Safeguarding Officer and Registrations Manager - Kirsten Kilmister

Having been a competitive sprinter for Wellington up until the age of 20, Kirsten returned as a parent helper when her two children got involved at the ages of 7 and 5. Doing the Run, Jump, Throw course and then a variety of level 1 coaching courses, Kirsten has been helping out on club nights in a variety of roles over the years. Parent helpers are always needed! Kirsten works for Athletics New Zealand as National Development Manager - North Island, supporting clubs, coaches, officials, volunteers, schools, and athletes.

Club Captain - Rob Clark

Rob has been involved with the club for 10 + years with my two children coming up through the club. For the past few years, he has been club captain managing the club night program and also managing the nursery grade activities. Rob enjoys seeing the kids enjoying themselves and develop as athletes as they move through the grades. Rob is also our Health & Safety Officer

After being a competitive athlete through to his mid-20's, Nate joined the club with his 3 sons in 2016 when moving to the area. A stint on the Athletics Wellington Board, coupled with owning a business providing children’s entertainment, Nate loves seeing kids have fun and looks after our club nights, team events, interclubs, and assists with the squad.

Club Secretary and Mana Minis Coordinator - Lynaire Parish

Lynaire became involved with the club 7 years ago when her eldest daughter started athletics as a 6 year old. She was a parent helper in the nursery grade and the following year, took the 7 year olds around to their events on club nights. It was that year she joined the committee as a member then filled the role of secretary and grants coordinator. Lynaire is a ‘community coach’ with Athletics Wellington as she values the grass roots of our sport.

Club Treasurer - Michelle Mazey

Michelle became Treasurer at the 2025 AGM, enabling Andy Brown to step down after 10+ years!

Records - Philip Mazey

Phil became involved with the club 4 years ago when his daughter joined Mana. He has been involved in sport his whole life but these days it’s all about his son’s cricket and daughter’s athletics. You’ll generally see Phil with the starter’s gun or stopwatch in his hand at Tuesday Club Nights.

Marketing and Communications - Lachlan Forsyth

Lachlan has two children at the club has been involved with the club as a parent since 2020, and a member of the committee since 2024. A former journalist and current comms professional, Lachlan helps with communications and content about everything happening at the club. A runner since his teens, he enjoys seeing young athletes improve through the years

Club Coaches

Alan Taylor - Committee Member and appointed Club Coach, Alan has been involved for many years. Check out his coaching bio on the Coaching page.

Richard Thomson is an Associated Club Coach. If your teen is particularly interested in long jump or triple jump we can put you in touch with Richard. He has been involved with Mana for many years, bringing his two kids through the club to go on and become National Champions. Richard coaches long jump, triple jump, and also does sprint training at Ascot Park on Fridays.