South Otago Athletics

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10.93 - Zoe Hobbs, Commonwealth Games Champion.

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Zoe Hobbs is heading to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games 100m Finals.

Clocking 11.04s in torrential rain to finish second in heat three to secure the big Q. The final is set for 8:40 AM NZT today.

Spring Run Club is here!

Looking for a reason to get active this spring? Join us for three relaxed social runs around the Clutha District. Whether you're just starting out or training for your next event, everyone is welcome.

📍 Sunday 2 August - The Island / Inch Clutha
📍 Saturday 5 September - Kaitangata
📍 Sunday 27 September - Balclutha (Cross Recreation Centre)

These are social group runs, not competitive races, with a focus on getting active, meeting others, and enjoying some great local locations.

✔ Open to all ages and abilities
✔ Walk, jog or run at your own pace
✔ Younger participants must be accompanied by an adult
✔ Free to take part

Register and all information is in the link in the comments or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

❤️ We are beyond proud that Gordy has recieved this very special award tonight, for years of dedication to many sports. What a privilege it is to have him helping the athletes of South Otago.
🏀 🏃‍♂️ Sport Otago Sport Clutha Otago Children's Athletics

A lifetime devoted to South Otago sport and community.

Your 2026 Deloitte Services to Sport Award winner is… Gordon Baird 👏

From basketball and squash to bowls and athletics, Gordy has spent more than 60 years giving back to South Otago sport as a player, administrator and coach.

But his greatest legacy lies in athletics, where generations of young athletes have been guided by his coaching, humour and incredible commitment.

Thank you for everything you have done, and continue to do, for sport Gordy - you're a legend! 🙏

Cooke Howlison Toyota | Sport Clutha |

The team at Athletics Otago are running a monthly cross country series for kids and teens this winter.

These sessions are designed to help young runners:
• learn cross country skills
• gain race confidence
• understand warm-ups, tactics & recovery
• prepare for Cross Country Nationals (Christchurch – 1 August)

Each session includes:
A short, easy run
A practical learning session
Snacks and connection time

DETAILS
Location: Caledonian Ground
🕘 9:30–10:30am

Dates:
• Sunday 17 May – Recovery run + warm-ups & drills
• Sunday 21 June – XC-specific running + race tactics
• Sunday 12 July – Easy run + tapering for big races

✅ Free
✅ Open to primary & secondary school runners
✅ All clubs welcome
✅ Parents welcome to run at the same time

📌 Register on Gameday Athletics Otago Kids & Teens Cross Country Series

😮 Can you believe we have rolled into another season!!

QR code for anyone keen wanting to get registered. The season runs from 1 April 2026 - 31 March 2027

❄️ There will be some great winter running events coming up to keep those legs turning over!!

✈️ Cool to open the paper and see Freddy Allan featuring!
📍Southland Primary School Champs

✅ Yesterday wrapped up the 2025/2026 season with Day 2 of the Otago Children’s Club Champs.

👏🏻 We had a small team competing on Saturday - Otis & Juno Allan & Charlie Stainton-Herbert - with Freddy, McKenzie and Jonty ticking off Southland Primary Athletics on Saturday and then up to Dunedin to join the team yesterday.

🏅 Top 3 placings
Juno Allan - 12 Girls - 2nd Shot Put : PB of 7.56m
Jonty Stainton-Herbert - 11 Boys - 1st 200m, 55m Hurdles, Long Jump
McKenzie Wallace - 10 Girls - 1st 200m : PB of 30.74, 2nd Discus
Charlie Stainton-Herbert - 9 Boys - 2nd Vortex : PB of 37.2m
Otis Allan - 7 Boys - 2nd Discus : PB of 12.76m

More Personal Bests 🌟
Juno Allan - Long Jump : 3.26m
Otis Allan - 80m : 14.92sec, Long Jump 2.68m, Vortex 17.6m

Mini Multis Medals presented - Charlie, McKenzie & Briar McCammon received their mini Multis medals - these were awarded for placings in their age groups across a weekend competition in December.
🥉 Charlie - 3rd overall 9 boys
🥈 McKenzie - 2nd overall 10 girls
🥈 Briar - 2nd overall 8 girls

As always a thank you to Otago Children's Athletics and all the volunteers for such a great weekend! 🙏