Athletics Otago, in collaboration with Athletics New Zealand, is excited to offer a valuable opportunity for coaches, teachers, and volunteers to upskill through our Coaching Athletic Development (CAD) Courses.

Dates:

• Friday, 31 October | 4:00–6:30pm – Shot Put & Discus
• Saturday, 1 November | 1:00–5:00pm – Long Jump, High Jump, Sprints & HurdlesLocation: Cromwell College Fields, Barry Ave, Cromwell

  Register here: https://regoform.mygameday.app/#/event/registration-form/cadlevel1cromwell/

This course is ideal for club coaches, volunteers, teachers, and parents who want to build confidence and capability in supporting athletes across a range of events.

What’s covered:

• Shot Put
• Discus
• Sprints
• Hurdles
• High Jump
• Long Jump

No prior experience is required—just a positive attitude and a willingness to learn! Participants will be asked to complete an online safeguarding course and register as a community coach/volunteer - these can be done in individuals own time. 

1. Safeguarding: Learning | Athletics NZ

2. Community coach signs up: Coaching, Officials, Volunteers | Athletics New Zealand

We’d love to see you there.

Article added: Wednesday 15 October 2025