WA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS
| DATE | EVENT |
| 20 Sept 23 | WA Schools Challenge |
| 8 Oct 23 | Perth Running Festival ft. State Marathon Championships |
| 3 - 5 Nov 23 | WA All Schools Championships powered by Go For 2&5 ft. WA State Open 10,000m Championships |
| 18-19 Nov 23 | WA State Combined Events Championships (Little Athletics & Senior) |
| 16 Dec 23 | WA State Relay Championships powered by Go For 2&5 |
| 12-14 Jan 24 | WA Country Championships powered by Coles |
| 20 Jan 24 | Night of the Go For 2&5 ft. State U20 & Open 5,000m Championships |
| 2 Feb 24 | WA 3,000m Championships (U15 - Open) |
| 17-18 Feb 24 | WA Little Athletics Zone Championships |
| 22 - 25 Feb 24 | WA State Track & Field Championships powered by Go For 2&5 (athletes born 2011 or earlier - see below age group) |
| 8 - 10 Mar 24 | WA State Junior Track & Field Championships powered by Go For 2&5 (athletes born 2011 or later - see below age groups |
| 16 - 17 Mar 24 | Masters Athletics WA State Championships |
| 23 Mar 24 | Athletics West Junior Challenge powered by Go For 2&5 |
Further information on each event can be found via the calendar. Information on each of the major State Championships is provided below, or your can visit the Season FAQs or contact the Athletics West office if you have any queries.
AGE GROUPS
The Little Athletics Program and Strive Program age groups align up until the 31 December 2023. For the Little Athletics Program, athletes enrol in their age group at the start of the season, and remain in that age group for their Centre competition. From the 1 January 2024 the Strive Program, or ‘senior athletics’ age groups under Athletics Australia rules change and athletes ‘age up’. It is important to note whilst the age group may be named differently between the two programs, the athletes competing within the age group will remain determined by year of birth. This has been detailed per event below.
There is an overlap between the two State Championship events - the WA State Championships and WA State Junior Championships. Athletes who are born in 2011 can compete in either, or both, as per the below details and entry criteria.
STATE & NATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BY YEAR OF BIRTH
Born 2003 or Earlier Born 2004 Born 2005 Born 2006 Born 2007 Born 2008 Born 2009
Born 2010 Born 2011 Born 2012 Born 2013 Born 2014 Born 2015 Born 2016 Born 2017
Date: 3-5 November 2023
Location: WA Athletics Stadium
Entry: Entry is open to all secondary school students turning 12 and over by the 31 December 2023.
Qualification to enter: There is no qualification criteria to enter this event.
Year of Birth Age Group (Able-Bodied)
Born 2010 or 2011 Under 14
Born 2009 Under 15
Born 2008 Under 16
Born 2007 Under 17
Born 2006 Under 18
Born 2005 Under 19*
*This age group is offered for Year 12 students who are born earlier than 2006. Please note this age group is not offered at the Australian All Schools Championships
Year of Birth Age Group (Para)
Born 2009, 2010, 2011 Para U15
Born 2007, 2008 Para U17
Born 2004, 2005, 2006 Para U20^
^This age group is offered for Year 12 students who are born earlier than 2006. This age group for para athletes is offered at the Australian All Schools Championships.
Para athletes must have a State level classification to compete.
National Progression
This event is the qualification event for the Australian All Schools Championships set to take place in Perth from Friday 8th - Sunday 10th December 2023. The top 2 athletes in each age group per event will qualify for the WA State Team – further information will be provided in the Selection Criteria.
Date: 18-19 November 2023
Location: WA Athletics Stadium
Entry: Entry is open to all Little Athletics and Strive members as per the following age groups
Qualification to enter: There is no qualification criteria for members to enter this event.
Year of Birth Age Group
Born 2013 Little Athletics Under 11
Born 2012 Little Athletics Under 12
Born 2011 Little Athletics Under 13
Born 2010 Under 15 or Little Athletics Under 14
Born 2009 Under 16 or Little Athletics Under 15
Born 2008 Under 17 or Little Athletics Under 16
Born 2007 Under 18 or Little Athletics Under 17
Born 2005 or 2006 Under 20
Born 2004 or earlier Open
Events and specifications per age group are detailed in the below document.
WA Combined Events Championships Specifications
National Progression
This event provides an opportunity to qualify for the Australian Combined Event Championships and the Little Athletics Australia U15 Combined Event Championships, as detailed below.
The Australian Combined Event Championships which take place in April during respective Australian Track & Field Championships (Under 13 - Under 18 or Open/Under 20). The top 3 placegetters in the events designated as National Qualification events will be eligible for State Team selection. Under Athletics Australia Age Group categories, athletes will move up an age group from the 1 January 2024. If you are vying for selection for the Australian Combined Events Championships, please make note of any implement changes. Further information will be available in the selection criteria and see entry standards released by Athletics Australia.
The Little Athletics Australia U15 Combined Event Championships will take place in Adelaide as part of the Coles Australian Little Athletics Championships from the 26-28 April 2024. The top nominated athlete in the Under 15 age group will be selected for the State Team. Please note athletes must be registered Little Athletics Program members for selection.
Date: 16 December 2023
Location: WA Athletics Stadium
Entry: Entries are only taken through Little Athletics Centres and Senior Clubs (no individual entries by members). Further information on entries will be released with the Rules and Regulations.
Little Athletics Track Events
Athletes in the Under 9 to Under 17 age groups may participate as follows:
U9-U15, U17: 4 x 100m Relay (heats and finals)
U9-U15, U17: Swedish Relay (timed finals only)
U15-U17: 4 x Distance Medley Relay (200, 200, 400, 800) (2 Male & 2 Female)
See the event page for further details.
Little Athletics Field Events
Athletes in the Little Athletics U9 to U17 age groups may participate as follows, noting U16 and U17 athletes can combine to form teams for the U17 age group:
U9 Girls & Boys Discus, Shot, Long Jump, Turbo Javelin
U10 Girls & Boys Discus, Shot, Long Jump, Turbo Javelin
U11 Girls & Boys Discus, Shot, Long Jump, Triple Jump
U12 Girls & Boys Discus, Shot, Long Jump, Triple Jump
U13 Girls Shot, Javelin, Long Jump, Triple Jump
U13 Boys Discus, Shot, Long Jump, Triple Jump
U14 Girls & Boys Shot, Javelin, Long Jump, Triple Jump
U15 Girls & Boys Shot, Javelin, Long Jump, Triple Jump
U17 Girls Shot, Javelin, Long Jump, Triple Jump
U17 Boys & Mixed Shot, Discus, Long Jump, Triple Jump
Under 20 and Open Events
The following Under 20 and Open events are as follows:
4 x 100m Women & Men
4 x 400m Women & Men
4 x Distance Medley Relay (1200-800-400-1600) (2 male & 2 female)
2 x Long Jump Relay (1 male & 1 female)
2 x Shot Put Relay (1 male & 1 female)
All Abilities/Para
The following events are offered as follows:
4 x 100m
4 x 200m
Further information on events and entry criteria will be available in the Rules and Regulations.
Date: 22-25 February 2024
Location: WA Athletics Stadium
Entry: Entry is open to all Little Athletics and Strive members within the following age groups.
Qualification to enter State Championships: There is no qualification criteria for members to enter this event.
Year of Birth Age Group (Able-Bodied)
Born 2011 / 2012 Under 14
Born 2010 Under 15
Born 2009 Under 16
Born 2008 Under 17
Born 2007 Under 18
Born 2005 or 2006 Under 20
Born 2004 or earlier* Open
*Athletes are permitted to compete in an age group event and open categories, where minimum age requirements do not apply. Further information on entry eligibility will be provided in the Rules & Regulations for the event.
WA State Championships Event Specifications
Year of Birth Age Groups (Para)
Born 2010, 2011, 2012 Para U15
Born 2008, 2009 Para U17
Born 2005, 2006, 2007 Para U20
Born 2004 or earlier Para Open
Para athletes must have a State level classification to compete.
National Progression
This event is the qualification event for the Australian Track & Field Championships, which take place in Adelaide from 11-19 April 2024. The top 3 athletes in each age group per event will qualify for the WA State Team. Additionally, athletes who do not finish top 3, can qualify by entry standard for the Australian Championships. Entry standards have been released by Athletics Australia and further information will be provided in the Selection Criteria.
The Australian Little Athletics Championships will take place in Adelaide from the 26-28 April 2024. All eligible Little Athletics Program athletes must nominate to be considered for the team. Little Athletics U13 members who have nominated will be considered for selection based on performances from either or both the WA State Championships (22-25 February) or the WA State Junior Championships (8-10 March). For the avoidance of doubt, athletes can choose to compete in either Championship, or both, and any results will be considered as part of the selection process. Athletes must be registered with the Little Athletics Program to be considered for selection.
Date: 8-10 March 2024
Location: WA Athletics Stadium
Entry: Entry is open to Little Athletics members within the following age groups.
Qualification to enter State Junior Championships: Athletes (able-bodied) must qualify to enter the WA State Junior Championships, through the below methods.
METRO ATHLETES
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Achieving the entry standard at Little Athletics Centre or Zone Championships competition (25 February 2024) and/or
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Automatically qualify at the Zones Championships by achieving:
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Top 3 placing in for Long Hurdles, 800m, 1500m, Walks, Discus, Javelin, High Jump
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Top 4 placing for Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put
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Top 5 placing for 70m, 100m, 200m, 400m & Short Hurdles
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COUNTRY/NORTH WEST ATHLETES
- Achieving the entry standard at Little Athletics Centre or Zone Championships competition (25 February 2024) and/or
- Automatically qualify by placing in the top 2 at the 2023 WA Country Championships.
For Multi-Class Athletes, please see the information below.
Event Page
Qualification & Entry Standards Information
Year of Birth Age Group (Able-Bodied)
Born 2015 Little Athletics Under 9
Born 2014 Little Athletics Under 10
Born 2013 Little Athletics Under 11
Born 2012 Little Athletics Under 12
Born 2011 Little Athletics Under 13
WA State Junior Championships Event Specifications
Year of Birth Age Group (Multi-Class)
Born 2015 Under 9
Born 2014 Under 10
Born 2013 Under 11
Born 2012 Under 12
Born 2011 Under 13
Multi-Class Events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, Long Jump, Discus, Shot Put, Javelin
Multi-Class athletes must have a State level classification to compete, but do not need to qualify by place or entry standard.
National Progression
The Australian Little Athletics Championships will take place in Adelaide from the 26-28 April 2024. This is a team-based event for Little Athletics U13 athletes and athletes must nominate to be considered for the team. Little Athletics U13 members who have nominated will be considered for selection based on performances from either or both the WA State Championships (22-25 February) or the WA State Junior Championships (8-10 March). For the avoidance of doubt, athletes can choose to compete in either Championship, or both, and any results will be considered as part of the selection process. Athletes must be registered with the Little Athletics Program to be considered for selection.
This event is not a qualification event for the Australian Track & Field Championships, which will take place in Adelaide from 11-19 April 2024 as the WA State Junior Championships are conducted under Little Athletics Rules.