To compete as a registered athlete, you need to register with Athletics New Zealand. Your registration lasts for a full year from the date you register. For example, if you register on May 1st 2025, your registration expires May 1st 2026. To register for the 2025/2026 season please use the link below.
For the 2025/2026 season the registration fee for those 7-14 years old is $70, for those 15-19 years old is $100, for those 20-22 years is $125, and for those over 22 is $145. The breakdown of where your registration fee goes is shown below.
7-14 Years | 15-19 years | 20-22 years | Over 22 | |
Athletics New Zealand | $37 | $53 | $60 | $69 |
Athletics Canterbury | $20 | $30 | $40 | $40 |
DGRS | $13 | $17 | $25 | $36 |
Total | $70 | $100 | $125 | $145 |
If you have previously belonged to a club, no matter how long ago, you will need to email Margy Gilpin so that she can put in a transfer request on the Athletics NZ website before you can register and join DGRS.