Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. You can contact us via email papamoaathleticclub@gmail.com

Here's what you can expect at Pāpāmoa Athletic Club

Our vision is to create an inclusive community club which promotes kids having fun while developing athletics skills.​​​​​​​

When is the athletics season?
Our club runs aa Summer Track and Field program every Wednesday evening during Term 4 and Term 1 (October - March).

• Mini's: is our 3 - 4 year old athletes, running from 5:00pm - 5:30pm.
• Junior Crew: is our 5 & 6 year old athletes, running from 5:30pm - 6:15pm
• Youth Squad: is our 7 - 10 year old athletes, running from 5:30pm - 6:45pm
• Academy: is our 11 - 14 year old athletes, running from 5.30pm - 7.00pm
• Seniors & Masters: Seniors and Master enjoy getting together, so contact the club for more details

Our club runs a Winter Cross Country and Distance Running Harriers program during Term 2 and 3 (April - September)

• Monday: 4pm time trial - Gordon Spratt
• Tuesday: 4pm Fartletk - Gordon Spratt
• Wednesday: 4pm long slow run - Gordon Spratt
• Thursday: 4pm - Waipuna park (or Papamoa hills once open)
• Friday: 4pm form training - Gordon Spratt
• Saturday: 2pm Group cross country run various locations

Where is the club located?
We are based at Gordon Spratt Reserve, Pāpāmoa. The athletics field is situated on the front field, on the corner of Alice Lane and Parton Road. 

How can I help on club nights?
We are a club run solely by volunteers. Parents are expected to stay to support their children and the coaches during club nights. Without your help we cannot operate club nights. Everyone has something to offer on a club night and getting involved can be such a rewarding experience and helps our tamariki enormously. The more parent help, the lighter the duties!

Who can particpate in our club nights?
Athletes aged between 3 and 14 years old can participate in our club nights each week.
For the next season (October 2025 - March 2026), each athlete will be placed in a group based on their age at 31 December 2025.​​​​​​​

What can I expect during a club night?
This season we will run a programme which will alternate between: 

• The Athletics New Zealand Run, Jump, Throw programme – this is designed to teach children athletics skills as a means to improving performance. These skills will build foundations for sprints, longer distances, long jump, high jump, shot put and discus
• Club Competition Nights where there will be an emphasis on skills and technique to prepare athletes for interclub competitions, practice the skills they have learnt and strive for end of season awards.
• We enjoy having fun and learning through active play. Papamoa Athletic Club support the Sports NZ and Athletics NZ 'Balance is Better' values and principles
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What do the athletes wear on a club night?
At club night children need to wear a Pāpāmoa Athletic Club T-Shirt or Singlet.
These can be purchased at our shed on club nights.
You can wear your own plain black shorts with the club t-shirt.
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