LYDIARD SQUAD | Owairaka Athletics

LYDIARD SQUAD INFO

Junior athletes aged 10 & over are in our Lydiard Squad, coached by Nick, Dion, TeRina & Nanne.

Wednesday training

During summer terms we train on Wednesdays at the Lovelock Track, from 6-7:30 pm. A typical session:

6-6:10 - warm up together as a squad

6:10-7pm two activities in rotation

track running (shorter distance/technique focused)
jumps or throws activity

7-7:30pm

Optional extension session - for those who would like some extra coaching in

distance running
jumps
hurdles
throws

Weekend training

During winter terms we hold occasional jumps clinics (1.5 hrs) on Sunday mornings.

In summer terms we shift to Saturdays for training and events.

Coaching clinics are held 9:30-11am at the Lovelock Track on non-competition Saturdays.

Weekend competition

We'll go as a squad to selected weekend competitions over the summer, including Colgate Games, Relay Champs, Pentathlon, McKinnon Shield, Auckland Champs (junior/senior) and more.

Competitions are usually held at Mt Smart Stadium on a Saturday.

Your age for competitions

For junior competitions, an athlete's age is their age at 31 December 2024.

For senior competitions in 2024 (including McKinnon Shield), an athlete's age is their age at 31 December 2024.
For U14 grades, athletes born in 2011 or 2012 are eligible to enter.

For senior competitions in 2025, (including McKinnon Shield & senior Auckland Champs) an athlete's age is as at 31 December 2025. For U14 grade, athletes born in 2012 or 2013 are eligible to enter.