COLGATE GAMES 2027 ​​​​​​​The North Island Colgate Games will be held at the Trigg Arena, Whangarei from the 8th January until the 10th of January 2027

The South Island Colgate Games will be held at Surrey Park, Invercargill from the 15th of January until the 17th of January 2027

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
1,500m                        Walks (1,200m - 2,000m)
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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