club night
Our club night is every Monday night at Moire Park. Warm-ups for the athletes start at 5:15pm, followed by the events at 5:30pm. You can view the club night programmes here.
Athletics will continue in the rain, unless it is torrential, or unless the council have closed our fields. If a club night is rained out, the programme is carried over to the following week. If you are unsure of a cancellation, please check the Facebook page after 3:30pm. It will be a normal club night on public holidays.
CHILDREN AGED 2 - 3 YEARS OLD (at Dec 31st 2018)
We have 3 running races for 2 and 3 year olds: 30M, 60M, and 100M. These races are managed by the parents on sprint track 2 (refer to the Track and Field Map). Athletics is FREE for under 4's so there is no need to register and they do not need a uniform. Simply turn up on the club night and let them run.
CHILDREN AGED 4 - 14 YEARS OLD
Children who are 4 - 14 years old (at Dec 31st 2018) run in their age group each night, and follow a programme. All children in these age groups must be fully registered to compete on club nights. To find out more information about registration, please refer to the 'Registration' page on this website. If you have any further questions, feel free to email your enquiries to massey.athletics@gmail.com
Athletics will continue in the rain, unless it is torrential, or unless the council have closed our fields. If a club night is rained out, the programme is carried over to the following week. If you are unsure of a cancellation, please check the Facebook page after 3:30pm. It will be a normal club night on public holidays.
CHILDREN AGED 2 - 3 YEARS OLD (at Dec 31st 2018)
We have 3 running races for 2 and 3 year olds: 30M, 60M, and 100M. These races are managed by the parents on sprint track 2 (refer to the Track and Field Map). Athletics is FREE for under 4's so there is no need to register and they do not need a uniform. Simply turn up on the club night and let them run.
CHILDREN AGED 4 - 14 YEARS OLD
Children who are 4 - 14 years old (at Dec 31st 2018) run in their age group each night, and follow a programme. All children in these age groups must be fully registered to compete on club nights. To find out more information about registration, please refer to the 'Registration' page on this website. If you have any further questions, feel free to email your enquiries to massey.athletics@gmail.com
club championships
| mac_club_champs_entry_form_v2.0_-_online_form_2019.pdf |
| mac_club_champs_programme_2019_-_draft_draw__pre-entry_.pdf |
Club Championships for the 2018 - 2019 Season will be held on Monday March 11 and Monday March 18, 2019 starting at 5:00 pm. Club Champs are open to all fully registered athletes who have attended at least 5 club nights.
To enter Club Champs, you must fill out an entry form (see above). Simply download the pdf file above, print it, fill it in and either bring it to Club Night on Monday March 4 and hand to a committee member, or scan the completed form to massey.athletics@gmail.com by 8:00pm Wednesday, March 8.
Children may enter up to 5 events. A draft programme is available above. The final version of the programme will not be available until all entries have been processed.
Closing date is Wednesday March 8 @ 8:00pm... no exceptions.
Full club uniform must be worn on these day, including Age Patch. Any athlete not in full club uniform will be scratched from their events. Please note that red club uniform shorts must be worn and the only exception to this is that black spanx/bike shorts can be worn by athletes 12 years or older. This does not include any other type of black shorts, i.e. rugby shorts and does not include any other colours.
We need alot of parent help to run all of the events efficiently! Club Champs are the only time of the season where club records can be broken and as such we need to ensure timing of track events and measuring of field events are accurate and not rushed. Ideally we need to have 4 people officiating all field events. and as many people as possible performing end of track and timing.
These are fun family days - ideal for grandparents and friends to attend as spectators. Bring a picnic or enjoy food from our BBQ. Please note that Club Champs night normally finish a little later than regular club nights, so be prepared for this.
Prize giving of certificates will take place at the end-of-year prize giving.
To enter Club Champs, you must fill out an entry form (see above). Simply download the pdf file above, print it, fill it in and either bring it to Club Night on Monday March 4 and hand to a committee member, or scan the completed form to massey.athletics@gmail.com by 8:00pm Wednesday, March 8.
Children may enter up to 5 events. A draft programme is available above. The final version of the programme will not be available until all entries have been processed.
Closing date is Wednesday March 8 @ 8:00pm... no exceptions.
Full club uniform must be worn on these day, including Age Patch. Any athlete not in full club uniform will be scratched from their events. Please note that red club uniform shorts must be worn and the only exception to this is that black spanx/bike shorts can be worn by athletes 12 years or older. This does not include any other type of black shorts, i.e. rugby shorts and does not include any other colours.
We need alot of parent help to run all of the events efficiently! Club Champs are the only time of the season where club records can be broken and as such we need to ensure timing of track events and measuring of field events are accurate and not rushed. Ideally we need to have 4 people officiating all field events. and as many people as possible performing end of track and timing.
These are fun family days - ideal for grandparents and friends to attend as spectators. Bring a picnic or enjoy food from our BBQ. Please note that Club Champs night normally finish a little later than regular club nights, so be prepared for this.
Prize giving of certificates will take place at the end-of-year prize giving.
coaching
All ages and abilities are welcome and encouraged to do additional training over and above the club night events.
We run coaching sessions during the athletics season on Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Children are not required to wear their uniform. Please ensure that all children attending have plenty of water, a sun hat, sun block, and a piece of fruit for after training.
As with any sport, regular training in athletics can help to improve knowledge and skills in each athletic event and has many benefits, including:
We run coaching sessions during the athletics season on Wednesdays at 5:30pm. Children are not required to wear their uniform. Please ensure that all children attending have plenty of water, a sun hat, sun block, and a piece of fruit for after training.
As with any sport, regular training in athletics can help to improve knowledge and skills in each athletic event and has many benefits, including:
- learning life-long fitness skills
- self-discipline through training
- improving technique and performance
- increasing event specific fitness, power, and stamina
- preparing for competitions