COLGATE GAMES 2025
The North Island Colgate Games will be held at HB Regional Sports Park, Hastings from the 10th January until the 12th of January 2025
The South Island Colgate Games will be held at Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch from the 17th of January until the 19th of January 2025
The Colgate Games are a fantastic event within Childrens Athletics. It was run by New Zealand Childrens Athletic Assocation for over 40 years and more recently Athletics New Zealand. It is a great opportunity for athletes to try their skills against other athletes throughout the North Island and some from the South Island too. It rotates throughout the North Island with all centres hosting the competition.
The Colgate Games are available for athletes 7 -14 years and they are allowed to compete in up to any five events. The events athletes are allowed to compete in are -
7 - 9 YEARS
60m Long Jump
100m Shot Put
200m Discus
Plus Relays
This age group runs in divisions, with each division earning pennants for first,second and third. All athletes recieve a ribbon as well. The fields are smaller and allows greater participation. A great introduction into Colgate Games for athletes.
10 - 14 YEARS
100m Long Jump
200m High Jump
400m Shot Put
800m Discus
1,200 - 2,000m Walks
Plus relays - 4 x 100m and medley relays
This age groups run as per senior competition. They run heats, semi finals and finals then the top three placings in the age group are presented with medals. All finalists or top 8 place getters recieve a finalist ribbon too.