
- They are a great opportunity for parents to learn the ins and outs of officiating and running an event
2024/2025 Ribbon Days:
TBA Palmerston North Ribbon Day Manawatu Community Athletics Track
6 February 2025 Paraparaumu Ribbon Day Paraparaumu Domain (Waitangi Day)