The Strive Program is a weekly competition held throughout September - March, predominantly on Friday evenings at the WA Athletics Stadium in Mt Claremont. The Strive program is aimed at Junior and Senior athletes looking to progress to State and National Events.
To compete in the Strive Program, athletes must hold either a Junior, Senior or Masters Dual membership through an Athletics West-affiliated One Club, Senior Club or as an Athletics West Independent.
Member registrations for the 2025/26 Summer Season are set to open!
2025-26 STRIVE PROGRAM
2025-26 Summer Season Calendar
Strive Specification Information
Strive Rules & Regulations (updated 14 November 2025)
Please note whilst every effort has been made to avoid clashes with national events, the national calendar is yet to be released by Athletics Australia (Australian Track and Field Championships).
STRIVE PROGRAMS (A, B, C and D)
The 2025/26 Strive Programs outline the anticipated schedule set for the 2025-26 Strive Program.
2025-26 Strive Program Schedule
If you are interested in finding out more about the Strive Program, contact Athletics West via email at admin@athleticswest.com.au or call the office on 08 6272 0480.
Transition Clinics for the 2025-26 Summer Season powered by Fuel to Go & Play are a great opportunity for anyone looking to try a new event, prepare for transition to different specifications or looking for some extra pointers in an event they already participate in. The clinics will be delivered by experienced Australian Athletics Coaches and Senior Athletes, introducing other athletes to the specific events. All transition clinics will take place at the WA Athletics Stadium.
Transition Clinic 1: Steeplechase & Hammer Throw
Date: Friday 17 October 2025
Time: 4:45pm - 5:45pm
REGISTER & INFORMATION
Transition Clinic 2: Long Hurdles & High Jump
Date: Friday 24 October 2025
Time: 4:45pm - 5:45pm
REGISTER & INFORMATION
Transition Clinic 3: Race Walks & Triple Jump
Date: Friday 7 Novemebr 2025
Time: 4:45pm - 5:45pm
REGISTER & INFORMATION
Transition Clinic 4: Block Starts, Discus & Javelin (Run Up)
Date: Friday 14 November 2025
Time: 4:45pm - 5:45pm
REGISTER & INFORMATION
Come & Try Strive sessions for the 2025-26 Summer Season powered by Fuel to Go & Play are a great opportunity for Little Athletics WA members to transition to a senior competition. They provide the opportunity for athletes to try an event at Strive, with a senior athlete to support and guide them through the whole process from arrival to competition.
Come & Try Strive is open to current Little Athletics WA members, who are not currently registered to compete in Strive Competitions.
Come & Try Strive 1
Date: Friday 9 January 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
REGISTER & INFORMATION
Come & Try Strive 2
Date: Friday 16 January 2025
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
REGISTER & INFORMATION