Background
Whanganui High School has a very strong athletics programme and have shown its great depth especially in sprints and hurdles in local, regional and national competitions.
A look in the local rankings shows how well our WHS and ex WHS athletes have been going in competition. WHS is regularly ranked as one of the top athletic schools in NZ.
It has been the top performing sport at national level for WHS over the last 6 years with 8 national titles and 27 medals overall achieved at the national secondary school’s premier competition, with graduating students going on to achieve scholarships to U.S colleges.
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 Wednesday 26 February.
Whanganui Secondary Schools competition is on Tuesday 18 March.
North Island Championships are in Hamilton on 5-6 April.
N.Z.S.S Championships are in Hawkes Bay on 5-7 December 2025.
Training Days:
Monday after school until 4:30pm, with a specific component for Y9 / new athletes.
Tuesday is club night (optional).
Thursday afterschool for all until 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.
Cost:
$45 (approx) per student for membership to Athletics Wanganui for club competitions.
Contact: Mrs L Murphy for details or behind the gym on training days @ 3.15pm.
Teacher in Charge: Mrs Lisa Murphy (murphy.l@whs.ac.nz)
Coaches: Mr Greg Fromont & Mrs Elaine Baker
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Last Reviewed: January 28, 2025
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