Athletics in New Zealand

Sport Lived offers you the fantastic opportunity to participate in an athletics programme in New Zealand.  Whether you specialise in a track or field event we have affiliations with a wide range of clubs who can accommodate individuals pursuing a range of disciplines. 

We run two athletics programmes; one during their Summer (September-March) and one during their Winter (March and September).  Individuals specialising in track events usually go during their summer when the majority of competitions are held.  Cross country runners usually go to New Zealand during their Winter. 

In Auckland, we also run an 8 week athletics programme during July and August ideal for university students or those not taking a gap year.  Auckland has outstanding athletics facilities and a number of excellent clubs.  Whilst in Auckland you’re also never far form breathtaking scenery, beautiful beaches, idyllic holiday islands, great shopping and nightlife.

We organise for people to join athletics clubs in Auckland and Christchurch.  In both cities we have handpicked the best athletics clubs who offer excellent coaching, facilities and top social scenes!   Most of the clubs where our participants join have specialist coaches for each event, an on site gym and a number of New Zealand representatives. 

Most clubs have training sessions every night of the week and the majority of members train 3-4 times a week.  In each city clubs take part in inter-club competitions.  Events for these are usually held on Saturdays but there are some twilight competitions held during the Summer. 

Most athletics clubs have large junior sections and we encourage all Sport Lived participants to get involved in coaching juniors during their time in New Zealand.  Coaching is lots of fun and a great way to develop key skills such as leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Whilst in New Zealand, you will live in 4 star city centre apartments with other Sport Lived participants providing you with a ready made group of friends as soon as you arrive.  Most people stay in 2 bedroom apartments and everyone lives in the same complex.  Living in the city means you’ll be near nightlife and numerous places where you can work.  It also means you’ll be near public transport so it will be easy to get to your club to attend training and competitions.

In each city we employ programme co-ordinators who are available 24/7 throughout your time overseas.  All participants also receive a hand book which has lots of useful information e.g. how to open a bank account, get a mobile phone, apply for an IRD number etc.  These are distributed at the pre departure briefing which is held approximately 6 weeks prior to your departure

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Athletics in New Zealand
The price of all play sport programmes include:	Locations	Prices	Dates
- 4 star city centre accommodation (including rent, furnishings and most bills) - Club membership subscription - Overseas programme co-ordinator available 24/7 - Assistance in organising flights, visas & travel insurance - Pre-departure briefing - Handbook with useful information - Airport Pickup	Auckland	£4,995	15/3/09 - 23/8/09
	Christchurch	£4,495	15/3/09 - 23/8/09
	Auckland	£2,495	6/7/09 - 30/8/09

 

Bond of £300 payable in addition to the programme fee

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