MEMBERSHIP

 

 

Athletics New Zealand members - $0

 

Your Masters membership is already covered by your Athletics NZ membership fee (registered with a Club)

  • You are eligible to compete at Interclub meetings on a Saturday afternoon at the Caledonian Ground.
  • Eligible to enter the Otago Championships
  • Eligible to set Otago Masters Records.
  • Eligible to compete at all NZ Masters Championships – South Island, North Island and New Zealand. Oceania Championships and World Masters Championships.
  • Eligible to compete in all Athletics NZ Championships.
  • Membership year is April to March.

 

Please note that if you are competing overseas at the Oceania or World Masters Championships you will require a Masters membership number. If you don’t have a number, eg 7###, please contact the Otago Masters Treasurer – Fiona Harvey (nona.harvey@xtra.co.nz)

 

 

NZMA Only Competitive Membership - $50

 

  • Eligible to compete at all NZ Masters Championships – South/North Island Championships, NZ Championships, Oceania and World Masters Championships.
  • Eligible to enter the Otago Championships.
  • Eligible to set Otago Masters Records.
  • Membership year is April to March.
  • Eligible to compete at Interclub meetings as NZ Masters athlete.

 

NMZA Only Social Membership - $45

 

  • Non competitive
  • Membership year is April to March.
  • Please email the Treasurer or Secretary with your contact details
  • Please register through the NZ Masters website

 

If you wish to be on our mailing list to keep you up to date with coming events please let our secretary (nonicall@yahoo.com) know your email address.

 

Otago Masters Uniforms

Available on Request. Please contact our secretary (nonicall@yahoo.com) for details

 

NZ Singlets

If competing at Oceania and World Championships you are required to wear a NZ Singlet.  Otago Masters have a small number available and there is an order form on the NZ Masters website:   https://nzmastersathletics.org.nz

UNIFORM

 

Otago Masters Singlets and T/Shirts
Please email Fiona Harvey (nona.harvey@xtra.co.nz) or Winifred Harding
(winifred@southnet.co.nz) if you wish to purchase a singlet or T/Shirt.
T/Shirts $25 Singlets $20

 

The Otago Masters uniform is worn at South/North Island and National competitions and if you are a NZMA competitive member (non club member) you can wear this uniform at the Caledonian Saturday interclub meetings.

 

NZ Singlets
If competing at Oceania and World Championships you are required to wear a NZ Singlet. You can order on the NZ Masters website: https://nzmastersathletics.org.nz
 

OTAGO MASTERS EVENTS

 

 

Kennys Canter (Bill Kenny Memorial)

The Kennys Canter has been held each November since 2013 in memory of the late Bill Kenny who died in November 2012. Bill was a legendary figure in Otago Athletics particularly in the Masters Section where he was much admired for his competitive attitude and a willingness to inspire others with his genuine passion for Athletics at all levels. Bill particularly loved the Steeplechase Event to an extent that few others in his age group could equal. The Kennys Canter Relay is designed to illustrate the enthusiasm Bill always had for this demanding event. The Relay will consist of teams of three made up of 2 Runners and 1 Walker with a Steeplechase placed in the back straight for each team member to negotiate.

 

Geoff Capon Memorial 5km Beach Run

Otago Masters Athletics hold an annual event known as Geoff Capon Memorial 5K Beach Run held along St Clair and St Kilda Beaches.

Geoff Capon was a successful and enthusiastic Otago Masters Athlete during the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s. He was a proficient Track Athlete and particularly enjoyed participating in Hurdles and Steeplechase Events. With a strong academic background and an inquiring mind Geoff was always keen to put forward any ideas he thought would benefit his chosen Sport of Athletics particularly the Masters Section. The 5K Beach Run was originally held in July as a novelty event suggested by Geoff as a means of reviving interest during what is usually the coldest and bleakest time of the year.

For some years now, the Otago Masters Beach Run has been held just prior to Christmas. Geoff would be pleased that the Beach Run still retains its place on the Otago Masters Athletics Calendar.