Track & Field

The Track & Field section of the club operates from October through to March each year. We cater for all ages and offer specific training for the junior section of the club (ages 20 and under). If you’re older than 20, please get in touch via the Contact page and we can discuss what options are available for training for you depending on what discipline you’re interested in.

Track & Field 2026 & 2027

Online registrations will open on the 1st October for summer track & field.

The initial number of under 15’s we will be taking is 120. For athletes aged 15 and older, there are no restrictions on numbers.

For Under 15s competing on Saturday mornings, please be aware that all families need to assist with the running of the Children’s athletics since the event is volunteer-run.

Please contact the Lead Coach James Ansell with any questions you have: 0273647360 or jjansell800@outlook.es

Have a Go Night (Run-Jump-Throw)

Have a Go nights (Run-Jump-Throw) cater for ages 11 and under and involve the children experiencing and competing at a club only level allowing them a safe and fun environment to experience track and field. Have a Go (Run-Jump-Throw) operates on a Wednesday night from November through to March each year. See the Club Week below for more details on time and location.

For confirmation of the first night please email the Contact Page.

Season Calendar

NOTE: The season calendar is subject to change. This is available as a PDF coming soon!

The Club Week

The club week shows the regular training & events that are on during the year along with the day, time and location where appropriate. To confirm if the training or event is actually on for a specific week, refer to the season calendar.

Monday

Development & Performance Squads (11+ years old).

Nga Puna Wai (4:30-6:30): Sprints and Long Jump with Bev and Evan Peterson
Nga Puna Wai (4:30-5:45): Middle Distance with James Ansell

Tuesday

Foundation Squad (6 to 13 years old)

Hansens Park (4:30-6:30): 1 hour run session; 1 hour field event (rotation week-on-week of a jump or throw)

Development & Performance Squads (11+ years old)

Hansens Park (4:30-6:30): High Jump and Hurdles with Brian Cowan
Hansens Park (4:30-5:45): Middle Distance with James Ansell

Wednesday

Have a Go Night, 5:00PM to 6:30PM, Hansen Park

Have a Go nights cater for ages 11 and under and involve the children experiencing and competing at a club only level allowing them a safe and fun environment to experience track and field. This is from November.

Beginners/Foundational (4-11 years old)

Hansens Park (5:00-6:00). Introduction to basic run, jump, throw skills in a fun, social way.

Thursday

Foundation Squad (6 to 13 years old)

Hansens Park (4:00-6:00): 1 hour run session; 1 hour field event (long jump).

Development & Performance Squads (11+ years old)

Hansens Park (4:00-6:00): Middle Distance with James Ansell

Saturday

Junior Interclub, Morning, See Canterbury Children’s Athletics at, https://www.sporty.co.nz/cantychildrensathletics/
For athletes aged 14 and under who register with Canterbury Children’s Athletics, there is a Saturday morning competition.

Senior Interclub, Afternoon, See Athletics Canterbury at, https://athleticscanterbury.org.nz/competition/events/
For athletes aged 14 and older who are registered with Athletics Canterbury, there is a Saturday afternoon competition.

NOTE: There will be other events available for registered athletes provided by Athletics Canterbury. To keep informed, go to the check the season calendar.

Competition Age

The age of junior athlete (Under 18) is his or her age as at 31st December for the season start year. If the season starts in the year 2024, the age of the athlete is taken as their age at 31st December 2024.

E.g. If an athlete is aged 9 on 31st December 2024 and turns 10 in 2025, their age for the entire season is 9.

Club Records

Club All Time Best Performances (Club Records) The following document is for the best performances (Club Records) for Port Hills Athletics Children’s Track & Field & shows any records that are Canterbury Records that have been broken.

2023-2024 PRHL Junior PB’s & Club Records
PRHL most recent T&F Season Best Performances/Club/Canterbury Records.

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PRHL All-Time Junior T&F Best Performances/Club/Canterbury Records.

To make an application for a Port Hills Athletic best performance, the following criteria and application are available:

Criteria For Best Performance

Application For Best Performance

Previous Season’s Best Performances

The following document is for the previous seasons Best Performance for Port Hills Athletics Children’s Track Field & shows any new Club & Canterbury Records that have been broken.

2022-2023 Seasons Best Performances PRHL Childrens

Our Track & Field Team

Rebecca Brundell Junior Club Captain Track & Field

Contact at training and Saturday Interclub

James AnsellSenior Club Captain Track & Field

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