About
Athletics is tradionally strong at MBC, with a large number of boys representing the school at provincial level, with our top athletes going on to represent at both South Island and National level also.
In February, we hold the full school athletics day from which the top students are selected to represent MBC at the Tasman Secondary Schools Athletics Championships. .
The MBC athletics team is managed by TIC, Mr Dave Tinker.
Weekly competitions on Tuesday night starting at 5:30pm at Athletic Park, Brewer Street.
Ages 14 +, under 16, under 18, senior
Full range of track and field events.
Great preparation for MBC school athletics day, Tasman secondary schools, South Island secondary schools and NZ National secondary schools champs.
Cross training for all other sporting codes, run faster, jump higher.
Multiple Nelson competitions through-out the season to attend.
Coaching available, contact club president David Hansen, hansen2000@slingshot.co.nz
Multiple National champions have come through the club in various disciplines, we have had an athlete obtain a US scholarship in the Decathlon
Uniform
The MBC Singlets, are provided by the College.
Use of spikes is recommended to get the best out of yourself.
Important Dates
TSS Athletics - Nelson - March 14th 2023
SISS Athletics - Invercargill - 31st March - 2nd April 2023
NZSS Athletics & Road Race Championship - Christchurch - 8-10 December 2023
