Ribbon Days

Ribbon Days start Saturday, November 8, and feature open competition for all athletes up to Grade 14, (plus U16 athletes). There’s no entry fee and all events use divisional formats—no finals. If a Saturday is rained out, events can be run on Sunday. Contact the host club for details about each event and arrive by 10:00 am. Athletes must wear full uniform with Age Flash sewn on their singlet.

Event Structure & Participation

AWBOP Children's Handbook

• Ribbon Days let athletes and families compete against other clubs in the Waikato region.

• All events start at 10am and usually end around 2pm, but finish time may vary depending on attendance numbers.

• Any athlete in the top 3 of an event receives a ribbon, and every child gets the opportunity to win at least one ribbon.

• U16 athletes are also eligible to compete at Ribbon Days.

Family Involvement

• Parents often help run events, taking turns so all get a chance to watch their children compete.

• Ask Te Awamutu Club Committee members which event requires help and volunteer even briefly if possible—this support is highly appreciated.

What to Bring

• Pack a picnic lunch and bring extra athletes for a fun day out.

• Ensure all athletes wear the correct uniform, including an Age Flash on their singlet.

Contact & Updates

• For schedule changes or weather cancellations, check the host club’s website or Facebook page.

• Direct club-specific questions to the contact listed for each Ribbon Day.

Ribbon Days are designed to be an enjoyable event for the whole family, focused on community, participation, and friendly competition.

How the day works

9:30am - Officials, Team Managers, Helpers Meeting. Arrival of Athletes and families. Programmes available, $2 each.10am - Listen out for the first calls over the loud speaker for Grade and Gender to be called.

Track events - simply go to the starting point.

Field events - go to the right place and get your name put on the list.

Event Schedule for the 2026-2027 Season 

There may be additional events and we will update this as we move through the season.

Ribbon Day Events

Hurdles and walks will be optional events; host Clubs may offer some, but not necessarily all of the events for each age group in their Ribbon Day programme.

All events are subject to the availability of officials and helpers.

Mini Club 2 races, any distance

Grades 5 & 6 40m, 60m, Shuttle Relay

Grade 7 & 8 60m, 100m, 200m, Long Jump, Shot, Discus 4x100m Relay

Grade 9 60m, 100m, 200m, 800m, Long Jump, Shot, Discus, 4x100m Relay

Grades 10 & 11 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 1200m Race Walk, Long Jump, High Jump,

Shot, Discus, 4x100m Relay;70m Hurdles ~ Grade 11 girls and boys only

Grade 12 G & B 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 80m Hurdles, 1200m Walk,

Long Jump, High Jump, Shot, Discus, 4x100m Relay

Grade 13 G & B 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 80m Hurdles, 1600m Walk,

Long Jump, High Jump, Triple Jump, Shot, Discus, 4x100m Relay

Grade 14 Girls 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 80m Hurdles, 2000m Walk,

Long Jump, High Jump, Shot, Discus, 4x100m Relay

Grade 14 Boys 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 100m Hurdles, 2000m Walk,

Long Jump, High Jump, Shot, Discus, 4x100m Relay

Grade U16 Same as Grade 14’s

An athlete cannot compete in more than 2 longer events (i.e. 400m, 800m 1500m, Walk) on any 1 day).