STRIVE TO THRIVE THIS SUMMER!

As the 2024-25 Summer Season powered by Go For 2&5 approaches, now is your chance to try athletics and join the Athletics Nation! Whether you’re a member looking to try a new event or someone who has never tried athletics at all before, these sessions are the perfect place to have a go!  

COME AND TRY STRIVE POWERED BY GO FOR 2&5 

Come and Try Strive powered by Go For 2&5 is a program design to support teenage athletes in their transition to compete in the senior Strive Program. It provides the opportunity for athletes to attend Strive with the support of a senior athlete to guide them through the program.  

Come and Try Strive is open to non-members and current Little Athletics WA members in the U13-U17 age groups, who are not currently registered to compete in the senior Strive competitions.  

Come and Try Strive powered by Go For 2&5: PROGRAM C 
Friday 8th November 2024
5:00pm – 8:30pm 
WA Athletics Stadium, Floreat 
Entries open 3 weeks prior to event* 

Come and Try Strive powered by Go For 2&5: SPECIAL PROGRAM
Saturday 18th January 2025
5:00pm – 8:30pm 
WA Athletics Stadium, Floreat 
Entries open 3 weeks prior to event* 

Come and Try Strive powered by Go For 2&5: PROGRAM B
Saturday 8th February 2025
5:00pm – 8:30pm 
WA Athletics Stadium, Floreat 
Entries open 3 weeks prior to event*

For more information about the Strive Program powered by Go For 2&5, including rules and regulations, FAQ’s and the program schedule visit the EVENT PAGE.  

ATHLETICS WEST JUNIOR TRANSITION CLINICS 

As young athletes progress through the athletics pathway more events become available for them to compete in. To support this, Athletics West offer a range of Transition Clinics to help athletes try a new event and pick up some extra pointers for the season. 

Transition Clinic – Steeplechase
Friday 18th October 2024
4:45pm – 5:45pm
WA Athletics Stadium, Floreat
REGISTER NOW 

Transition Clinic – Rotational throws & block starts
Friday 25th October 2024
4:45pm – 5:45pm
WA Athletics Stadium, Floreat
REGISTER NOW 

Transition Clinic – Long Hurdles & Javelin
Friday 22nd November 2024 
4:45pm – 5:45pm
WA Athletics Stadium, Floreat
REGISTER NOW 

Transition Clinic – High Jump & Race Walk
Friday 29th November 2024 
4:45pm – 5:45pm
WA Athletics Stadium, Floreat 
REGISTER NOW 

Transition Clinic – Triple Jump & Block Starts 
Friday 24th January 2025
4:45pm – 5:45pm
WA Athletics Stadium, Floreat 
REGISTER NOW 

ATHLETICS AUSTRALIA'S ABLE WITH ATHLETICS - COME AND TRY  

Athletics Australia’s Able with Athletics Come and Try Day aims to provide a fun, social, and inclusive introduction to athletics for children with a disability and their families.  

The welcoming day will allow participants to build confidence, make new friends and have loads of fun all while giving para-athletics a go! 

The sessions will provide an inclusive introduction to athletics through activities and games adaptable to your child’s needs, ensuring everyone can participate. The day will also provide opportunities to learn about inclusion and classification pathways within athletics. 

Able with Athletics Come and Try Day WA
Saturday 23rd November 2024
11:00am – 2:30pm 
WA Athletics Stadium, Floreat
REGISTER NOW 

For more information about Able with Athletics by Athletics Australia, visit the Able Athletics information page! 

POLE VAULT COMMUNITY SESSIONS

Have you been inspired by our Olympic Pole Vault Champion Nina Kennedy? Athletics West, supported by Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) are hosting a series of Pole Vault Come and Try sessions for athletes aged 10 to 15 years of age.  

Led by Athletics Australia accredited coaches Declan Carruthers, Ellie Parsons and Mikayla Scerri and supported by WAIS pole vault coach James Fitzpatrick, the sessions will aim to provide an opportunity for athletes and coaches to learn more about pole vault in a safe and friendly environment. 

Pole Vault come and try session 1 with Declan Curruthers
Tuesday 29th October 2024
10-12 years: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
13-15 years: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
WA Athletics Stadium, Floreat 
REGISTER NOW 

Pole Vault come and try session 2 with Ellie Parsons
Sunday 17th November 2024
10-12 years: 8:15am – 9:45am
13-15 years: 9:45am-11:15am
WA Athletics Stadium, Floreat 
REGISTER NOW 

Pole Vault come and try session 3 with Mikayla Scerri
Monday 9th December 2024
10-12 years: 4:00pm-5:30pm
13-15 years: 5:30pm-7:00pm
WA Athletics Stadium, Floreat 
REGISTER NOW 

Pole Vault come and try session 1 with Declan Curruthers
Thursday 23rd January 2025
10-12 years: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
13-15 years: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
WA Athletics Stadium, Floreat 
REGISTER NOW
*Due to high demand, we are requesting athletes to please choose ONE session only*  

For more information, please visit the Pole Vault Community Session EVENT PAGE. 

READY TO START SOMETHING GREAT?   

The 2024-25 Athletics Summer Season powered by Go For 2&5 is HERE, with registrations NOW OPEN. With Athletes ready to emulate the heroics of our green and gold stars, plus the National Championships bound for Perth, it’s bound to be a massive season.   

Whether you are looking for a new personal best, want to support your child's Little Athletics WA journey or are looking for the edge come next footy season, this summer 'Great Starts Here!'   

Find out more about the 2024-24 Summer Season HERE!   

To stay up to date with all the athletics action follow Athletics West’s Facebook and Instagram pages.   

For more information about how you can get started in athletics, contact Athletics West on 08 6272 0480 or email admin@athleticswest.com.au.  

Posted 11 October 2024