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In this issue of Athletics in Action we talk to distance runner Jake Robertson after some stellar performances early in 2017, we chat to Athletics NZ Lead Throws Coach Dale Stevenson about the growing Christchurch Throws Hub and we catch up with emerging javelin thrower Alex Wood for our “Five minutes with …” segment.

This weekend sees the iconic Rotorua Marathon taking place in the thermal capital of NZ with a total of over 5000 taking part in the various events, from the children’s mini-marathon to the full lap of the lake marathon.

It's now full steam ahead for the winter season with some of the traditional Cross Country races coming up very soon. The biggest one of them all, the NZ Secondary Schools XC Champs is just six weeks away.

There's much more news in this issue of Athletics in Action, so keep reading.

 

 

Throws Hub building to impressive unit

The Christchurch hub of throwers led by Athletics NZ lead throws coach Dale Stevenson is building into a very impressive unit, spearheaded by Olympic bronze medallist Tom Walsh. Steve Landells chats to Dale to found out more about its evolution.
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Masters Matters

Hundreds of New Zealand Masters athletes were in action last week at the World Masters Games. At venues from the Auckland waterfront, (road races), Auckland Domain (cross country), The Trusts Arena  and AUT Millennium (track and field) over 1100 athletes from around the world had a great time and put up some amazing performances. Congratulations everyone involved, from athletes to officials and volunteers.
World Masters Games website
Check out NZ Masters Athletics 

 

Member Benefits



One of the advantages of belonging to an Athletics NZ affiliated club, and automatically becoming a member of Athletics NZ, is that you can access the Athletics NZ Member Benefits programme. The programme can save you money on accommodation, rental cars, insurance, sports gear, sports medical products and more, just by being a member of your local athletics club. We feature some of our Member Benefits Partners below.
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Save money on electricity and gas this winter


Save money on your Electricity and Gas this winter with Nice1
This offer is open to all Athletics NZ members and their family and friends, and is applicable to both business and residential connections.
The approach is easy and unique and there's no upfront commitment. Nice1 will tender your account to the main selected retailers and present you with the best deal.
How to save on your power

 

Red Cross


Get first aid training from New Zealand Red Cross at special Athletics NZ member prices for individual and group bookings.
Book a course now at New Zealand Red Cross

 

Bluebridge


Bluebridge is passionate about helping Kiwis reach their sporting goals which is why they’re thrilled to help members of Athletics New Zealand cross the Cook Strait at special discounted rates. For terms and conditions and to book visit  www.bluebridge.co.nz/en/athletics-new-zealand
or call them on 0800 844 844 and mention the promo code NZCHAMPION
Find out more ...

 

Where to find what you need

We have so much information for members and fans, it can sometimes seem a little daunting, so here are some quick links:

 

What's next?

May 2017
6      Rotorua Marathon                   Rotorua
7      NZ 100km Championships     Christchurch

June 2017
17-18 NZ Sec Sch XC Champs      Christchurch
18    NZ Marathon Championships  Wellington
 

 

About Athletics in Action

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Jake Robertson turns it on for 2017

Jake Robertson has made an exciting return to competition this year after several challenging years. He talks to Steve Landells about his return to the competitive arena and his plans for the rest of 2017. 
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Five minutes with Alex Wood

National javelin bronze medallist Alex Wood is a 70m thrower and rising talent for the future. Here the 21-year-old Hamilton City Hawks athlete answers our Five Minutes With questions.
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Coaching Corner

Our 2017 Coaches Survey is now open. Whether you are involved in Athletics as a volunteer or parent helper in your club, deliver our Run Jump Throw or Get Set Go programmes, or as one of our many coaches, your feedback is important, so please complete the survey. 
Your responses will help guide our initiatives and give us valuable insight to how we can best support you on your journey in Athletics.
We have some great incentives, and by completing the survey and including your contact email at the end you will be in the draw to win a great prize pack! 
Start the survey here
Athletics New Zealand Coach Memberships for the 2017/18 season are now available!
Make the most of the support Athletics NZ offers by Renewing Your Membership or Joining Online Now 

 

High Performance Topics

We're farewelling (sort of) one person and welcoming another. See the next two items to find out more. 
There have been a number of recent team announcements for upcoming representative teams:
Team Management Announcements
Oceania team announced
Para Athletics World Championships
Para Athletics Junior World Championships
IAAF World Track & Field Championships
World University Games Athletics
World Mountain Running Championships

Other HP News can be found HERE

 

Thanks Alec

Alec McNab has completed his role as High Performance National Teams Convener after a stint of five years. Alec has done a great job for us and while he won’t be in that role, he will still be involved with Athletics New Zealand as a part of our selection panel. And of course, Alec will continue to do a great job coaching, organising and fostering athletics in Whanganui.

 

Hello John

John Bowden has taken up a contract role with Athletics New Zealand as Out of Stadia Coordinator. In an very positive move for Athletics NZ , John has come back to New Zealand after a period as CE of Northern Territory Athletics in Australia and take up the new role, nurturing the areas of cross country, road running, mountain running, trail running,  race walking and ultra running. John is well-known to many in the sport as a former NZ 5000m champion, Commonwealth Games rep and 4 times World Cross Country rep. John has also been involved as a coach to Olympic level and as a New Zealand selector.

 

Official Chat

The summer is now officially over with the conclusion of the World Masters Games in Auckland. So it’s a great opportunity to thank all our amazing officials for their work over the summer months. The great events that make up our sport couldn’t happen without officials. Some will take a well-earned break now while others will move into the winter season, officiating at cross country and road race events.
Online Athletics NZ Officials registrations are now open for the 207/2018 season.
We have a limited number of the latest prints of the IAAF Rule Books, The Referee and IAAF Combined Events Scoring Tables available.
Head to our Online Shop
Find out more about officiating ...
Join as an official

 

Upcoming New Zealand Championship Events

Coming up are the Athletics NZ 100km Championships this Sunday and the Athletics NZ Marathon Championships 18 June. And watch out for the New Zealand Cross Country Championships in July.

 

Rankings & Records

How did the Athletics NZ rankings stack up at the end of the summer season? Now is a good time to check athlete profiles to see if club and coach details are correct. If you have any queries or corrections, use the Contact button. There are now over 77,000 performances in our system from 3,776 athletes.
Athletics NZ Rankings and Records

 

Previous issues of AiA

If you are new to Athletics in Action and would like to check out some previous issues, head to Athletics in Action

 

Are you up to date?

We want to keep all our members and fans right up to date with all the important news and happenings in the sport. Check out the latest offerings:

   Weekly Round-up (new)
   Club Chat Newsletter (new)
   Official Focus Newsletter
   Athletics NZ website (updated)
   Athletics NZ High Performance (updated)
   Athletics NZ Rankings & Records (updated)
 

 
 
  
 
 

 

  

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