Bill Twiss

SCHOOL IN ACTION DAY
Friday 9 August 2024

Bill is the Athletics Director and distance running coach at Nga Tawa.

He has had a life-long involvement and passion for athletics and has been particularly focussed on middle and long distance running.

Bill remains a competitive veteran runner and is active in running administration as a qualified community coach and member of the Feilding Moa Harrier Club committee. Recently he was elected as the President of the newly established Rangitikei Athletic Club. Bill’s involvement in coaching and athletics administration is intended to impart his knowledge, experience and passion for athletics and running.

Bill has regularly represented the Wellington province across all age grades, gaining national level placings at the Junior and Veteran Levels. He has also represented New Zealand Masters at the Oceania Championships, gaining podium places at distances from 400m to the half marathon.

Outside of running, Bill is a farmer in the Rangitikei District, and serves as a Reserve Officer in the New Zealand Defence Force. His extensive military service has honed his leadership, planning, logistics and interpersonal skills so that he can foster the development of his athletes to achieve their goals within an enjoyable environment.


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