News - Athletics West

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT | 2023 AUS LITTLE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

The next generation of Australian athletes will line up in Melbourne this weekend for the Coles Australian Little Athletics Championships with 38 of WA’s Little Athletes set to represent the state.

Tue 18 Apr 2023

DAY ONE RECAP | 2023 AUS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

WA has had a gold rush on Day 1 with the state collecting six National titles to open the 2023 Chemist Warehouse Australian Junior Track & Field Championships in Brisbane. Leah O’Brien, Sophie Williams, Emilia Reed, Travis Deane and Kieran Smith all collected Australian Titles on the first day of the competition.

Thu 13 Apr 2023

SUPPORT YOUR KIDS AT THE TRACK AND IN THE CLASSROOM

Every Australian athlete that gets to wear the green and gold owes a lot to Mum and Dad. From the early morning training to unwavering support on the sidelines, parents play an integral role in helping the next generation of Australian Track and Field stars.

Thu 06 Apr 2023

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT | 2023 AUS JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS

185 of WA’s best athletes will represent the state at the upcoming 100th edition of the Australian Junior Track & Field Championships in Brisbane where they will look to claim the 2023 Australian title.

Thu 06 Apr 2023

EXCITEMENT FOR THE 2023 GALLIPOLI RUN

After making its return last year, Athletics West is excited to announce the Gallipoli Run supported by Legacy Western Australia is back on 30 April 2023 at Kings Park.

Thu 30 Mar 2023

EVENT PREVIEW | 2023 AUS OPEN & U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2023 Chemist Warehouse Australian Open and Under 20 Track & Field Championships will see Australia’s best battle it out for glory and a World Championships spot at Queensland Sport & Athletics Centre in Brisbane.

Wed 29 Mar 2023

WA OFFICIALS BOUND FOR BRISBANE

The 100th edition of the Australian Track and Field Championships is set to unfold this weekend where WA’s best athletes will look to make their mark. However, they won’t be the only contingent from the west coast. Seven of WA’s best Track and Field Officials have been appointed to help administer the four-day Championships and ensure a level playing field is delivered in Brisbane.

Wed 29 Mar 2023

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT | 2023 AUS OPEN & U20 CHAMPIONSHIPS

97 of WA’s best athletes will represent the state at the upcoming 100th edition of the Australian Track & Field Championships in Brisbane where they will look to claim the 2023 Australian title.

Tue 28 Mar 2023

EVENT PREVIEW | 2023 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

The 2023 WA State Track & Field Championships powered by Go For 2&5 is set to see a suite of Olympians, Paralympians and Commonwealth Games Champions descend on the WA Athletics Stadium this weekend. Over 900 athletes will battle it out for the state titles in their pursuit to gain qualification for the upcoming National titles, with Australia's latest debutant and six Birmingham Commonwealth Games athletes to headline the four-day championships.

Wed 01 Mar 2023

AUSTRALIA GETS READY TO RACE THE WORLD IN BATHURST

A historic moment in Australia’s sporting history is set to unfold on the slopes of Mount Panorama with some of WA’s best on the start line and behind the scenes. The World Athletics Cross Country Championships Bathurst 23 will see 453 elite runners from 48 teams descend on Bathurst on Saturday 18 February.

Fri 17 Feb 2023

2023 JUNIOR STATE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS NOW OPEN

Registrations are now open for the 2023 State Junior Track & Field Championships powered by Go For 2&5. The Championships will see WA's best athletes descend on the WA Athletics Stadium from 17 to 19 March 2023.

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Thu 16 Feb 2023

2023 STATE TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS NOW OPEN

Registrations are now open for the 2023 State Track & Field Championships powered by Go For 2&5. The Championships will see WA's best athletes descend on the WA Athletics Stadium from 2 to 5 March 2023.

Sat 11 Feb 2023

EVENT RECAP | 2023 STATE RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS

A massive weekend of competition saw the state’s best teams battle it out at the WA Athletics Stadium for the WA State Relay Championships powered by Go For 2&5. Representing Little Athletics Centres and Senior Clubs from across the state, more than 2000 athletes took part to stake their claim on a state title.

Wed 08 Feb 2023

OLYMPIANS AND PROMINENT COMMUNITY LEADERS SPEARHEAD REVAMPED FIRST NATIONS AND RAP ADVISORY GROUP

Some of the most prolific names in Indigenous Australian athletics will come together with experts in the field as part of a revamped and expanded Athletics Australia First Nations and Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Advisory Group.

Tue 07 Feb 2023

EVENT PREVIEW | 2023 STATE RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS

This weekend more than 2,000 WA athletes will descend on the WA Athletics Stadium for the season’s biggest event, the 2023 WA State Relay Championships powered by Go For 2&5. The Championships will see metro and regional Little Athletics Centres and Senior Clubs battle it out across a massive day of competition on Saturday, 4th of February.

Thu 02 Feb 2023

JANUARY 23 RECAP | WA’S BEST LAUNCH 2023 CAMPAIGNS

The state’s top athletes have launched into 2023 with a collection of World Championship qualifiers, Australian selections and titles being collected by WA's best. Matthew Ramsden and Madison de Rozario lead the way, while WA Masters Athlete David Carr was named World Masters Athletics Male Athlete of the Year.

Wed 01 Feb 2023

2024 COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS SET FOR GERALDTON

Athletics West is pleased to announce the 2024 Country Athletics Championships powered by Coles are set for Geraldton. The Championships will see athletes of all ages given a chance to compete with the event expected to attract more than 350 athletes, all vying for top honours and an opportunity to achieve new personal bests.

Fri 20 Jan 2023

RAMSDEN BOUND FOR WORLD CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Matthew Ramsden has produced a powerful performance at the Australian World Cross Country Selection Trials in Canberra’s Stromlo Forrest to secure his spot for the upcoming World Athletics Cross Country Championships. Named alongside 13 other Australians, including Olympic and Commonwealth Games Finalists, Ramsden is now bound to take on the World's best in Bathurst next month.

Mon 16 Jan 2023