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Racewalking Auckland (RWA) aims to promote the
sport of racewalking in the greater Auckland area. You do not have to be an Olympic style
racewalker to join the Racewalking Auckland Association; we have both freestyle
walkers and racewalkers as members, covering a range of walking speeds. If you like to walk, then this is the place
for you. From this site, you can find
information about racewalking, find contacts for the Racewalking Auckland Association,
and pick up the latest racewalking news from Auckland and further afield. Our members range from fitness enthusiasts to
Commonwealth Games Silver Medallists in all ages from 8 to 88...age and ability
is no barrier here!
Through Racewalking Auckland, you can learn the basic
technique at the regular Sunday morning events (which generally start at
8:30am) by practising with other newcomers, receiving tips on style,
taking part in a variety of events, and be encouraged to compete in open races. We have numerous racewalkers with many years
experience who are more than happy to help you with your technique. Please see our feature Racewalk 101 article along with other items on our Articles page for information on technique and rules.
Members will receive, either by email or post, newsletters
which report on race results and provides details of coming events - both
those organised by Racewalking Auckland, along with a variety of other events;
some organised by other clubs around the country, and fun run/walks.
There is an event on every Sunday. Our most utilised starting point is from the
Grandstand at the Auckland Domain at 8:30am. Other venues include Mt Smart Stadium, Cornwall
Park, Mangere Bridge, Ngataringa Bay Naval Reserve at Devonport, and Douglas
Track at Waitakere Stadium. We
have a range of events from ‘first past the post’ to handicaps
and estimated time walks (closest to their estimate wins). This enables both faster and slower walkers the
chance to win trophies and prizes. We
also have a Junior Racewalking Winter Series which runs monthly from April to
August. Please see ourEvents , Harry
Kerr Relay and Junior Series pages for upcoming events within
Auckland and nationally.
Racewalking Auckland also enters teams in relay
events; it can be regarded as the top ranked club in the country with victories
in the National Ekiden Road Relay championship in Trentham in May 2008, the
National Harry Kerr Track Relay on the North Shore in July 2008, and the Great
Lake Relay around Lake Taupo in February 2009. Members also participate in
other national walking events - such as the Taranaki Open Walks weekend in
June, and the National Long Distance Championships in Hastings in October. We also boast the likes of Commonwealth Games silver medallist
Tony Sargisson, as well as several national champions in junior, open and
masters fields. Please see our Results 2009,
Results 2008, and Club Info pages
for more information.
So please come along and try us out. We’re a friendly bunch and welcome new and
former members of every age anytime.
Please see our RWA Info page for all enquiries and membership
information.
