Athletics New Zealand
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Sport | Athletics |
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Jurisdiction | Incorporated Society |
Abbreviation | ANZ |
Founded | 1887 |
Affiliation | IAAF |
Affiliation date | 1932 |
Regional affiliation | OAA |
Headquarters | Auckland |
President | Dianne Rodger |
Chairperson | Annette Purvis |
Vice president(s) | Ian Babe |
Replaced | New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association |
Official website | |
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Athletics New Zealand (ANZ) is the national governing body for athletics in New Zealand. This includes responsibility for Track and field, cross country running, road running and racewalking.[1]
History
The organisation was founded in 1887 as the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association (NZAAA). The first national championships were held the following year in 1888. In 1989, the current name was adopted.[2]
Affiliations
ANZ is the national member federation for New Zealand in the following international organisations:
Athletics New Zealand is part of the following national organisations:
National records
ANZ maintains the New Zealand records in athletics.
See also
References
- ↑ Athletics New Zealand, IAAF, retrieved January 24, 2014
- ↑ Story: Athletics - Page 1 – The sport of athletics, Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand, retrieved January 24, 2014
External links
- Athletics New Zealand - official site
- YouTube
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