News - Athletics West

NOW MORE THAN EVER: NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK

In light of Reconciliation Week, Athletics West is excited to shine a light on some of the remarkable First Nations people in our community and how their contribution to our sport paves the way for younger people.

Thu 30 May 2024

CROSS COUNTRY | ROUND THREE NOW OPEN

Cross Country Round Three is now open for registration! The third round of Cross Country is set for the 22nd of June at Manning Park and will be hosted by Cockburn LAC & Athletics West.

Wed 29 May 2024

2024 ATHLETICS WEST AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Athletics West is thrilled to announce the 2024 Athletics West Awards recipients. Hosted at The Boulevard Centre, Floreat as part of the 2024 National Volunteer Week and drew over 135 community members.

Mon 27 May 2024

ROAD WALKING | ROUND TWO NOW OPEN

Road Walking Round Two is now open for registration! The second round of the Road Walking is set for the 15th of June at Perry Lakes and will be hosted by the WA Race Walking Club & Athletics

Fri 24 May 2024

CHEERS TO THE HEARTBEAT OF OUR ATHLETICS COMMUNITY

Athletics West is joining sports organisations nationwide to commemorate and extend our gratitude to every volunteer in the athletics community. As part of the National Volunteer Week, we want to shine a light on the more than 5,000 West Australians who volunteer and embody the spirit of dedication that defines our vibrant athletics community.

Thu 23 May 2024

CROSS COUNTRY | SHORT COURSE CHAMPS NOW OPEN

The first Championship event of the 2024 Winter Season is final here - with the 2024 WA Short Course Championships now open for registration! The Short Course Championships are set for Sunday 9th June at Charles Patterson Park and will incorporate events for all ages.

Thu 23 May 2024

HAMILTON AND PARDY READY TO ROCK IN KOBE

Australian record holder Jackson Hamilton and Paralympic medallist Ella Pardy have touched down in Kobe, Japan for the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships.

Fri 17 May 2024

VINE NAMED LITTLE ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA OFFICIAL OF THE YEAR

Ridgewood Athletics Centre Official Matthew Vine has been recognised for his commitment to the Little Athletics community. He received the Official of the Year Award at the Little Athletics Australia Awards in Adelaide last month.

Fri 17 May 2024

CROSS COUNTRY | ROUND TWO NOW OPEN

Cross Country Round Two is now open for registration! The second round of the Cross Country is set for the 25th of May at Lake Gwelup and will be hosted by Hamersley Athletics Centre & Athletics West.

Fri 10 May 2024

WA ATHLETES READY FOR REGIONAL SHOWDOWN AT OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS

A supersized Australian team will head to Suva, Fiji for the 2024 Oceania Athletics Area Championships with 13 West Australians set to take on the region's best.

Thu 09 May 2024

ATHLETICS WEST FUTURE NATIONAL AFFILIATION

Update on Athletics West National Affiliation for the 2024-25 season and beyond.

Wed 08 May 2024

ROAD WALKING | ROUND ONE NOW OPEN

Road Walking Round One is now open for registration! The first round of the Road Walking is set for the 18th of May at Perry Lakes Reserve and will be hosted by WA Race Walking Club & Athletics West.

Thu 02 May 2024

AUS LITTLE ATHLETICS CHAMPS RECAP | WA DELIVER STELLAR RESULTS

WA has emerged as a dominant force at the 2024 Coles Australian Little Athletics Championships after a powerhouse team of 53 athletes delivered in Adelaide. Closing out the 2023-24 Summer Season, WA claimed two Little Athletics Australia trophies, three state Little Athletics records, and 20 national medals.

Mon 29 Apr 2024

CROSS COUNTRY ROUND ONE NOW OPEN

The first event of the 2024 Winter Cross Country season is set to take place at Perry Lakes Reserve, hosted by UWA Athletics Club & Athletics West. This event will be the Program A schedule.

Wed 24 Apr 2024

AUS LITTLE ATHLETICS CHAMPS PREVIEW | WA RETURN TO ADELAIDE FOR GOLD

The next generation of WA stars are primed to take on the best Little Athletes from around the country as the 2024 Coles Australian Little Athletics Championships begin.

Wed 24 Apr 2024

Resurgent Australian sprinting squad targets Paris qualification at World Athletics Relay Championships

Australia is poised for a breakthrough campaign at the World Athletics Relay Championships next weekend in the Bahamas, fueled by a significant commitment by athletes to the relay program, and a rise in sprinting talent focused on the relentless pursuit of Olympic qualification. Joining some powerhouse squards, WA's Olivia Dodds and Alanah Yukich will fly the flag for the state.

Wed 24 Apr 2024

2024 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS | DAY FOUR

WA has delivered a final flurry of Open titles on Day Four of the Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships as the first athletes get named in the team bound for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Sun 14 Apr 2024

2024 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS | DAY THREE RECAP

Nina Kennedy, Jack Whiteside, Rhiannon Clarke and Robert Marchesi-Scott have led the way on Day Three of the Chemist Warehouse Australian Athletics Championships. Demonstrating WA’s talents extend far beyond just one event, the quartet delivered another golden day for the best from the west in Adelaide.

Sat 13 Apr 2024