Bays Athletics

A huge goodluck to all our Bays athletes traveling down to Upper Hutt today for the NZSSAA Cross Country Championships. Enjoy the occasion, soak up the atmosphere and give it everything!

Junior & Senior races will be livestreamed for friends, family & supporters who can't be there. How good!

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Ambury Park turned it on for the Athletics Auckland Teams Cross Country Champs on Saturday! 🌤️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ The new course was tough but seriously beautiful.

We came home with FOUR golds and a bronze. Unreal effort from every athlete who showed up. 🙌

🥇Girls U8/U10 - 2km
Wanjiku, Piper & Millie

🥇Girls U12 - 2km
Isla, Sophie & Lucia

🥇Boys U14 - 4km
Luca, Rocco & Alex

🥇 Girls U14 - 4km
Hannah, Fenella & Vivienne

🥉Boys U12 - 2km
Anvay, Beau & Luke

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Bays Athletics is bursting with pride as three of our athletes have been selected to represent their countries at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland one of the biggest sporting events in the world, bringing together the best athletes from across 74 Commonwealth nations and territories.

🇳🇿 Anthony Barmes
Selected to represent New Zealand in the Men's Hammer Throw.

🇳🇿 Olivia McTaggart
Selected to represent New Zealand in the Women's Pole Vault.

🇼🇸 Symone Latafale Millar Tafunai
Selected to represent Samoa in Sprints.

To have three Bays athletes selected for the Commonwealth Games is an extraordinary accomplishment and a reflection of the dedication, sacrifice, perseverance, and excellence shown by these athletes and their support teams.

Representing your country at a Commonwealth Games is a dream for many athletes. To see Anthony, Olivia, and Symone earn the opportunity to wear their national colours on one of the world's biggest sporting stages is something our entire Bays Athletics whānau is incredibly proud of.

Congratulations on this remarkable achievement. We can't wait to watch you compete in Glasgow and inspire the next generation of Bays athletes.

💛 Your Bays Athletics family is cheering you on every step of the way! 💛

🟢We're on the countdown to race 3 of the Athletics Auckland Grand Prix Series held at Long Bay, and hosted by us! The flat and fast course is a beach-lovers fave, with the biggest cold plunge pool (aka the ocean) for the brave 🥶🌊

Individual entries close next Wed June 17. There's even a 2km or 4km fun run - register on the day. See you there!

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Over the weekend we sent teams to the Lynndale Athletic and Harrier Club Cross Country Relays. Huge thanks to Lynndale for the massive effort you put in to make it such a great event...that spot prize table is legendary!

✨ Special mention to our medal winners ✨

U16 Girls
🥇 Katie, Isla, Hannah, Fenella
🥈 Georgia, Lucia, Vivienne, Nyah

U16 Boys
🥉 Rocco, Andrew, Anvay, Harley.

🌟 Oceania International Athletics Championships – Darwin 2026 🌟

The Oceania International Athletics Championships recently took place in Darwin, Australia, and North Harbour Bays Athletics is incredibly proud of the athletes who earned selection and represented both our club, New Zealand, Samoa and Niue on the international stage.

🥉 Tommy Te Puni – 200m (20.84)

🥇 Lace Patuki – 90m Hurdles (13.81)

🥈 Lace Patuki – Triple Jump (10.47m)

🥉 Lace Patuki – 100m (12.67)

These results are a testament to the dedication, hard work, and commitment shown by our athletes and coaches throughout the season.

👏 Other Fantastic Bays Performances

⭐ Jordyn Blake – 400m (53.84)

⭐ Matt Walsh – Triple Jump (14.61m)

⭐ Molly Bremner – 2000m Steeplechase (7:38.97)

⭐ Cleo Loader – Long Jump (5.12m)

⭐ Symone Tafuna'i – 100m (11.95)

⭐ Kate Danaher (T37) – 100m (16.64)

To be selected for an international championship is an achievement in itself, and to see so many Bays athletes competing against some of the best athletes from across Oceania is something our entire club can be proud of.

💛 💚Congratulations to all athletes, coaches, families, and supporters who helped make this opportunity possible. You represented North Harbour Bays Athletics with pride, determination, and sportsmanship.

Bays is proud of every one of you! 👏🔥

🐆BAYS LONG RUN 🐆

This week we’ll actually hang in our own neighbourhood with a run from Takapuna Beach cafe.

7:30am start for those wanting to run for 2hrs

8am start for anyone wanting to do a little shorter (70-90mins)

Bays 🤝 Night Ninja’s Long Run v2

Just like last time there are a few options to suit:

•Full Waiwera Loop - 30km
Start 7:00am

•Partial Waiwera Loop - 19km
Start 7:00am with the 30km group, then bus back to the start from the 19km mark.

•Estuary Laps - 8-16km
Start 8:00am. Perfect if you’d like a later start, 1-2 laps of the estuary.

We’ll all finish at Driftwood Cafe ☕️

📍 Check the link in bio for the start location pin and the Waiwera loop Strava segment.

See you there 🫡

16th Annual Masters awards 2026! 🥳🏆

BAYS SUNDAY LONG RUN

We are back to Ambury Farm this week!

🏁 8am at the car park at the end of Ambury Road for 70-90mins
☕️ post-run goodies at the Gaff Cafe

All are welcome - see you there!