FAQ - Frequently asked questions
An introduction to how athletics works in our club. We have answers to some of the questions we have often been asked .
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1. Do I have to Volunteer?.
We can accommodate a small number of families who cannot support the club with a volunteer on the roster.
We do understand that volunteering isn’t always possible for some families, and don’t want any children to miss out on the opportunity to participate.
Though there may be circumstances in which if we don’t have enough volunteers for a group, it may not run.
2. What's the Difference Between The Competitive and Non-Competitive Membership?
Athletics NZ charges a slightly larger fee for athletes that intend to compete for their club at any events through-out the year to help with the administration of these events. If you don’t want to compete at interclubs, then you can choose the non-competitive membership.
3. My Child Plays Another Sport, Can They Still Do Athletics?
Yes, we believe that ‘Balance is Better’ and athletics is a sport that can support your achievements in other sports.
4. What is the ideal age to start athletics?
From around 5 years old.
5. What Are The Athletics NZ and Athletics Canterbury Fees?
Each of these sporting bodies charges a fee for all athletes to participate at a club level, these fee’s go directly to them upon registration. New Brighton Olympic Athletics only charges $25 on-top of these fees.
6. What are the times for training in summer and winter for adults / children?
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7. What's Involved In the Saturday Interclub Roster?
Each club is required to run one or more events at a Saturday Interclub, so all families who participate must supply a volunteer on a roster every 2-3 weeks. The roles range from Event Chief, through to recording, measuring and marshalling.
8. How do I get to compete and go to the new stadium at Ngā Puna Wai?
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9. What Sort of Gear Does My Child Need?
We offer coaching in a range of evens for athletes over 15yrs, enquire to find out if one of our senior coaching options suits you. For athletes over 18yrs, please enquire about coaching and we will support you to find the right option for you from our coaches or outside of the club if that’s the best fit.
10. Does training and events sometimes get cancelled? How do I find out if this happens?
Yes. The Junior Club Captain will post on the New Brighton Olympic Facebook page to advise if club nights or interclub events will be canceled.
What Training Do You Offer Senior Athletes?
We offer coaching in a range of evens for athletes over 15yrs, enquire to find out if one of our senior coaching options suits you. For athletes over 18yrs, please enquire about coaching and we will support you to find the right option for you from our coaches or outside of the club if that’s the best fit.
12. How do relays work? How many are there? Do I run with my club age group only or go in mixed teams with other clubs? Who chooses the relay teams?
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13. How can I get a New Brighton Olympic uniform and how much is it?
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14. Who runs the club? Is everything voluntary? What could a new member help with at the times they are there - on arrival and on pick-up?
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15. What are the Colgate games?
This event takes place annually in January. All South Island clubs are eligible to compete. Athletes not only compete to achieve personal bests but for the opportunity to win medals in individual events. This event has an amazing atmosphere with a focus on good sportsmanship and building friendships.
16. What is 995?
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17. What does New Brighton Olympic specialise in - what is the club good at?
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