WA STATE TEAM
Athletics West administers and selects a range of State Teams to participate in both Junior and Senior National Athletics Championships. Athletes have multiple opportunities to qualify for WA's State Teams, either through Championship medals or qualification times, these include:
- Australian All Schools Championships (December)
- Australian Track and Field Championships including Combined Events - Under 13 - Open (April)
- Australian Little Athletics Championships (April)
- Australian Half Marathon Championships (August)
- Australian Cross Country Championships (August)
- Australian Marathon Championships (September)
- Australian Road Running Championships (September)
Further information on qualifications for the State Teams will be released ahead of each event. For more information please contact Athletics West at admin@athleticswest.com.au or call 08 6272 0480.,
STATE TEAM INFORMATION SESSION
Athletics West will host an information session on Monday 16 October, 6pm-7pm, HBF Stadium (Champions Club). Please find the details of the presentation below.
UPCOMING STATE TEAM OPPORTUNITIES
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Australian All Schools Championships |
Australian Track and Field Championships |
Australian Little Athletic Championships |
International Athletics Tour |
DATE |
8-10 December 2023 |
11- 19 April 2024 |
25-29 April 2024 |
July 2024 |
AGE & ELIGIBILITY* |
Born 2011 – 2006
Athletics West membership required
Must be a bona fide student at a school within Western Australia (inc home schooled) |
Born 2012 or earlier
Athletics West membership required
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Born 2009-2011
Little Athletics Program membership required
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Born 2009 or 2010
Athletics West membership required
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AGE GROUPS CONTESTED |
Able Bodied
Para |
Able Bodied
Para
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Able Bodied
Multi Class
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Able Bodied |
HOW TO QUALIFY |
Nominate for selection upon entry to the 2023 WA All Schools Championships. The top two placegetters per event who have nominated for State Team selection will be offered a position in the State Team. |
Place top 3 at either:
OR achieve the Athletics Australia Entry Standard requirements: https://www.athletics.com.au/entrystandards/ |
Nominate for selection (essential to be considered)
Compete at either:
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Place in the top three (3) at the 2024 WA State Championships (22-25 Feb) in the U15 or U16 age group.
Please note Pole Vault, Hammer Throw and Steeplechase are not offered at this event.
Invites will be sent after WA State Championships.
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TEAM SIZE |
2 athletes per event, per gender per age group |
Unlimited |
Able Bodied 16 girls and 16 boys will be selected per age group for the Australian Little Athletics Championships. Selection is based on filling the strongest possible team across multiple events.
Multi-Class (must hold a provisional classification at a minimum)
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3 athletes per event, per gender per age group |
TEAM TRAVEL PACKAGE |
N/A (hosted in Perth in 2023) |
Individual travel only |
Team travel is compulsory. Athletes can choose from the full travel package or land only package (excludes flights). Athletes who choose land only will have set drop off and collection times at the team hotel. |
Team Travel Package only (compulsory). |
ATHLETE FUNDING
A range of funding opportunities exists to help support the development of athletes, as well as specific scholarships for under-represented groups looking to progress along the Athletics pathway.
ATHLETE UNIFORM
Purchase all items through Athletics West online shop and your order will be sent to your household directly from the warehouse. Sample items are made available at State Championship events to try on or are available during Athletics West opening hours.
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Athletics West seek nominations for Assistant Team Managers for upcoming National Championship Events. These roles are voluntary though return flights, accommodation and meal allowance will be provided for the championship.
- Australian All Schools Athletics Championships
- Australian Track and Field Championships
- Australian Junior Track and Field Championships
- Australian Little Athletics Championships
Team Manager Nominate Here (close 25 October)
TEAM RELAY COACH COORDINATORS
Athletics West seek nominations for State Team Relay Coaches for upcoming National Championships Events. These roles are voluntary though financial contribution will be provided during the championship. The exact amount to be funded is to be confirmed prior to the applicants accepting the role.
- Australian All Schools Athletics Championships
- Australian Track and Field Championships
Team Relay Coach Nominate Here (close 25 October)
MORE INFORMATION
Any queries, please contact Pathways Coordinator at keely@athleticswest.com.au