Hillsborough Junior Athletics Club (HJAC)

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Hillsborough Junior Athletics Club Inc (HJAC) aims to introduce children to the sport of athletics and caters for all children between the ages of 2 and 14.

The season runs from October to March with a break over Christmas. If you would like more information about Hillsborough Junior Athletics Club, feel free to contact any of the committee members.

Come along and enjoy athletics with us at Hillsborough Park, Carlton Street, Hillsborough, every Wednesday from 5:45 (7pm finish for Juniors 2-6, about 7.30pm finish for Seniors 7-14)

If the weather looks doubtful, please listen to Newstalk ZB (1080AM or 89.4FM) just after 5pm on Wednesday evenings, and refer to this page.

Don't forget to check out the latest news right here News 2011

Next club night: 25 January 2012 - first club night after Christmas break

Gear responsibility: 10 years olds - although anyone can lend a hand.

Next outside event: 28 January 2012 - Junior Open Day for 7-14 year old athletes, Mt Smart, Penrose. $5 entry fee per athlete, 9am-1pm - click here to download the program.

Our thanks to Bunnings Warehouse Mt Roskill for your support with our fundraising efforts during 2011

2011-12-04 - Auckland Relay Champs

Site last updated: 25 January 2012

Prizegiving, 2011

For the latest News click here

Nathan McDougall wins bronze medal in 1600m walk (in clud record time) at South Island Colgate Games

7 - 9 Age Group

2 Bronze pennants    Sylvia McDougall: Long Jump and 60m

19 competitors went from HJAC to the North Island Colgate Games and won the following medals:

7 - 9 Age Group

5 Gold pennants      Grianne Walsh: Shot Put and Discus

                                Shayna Narsai: Long Jump

                                Brayden Weston: 60m and 100m

3 Bronze pennants

                                Shayna Narsai: 60m and 100m

                                Brayden Weston: 200m

10 - 14 Age Group

Gold Medals:

                              Malia Longopoa: Long Jump

                              Niven Longopoa: 80m Hurdles (broke Club record in heat and then final) and Long Jump

                              Celine Pearn: 400m

                              Michael Dawson:  800m (Club Record) and 1500m (missed by .02 of a second)

Bronze Medals:

                             Kalisi Longopoa: Long Jump and 400m

                             Malia Longopoa: 200 m

                             Niven Longopoa: 200m and 400m

A special mention for Michael Dawson who was honoured and awarded with one of the four Colgate Palmolive Scholarships presented at the conclusion of the Colgate Games in Tauranga.
Congratulations Michael, a fantastic recognition and achievement. A very proud moment for you, your family and HJAC!