News - Athletics West

OLYMPIC FINALIST BOL READY TO RUMBLE AT PERTH TRACK CLASSIC

The wild west awaits for Olympic finalist Peter Bol who has confirmed his start at next month’s Perth Track Classic, igniting his 2026 campaign at the WA Athletics Stadium where he reclaimed the Australian record last April.

Mon 12 Jan 2026

2026 JUNIOR ATHLETE SEASON UPDATE

After a series of national conversations, Athletics West is delighted to confirm WA will field a team in the 2026 Australian Little Athletics Championships. As part of this process and to enable fair selection of athletes, Athletics West have updated several Under 13 and Under 14 specifications to align with the Championship.

Fri 09 Jan 2026

Western Australian Yukich to take on Australian champion Carli at Perth Track Classic

One lap of the track and 10 hurdles will stand between Sarah Carli and Alanah Yukich when the 2026 Chemist Warehouse Summer Series launches at the Perth Track Classic on February 14, as the Olympic duo prepare for the next chapter of an emerging rivalry.

Fri 09 Jan 2026

2026 ATHLETICS CALENDER READY TO RAMP UP!

The 2026 Summer Season powered by Fuel to Go & Play, is heating up and so is the action on the track!

Wed 07 Jan 2026

Marschall Crowned Australia’s Top Male Athlete

Western Australian pole vault star Kurtis Marschall has capped a standout international season by being named 2025 John Landy Male Able Bodied Athlete of the Year at the Australian Athletics Awards.

Tue 06 Jan 2026

FUEL TO GO & PLAY WA STATE JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS | OPEN NOW

Registrations for the 2026 Fuel to Go & Play WA State Junior Championships are NOW OPEN!

Mon 29 Dec 2025

60M STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS | REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN

Registrations for the 2026 WA State 60m Championships are NOW OPEN!

Mon 22 Dec 2025

2026 COLES JUNIOR CHALLENGE | NOW OPEN

Registrations are now open for the 2026 Coles Junior Challenge!

Thu 18 Dec 2025

HISTORIC AGREEMENT TO UNIFY ATHLETICS IN AUSTRALIA

Australian Athletics (AA) and Little Athletics Australia (LAA) have today announced a significant step for the sport with agreement-in-principle to unify athletics at a national level.

Wed 17 Dec 2025

5,000M WA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS | NOW OPEN

Registrations for the 2026 5,000m State Championships are NOW OPEN!

Wed 17 Dec 2025

2026 STATE COMBINED CHAMPIONSHIPS | NOW OPEN

Registrations for the 2026 State Combined Events Championships are NOW OPEN!

Tue 16 Dec 2025

FUEL TO GO & PLAY WA STATE RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS | RECAP

A hot and packed-out WA Athletics Stadium has seen a record number of teams battle it out at the 2025 Fuel to Go & Play State Relay Championships. With an incredible 735 registered teams from 27 clubs and centres taking part, the day delivered a massive amount of results across the Championships.

Sat 13 Dec 2025

FUEL TO GO & PLAY WA STATE RELAY CHAMPIONSHIPS | PREVIEW

The 2025 Fuel to Go & Play WA State Relay Championships are set to close out a thrilling year of athletics in Western Australia this Saturday, with over 1,900 athletes set to descend on the WA Athletics Stadium for an action-packed day of relay competition.

Mon 08 Dec 2025