North Canterbury Children’s Athletics
2024/25 Track & Field 7–14 yrs
Head Coach: Laura Langley email: lauralangley14@gmail.com
Manager: Greg Weeks email: ncanchildrensathletics@gmail.com
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The North Canterbury Athletic Club (NCAC) Children’s Section extends a warm welcome to all athletes and their parents or caregivers to the sport of Athletics.
For our new families joining, WELCOME!
Children's athletics is ages 7 - 14yrs
Athletes are trained in long jump, high jump, shot put, discus, sprints, relays, hurdles, middle and long distance running.
The Track & Field season operates from October to March
New Athletes!
Want to give Track & Field a go? You are welcome to come along to our OPEN TRAINING DAYS at the Rangiora New Life School fields on:
Tuesday 8th, 15th, 22nd October 2024, 4:30 - 6.00pm. Cost $5 per child per session payable on the night please.
New Athletes can try out their speed, jumps & throws in the first two Interclub Grading Competition days at Nga Puna Wai in Christchurch. This helps new families decide if Track & Field athletics is a sport they wish to take up.
Key dates:
Tuesday 8th October 2024, 4:30 to 6.00pm - NCAN Open training day #1
Tuesday 15th October 2024, 4:30 to 6.00pm - NCAN Open training day #2
Saturday 19th October 2024, - CCAA Interclub at NPW (Grading day #1)
Tuesday 22nd October 2024, 4:30 to 6.00pm - NCAN Open training day #3
Saturday 26th October 2024, - CCAA Interclub at NPW (Grading day #2)
Following 26th of October 2024 all athletes are required to be registered with both the North Canterbury Athletics Club and Canterbury Children's Athletics.
Children MUST be registered and competing at the Canterbury Interclub events to continue training with our club.
Our club does not accept registration applications from new families until they have attended either the first, second or both Interclub Grading Competition days at Nga Puna Wai.
Any queries please dont hesitate to contact Nikora (details above).
Communications
During the season you will be asked to keep an eye on our Facebook online presence. We post messages to keep our NCAN family up to date with Coaching decisions, Training changes & CCAA updates & news letters. Its an easy way to stay on top of what you & your child needs to know.
Training Sessions
NCAC offer two training sessions per week. There is training fees involved, refer below Registration & Athlete Fees.
Monday session at the Ashgrove Park fields
Sprints, Distance, Hurdles, Race Walk - Starting at 4:30
Tuesday sessions at the Rangiora New Life School fields
Drills & Skills 4:30 - 6.00pm for all athletes 7-14yrs
Training sessions are designed by our head coach & after the open days, individuals are monitored throughout the season.
What to expect at Training!
Athletes are coached through warm-up and stretching routines. Separated into groups to rotate around the athletic stations & supported to learn & practice techniques involved in track & field. The athletes learn many drills to help them make their best decisions during competition. The session ends with warm down and stretching routines.
Suitable footwear and clothing must be worn at training. Bring a drink bottle!
We are predominately parent run & largely rely on our NCAC family to help. Get yourself involved. Help us set up the athletic stations & the equipment. At the completion, return equipment to the storage container. Parent help is also appreciated at the stations throughout the session so quality coaching can occur. Yes you do have skills - we need you! (please check out 'Parent Help' tab above).
Throughout the season there are several opportunities for parents to learn fundamentals in coaching athletic disciplines. Watch & learn.
What we expect!
Simple, we expect your child to come ready to put in effort, open to learn new things with a smile & bring their best sports person-like attitude. Expect to be part of our NCAC family.
Interclub Competition
Commencing Saturday 19th October 2024.
Held at the Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub in Christchurch commencing 8.30am through to midday. The many athletic clubs from around Canterbury attend to compete.
It is a big morning of events so bring a picnic, a blanket & camp chairs. NCAC erect a marque & flag offering shelter & a place to be as a team. There is usually a sausage sizzle or a food & coffee stall operating. Don’t forget your sunscreen and warm gear.
The first two Interclub days in October are GRADING DAYS & a great chance for new families to try athletics. After which it is mandatory to be registered with a club.
The morning competition is efficiently operated by the Canterbury Childrens Athletics Association (CCAA). They do a fantastic job for the many athletes that compete.
RULES!!! yes there are rules, check them out below.
Relay Selection
If your child is selected in a NCAN relay team be prepared to have your athlete at Nga Puna Wai at 8.30am to marshall for relay entry. Selections are by our head coach who shall inform you of your selection.
Parents shall also be asked to ensure the team makes the marshalling time.
Athlete Responsibilities
It is the athletes (& your) responsibility to get to their respective event in the right place at the right time. For new athletes it may take 1 or 2 Saturdays to get used to how events are officiated.
Age Grade
An athlete's age grade is determined by their age at 31 December. If unsure please ask.
Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub Rules
- Only competitors, duty parents & officials are allowed inside the arena or track area (i.e. inside the fence line). NO PARENTS are permitted inside the arena unless they are performing a Club Duty, children must make their own way to their event. They will get there!
- No athletes or parents are permitted to walk across the centre of the arena (large grassed area), they must go around the outside.
- Spikes can be worn from Grade 10. 6mm cone shaped spikes are the only spikes permitted to be worn on the track. On exiting the track, spike shoes MUST be removed.
- Any concerns you have should be reported to your club captain/manager in the first instance.
- NO FOOD is allowed inside the arena, this applies to officials, athletes and parents performing Club Duty.
- WATER ONLY is allowed inside the arena, absolutely NO Powerade or such, this applies to officials, athletes and parents performing Club Duty.
- No clothing or spike bags are permitted inside the arena.
- NO CELLPHONES are permitted inside the arena, this applies to officials, athletes and parents performing Club Duty.
Club Duty / Parent Responsibility - 2024/25
Parents across all clubs are responsible to facilitate the events. NCAN do so on a rostered basis. For 2024/25 our club has been assigned to High Jump, Photo Finish, Marshalling and Relay Transition. As a club we are responsible & attending is very important.
Our club may be asked to perform other Duties to ensure kids events are facilitated.
A roster shall be drawn up for ALL parents. It will be your responsibility to attend your rostered duty. If you for some reason cannot attend, it will be up to you to find an alternative person or swap with another club parent.
Twice a season the Club is also rostered as the 'Duty Club', this means the Club is responsible for the setup of equipment for the day, the set up & removal of hurdles throughout the day & pack up at the end of the session. Parents will be needed at the ground by 8am & stay for pack up at the end of the session which is generally around 1.30pm. We have found that the more hands on deck the quicker this is done.
Registration & Athlete Fees
NCAC 2024/2025 Registration $97 per child
Option 1. NCAC Training fee $60 per child, if training one session per week
Option 2. NCAC Training fee $120 per child, if training two sessions per week
For New Families, Club registrations WILL NOT be open until their children have competed one or two of the Interclub Grading days (trial days can be arranged at any point during the season (some parameters apply).
NCAC & CCAA registrations must be done online, please go to our Membership & Club Fees tab above.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration fees DO NOT include training fees as outlined in the options above.
Training Fees
Training forms must be completed & payment made when invoiced
For 2024/2025 Summer training form Click here
Completed training forms are to be emailed to ncanchildrensathletics@gmail.com
NCAN Club Uniform
Footwear must always be worn for throwing events.
When representing the club athletes must wear a club singlet and plain black shorts. A small manufacturer’s ‘brand’ logo is permitted on the shorts, no other franchise logos are permitted.
The Canterbury registration number must be pinned on the front of the singlet & shall be provided to you.
You can order your uniform items from the NCAN Manager.
Uniform Costs
NCAC Athletic Singlet $45.00
NCAC Athletic Crop Top $45.00
NCAC Hoodies $50.00*
NCAC Long Sleeve Training T-shirts childrens $32.20*
NCAC Long Sleeve Training T-shirts adults $34.50*
NCAC Cap $23.00*
NCAC Bucket hat $23.00*
Sizing parameters are available from the NCAC Manager.
* Prices are based on a NCAC minimum order of 10 items. These particular items are not held in stock & new orders are generally submitted in October when the Club gains its main influx of athletes.
Bank Account Details:
North Canterbury Athletic Club
BNZ 02-0876-0216121-00
Reference: Surname
Particulars: Advise what payment is for
Notifying Cancellation
If for any reason a Training Session is cancelled, normally due to weather, a decision will be made by 4.00pm that day & notification will be posted on:
North Canterbury Children’s Athletics - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/NorthCanterburyChildrensAthletics
If for any reason an Interclub Competition is cancelled, notification will be posted on:
Canterbury Children’s Athletics – Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/NorthCanterburyChildrensAthletics
OR
Canterbury Children’s Athletics Association - Website
https://www.sporty.co.nz/cantychildrensathletics/
Membership & Code of Conduct
You will be required to complete and sign our Code of Conduct form for those who have not previously done so, please ensure these are returned to the NCAC manager.
For Membership & Code of Conduct Form Click here
Milestone Event 1 – The Colgate Games
The South Island Colgate Games is an event you wont want to miss. Its an opportunity to experience Track & Field on a large scale i.e. over 1000 athletes attend the 3 day event. Full of friendship & fun.
The 2025 South Island Colgate Games will take place in Christchurch from the 17th-19th of January 2025.
Milestone Event 2 – Canterbury Champs
A season of training & interclub experience is expressed at the Canterbury Champs held at Nga Puna Wai in March. Its a 2 day event & often includes well over 600 athletes from the Canterbury & surrounding regions.
You will be provided more information as it comes to hand.
Fundraising
Just a heads up. There is fundraising activites operating through the season & you will be asked to support as part of our NCAC family. We are a small Club & your support is hugely appreciated to enable us to run a successful & well equipped athletic club for your children.
Websites
North Canterbury Athletic Club – Website
http://www.sporty.co.nz/northcantathletics/
North Canterbury Athletic Club – Children’s Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/NorthCanterburyChildrensAthletics
Canterbury Children’s Athletics Association – Website
https://www.sporty.co.nz/cantychildrensathletics/
Canterbury Children’s Athletics – Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/NorthCanterburyChildrensAthletics
To view a map of Nga Puna Wai Sports hub Click here
To view the 2023/24 Interclub Track & Field Programme Click here
To view a map of Nga Puna Wai Track Click here
To view map of Nga Puna Wai Track & Field Event Map Click here
For further Children's Track & Field information Click here
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