News - Athletics West

WA athletes competed at the 2026 Australian Cross Country and Australian Athletics Junior Race Walking Championships in Ballarat

WA athletes competed at the 2026 Australian Cross Country and Australian Athletics Junior Race Walking Championships in Ballarat over the weekend, with wet and rainy conditions making for an incredibly challenging course. Athletes had to navigate plenty of mud, water and obstacles throughout the weekend.

Tue 25 Aug 2026

WA Masters Athletes traveling for the World Masters Champs

Best of luck to all the WA Masters Athletes traveling to Daegu for the World Masters Athletic Championships.

Fri 21 Aug 2026

Athletics West and the WA Marathon Club Partnership

Athletics West and WA Marathon Club Unite to Strengthen Athletics and Distance Running Across Western Australia

Tue 18 Aug 2026

West Australians Shine at the World U20 Championships

The World Athletics U20 Championships in Oregon have now concluded, with six talented West Australian athletes selected to represent Australia, many earning their first opportunity to compete on the international stage.

Wed 12 Aug 2026

112 Western Australian Athletes Earn Selection for National Cross Country Championship

The 2026 Australian Athletics Cross Country Championships will be held in Ballarat on Saturday, 22 August, with a team of 112 Western Australian athletes selected to represent the state.

Tue 11 Aug 2026

Letter from the CEO

It has been just over a week since I have started at Athletics West as the new Chief Executive Officer. The opportunity to lead this organisation is a privilege of enormous magnitude.

Thu 23 Jul 2026

Success at the 2026 Junior International Tour in Malaysia

The Western Australian team has returned home after an outstanding six-day campaign at the 2026 Junior International Tour in Malaysia.

Wed 22 Jul 2026

WA Team Selected for 2026 Junior International Tour

Athletics West is pleased to announce the team selected for the 2026 Junior International Tour.

Thu 09 Jul 2026

Three WA Officials have been recognised as World Athletics Bronze Referees

We are proud of the three WA officials who have been recognised as Word Athletics Bronze Referees; Cliff Bernard, Marie Fitzsimons and Jacinta Thompson.

Mon 29 Jun 2026

2026 Australian Half Marathon Championships | Team Announcement

Six of WA’s distance runners are set to represent the State at the 2026 Australian Half Marathon Championships on July 4th.

Thu 25 Jun 2026

WA Athletes selected to represent Australia at the upcoming Commonwealth Games

A group of Western Australia's most accomplished track and field athletes have been selected to represent Australia at the upcoming Commonwealth Games, reinforcing the state's reputation as a powerhouse of elite athletics.

Mon 22 Jun 2026

Athletics West Appoints Tyson Beattie as Chief Executive Officer

Tue 16 Jun 2026

A landmark day as the Athletics in Australia National Participation Plan is launched

Today, more than 20 athletics organisations from across Australia have united to launch the Athletics in Australia National Participation Plan — a shared roadmap to grow, connect and strengthen our sport for the future.

Wed 03 Jun 2026

2026 ATHLETICS WEST AWARD WINNERS

Athletics West is thrilled to announce the 2026 Athletics West Awards recipients.

Mon 18 May 2026

BUNBURY ANNOUNCED AS 2027 COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS HOST

Athletics West is thrilled to announce the 2027 Country Athletics Championships are set for Bunbury in 2027!

Mon 04 May 2026

AW APPOINT NEW DIRECTORS TO BOARD

Athletics West is excited to announce the appointment of two new Board Directors, Carl Heslop and Tamsin Elridge, as well as the reappointment of Catherine Manners, following a thorough application process.

Wed 22 Apr 2026

ATHLETICS WEST AWARDS ARE BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER

Athletics West is excited to announce a revitalised Athletics West Awards night aimed at celebrating the best of our community. Set for the 16th May 2026, the night event will honour the best of the community and offer a chance for our community to come together, with tickets now on sale.

Tue 14 Apr 2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY | GENERAL MANAGER ROLES

Athletics West is seeking candidates to fill two critical roles in the organisation's Senior Management Team to support the growth and evolution of athletics across Western Australia.

Sun 12 Apr 2026