| 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. WHS is ranked as one of the top athletic schools in NZ. At the 2022 Athletics Nationals, Whanganui High School won 8 medals.
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 27 February.
Whanganui Secondary Schools competition is on Tuesday 12 March.
North Island Championships are in Palmerston North 6-7 April.
N.Z.S.S Championships are in Timaru 6-8 December 2024.
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: May 13, 2024
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