Junior Programmes & Pathways

North Harbour Bays Athletics Club provides year-round athletics opportunities for athletes aged 7–14 years.

Our programmes are designed to support athletes at every stage of their athletics journey, whether they are participating for fun, developing their skills, or pursuing competitive goals.

Annual Membership

Junior membership is an annual membership that runs from 1 April to 31 March each year.

Membership includes access to both our summer and winter athletics programmes.

There is no separate Track & Field only or Winter only membership option.

Many athletes join for Track & Field and then discover the benefits of participating in Cross Country and Road Running during the winter months.

Summer Athletics (October – March)

During the summer season athletes can participate in:

• Tuesday Club Nights
• Athletics Auckland competitions
• Auckland Championships
• Colgate Games
• School athletics events
• Additional coaching and development opportunities

Summer athletics focuses on developing skills across running, jumping and throwing events.

Winter Athletics (April – August)

Athletics doesn't stop when summer ends.

During winter, athletes have opportunities to participate in:

• Cross Country
• Road Running
• Winter Club Nights
• Athletics Auckland winter competitions

These activities help athletes maintain fitness, develop endurance and continue progressing throughout the year.

Winter Club Nights

Winter Club Nights are held on Monday evenings and provide a welcoming introduction to Cross Country and Distance Running.

These sessions are suitable for athletes of all abilities and focus on:

• Running technique
• Endurance
• Fitness
• Confidence
• Enjoyment of running

Athlete Development Pathways

Athletics offers many different pathways and opportunities for young athletes.

As athletes grow and develop, they may choose to explore:

• Sprinting
• Hurdles
• Jumps
• Throws
• Distance Running
• Combined Events

Some athletes enjoy participating across multiple disciplines, while others choose to specialise as they get older.

Beyond Club Nights

Club Nights are often the starting point of an athlete's journey.

As athletes gain confidence and experience, opportunities become available through:

• Additional coaching
• Competition pathways
• Representative opportunities
• Specialist programmes
• Athlete development initiatives

A Sport for Life

Athletics is a sport that can be enjoyed at every age and ability level.

Whether an athlete's goal is to have fun, improve fitness, represent their school, compete at championships or simply enjoy being active with friends, Bays Athletics provides opportunities to support that journey.

Questions?

📧 club@autmillennium.org.nz

📞 022 329 8211