CLUB INFORMATION

Riverhead Amateur Athletic Club has been part of the local community since 1959 and welcomes athletes from Grades 2–14 of all abilities.

We are based at Riverhead War Memorial Park, on the field directly in front of the Kumeu Rugby Clubrooms. The grounds can be accessed from Coatesville-Riverhead Highway or Alexandra Street.

🏃 MONDAY CLUB NIGHTS

Club Nights are held every Monday evening during our summer season from October through to March.

Tiny Tots – Grades 2–4 Arrive from 4:30pm | 4:40pm start | 5:20pm finish40-minute session with four 10-minute rotations

Grades 5–14 Arrive from 5:15pm | 5:30pm start | 6:30pm finish60-minute session with four 15-minute rotations

Our Grades 2–4 Tiny Tots programme focuses on fundamental movement skills through fun, age-appropriate games and activities.

Grades 5–6 begin developing their running, jumping and throwing skills through a variety of athletics activities.

Grades 7–14 participate in a wider range of track and field events, developing their technique and having the opportunity to record results throughout the season.

Events include sprints, middle-distance running, long jump, high jump, shot put and discus, with activities tailored to each age group.

Results for Grades 5–14 are recorded throughout the season and can be viewed through Club Manager.

👨‍👩‍👧 PARENT HELP & SAFETY

Riverhead Athletics is a completely volunteer-run club, with our Club Nights made possible by parents, caregivers and members of our community giving their time to help.

A parent or caregiver must remain at the grounds during Club Nights and is responsible for their child throughout the session.

Parents and caregivers are expected to assist with their child's group when required, including helping with event rotations, equipment, measuring, recording results and supervision.

You don't need any previous athletics experience. Our committee and experienced volunteers will provide guidance, and many of the jobs required to run a Club Night are simple to learn.

The more people who help, the easier it is for everyone and the better the experience we can provide for our athletes.

🙋 CLUB NIGHT COORDINATORS NEEDED

For the 2026/27 season, we're looking for two volunteers for each of our Club Night age groups:

• 2 x Grades 2–4 Coordinators• 2 x Grades 5–6 Coordinators• 2 x Grades 7–14 Coordinators

Having two coordinators for each group means the responsibility can be shared throughout the season, so you won't be expected to manage everything yourself or be available every single Monday.

You do not need to be an athletics expert. You'll have support from the rest of the committee and guidance to help you get started.

If you're interested in one of these roles or would simply like to find out what's involved, please contact RAAC.President@gmail.com.

🛠️ OTHER WAYS TO HELP

There are plenty of other ways parents and caregivers can help on Club Nights, including:

• Set-up – helping prepare equipment and event stations before sessions begin

• Pack-down – returning equipment from your child's final station and helping pack it into storage

• Event assistance – measuring jumps and throws, retrieving equipment and helping athletes through their rotations

• Results – helping record performances and results

• Group supervision – assisting coordinators with keeping athletes together and moving between events

• Sausage sizzle – helping run the Club Night BBQ when required

Even helping with one small job each week makes a big difference.

Riverhead Athletics belongs to our community, and the more we all get involved, the better our Club Nights will be for everyone. 🟢⚫