Athletics New Zealand is pleased to announce a new partnership with HART Sport, one of Australasia's leading suppliers of sports equipment, as the organisation's Official Equipment Partner.

The partnership will support the delivery of Athletics New Zealand's participation programmes and help provide clubs, schools and communities across the country with access to high-quality athletics equipment.

The partnership aligns closely with Athletics New Zealand's growing ASB Get Set Go and ASB Run Jump Throw programmes, which introduce young people to athletics through schools, clubs and community settings nationwide. HART Sport will support these initiatives while also providing opportunities for Athletics New Zealand's network of more than 160 affiliated clubs to access specialist athletics equipment.

Athletics New Zealand Chief Executive Cam Mitchell said the partnership would help strengthen athletics experiences at all levels of the sport.

"We're excited to welcome HART Sport as a partner. Access to high-quality equipment is vital to creating great athletics experiences, and this partnership will support the continued growth of our programmes and clubs across New Zealand."

Jordan Gosling, Business Development Manager NZ at HART Sport, said the company was looking forward to supporting athletics communities around the country.

"We see a strong alignment between HART Sport and Athletics New Zealand's vision for growing participation and physical activity. We're excited to work together to support clubs, schools and communities and help more New Zealanders enjoy athletics." 

As part of the partnership launch, HART Sport will also provide a special offer for Athletics New Zealand affiliated clubs. 

Athletics New Zealand and HART Sport look forward to working together to help more New Zealanders discover, enjoy and succeed in athletics.