We are now a Social Club

As many of you know, Matamata Athletic Club is now a non-affiliated with Athletics NZ. As a club, this decision was made in the best interests of our members financially.

This does not mean we are stepping away from maintaining high standards. For the 2026/27 season, Ethan Wallace, alongside other committee members, will complete development courses with the support of Athletics NZ. This will ensure that our coaching, techniques and approach within the club continue to align with current New Zealand standards.

Our goal is to build a sustainable club financially so that, when the time is right, we can become affiliated with Athletics NZ again. We also want to grow our numbers and create opportunities for our talented young athletes to represent Matamata and put our community on the map in the future. 

How does this affect your tamariki?

Being affiliated with Athletics NZ gives clubs the ability to compete against athletes from affiliated clubs across the country at competitive events, including the Colgate Games.

As a non-affiliated club, Matamata Athletic Club is not able to enter athletes directly into these Athletics NZ competitions.

But there is still an option!

If your tamariki would like to compete at Athletics NZ events, they can register with an affiliated club, train with us here at Matamata Athletic Club, and compete for their affiliated club at those events.

This means your tamariki can still enjoy our local club environment, training and events, while having the option to compete at Athletics NZ competitions through an affiliated club.

Athletics NZ is also keen to support non-affiliated clubs and work alongside us to help ensure clubs like ours can continue to provide great opportunities for tamariki in our communities.

We believe this gives families choice and flexibility, while allowing us to continue building a fun, affordable and community-focused athletics club here in Matamata.

Have questions or want to know more?

Email us at matamataathleticclub@gmail.com
or send us a message on Facebook.