COLGATE GAMES 2026

​​​​​​​The North Island Colgate Games will be held at the Tauranga Domain, Tauranga from the 9th January until the 11th of January 2026

The South Island Colgate Games will be held at Saxon Athletics Arena, Nelson from the 16th of January until the 18th of January 2026

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.

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