Athletics New Zealand Organisation Profile

Athletics is a foundation sport involving running, jumping, throwing and walking. These core skills are integrated into all aspects of athletics coaching and competing. Athletics New Zealand's role as the National Sporting Organisation for athletics is to help New Zealanders enjoy athletic activities whether this involves regular competitive involvement, casual participation or occasional exercise.

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Athletics New Zealand is the national body for Track and Field, Cross Country, Road Running and Walking. It is in its 120th year of existence and its main responsibilities are to;

* Provide administrative services and support to the eleven regional centres, affiliated bodies, clubs, schools and individuals.
* Liaise with government agencies such as SPARC and The New Zealand Academy of Sport (NZAS).
* Work with the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) on the selection and preparation of athletes for the Olympic and Commonwealth Games.
* Provide representatives and disseminate information from international organisations such as the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) and Oceania Athletics Association (OAA).
* Develop and manage elite talent identification and high performance programmes.
* Select and prepare teams for international events.
* Provide coaching support and expertise for coaches and athletes.
* Co-ordinate all National Championship events ranging from Track and Field to Mountain Running.