News - Athletics West

CHEERS TO THE HEARTBEAT OF OUR ATHLETICS COMMUNITY

Athletics West is joining sports organisations nationwide to commemorate and extend our gratitude to every volunteer in the athletics community. As part of the National Volunteer Week, we want to shine a light on the more than 5,000 West Australians who volunteer and embody the spirit of dedication that defines our vibrant athletics community.

Thu 23 May 2024

CROSS COUNTRY | SHORT COURSE CHAMPS NOW OPEN

The first Championship event of the 2024 Winter Season is final here - with the 2024 WA Short Course Championships now open for registration! The Short Course Championships are set for Sunday 9th June at Charles Patterson Park and will incorporate events for all ages.

Thu 23 May 2024

HAMILTON AND PARDY READY TO ROCK IN KOBE

Australian record holder Jackson Hamilton and Paralympic medallist Ella Pardy have touched down in Kobe, Japan for the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships.

Fri 17 May 2024

VINE NAMED LITTLE ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR

Ridgewood Athletics Centre Official Matthew Vine has been recognised for his commitment to the Little Athletics community. He received the Official of the Year Award at the Little Athletics Australia Awards in Adelaide last month.

Fri 17 May 2024

CROSS COUNTRY | ROUND TWO NOW OPEN

Cross Country Round Two is now open for registration! The second round of the Cross Country is set for the 25th of May at Lake Gwelup and will be hosted by Hamersley Athletics Centre & Athletics West.

Fri 10 May 2024

WA ATHLETES READY FOR REGIONAL SHOWDOWN AT OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS

A supersized Australian team will head to Suva, Fiji for the 2024 Oceania Athletics Area Championships with 13 West Australians set to take on the region's best.

Thu 09 May 2024

ATHLETICS WEST FUTURE NATIONAL AFFILIATION

Update on Athletics West National Affiliation for the 2024-25 season and beyond.

Wed 08 May 2024

ROAD WALKING | ROUND ONE NOW OPEN

Road Walking Round One is now open for registration! The first round of the Road Walking is set for the 18th of May at Perry Lakes Reserve and will be hosted by WA Race Walking Club & Athletics West.

Thu 02 May 2024

AUS LITTLE ATHLETICS CHAMPS RECAP | WA DELIVER STELLAR RESULTS

WA has emerged as a dominant force at the 2024 Coles Australian Little Athletics Championships after a powerhouse team of 53 athletes delivered in Adelaide. Closing out the 2023-24 Summer Season, WA claimed two Little Athletics Australia trophies, three state Little Athletics records, and 20 national medals.

Mon 29 Apr 2024

CROSS COUNTRY ROUND ONE NOW OPEN

The first event of the 2024 Winter Cross Country season is set to take place at Perry Lakes Reserve, hosted by UWA Athletics Club & Athletics West. This event will be the Program A schedule.

Wed 24 Apr 2024

AUS LITTLE ATHLETICS CHAMPS PREVIEW | WA RETURN TO ADELAIDE FOR GOLD

The next generation of WA stars are primed to take on the best Little Athletes from around the country as the 2024 Coles Australian Little Athletics Championships begin.

Wed 24 Apr 2024

Resurgent Australian sprinting squad targets Paris qualification at World Athletics Relay Championships

Australia is poised for a breakthrough campaign at the World Athletics Relay Championships next weekend in the Bahamas, fueled by a significant commitment by athletes to the relay program, and a rise in sprinting talent focused on the relentless pursuit of Olympic qualification. Joining some powerhouse squards, WA's Olivia Dodds and Alanah Yukich will fly the flag for the state.

Wed 24 Apr 2024

2024 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS | DAY FOUR

WA has delivered a final flurry of Open titles on Day Four of the Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships as the first athletes get named in the team bound for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Sun 14 Apr 2024

2024 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS | DAY THREE RECAP

Nina Kennedy, Jack Whiteside, Rhiannon Clarke and Robert Marchesi-Scott have led the way on Day Three of the Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships. Demonstrating WA’s talents extend far beyond just one event, the quartet delivered another golden day for the best from the west in Adelaide.

Sat 13 Apr 2024

2024 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS | DAY TWO RECAP

WA’s Under 20 Women have dominated Day 2 of the Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships. Amelia Rowe executed a brilliant 400m final after clinching multiple records as part of the state’s Under 20 4x100m relay.While in the field Jackson Hamilton extended his impressive run of results with a win in the Men’s Open Ambulant Javelin final.

Fri 12 Apr 2024

2024 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS | DAY ONE RECAP

Paris 2024 hopefuls Declan Tingay and Rhiannon Clarke have launched their campaigns to secure a spot on the Australian team in the strongest way possible with both athletes collecting gold in Adelaide. Adding to the state’s success was up-and-comer walker Alexandra Griffin who delivered a state-record performance to close out Day One of the Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships.

Thu 11 Apr 2024

AUS OPEN & U20 CHAMPS PREVIEW | STACKED WA TEAM SET FOR GLORY IN ADELAIDE

The path to Paris will stop through Adelaide this week as a star-studded group of WA Open and Under 20 athletes battle it out for National titles. Led by World Champion Nina Kennedy, the Open and Under 20 athletes are set for a decisive hit out as team selections for Paris 2024 and the World Athletics Under 20 Championships get underway.

Wed 10 Apr 2024

PEAK PERFORMANCE POINTERS

Ascend Physiotherapist and State 400m silver medalist Josh Hook is set to represent the state at the upcoming 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships. However before he crosses the Nullarbor and goes for gold, Hook has generated some top tips to help ensure every athlete, from elite to juniors, is competition-ready.

Tue 09 Apr 2024