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Kia ora Athletics Canterbury whānau,
Athletics Canterbury is launching a new Fence Signage Programme at Ngā Puna Wai, offering businesses the opportunity to showcase their brand in front of one of the most active and diverse sporting communities in the country.
As part of our community, we invite you to consider supporting this initiative, either by securing a signage space for your own organisation or by connecting us with businesses that may value the exposure.
Why Fence Signage at Ngā Puna Wai?
Our facility is home to one of New Zealand’s most vibrant and high-performing athletics communities. Each year, Ngā Puna Wai attracts:
- 1,500+ attendees every Saturday throughout the summer season (Oct–Mar)
- 15,000+ school athletes and families engaged across junior and secondary programmes
- 150+ schools participating in events and competitions
- 50,000+ visitors annually to the track
- 50+ events each year, covering local, regional, national, and international levels
- 3,000,000+ viewers reached through national and global television broadcasts
This level of visibility presents exceptional brand exposure for any business wanting to align with community sport, youth development, and high-performance athletics.
What’s on Offer?
All signage is installed on the track perimeter fence, giving businesses continuous, high-impact visibility.
- On display 24/7 for the duration of sponsorship
- Packages from 1–5 years, starting at $1,500 + GST per annum
- Tailored opportunities for businesses wanting stronger brand presence or multiple signs
Your support directly strengthens our sport, helping us deliver quality events, nurture young athletes, and maintain a world-class athletics environment for Canterbury.
How You Can Help
- Consider a signage package for your own business or organisation.
- Reach out to anyone in your network who may be interested, local businesses, service providers, schools, contractors, or family connections.
If you or someone you know would like more information, please contact us at ian.thomas@athleticscanterbury.org.nz and I will happily provide a sponsorship pack and next steps.
Thank you for your ongoing support and for helping us grow the future of athletics in Canterbury.
Ngā mihi nui,
Ian Thomas
General Manager
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