Rozie represented New Zealand in the 2010-2012 Oceania Championships. Now a mum of not only Izabel but a  squad of next generation race walkers. She coaches beginners through to New Zealand representatives, including 2022 national u18 champions, Jonah Cropp and Molly O'Reilly, along with senior champ, Courtney Ruske. 

Rozie is always happy to help those of all ages from around New Zealand in person or online. 

Alana is an Athletics New Zealand community coach and former international race walker who has also helped establish the Waiheke Athletics Club. She brings extensive experience from her own high-performance career, having competed at the 2016 Olympic Games and won a silver medal in the 20km race walk at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Now retired from competition, Alana coaches one of New Zealand’s leading senior women’s race walkers and works alongside Damian Blocki to support athletes developing their race walking skills. Drawing on their international experience, they help athletes build strong technical foundations, prepare for national competitions, and create pathways for those aiming to pursue race walking at a higher level.

Gary began coaching in late ‘70s in Cambridge, both runners and race walkers. In the ‘90s, he professionally operated a running and race walking fitness company that coached a number of ANZ registered and non-registered athletes. He has also produced the Athletics New Zealand Level II Coaches Education Manual.  Gary is still able to provide advice and assist with training programs. 

Gary (self-coached) competed in a number of overseas events at both open and masters grades, including the IAAF 1991 and 1993 Race Walking World Cup. He won, on one occasion, a USA open state championship in Alaska along with another open grade race in Oakland, California. He currently still holds a number of masters world records and in 1992, set a New Zealand Allcomers, National & Resident Record for the 2 Hour Race Walk.