JUNIOR INTERNATIONAL TOUR
The Junior International Tour returns in 2027, and will see the 32nd Annual International Athletics Competition take place as a result of a long standing partnership between Athletics West, Singapore Sports School Council (SSSC) and Ministry of Education of Malaysia. It will be a two-day competition with a modified program of events and teams of 14- 15 year olds entered from Western Australia, SSSC and MSSM. Athletes who medalled at the 2026 WA State Combined Event Championships and 2027 Fuel to Go & Play WA State Junior Championships are eligible for the team, as per the Selection & Eligibility Criteria.
Updated August 2026
SELECTION & ELIGIBILITY
Selection Guideline- Coming Soon
Selection Event
The 2026 WA Combined Event Championships and 2027 Fuel to Go & Play WA Junior State Championships are the selection events for the WA International Athletics Team for the 32nd Annual International Athletics Competition.
For the avoidance of doubt, there is no entry criteria to compete at the selection event and entry to the selection event is open to all Athletics West members born in 2010-2015 (inc.)
Eligibility
Any athlete who will be considered for the 2027 Junior International Tour must:
- Be a current Athletics West registered member (with the Little Athletics or Strive Program)
- Year of Birth 2012, 2013
- Compete at the 2026/2027 Season WA State Combined Events Championships (21-22 November 2026) OR
- Compete at the 2027 WA Junior State Championships in the age group and event they wish to be considered for selection in
COMPETITION EVENT DISCIPLINES
The International Athletics Competition runs a modified program of events. Find the events offered at the competition below
Individual events per age group: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 1500m Race Walk Sprint Hurdles, Long Hurdles (200m Hurdles), High Jump, Long Jump, Triple Jump, Shot Put, Discus Throw, Javelin Throw
Relays: Under 15 and Under 164x100m and Under 15 and Under 16 4x400m
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour dates: July School Holidays (TBC Tour Dates)
Host city: Singapore
Travel Package: Full Travel Package (Compulsory)
KEY DATES | Subject to change*
- April 2027: Invitations sent to athletes to attend information night for the Tour.
- May 2027: Non-Refundable deposit due to confirm position in the team.
- June 2027: Final Payment due
Team training and team building sessions will also be provided as part of the compulsory travel package.
COST
Approximate costs for the trip will be $3,750 - $4,750 depending on exchange rate and team size. This cost will include all activities leading up to the Tour, Tour costs (such as accommodation, ground transport, return flights, team activities), excluding personal spending money and some meals.
EXPECTED ITINERARY
The following is provided by way of example of what to expect, and further details will be confirmed in the team guide provided in invitation email.
- Wednesday prior to competition: Depart Perth for Singapore (AM)
- Thursday prior to competition: Team Activity (AM); Track Familiarisation at competition venue (PM),
- Friday- Saturday: Competition Day 1 & 2; Celebration Dinner with Host Team
- Sunday after competition: Team Activity
- Monday after competition: Team Activity (AM). Depart city for Perth (PM)