About MATS

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"People like being alike, joining up and being part of something"

MarkAndreaTS is founded by Andrea and Mark Harris.  Mark is a full time professional coach and timing expert, while Andrea supports Mark once she finishes work and or when he cant make it or needs help and support at big meets. Both Andrea and Mark have international coaching qualifications, A Grade Officiating Qualifications and help support local school events through to international / New Zealand Championship events with timing and results.

Why MATS Training / Timing


Back in 2006 Mark decided to give coaching a go.   He didn't realise that this decision was going to change his life for the better. Andrea on the other hand decided to give coaching a go in 2008 because she wanted to give back to the sport and see athletes succeed.

As our coaching has grown in popularity we have seen it grow from a hobby (some would say an obsession), to a part time job through to a fully fledged business.

On the Timing and Results side of things, when Masterton built an All Weather Track someone had to lead the charge and learn how to time races and provide races.  Andrea was selected for a Oceania course in Rarotonga and Mark tagged along and watched over her shoulder.   Want to know more ...