2026–27 Registrations now open
We are North Canterbury's home for athletics – a club where children taking their first sprint and senior athletes chasing a national title train under the same sky, in the same colours.
Why NCAN
Athletics is not just movement. It's also everything else – how to turn up, set goals, keep going when the last lap hurts, and most of all have fun with your friends. Our job is to make that experience welcoming enough that people stay for decades, not just a summer.
Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Woodend, Oxford, Amberley, Waikuku and beyond – one club, training close to home.
First timers train alongside our competition squads, with the same coaches and the same welcome.
From childrens athletics to Canterbury representation and masters competition, with coaching support at every step.
Our programmes
Four entry points, one club. Not sure where you or your child belongs? Come to a Tuesday club night or a Monday training and try it before you register.
Ages 7–14
For children age 7 to 14. Weekly club nights covering sprints, distance, long jump, high jump, shot put, discus, race walking and hurdles — taught as play, fun for everyone.
Competition opportunities for Saturday Interclub, Colgate Games and Canterbury Championships.
High School+
Event-group squads with qualified coaches, and individualised training. Access to specialist equipment and a chance to really develop your skills.
Coaching support to help you reach your competition goals.
Running and Race Walking
Just into running or want to explore race walking?
We offer cross country and road racing training including race walking Apr–Sep and track event training including sprints, distance, race walks and hurdles Oct–Mar. Suitable for ages 10 through to masters athletes.
Pathways
Athletics NZ accredited coach courses, officials training, and support for athletes stepping up to Canterbury and national championships.
Suitable for everyone. From parents looking to support their child, athletes looking to better understand the rules and regulations, and aspiring coaches and officals.
When we train
Summer season runs October to March; winter cross country and road running from April to September.
| Day | Group | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer season October – March | |||
| Monday | Sprints, Running and Race Walking | 4:30–5:30pm | Ashgrove Park |
| Tuesday | Junior club night (ages 7–14) | 5:15–6:30pm | Rangiora New Life School field |
| Tuesday | Teen & senior event squads | 6:15–7:15pm | Rangiora New Life School field |
| Saturday | Interclub athletics meets | Childrens from 8:45am, Teens and adults from 1:00pm |
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| Winter season April – September | |||
| Monday | Cross Country, Road and Race Walking | 4:30–5:30pm | Loburn Domain and Ashgrove Park |
| Saturday | Interclub cross country & road events | Approx. fortnightly | Event specific |
| Year-round Every week, summer and winter | |||
| Wednesday | Race walks coaching | 4:30–5:30pm | Ashgrove Park and Pegasus |
| Thursday | Adult and teens social intervals The Good Trot |
6:00–7:00pm | Meet at The Good Drop Rangiora |
Please confirm current times with the club before your first visit – sessions can move with daylight and weather.
Get involved
Registration is guided by the amount of training and level of competition you are seeking. There are three steps to complete – one form with us, then one with GameDay to select your membership and additional programmes.
Google Form
This allows us to get to know your family and you the chance to find out more about being involved in the club.
Open the formGameDay
Steps 2 and 3 are both completed in the GameDay portal. A link will be sent to you after completing the Google form.
Choose the membership that matches the athlete’s age group and level of competition.
Add the training programmes you want to take part in across the summer and winter seasons.
Additional costs
Club community
Results, registration reminders, weather calls and photos from the weekend — everything goes up on our Facebook pages first. The feeds here updates itself, so you are always seeing our most recent posts. We operate two pages, Children's Athletics focusing on the Children's summer atheletics programme and the NCAN Club page with information for the wider club.
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Club life
Training with firiends at club nights, cross country, Saturday interclub competition, and prizegiving – this is what a year at NCAN looks like.
Our supporters
Local support keeps our fees low, our gear safe and our club nights free to try.
Architecture practice and proud supporter of North Canterbury athletics.
Community grant funding that helps pay for club equipment.
We thank Bocky Boo Rangiora for their generous & continued support.
We thank The Good Drop for their generous & continued support.
For their grant to print our NEW FAMILY booklets helping many new comers to the sport.
For their amazing & generous donation 2022.
For granting funds to install our synthetic long jump run up. This is the only one of its kind in North Canterbury and is a huge asset to the region. It is used regularly providing our athletes practice resource that other clubs do not have an opportunity to access.
Contact
Easiest first step is simply turning up to a club night – but we are happy to answer anything first.
ncanchildrensathletics@gmail.com
Registrations, fees and general enquiries
ncanathletics@gmail.com
Club enquiries, safeguarding, sponsorship, officials and volunteers
