The heart of our community
The heart of Awatea Athletics is you!
We are a volunteer run and lead sports club, focused on helping our athletics community grow and thrive. We believe the best way to achieve this is within a community of like-minded people.
Below you’ll learn about all the awesome programs we offer, behind them is an epic team of parent & community volunteers.
Joining our club isn’t just about athletics, it’s about a community of people working together for a healthy, more confident future for all.
In order to offer the highest quality program we can, we have a high adult to child ratio through-out. This allows for the best delivery of our age-appropriate activities and coaching.
This means we can only accommodate a small number of families to participate that cannot also volunteer, fortunately we have roles and opportunities to be part of the team no matter your skills or experience levels.
We are committed to supporting our volunteering community to have fun, learn skills and get a-lot out of being involved through our volunteer & coach development program.
Membership and Program Fees
Club Membership
Valid until March 31st 2026
Athletics New Zealand age eligibility for this age group: Athletes must be 7-12 on the 31st of December 2026
This membership is for 12 months from 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2027
$
WINTER SEASON PROGRAMS
Payment plans are now available for all program fees!
Winter Club Nights
Terms 2 & 3 2026
$
Includes the Below
- Age Group Based Coaching
- Monday Club Night
- Wednesday Club Night
- Weekend Club Runs
This link will open the registration process.
Winter Racing
Term 2 & 3 2026
$
(per Race)*
Includes the Below
- 10 Events over Winter
- Runner Passport Rewards
- Uniform Singlet Supplied
-
Must be a Registered
Club Member
This link will open the registration process.
*Race Fees may incur a processing fee depending on the event organizers.
Club Membership
Valid until March 31st 2026
Athletics New Zealand age eligibility for this age group: Athletes must be 13-14 on the 31st of December 2026
This membership is for 12 months from 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2027
$
WINTER SEASON PROGRAMS
Payment plans are now available for all program fees!
Winter Club Nights
13 Years
Terms 2 & 3 2026
$
Includes the Below
- Focused Squad Coaching
- Monday Club Night
- Wednesday Club Night
- Weekend Club Runs
This link will open the registration process.
Winter Training Squads
14 Years
Terms 2 & 3 2026
$
Includes the Below
- Individualized Coaching
- Tuesday Training Night
- Thursday Training Night
- Sunday Conditioning Sessions
- Track Fees
- Weekend Club Runs
This link will open the registration process.
Winter Racing
Terms 2 & 3 2026
$
(per Race)*
Includes the Below
- 10 Events over Winter
- Runner Passport Rewards
- Uniform Singlet Supplied
-
Must be a Registered
Club Member
This link will open the registration process.
*Race Fees may incur a processing fee depending on the event organizers.
Club Membership
Valid until March 31st 2026
Athletics New Zealand age eligibility for this age group: Athletes must be 15-19 on the 31st of December 2026
This membership is for 12 months from 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2027
$
WINTER SEASON PROGRAMS
Payment plans are now available for all program fees!
Winter Training Squads
15 Years
Terms 2 & 3 2026
$
Includes the Below
- Individualized Coaching
- Tuesday Training Night
- Thursday Training Night
- Sunday Conditioning Sessions
- Track Fees
- Weekend Club Runs
This link will open the registration process.
Training Squads
15 Years +
Terms 2 & 3 2026
Limited Spaces Available
$
Includes the Below
-
Individualized Coaching
Senior Coach - Tuesday Training Night
- Thursday Training Night
- Sunday Conditioning Sessions
- Track Fees
- Weekend Club Runs
This link will open the registration process.
Winter Racing
Terms 2 & 3 2026
From
$
(per Race)*
Includes the Below
- 10+ Events over Winter
-
Must be a Registered
Club Member -
Additonally Events Available
See Race Schedule
This link will open the registration process.
Private Coaching
Terms 2 & 3 2026
$
Includes the Below
-
Private Coaching
Available - Range of events disciplines
Please give us your details via the link above
*Race Fees may incur a processing fee depending on the event organizers.
Club Membership
Rolling 12 Month Membership from date of purchase.
Athletics New Zealand age eligibility for this age group: Athletes must be 20 or older 31st of December 2026
This membership is a rolling 12 months from the date of sign-up
From $
WINTER SEASON PROGRAMS
Payment plans are now available for all program fees!
Training Squads
Terms 2 & 3 2026
$
Includes the Below
-
Individualized Coaching
Senior Coach - Tuesday Training Night
- Thursday Training Night
- Sunday Conditioning Sessions
- Track Fees
- Weekend Club Runs
This link will open the registration process.
Winter Racing
Terms 2 & 3 2026
From
$
(per Race)*
Includes the Below
- 10+ Events over Winter
-
Must be a Registered
Club Member -
Additonally Events Available
See Race Schedule
This link will open the registration process.
Private Coaching
Terms 2 & 3 2026
$
Includes the Below
-
Private Coaching
Available - Range of events disciplines
Please give us your details via the link above
Training Squads Masters
(Aged 35+)
Terms 2 & 3 2026
$
Includes the Below
-
Squad Based Training
Tuesdays & Thursdays - Programming
- Track Fees
Please give us your details via the link above
*Race Fees may incur a processing fee depending on the event organizers.
Important Dates
Winter Registrations Open
Wednesday
1st April
First Winter Club Night
Monday
20th April
4:15PM
First Race
DANIEL REESE MEMORIAL RELAY
Saturday
25th April
PM
First Winter Squad Training
Tuesday
28th April
4:30PM
FAQ
Do we have to volunteer?
We can accommodate a small number of families who cannot support the club with a volunteer on the roster.
We do understand that volunteering isn’t always possible for some families, and don’t want any children to miss out on the opportunity to participate.
Though there may be circumstances in which if we don’t have enough volunteers for a group, it may not run.
What’s the difference between the competitive and non-competitive membership?
Athletics NZ charges a slightly larger fee for athletes that intend to compete for their club at any events through-out the year to help with the administration of these events. If you don’t want to compete at interclubs, then you can choose the non-competitive membership.
My child plays another sport, can they still do athletics?
Yes, we believe that ‘Balance is Better’ and athletics is a sport that can support your achievements in other sports.
What are the Athletics NZ & Athletics Canterbury Fees?
Each of these sporting bodies charges a fee for all athletes to participate at a club level, these fee’s go directly to them upon registration. Awatea Athletics only charges $25 on-top of these fees.
What’s involved in the Saturday Interclub roster?
Each club is required to run one or more events at a Saturday Interclub, so all families who participate must supply a volunteer on a roster every 2-3 weeks. The roles range from Event Chief, through to recording, measuring and marshalling.
What sort of gear does my child need?
Children should wear comfortable running shoes at club nights. Running spikes can be worn after age 10 and above at club nights when needed and at Saturday Interclubs. Light ‘rubber’ spikes are available for younger athletes for track running. Athletes must wear plain black shorts for competition.
What training do you offer senior athletes?
We offer coaching in a range of evens for athletes over 15yrs, enquire to find out if one of our senior coaching options suits you. For athletes over 18yrs, please enquire about coaching and we will support you to find the right option for you from our coaches or outside of the club if that’s the best fit.
Do we have to be a member to join the Awatea Academy or Development Squads?
Yes, due to high demand, these training options are only available for Awatea Club Members.