Junior athletics

Juniors sessions run from 5.15pm – 6.15pm. Meet at the equipment sheds (Cnr Neville & Target Street) beside the cricket nets.

Children participating in a hurdle race on a grassy field during an outdoor event, with spectators and a building in the background.

Fun first and foremost!

Our 3 - 6 year olds enjoy playful, skill-building activities designed just for them, with sessions run in their own dedicated area to ensure safety.

Junior programme structure

  • 5.15pm     Roll call & warm up

  • 5.20pm     Station One

  • 5.30pm     Station Two

  • 5.40pm     Station Three

  • 5.50pm     Station Four

  • 6.00pm     Age group sprint races

Uniforms, season dates and registration fees

Learn more about uniforms, registration fees, FAQs and season dates.

Club night info
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Get Set Go

Get Set Go is one of Athletics NZ’s Foundation Programmes, and it forms the basis of our junior athletics approach.

We use its principles to help parents and coaches confidently teach fundamental movement skills through fun, purposeful activities. Pt Chevalier Athletics Club has adapted the programme to fit our club and focus on the core athletics skills of run, jump, and throw, with simple manuals that make it easy for any parent to lead a station.

Children build skills across three key areas:

  • Stability – balance, landing, rotation

  • Locomotor – hopping, skipping, jumping, dodging, running

  • Manipulative – catching, throwing, striking, kicking

Get Set Go Vision: Active Kiwi Kids: Enjoying Sport and Play Every Day!

More on Get Set Go
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Parent involvement

A wonderful mix of youth coaches and professional coaches support our Juniors programme. However, this age group requires hands-on parent involvement, and we rely on parents to help run and lead stations and groups each week.

Each group receives an easy-to-follow manual and weekly schedule to take the kids around the stations, so no prior experience is needed - just a willingness to join in and support the kids. If you're not able to actively help out, this programme may not be the right fit for your family.

Children in this age group must have parental supervision at all times and this is club policy. The best way for young athletes to stay engaged, learn skills, and have fun is with their grown-ups right alongside them, and we strongly encourage this.

Junior club coordinators – Pip Meo and Dan Houghton

Uniforms, season dates, fees and more

Ready to register your athlete? Check out our club night info page for all the details you need before they hit the field.

Club night information