News - Athletics West

FROM PERU TO THE PILBARA

After top 10 performances in Peru at the World Athletics Under 20 Championships, Australian decathlete Jack Whiteside and Alexandra Griffin are bound for the Australian Outback to help inspire the next generation.

Mon 16 Sep 2024

2024 NORTH WEST CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT SHIRT | LIVE NOW

The 2024 North West Championship Event Shirt is now live and available for purchase via our online store!

Thu 12 Sep 2024

2024 WA ALL SCHOOLS CHAMPIONSHIPS | NOW OPEN

Registrations are now open for the 2024 WA All Schools Championships powered by Go For 2&5. The Championships are the premier event for school athletics in the state, with young athletes given the opportunity to compete against their peers from all schools in WA.

Wed 11 Sep 2024

2024 PARIS PARALYMPICS | RECAP

The 2024 Paris Paralympic games will go down in history, after 11 days of inspirational performances flooded the screens of our nation. Australia’s 32-strong para-athletics team will return home from the City of Lights boasting an impressive 11 medals; three gold, two silver and six bronze.

Tue 10 Sep 2024

KUMON BACKS GRASS ROOT ATHLETICS WITH NEWLY ESTABLISHED COMMUNITY FUND

Kumon Australia is set to reinforce the Little Athletics WA program with the newly established Kumon Community Fund. Building on the established partnership between Kumon and Athletics West, the fund will help support Little Athletics WA Centres and One Clubs purchase equipment for the upcoming season.

Mon 09 Sep 2024

WA'S BEST IMPRESS ON THE WORLD STAGE | WORLD ATHLETICS UNDER 20 RECAP

The future looks bright for Australian Athletics following the nation’s Under 20 Team delivered the best-ever World Under 20 Championship campaign in Lima. The 67-strong contingent produced a record high of 14 medals to finish in second place behind the United States of America, with WA’s Amelia Rowe among the medal winners.

Tue 03 Sep 2024

HAVE YOU GOT A QUESTION ABOUT LITTLE ATHLETICS WA?

Then we have probably answered it... As registrations open for the 24/25 season, we thought we would answer all the burning question's you might have about the Little Athletics WA program!

Mon 02 Sep 2024

2024 PARIS PARALYMPICS | PREVIEW

The world will once again turn their attention to Paris as the world’s best Paralympians battle it out for glory. Australia returns to the City of Lights following a record-breaking Olympic Campaign with a 32-strong para-athletics team, including six powerhouse West Australian athletes, primed for Paralympic success.

Thu 29 Aug 2024

WORLD UNDER 20 ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS | PREVIEW

Six of WA’s best Under 20 Athletes will light up Lima this week as part of a 68-athlete strong Australian team competing at the World Under 20 Athletics Championships in Peru.

Mon 26 Aug 2024

LOOKING FOR A WAY TO STAY FIT DURING SUMMER?

Has winter sport ended, but you're looking for a fun way to stay fit over the summer? Starting athletics is the perfect solution to maintain a healthy lifestyle and build your strength and fitness for the warmer months.

Mon 26 Aug 2024

DE ROZARIO SET TO FLY THE FLAG FOR AUSTRALIA

From Beijing 2008 to Paris 2024, Madison de Rozario has been there through it all. Starting her paralympic career at just 14 years of age, the wheelchair athlete never imagined she’d be launching her fifth Paralympic Games as the Australian flag bearer.

Fri 23 Aug 2024

THE WHITE TIGER TACKLES TOUGH TIMES

At the end of Tokyo 2021, Chad Perris contemplated calling time on his 11-year long international athletics career. Now, three years later The White Tiger is feeling his best and lacing up his shoes for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

Fri 23 Aug 2024

HAMILTON POISED FOR PARIS HEROICS

Australian young gun javelin thrower Jackson Hamilton has national representation in his blood. Following in his Dad Glenn’s footsteps, an Olympic Beach Volleyballer, Hamilton has been dreaming of representing Australia at the Paralympics since he was 12 and is primed to accomplish that and more in Paris.

Fri 23 Aug 2024

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT | 2024 AUSTRALIAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Athletics West is delighted to announce a 92-athlete strong team set to depart to Tasmania for the 2024 Chemist Warehouse Australian Cross Country Championships.

Fri 23 Aug 2024

PARDY’S PATH TO THREE TIME PARALYMPIAN

Ella Pardy will add three-time Paralympian to her sparkling career when she lines up for the 100m in the City of Lights at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.

Thu 22 Aug 2024

EDMISTON'S EXHILARATING JOURNEY CONTINUES IN PARIS

Stade de France will be the next battle ground for WA throwing powerhouse Sarah Edmiston as she looks to add to her silverware at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Having never finished outside the top four in a Women’s Discus Final at a Major Championships, the grandmother of two is making the most of her green and gold journey.

Wed 21 Aug 2024

ALL-CLASS CLARKE READY FOR PARIS PARALYMPICS

At just 22 years of age Rhiannon Clarke will return to the Australian Paralympic Team for the second time, this time as co-captain of the Australian Athletics team.

Tue 20 Aug 2024

GRIFFIN AND ROWE READY TO GO

Perserverance and podiums have defined 2024 for emerging Australian athletes Alexandra Griffin and Amelia Rowe as they finalise their preparations for the World Athletics Under 20 Championships in Peru.

Mon 19 Aug 2024