News - Athletics West

2024 WA JUNIOR TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS NOW OPEN

Registrations for the 2024 WA State Junior Track and Field Championships powered by Go For 2&5 are now open. The 2024 WA State Junior Track and Field Championships powered by Go For 2&5 will be held from the 8th to the 10th of March and will see some of WA’s brightest future stars battle it out to be crowned State Champion.

Mon 26 Feb 2024

WEATHER DOESN’T DAMPEN SUPER SUNDAY AT WA ATHLETICS STADIUM

The 2024 WA State Championships Powered by Go For 2&5 has gone out with a bang, concluding with the state’s best athletes showing off their prowess in the field and on the track. Sasha Zhoya had the crowd up and about, saluting his home state with a spectacular season-opener on his path to Paris. Melissa Foster sprang to an incredible World Masters Record, whilst Olivia Dodds claimed her second consecutive state title in the Women’s U20 200m.

Sun 25 Feb 2024

COOL CONDITIONS UNABLE TO STOP WA’S BEST FROM SHINING

Despite rainy and overcast conditions at the WA Athletics Stadium, nothing could stop WA’s best from delivering the goods on Day Three of the WA State Track & Field Championships powered by Go For 2&5. A stellar showing on the track was dominated by World Under 20 hopefuls Amelia Rowe, Danielle Graham, and Ky Hehir, while out-of-towners produced some magic in the 100m finals.

Sat 24 Feb 2024

FANTASTIC FIELD DOMINATES DAY TWO OF 2024 WA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

A ferocious and fast-paced flurry of field results dominated Day Two of the 2024 WA State Championships powered by Go For 2&5. Etienne Rousseau, Jaxon Stewart and Lauren Kelly delivered thrilled with huge results in the throws, while recently crowned Australian Race Walk Champion Alexandra Griffin delivered a masterclass on Day One.

Fri 23 Feb 2024

MEDAL HUNT TO BEGIN IN GLASGOW AT WORLD ATHLETICS INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

As the Olympic spirit begins to stir across the globe, seven of Australia’s leading athletes including four global medallists and four national record-holders will come together to don the green and gold at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow from March 1-3.

Fri 23 Feb 2024

PARIS 2024 HOPEFULS TO HEADLINE 2024 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

More than 900 athletes will descend on the WA Athletic Stadium this weekend for an action-packed 2024 WA State Track & Field Championships powered by Go For 2&5. While many athletes will line up to claim a state title, the Open age group is set to deliver an exhilarating and all-important showdown for potential Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

Thu 22 Feb 2024

GREEN UP YOUR CLUB THANKS TO HEALTHWAY AND GO FOR 2&5!

Athletics West is proud to partner with Healthway and their Go For 2&5 message to launch the Green Up Your Club competition with WA Paralympian Rhiannon Clarke!

Thu 15 Feb 2024

WA SUPERSTARS READY TO IMPRESS AT MELBOURNE MAURIE PLANT MEET

Some of the biggest names to come out of WA are set to headline Lakeside Stadium as part of the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne. A battle between international challengers and homegrown heroes will ignite athletics fans as the runway to Paris 2024 gets underway at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold met.

Wed 14 Feb 2024

KENNEDY AND CLARKE FINALISTS FOR WA SPORTS STAR

World Athletics Pole Vault Champion Nina Kennedy and World Para Athletics Championship Silver Medallist Rhiannon Clarke have been named as finalists for the prestigious WA Sports Star award at the upcoming WA Sport Awards.

Fri 09 Feb 2024

TIME TO GET ACTIVE AS A FAMILY!

This weekend Athletics West are once again challenging all parents to get active with their Little Athletes at the park, in the kitchen and beyond!

Fri 09 Feb 2024

PARALYMPIC POWERHOUSES STRENGTHEN CREDENTIALS AT MAURIE PLANT MEET - MELBOURNE

Three Paralympic champions along with six global para athletics medallists will give fans a taste of what’s to come at the Paris Paralympic Games this year, with world record holders Vanessa Low and James Turner leading the charge at the Maurie Plant Meet – Melbourne next Thursday at Lakeside Stadium.

Tue 06 Feb 2024

ADELAIDE TO HOST DISTANCE DUEL TO MARK THE START OF THE CHEMIST WAREHOUES SUMMER SERIES

Adelaide is set to host the heavyweights of Australian middle-distance running, with Olympic finalist Peter Bol ready to make his return to the Australian athletics scene alongside teen prodigy Cameron Myers at the Chemist Warehouse Adelaide Invitational on February 10.

Mon 05 Feb 2024

MOORCROFT & HYDE-COOLING CLAIM OPEN STATE 3000M TITLES

A huge Friday night of athletics action has delivered the latest round of State Championships medals with WA stalwarts Thomas Moorcroft and Lauren Hyde-Cooling collecting the Open 3000m titles. The WA Athletics Stadium saw competitive fields across the underage competitions with leading runs by Sienna Hanikeri and Ky Hehir collecting wins in the Under 20 age group.

Fri 02 Feb 2024

ACTIVE ADULTS LEAD TO ACTIVE KIDS

This weekend Athletics West are challenging all parents to get active with their Little Athletes at the park, in the kitchen and beyond! As part of our partnership with Healthway and their Go For 2&5 message, we want to support more adults and kids to get active.

Fri 02 Feb 2024