Athletics

ACG Tauranga Athletics Days

Our Athletics Days are key highlights of our sporting calendar, giving students the opportunity to challenge themselves, support their peers, and celebrate school and house spirit.

This event also serves as a qualifying event for the Bay of Plenty Secondary School Athletics Championships on Thursday 12 March.  

For students aspiring to qualify for next stage events – the top three (3) athletes per year group will be considered.  Selection will be based on the qualifying standard and/or the top three results from the 2025 next stage event.


Event Overview

Years 9–13 (Secondary School)

  • Held in Term 1 at the Tauranga Domain.
  • This event aligns with the Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools Athletics schedule, supporting students progressing to next-level competition.

Years 7–8 and Years 5–6

  • Held in Term 4 at the Tauranga Domain.
  • Competing at the Tauranga Domain provides an enhanced athletics experience and access to a wider range of events.

Years 1–4

  • Held in Term 4 at ACG Tauranga.
  • Designed specifically to suit our youngest students and ensure a fun, inclusive day.

Event Registration

Students in Years 5–8 and Years 9–13 will be required to register for the events they wish to enter. Event and registration details will be shared prior to each Athletics Day.


Athletics Award Criteria

To be eligible for Athletics Awards presented at our end-of-year Sports Prizegiving, students must compete in a minimum of four events, consisting of either:

  • three (3) track events and one (1) field event, or
  • three (3) field events and one (1) track event.

Students may compete in more than four (4) events if the event schedule allows. However, award calculations will be based on the best four (4) results that meet the above criteria.

Athletics Club

Years 9–13 (Term 1), Years 3-6 and Year 7-8 (Term 3-4)

  • An Athletics Club in the above year levels will be offered in the lead-up to our Athletics Days.
  • Sessions will run at lunchtime, with students meeting beside the PE shed on the field side.
  • Students must change into PE gear and sports shoes before attending.
  • The below registration form will open once details have been confirmed.

2026 Key Dates

Year 09-13:

17 February
pp 18 February

Y 09-13

ACG Secondary Athletics Day

12 March

Y 09-13

BOPSS/Mid Island Athletics Champs

18 March

Y 09-13

WaikatoBOP SS Athletics Champs 

28-29 March

Y 09-13

North Island SS Athletics Champs

11-13 December

Y 09-13

NZ SS Athletics Champs

Year 07-08:

13 November
pp 16 November

Y 05-08

ACG Year 05-08 Athletics Day

25 November

Y 07-08

WBOP Zone Athletics Champs

Year 01-06:

02 November

Y 01-04

ACG Year 01-04 Athletics Day

13 November
pp 16 November

Y 05-08

ACG Year 05-08 Athletics Day

23 November

Y 05-06

West Cluster Athletics Champs

02 December

Y 07-08

WBOP Athletics Champs