Newly-formed Athletics Wairarapa is determined to make a big impact in the 2012-13 season.
They are already planning a busy schedule of events, the first of which will be a "Have a Go" promotion at Carrington Park, Carterton, on October 10.
The emphasis will be on family participation and fun with the under-7s being the centre of attention from 6pm to 6.30pm, the 7-year-plus children's age groups from 6pm to 7pm and the Masters (and anyone else) from 7pm.
Athletics Wairarapa will kick off their weekly Wednesday night meets on October 17.