| Cost | $45 per student for membership to Athletics Wanganui for club competitions. | ||
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Background
Whanganui High School has a very strong athletics programme, and have shown its great depth especially in sprints in local and regional competitions. A look in the local rankings shows how well our WHS and ex WHS athletes have been going in the sprints. We have five current and two past athletes in the top 8 men's ranking and seven current athletes in the top 8 women's ranking in our local region. We also have three of our students who have made the New Zealand Secondary School team. Athletics also acts as a conditioning base for other codes within the school and many athletes within the programme have gone on to represent the school at high levels in other codes due to their excellent conditioning.
Structure
As well as our annual athletics sports, Whanganui High School students compete and train through the school. We have a year-round programme with emphasis on Athletics in summer and Cross Country and Conditioning during winter. This also fits in with winter sports requirements especially for juniors.
Competitions
Club nights are every Tuesday evening Terms 1 & 4, 6:30pm at Cooks Gardens.
School Athletics this year (whole school, year 9-13) will be held at Cooks Gardens term 1 on Tuesday 28 February.
Whanganui Secondary Schools competition is on Tuesday 14 March.
North Island Championships are in Palmerston North 1-2 April.
N.Z.S.S Champs are in Christchurch 8-10 December 2023.
Training Days: Monday after school will be for Y9 till 4:30pm. Tuesday is club night (optional). Thursday after school for all till 4:30pm and Saturday mornings 9:30am at Cooks Garden or other venues. There is an entry level and performance group to suit age and experience.
Contact: Mrs L Murphy for details or behind the gym on training days @ 3.15pm.
Coaches: Greg Fromont & Elaine Baker
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Last Reviewed: November 13, 2023
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