Ribbon and Medal Days

There are several local club ribbon and medal days throughout the season that all registered athletes are warmly welcomed to attend.  PTFC hosts our Ribbon Day on Waitangi Day each year, and it is a fabulous day out, bringing in athletes from across the region.

What's Coming Up?

Arthur Eustace Ribbon Day - Massey - Sat 13th December - More Information Here

Lower Hutt Medal Day - Hutt Recreation Centre - 26th January 2026 - More Information Here

Paraparaumu Ribbon Day - Paraparaumu Domain - Sun 8th February 2026

Ribbon Days are open to all registered athletes from any club affiliated to Athletics New Zealand. In special circumstances, clubs might open up the entries to other people.Generally the athletes are Grades 7 - 14, but most clubs allow Grade 6 athletes to join in and will put on a couple of lunchtime races for the little ones. Older teens sometimes join in, but we generally encourage them to go to Senior league meetings.

• Most Ribbon Days are on Sundays with first events starting at 10am
• Arrive at 9.30am to register and warm up
• Entry fee is usually $5 per athlete
• Host club usually put on a sausage sizzle and refreshments
• Clubs usually help each other out in regards to providing Officials.
• They are a great opportunity for parents to learn the ins and outs of officiating and running an event

Paraparaumu Track and Field Club Ribbon Day

• Registrations open from 9 am with events starting at 10 am
  
• Register on the day, entry fee of $5 per athlete
  
• A full track and field programme is run for ages 7-14
• Fun races for the under-7s and the ever-popular parents race
  
• Ribbon Day is proudly sponsored by Coastlands