Taupo Athletics Club

08/10/2026

This time next week we will be starting up for the 2026/27 season.

Things to know:
Grades 3-6 are from 5:30-6:30 Thursday nights.
Grades. 7-14 are from 5:30-7pm Thursday nights.
Grades 10+ including College and Masters Athletes are welcome to join us Monday nights for Development Squad this is where we get more technical eg bring out the starting blocks and is aimed at those wanting to do competitions or adults wanting to check it out and give it a go.

Grade 7-14 Competition Schedule up to January (there are comps until March) in image below.

For College age and masters competition schedule please check the WBOP Athletics event page https://athleticswaikatobayofplenty.org.nz/competition/events/

01/10/2026

Learn to be a Coach session update - note times have changed slightly.

3rd of October – Taupo
Location: Owen Delany Park
Courses: ASB’s Run Jump Throw (RJT) (9-10am), CAD level 1 Long Jump (10-11.30am) and CAD Level 1 Shot Put (11.30-1pm).

Facilitators: Kim Mickle (ASB’S RJT and Shot Put) and Ed Leung (CAD level 1 Long Jump)

If you haven't registered please feel free to just pop in. The expectation with level 1 courses is that you complete your online safeguarding and police vetting to become a community coach. Police vetting can be completed on the day with Kim. No need for this for RJT course, just turn up.

Athlete ages you can expect to coach after these courses are up to age 16 for CAD level 1 and 7-11 for RJT.

24/09/2026

Come along and upskill your Athletics knowledge, come ro one or all 3 of these great coach courses.

Courses: ASB Run Jump Throw, CAD level 1 Long Jump and Shot put

Time: 9am-10am ASB RJT, 10am-12pm Long Jump and 12-2pm Shot Put

Cost: $15 per CAD level 1 course (must be a ANZ coach or volunteer member or registered teacher). Free for RJT

Facilitators: Ed Leung and Kim Mickle

Registrations close: 2nd October

https://events.mygameday.app/event/cadlvl1ljsptaupo?fbclid=IwY2xjawUdyBZwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUhMVWltVzBZMW5vTTRRaThzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe-kdtmHrn6OjOvoKSn0p-ZiyE6ishBG8THVmESJQ-cwaUtOiQqN3WsUwIR08_aem_5RUNKfidK6yPzWTuBy3X8Q

21/09/2026

We are also running a 1hr Run Jump Throw course prior to the long jump course from 9-10am on Oct 3rd.
No need to be a community coach for this one and no charge. Please email [email protected] with what course you would like to do (9am RJT or the $15/community coach sign up 10am long jump and/or 12.30pm shot put) and she will put you in manually.

COACHING ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT (CAD) LEVEL 1 CAD Level 1 is Athletics New Zealand’s community-level coach education programme. CAD Level 1 teaches the technical fundamentals of 11 athletics events and will help coaches to confidently coach athletics skills to athletes aged up to approximately 16 ye...

18/09/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃 TAUPŌ ATHLETICS REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN! 🏃🏃‍♂️

Our 2026/27 athletics season kicks off in Term 4 and registrations are now OPEN!

📅 Club Nights – Thursdays
Grades 3–6 | 5:30–6:30pm
Grades 7–14 | 5:30–7:00pm
📍 Owen Delany Park

⭐ Development Squad – Mondays 5:30–6:30pm
For athletes aged 10+ wanting extra training, plus teen and masters athletes.

Junior numbers are capped this season:
Grades 3 & 4 – 10 per age group
Grades 5 & 6 – 20 per age group

These caps can increase if more adults volunteer to help on club nights. No athletics experience is needed – our Get Set Go sessions are planned for you, with equipment ready and plenty of support. 🙌

💰 Season fees (covers Term 4 + Term 1)
Grades 3–6 | $50
Grades 7–14 | $100
Grades 15+ | from $100 depending on membership type

Your athlete’s grade is based on their age at 31 December 2026.

⚠️ Our junior grades fill quickly and there will be no waitlist once a grade is full, so get in early!

👉 REGISTER HERE:
https://regoform.mygameday.app/ #/AIYMtqSliPYrpZAIT5/Ah1tUjkzXge5s7Htn7

Questions? Email [email protected]

We can’t wait to see everyone back at the track! 🏃‍♀️💨

15/09/2026

Message from Kim from Athletics NZ re long jump and shot put coach course Sat 3rd Oct.

Hi coaches or potential coaches,

If you are not a coach member yet, don’t worry you can still attend the coach course. Please email me at [email protected] with what course you would like to do (10am long jump and/or 12.30pm shot put) and I will put you in manually. Please make sure you start the process of your coach membership which involves doing a quick 20min safeguarding online module and police vetting forms, as I will chase you up post course with these requirements.

Can’t wait to see you all there on Saturday the 3rd at Owen Delany Park!

https://events.mygameday.app/event/cadlvl1ljsptaupo
Registrations close 2nd Oct but please register once you know you can attend. The Taupo Athletics club will pay Taupo athletics club volunteers course fee back after you have attended the course.

COACHING ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT (CAD) LEVEL 1 CAD Level 1 is Athletics New Zealand’s community-level coach education programme. CAD Level 1 teaches the technical fundamentals of 11 athletics events and will help coaches to confidently coach athletics skills to athletes aged up to approximately 16 ye...

04/09/2026

We’re really excited to have Level 1 Long Jump and Level 1 Shot Put coaching courses happening in Taupō on Saturday 3 October! https://events.mygameday.app/event/cadlvl1ljsptaupo

This is the first time we’ve had these courses here in a long time, and the courses will be hosted somewhere else next year, so this is a great opportunity to get involved locally.

If your a neighbouring club coach from Lake City Athletic Club, Tokoroa Athletics or elsewhere your welcome to join us

COACHING ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT (CAD) LEVEL 1 CAD Level 1 is Athletics New Zealand’s community-level coach education programme. CAD Level 1 teaches the technical fundamentals of 11 athletics events and will help coaches to confidently coach athletics skills to athletes aged up to approximately 16 ye...

31/08/2026

🏃‍♀️ COACHING/VOLUNTEERING AT ATHLETICS — WHY NOT YOU? 🏃‍♂️

Have you ever thought about getting more involved at Taupō Athletics but weren’t sure if helping or coaching was for you?

Here’s the thing — you don’t have to be an athletics expert to become a great volunteer or coach. ❤️

Being a volunteer or coach is a fantastic way to:
⭐ Spend time with your child doing something they love
⭐ Learn more about athletics yourself
⭐ Help children develop new skills
⭐ Build confidence and connections within our athletics community
⭐ Give something back to a sport that gives so much to our kids

And there’s a pretty great bonus too…

🎟️ Coaching is a way to guarantee your child’s place at the club. With numbers limited especially in our grades 3-6, being part of our coaching team means you’re contributing to keeping the club running while ensuring your athlete can continue to participate.

🏅 WANT TO GET QUALIFIED?

We’re really excited to have Level 1 Long Jump and Level 1 Shot Put coaching courses happening in Taupō on Saturday 3 October! https://events.mygameday.app/event/cadlvl1ljsptaupo

This is the first time we’ve had these courses here in a long time, and the courses will be hosted somewhere else next year, so this is a great opportunity to get involved locally.

💰 $15 course fee reimbursed by Taupō Athletics for our coaches once you have attended the course.

And you won’t be thrown in the deep end! 🙌

Our Coach Coordinator and other experienced coaches are here to support you, whether you’re brand new to coaching or just need someone to bounce ideas off.

You also don’t have to be available every Thursday night. Even helping when you can makes a difference, and we can work around your availability. Some tasks are simple like raking the long jump pit or you can level right up to setting the activity for a station and coaching the athletes.

👉 Interested in volunteering or coaching? Email us or comment below and we will get in touch.

Great athletes need great coaches and great coaches don’t have to start as experts. They just have to start.

27/07/2026

Commonwealth Games action - get amongst it and support our kiwi athletes

02/07/2026

On this Sat at Spa park 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

See Spa Park from a whole new angle and enjoy the North Island Cross Country Championship this weekend.

👟 Saturday 4 July
🕙 From 10am
🌲 Spa Thermal Park, Taupō

This challenging event for children and adults of all abilities has been held in Taupō for well over 30 years now. Spectators are welcome to watch as some of our top endurance athletes conquer one of the most picturesque courses in the country.

🐕 Spa Park loving dog walker? With the event on, space may be limited so consider some of our other dog-friendly parks like Control Gates Reserve. More info at www.taupo.govt.nz/dog-areas.

The park is open to all, but you can expect runners over the whole weekend, so please take care in the area as it will be busy.

🥏 Disc-golfers, 🚴 BMX-ers and other park users, the park is open to the public but please take care around the course. It’ll be busy!

👏 Good luck to all competitors, organisers, and volunteers.