Club Nights

Held every Monday night, club nights are all about introducing kids to a range of athletic disciplines in a fun, welcoming environment — no experience needed, everyone's welcome to have a go. As the season progresses, we'll record times and measurements on certain nights so each child can track their own results and see how far they've come — a great way to build a bit of healthy competitive spirit alongside the fun.

Alongside the traditional events, we like to throw in the odd novelty event and get the whole family involved, just to keep things fun. It's a great way to build team spirit, include younger siblings, and unwind after a weekend of competitions.

For cancellations or venue changes (only due to prolonged weather events), please check our Facebook page.

Volunteers

We're proud that volunteer support from our athletes' families has always been strong — it's something we hugely appreciate, and it contributes to the whole character of our club.

Unlike most sports, athletics relies heavily on active participation from parents and caregivers. Our parent helpers are vital to the smooth running and success of the club, which is why we ask that at least one caregiver from each family regularly helps out at sessions and events.

We don't expect parents to coach, and you don't need to be athletic yourself (though if you've got expertise in any area, we'd love to hear from you!). Full instructions and guidance are always provided.

Caregiver roles may involve:

• Packing up equipment
• Managing a small group of children in a development game or two
• Timing, measuring and recording results on our time sheets
• Retrieving implements or raking pits

Helping out gives parents a good understanding of each discipline, what we're working toward, and a great chance to meet other parents along the way.

Thursday & Special Trainings

For athletes looking to sharpen their edge, Thursday and special training sessions focus on technical skill, agility and speed — whether you're following your own programme from a coach or working alongside our club volunteers.

Individual or small-group coaching is available from a range of qualified, experienced coaches in the area — chat to a committee member if you'd like to be put in touch with one.

The Timaru all-weather track is open to all club members, with the option to pay per visit or purchase a season pass (see the Resources tab for details). We also offer occasional beach training, hill work, and one-off sessions ahead of big events or on request — keep an eye on Facebook for updates.